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Give Children with Asperger's Extra Time
Dr. Clatch writes about the importance of giving children with Asperger's Syndrome extra time when assigning activities.
Children with AS may need to plan even the simplest of activities. Although a parent’s command may seem quite simple– “Get dressed for school” – the child with Asperger’s may need to plan how he or she will complete these tasks. Allowing more time for the AS child to stop their activity and comply with a new request may be vital in order to ensure that action is taken. Extra time may also reduce stress and anxiety. In terms of behavior, this will mean fewer meltdowns and more compliance with requests. Although the additional 27 seconds may seem like an eternity, this added time may make all of the difference when it comes to the child’s overall wellbeing.
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