Children with Aspergers need certain
things in order to receive a proper Aspergers education. Their behavior is hard
to understand for some parents, but once they gain a better understanding of
children with Aspergers, they can begin to help their children the way that
they need help. Here are a few suggestions that can help parents help their
students with Aspergers.
Don't expect eye contact. Use probing questions to make sure they
understand what is expected of them instead of using eye contact as an
indicator in their Aspergers education.
Parents should take the time to get
to know their children with Aspergers so they understand how they think and
operate. Children with Aspergers are usually visual learners and they depend on
these cues in their Aspergers education. They have difficulty processing oral
language so hands-on, visual cues are a tremendous help.
Do not ask them to show their work on math problems. Children with
Aspergers have the ability to come up with answers by processing the
information in their heads. Parents
should allow frequent breaks. Children with Aspergers may need to take breaks
as a part of their Aspergers education. Ticking clocks, tapping pens, crumbling
paper, and other things can be a huge distraction for children with Aspergers. It
is impossible to control all sensory distractions, but when at all possible,
minimize these distractions.
Use the IEP as the model for their Aspergers Education. This is their
individualized plan for educational success so parents should take advantage of
using the IEP.
Minimize change as much as possible. Allow some transition time before
asking a child to do something that is out of their normal routine. Parents can
help their children receive a proper Aspergers education by using a few simple
strategies to ensure the success of their children. When in doubt, refer to the
IEP or speak to a special education staff member for guidance.
