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Other Asperger's Therapies

Training in social skills

A good training program in social skills teaches children who have AS through clear explanations, illustrations, and sufficient repetition. The child's health care provider can provide assistance in finding a qualified behavior therapist.

Sensitivity (e.g., to noise, light, or touch)
Some children with AS are overly sensitive to noise, light, or touch. If this is the case, the child's health care provider can offer advice for finding a behavior therapist to help the child manage these stressful situations.

Motor skills and physical coordination
An occupational therapist can help children who have delays or difficulties with motor skills or physical coordination. Some children with Asperger's syndrome have difficulty with handwriting, learning to tie their shoes, picking up new movements in physical education class, or other fine and gross motor skills.

Speech and language issues
A speech and language therapist may be able to help children who have difficulties with the volume, rhythm, or tone of their speech. The child's health care provider can provide assistance in finding a qualified therapist.

School and family issues
Most children who have Asperger's syndrome need some kind of special education accommodations at school to help them learn and work more effectively. An individualized education plan (IEP) at school usually is necessary. The child's therapist may be able to offer advice on how to seek special services at his or her school.

Parents, siblings, and other family members or caregivers may also benefit from special training or counseling services. Talk with the child's health care provider about finding a psychotherapist who has experience working with families who have children with developmental issues.

Follow-Up

Children who have Asperger's should be monitored regularly with regard to social skill development and mental health issues. It is important for parents to communicate regularly with teachers to ensure that the child is receiving appropriate services at school and is making adequate yearly progress.

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