| Autism Spectrum Quotient | | | | skin, and certain types of foods? Autism |
| Aspergers is one of a good number of of the | | | | Spectrum Quotient |
| autism disorders. Difficulties in social interaction and | | | | Can your child look you in the eyes while talking? |
| restricted interests and activities are the chief | | | | If most of these apply, then your child might |
| apparent traits. Only a specialized psychiatrist or | | | | have a tendency to be diagnosed with Aspergers. |
| counselor can determine if your child has | | | | If not Aspergers, then perhaps an different |
| Aspergers. There is a test known as the | | | | diagnosis within the autism spectrum. But only a |
| Autism-Spectrum Quotient or AQ. Autism | | | | doctor can make the accurate diagnosis. |
| Spectrum Quotient | | | | This definitely will make your child unique if they |
| This will give you an indication of how likely it is | | | | have it. There doesn't seem to be any long term |
| that your child has Aspergers. In the meantime | | | | medication that can be given like to child who has |
| here are some indications that will give you an | | | | ADD or ADHD. Keep them in a regular school to |
| idea if you should go to a doctor or not: Do you | | | | learn social skills is a must. It is very important to |
| think your child is quirky about some things? Does | | | | work closely with the teacher and others to help |
| your child have poor or limited social skills? Does | | | | them in the day to day management of their |
| your child appear to be selfish and unwilling to play | | | | behavior. Behavior therapy to learn how to deal |
| with other children? | | | | with the differences is the most prescribed |
| Does your child appear to be unsympathetic | | | | treatment. Autism Spectrum Quotient |
| toward others when they make a mistake? Does | | | | Most people with Aspergers will learn coping |
| your child prefer to do things in specific repetitive | | | | techniques that they will use throughout their daily |
| patterns? Is your child good at math or art or | | | | lives. They still need support and encouragement. |
| music? Is your child unable to do things like a | | | | to realize that this is merely a difference and not |
| somersaults and cartwheels? Is your child | | | | a disability. Don't let your child suffer anymore! |
| uncoordinated or slow physically? Does your child | | | | Lead your child out of his world through Autism |
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