Dealing with diet concerns for a child with Aspergers.
Optimistic psychology is a breath of fresh air in psychology. For too much time, psychology followed a medical model, where you are clinically determined to have a disease, offered a diagnosis, and then told about all the stuff that could be wrong with you. Regrettably, this thinking can spill over to the world of parents and children with Asperger's syndrome, so that they unconsciously start to soak up some negative thoughts about themselves.
Like everyone on the face of the earth, we're people, with a mixture of strengths and weaknesses. Children with Asperger's are different, however they are not defective. The truth is, Dr. Temple Grandin, an animal researcher, herself diagnosed with autism, states the world needs all different kinds of brains, including the Autism/Asperger's minds.
So what are the positive sides of Aspergers in Children?
Dependable and Reputable
Children with Asperger's syndrome will not have hidden agendas. Unlike a lot of people, these youngsters will tell it like it is. What you hear is what they mean and What you see is what you get.
Children with Asperger's do want friends. Don't misunderstand me. Having said that, their desire for close friends may not be as regular or intense as other kids. They're just wired to be much more comfortable alone. Because of not really feeling the need for social contact as strongly as other children, they may be conditioned to select honest, reputable, and trusted persons like themselves, who share their passions.
Unique Perspectives
Even though children with Asperger's struggle with seeing the big picture, they can be blessed with the ability to focus intently on specifics of things and situations. Due to this, they could be able to develop revolutionary solutions to problems. Because children with Asperger's can easily concentrate for a long time on their areas of interest, they're able to make great academic and scientific strides in their areas of interest.
Little or No Bias
Maybe because they understand what it's like to be different or quirky, children with Asperger's tend to be more open to others. They're a lot more focused on people's behavior, versus hierarchies or social situation. They're able to teach the rest of the world a lot about recognizing people for who they are, instead of pre-judging others.
Great Integrity
The very thought of looking to cheat on the job, or slack in their work, doesn't happen to children with Asperger's syndrome. They're conscientious, diligent employees. They will often demand initial support, instruction, and coaching, but when they are situated, they are definitely immensely productive and loyal workers.
Intelligence and Willpower
Although there is not necessarily any scientific information, Dr. Temple Grandin, diagnosed with high functioning Autism, is convinced there are actually quite a few individuals with Aspeger's in Silicon Valley and in NASA. Children with Asperger's, whilst not all prodigies, may have very active and inquisitive minds. And once they find their interests, they are fierce in going after them. This can be a very strong combination they benefit from.
Like everyone on the face of the earth, we're people, with a mixture of strengths and weaknesses. Children with Asperger's are different, however they are not defective. The truth is, Dr. Temple Grandin, an animal researcher, herself diagnosed with autism, states the world needs all different kinds of brains, including the Autism/Asperger's minds.
So what are the positive sides of Aspergers in Children?
Dependable and Reputable
Children with Asperger's syndrome will not have hidden agendas. Unlike a lot of people, these youngsters will tell it like it is. What you hear is what they mean and What you see is what you get.
Children with Asperger's do want friends. Don't misunderstand me. Having said that, their desire for close friends may not be as regular or intense as other kids. They're just wired to be much more comfortable alone. Because of not really feeling the need for social contact as strongly as other children, they may be conditioned to select honest, reputable, and trusted persons like themselves, who share their passions.
Unique Perspectives
Even though children with Asperger's struggle with seeing the big picture, they can be blessed with the ability to focus intently on specifics of things and situations. Due to this, they could be able to develop revolutionary solutions to problems. Because children with Asperger's can easily concentrate for a long time on their areas of interest, they're able to make great academic and scientific strides in their areas of interest.
Little or No Bias
Maybe because they understand what it's like to be different or quirky, children with Asperger's tend to be more open to others. They're a lot more focused on people's behavior, versus hierarchies or social situation. They're able to teach the rest of the world a lot about recognizing people for who they are, instead of pre-judging others.
Great Integrity
The very thought of looking to cheat on the job, or slack in their work, doesn't happen to children with Asperger's syndrome. They're conscientious, diligent employees. They will often demand initial support, instruction, and coaching, but when they are situated, they are definitely immensely productive and loyal workers.
Intelligence and Willpower
Although there is not necessarily any scientific information, Dr. Temple Grandin, diagnosed with high functioning Autism, is convinced there are actually quite a few individuals with Aspeger's in Silicon Valley and in NASA. Children with Asperger's, whilst not all prodigies, may have very active and inquisitive minds. And once they find their interests, they are fierce in going after them. This can be a very strong combination they benefit from.