Humor in Raising a Child with Asbergers Syndrome

Seems these days there are more children being diagnosed with Autism or Aspbergers Syndrome. In both of these situations a family can be in it for the long haul. Neither of these will the child just get cured, however they will learn to deal with certain situations better.

With Asbergers Syndrome, it can be easier on the parent if they use the motto: less said is best. The more you confront a child with AS the more the tension gets until they break down and you are upset and crying not knowing what to do. These kids can so easily be abused. Most do not cry no matter how much they are disciplined, be it spanked or yelled at. By changing a subject to a humorous thought is the best direction. Start talking about something totally off the wall. Nothing in relation to what the discipline was about.

These children are very special; they do not do well in crowds. So many times they are often diagnosed in having autism because they clam up while in these situations. By gently forcing your child to go on outings is the best approach. What is meant by gently, if you see that the outing you are going on causes him/her too much anxiety, then cut back and use small baby steps to the approach. Humor here is also helpful. By telling a child we are going to see the monkeys at the park, can cut the thick of the situation. If you are planning a park outing then go a few times with him/her to just set the scene.

Remember you are the adult, arguing with the child that has AS is going to make it worse for both. Do not stand there hand on hip and tell them that you are not going to argue with them. Just go about your business. Move on. A parent learning this is very hard. All parents have it drummed into them that they are in charge heck or high water and this child is going to do what I say. Well again, move on. These kids are different and the rules that apply for most do not apply for them.

So, take a deep breath and remember less said is best and move on. This will help your sanity!

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