| Asperger’s Syndrome is classified under the | | | | and the interaction between the characters in the |
| spectrum of Autistic disorders. These children’s | | | | video to the child. As social interactions and their |
| specific strengths and weaknesses should be taken | | | | inability to understand empathy is one of the major |
| carefully into consideration when planning activities to | | | | aspects of Asperger’s syndrome, enough time |
| assist their learning and recreational development. | | | | should be spend to clarify these for the child. Take the |
| Some of the areas where children with Asperger’s | | | | age of the child into consideration when doing this. |
| Syndrome have difficulties in are communication, social | | | | There are certain behavior patterns that children of a |
| interaction and some also have difficulty with motor | | | | certain age can’t understand no matter if they |
| co-ordination and some display severe hypersensitivity | | | | have Asperger’s Syndrome or not. |
| to touch, smell and sound. | | | | Books |
| Children with Asperger’s Syndrome differ a lot | | | | Books with interactive components are very effective. |
| from those with Autism as they are not necessarily | | | | Look for something with an interesting and different |
| withdrawn, but their social interaction is awkward. | | | | texture and lots of colors. Pop-up books are also very |
| They demonstrate a lack of empathy in social | | | | popular. Teach the child vocabulary as well as social |
| interactions and it is seen as the most dysfunctional | | | | behavior by using the characters in the book. |
| aspect of this syndrome. They understand social | | | | Schools |
| norms and behavior but it is more of a clinical | | | | Children with Asperger’s syndrome can be highly |
| understanding than an ability to genuinely display it. | | | | intelligent or at least of normal intelligence. |
| The question as to if people with Asperger’s | | | | Unfortunately, there are situations in a school that can |
| Syndrome can really be classified as disabled or if | | | | be counteractive to their ability to learn effectively in a |
| they should just be classified as different, has been | | | | mainstream classroom. The entire school from principal |
| raised many times. | | | | to the teacher’s assistant should understand what |
| Parents and educators can use a variety of tools, | | | | Asperger’s syndrome is and how to deal with it. |
| games and activities to assist these children. | | | | Classes should be small as Asperger’s Syndrome |
| Toys and Activities | | | | children can be sensitive to a noise which again can |
| They enjoy activities and toys that include shapes and | | | | lead to stress and difficult behavior. Because these |
| color. Toys that involve building are also very valuable. | | | | children battle with social skills they can easily fall victim |
| Jigsaw puzzles and Lego block are favorites. | | | | to bullying. It is necessary as a parent and educator to |
| Computer games and interactive videos can be of | | | | be aware of this. |
| great help. It is necessary to explain the social behavior | | | | |