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| necessarily withdrawn, but their social interaction is | | | | books are also very popular.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