Nelle Frances

Asperger's Syndrome Children and Sensory Sensitivity

Children with Asperger's Syndrome suffer from sensory sensitivity or are "sensory defensive". This sensitivity can encompass any or all of the senses: sound, touch, taste, sight, and smell. These sensitivities are real, and cause the sufferer much discom... Read >

Asperger's Syndrome Diagnosis - Should I Tell My Child?

To tell or not tell your child or others of their diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome? It's really a personal decision that has pros and cons on either side. Some parents may struggle with telling a 3 year old they have Asperger's Syndrome, fearing they may ... Read >

Asperger's Syndrome - Can a Gluten-Free Diet Help?

A gluten-free, casein free diet is recommended for Asperger's Syndrome children and adults. Often parents feel rather overwhelmed with such a restrictive diet, and only opt to embrace it as a last resort. The results produced by the diet varies markedly -... Read >

Asperger Syndrome Children and Tantrums

Children with Asperger's Syndrome the world over share a common trait – meltdown – otherwise known as a tantrum, a "birko", a "go-off" or "spack-attack". The visible symptoms of meltdown are as varied as the Asperger children themselves, but every pare... Read >

Asperger's Syndrome and Anxiety

Children with Asperger's Syndrome are known to be more naturally 'anxious' than their non-ASD peers. The challenges presented by the 5 characteristics of Asperger's Syndrome (social impairment, communication impairment, sensory sensitivity, repetitive beh... Read >

Asperger's Syndrome - Special Interest Topic

Let's talk about perseverating on a topic – a characteristic common to Asperger's Syndrome. Children with Asperger's Syndrome often have an area of interest that is all-consuming e.g. dinosaurs, sharks, horses, astrology, computers etc. and they are passi... Read >

Asperger's Syndrome and Unequal Reaction to Pain

As Parents, Teachers and Professionals of children with Asperger's Syndrome we are all familiar with the enigma of their unequal reaction to pain and injury. A stubbed toe or paper cut may set off a pain response (crying, screaming, and sobbing) such as i... Read >