Asperger's and Communication

Children with Asperger’s Syndrome are well known for deficits in social interaction. Children with this condition are often direct and do not attempt to sugar coat their responses to others. While this form of communication is at times unpleasant, these types of interactions can be useful for ensuring that information is succinctly and accurately communicated.

In professions that rely on precision such as medicine, mathematics and science, these types of communication skills can be an asset. Unfortunately, when a diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome is first made, the problems, challenges and deficits facing the child come to the forefront of attention. While it is indeed important to address these issues and ensure that efforts are made to improve outcomes for the child in terms of language development and social interaction, parents of children with Asperger’s need to embrace the multitude of gifts that are given to the child.

Learning to understand the uniqueness and talents of the AS child requires changing the way that one looks at the disorder and the challenges that face the child. When one chooses to focus on the positives, it is possible to understand why Asperger’s Syndrome can be viewed as a gift for both the child and the family.

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