Archive for May, 2010

May 21st, 2010

A New Generation of Children?

I came across this link today and it started me thinking about this whole new generation of children who are in our world at the present time. I wonder sometimes if, to some degree, ASD is a function of a different generation of children who are coming into our world and who will cause us to redefine how some children experience childhood. This video is of three year old Howard Wong, playing the drums. His father plays in a band, and ...
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May 12th, 2010

Asperger’s Syndrome – Obsession to Career!

When I am speaking to different groups about Asperger's and Autism, one question that often comes up is how to deal with obsessive behaviours. Many parents are concerned that the obsessions their children are focused on are narrow and can appear to be limiting. Most children with Asperger's and Autism have a certain thing they are obsessed about. It can often be very frustrating for parents and teachers to guide these young people into turning their obsessions into a something ...
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