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1 ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------- For Free Weekly Tips About Children With Aspergers Syndrome 1 A Teachers Quick Guide To Aspergers Syndrome By Dave Angel ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------- For Free Weekly Tips About Children With Aspergers Syndrome 2 Disclaimer The writer of the material present in A teacher s Quick Guide To Aspergers believes that a multi-disciplinary approach to Parenting Aspergers children is of extreme importance.

2 This means combining the approaches of a wide variety of disciplines involved with Asperger children and their parents such as social workers, nurses, Teachers , doctors, psychologists, psychiatrists, counselors, speech therapists. Also it involves using the knowledge and information of parents themselves. The author recognizes that within scientific, educational, social and medical fields there are widely divergent viewpoints and opinions. This material is written for the express purpose of sharing educational information gathered from the experiences of the author and other people in the areas mentioned above.

3 None of the information contained in this e-Book is intended to diagnose, prevent, treat, or cure Aspergers , nor is it intended to prescribe any of the techniques, materials or concepts presented as a form of treatment for Aspergers . Before beginning any practice relating to Aspergers it is highly recommended that you first obtain the consent and advice of a qualified health, education or social care professional. Should you choose to make use of the information contained herein without first consulting a health, education or social care professional, you are prescribing for yourself, which is your inalienable right.

4 However, the author assumes no responsibility for the choices you make after your review of the information contained herein and your consultation with a qualified health, education or social care professional. None of the statements in this article or in the book have been evaluated by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), or the American Medical Association (AMA). Every effort has been made to accurately represent this product and its potential. However your level of success in attaining the results claimed in this program depends on the time and effort that you devote to the program, ideas and techniques mentioned.

5 Results will vary for people on an individual basis. We cannot guarantee your success nor are we responsible for any of your actions. ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------- For Free Weekly Tips About Children With Aspergers Syndrome 3 Index Page Introduction 4 What Is Aspergers Syndrome? 5 Common School Concerns 7 Social Communication 8 The Way That The Aspergers Mind Works 10 Sensory Issues 12 Motor Skills 13 Other Related Conditions 14 Aspergers Teachers Cheat Sheet 15 ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------- For Free Weekly Tips About Children With Aspergers Syndrome 4 Introduction I just wanted to write a few words as a way of introduction to this resource A teacher s Quick

6 Guide To Aspergers If you don t already know me I run a website for parents of children with Aspergers ( ), and one common worry that I hear repeated again and again from parents is about their child s education. Now obviously parents have a lot of different types of worries on this subject; because education is so important for all young people (whether they have Aspergers or not). But one key area that concerns a lot of parents is the level of education and knowledge that their children s Teachers have on the topic of Aspergers .

7 This obviously varies greatly from school to school, state to state, and even country to country. Now in my opinion the vast majority of Teachers out there are hard working and genuinely in the profession to help people; but they may not have been given the basics when it comes to Aspergers . So I ve designed this short resource for: 1. Teachers with no real understanding of Aspergers ; to help them gain the fundamental understanding that they need. 2. Teachers with some understanding of Aspergers ; to give them a reminder or top up of their existing knowledge.

8 I hope you enjoy the resource and find it useful, Dave Angel ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- ---------------------------- For Free Weekly Tips About Children With Aspergers Syndrome 5 1. What Is Aspergers Syndrome? Brief History and Statistics: Aspergers Syndrome is a condition characterized by varying levels of difficulty in social interaction. Children with Aspergers also have repetitive and restricted patterns of interest and behavior. Aspergers is one of the pervasive developmental disorders although it differs greatly from many other disorders in this category.

9 Aspergers differs from other spectrum disorders in that the cognitive and language development remain intact. Aspergers Syndrome is named after Han Asperger, an Australian paediatrician, who published his first research paper on Aspergers in February 1944. It wasn t until his death in the 1980 s that it became a much wider known condition. Although statistics are never entirely accurate it is estimated that 1 in 100 children have Aspergers Syndrome. Aspergers is a much more common diagnosis in boys than in girls. In fact the boy to girl ratio is about 10 boys to each girl (but for various reasons it is felt that girls are largely under-diagnosed).

10 While there is as yet no clear evidence as to the causes of Aspergers Syndrome, research supports that genetics may likely play a role. There may also be certain 'triggers' which may precipitate the condition. These include environmental factors like pollution, food intolerances (particularly to foods containing wheat, gluten, sugar and dairy products), digestive problems and even childhood vaccinations (particularly the MMRI). But I would like to emphasis that this is largely speculative and not backed up by any clear and definite science as yet.