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Understanding Asperger Syndrome

Course Summary:

Asperger Syndrome is considered the mildest and highest functioning form of a variety of neurological disorders that make up what is known as the autism spectrum. What can make working with children with Asperger Syndrome (AS) both fascinating, and yet often frustrating as well is their apparent normalcy. While children with more severe forms of autism will exhibit symptoms that are much easier for the untrained eye to discern, a child with AS will initially appear to be no different than any other student, perhaps just a bit "quirky." In the case of children with Asperger Syndrome, however, appearances can be deceiving.

In this course, the learner will gain understanding regarding behaviors that are typical of children with AS, but even more importantly, the "quirky" behind those behaviors. Once teachers and staff have an understanding of the "quirky," working with a child with AS may still be challenging, but it won't be a mystery.

Time: Approximately 30 minutes

Learning Objectives:

* Understand the behaviors that children with Asperger Syndrome may exhibit
* Identify the triggers that lead to emotional meltdowns for children with Asperger Syndrome
* Recognize methods for dealing with triggers

Key Topics Include:

* Empathy and Acceptance
* Intelligence is Not the Issue
* Characteristics of Asperger Syndrome
* Poor Social Interactions
* Narrow Focus
* Unusual Sensitivities
* Lack of Flexibility and Spontaneity
* Stress and the Student with AS
* Filtering Inhibitions
* Awareness of "Triggers"
* Riding out the Behavioral Roller Coaster
* A Neurological Model

Course Fee - $20 for a one year license including updates.

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