Asperger's and Problem-Solving: No Problem!

The uniqueness of the child with Asperger’s Syndrome comes from the way that these children view the world. While some label this view as defective, the reality is that children with AS bring to the table an exceptional gift for problem-solving that often cannot be understood or conceptualized.

Children with AS often strive for perfection in everything that they do. As a result, the efforts made by children with Asperger’s represent attempts not only to solve a problem, but to solve it completely. This view, while challenging at times, provides the opportunity to understand a different way of looking at the world – through the eyes of a child that truly sees it in a distinct manner.

The perspective of a child with Asperger’s also prompts precise attention to detail. A focus on details may make it difficult for the AS child to see the bigger picture when solving a problem. However, attention to detail may also provide the AS child with insight that is not garnered by other children and adults. Because of this perception, children with AS are often able to offer solutions that are not conceived by others. Having a novel way for looking at the world is imperative when seeking innovation, change and creativity.

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