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What do people with Aspergers have difficulty with?
People with Asperger syndrome often have difficulty ‘reading’ other people – recognising or understanding others’ feelings and intentions – and expressing their own emotions. This can make it very hard for them to navigate the social world. They may: appear to be insensitive, even if they don’t intend to be.
How can I help someone with autism transitions?
Slow Down – do not rush your child, give them transition warnings using verbal and visual supports and then lots of time to process and come to the transition when they are ready. Offer a Break – build in short breaks throughout the child’s day to support their regulatory needs [movement, water, deep pressure].
How does Asperger’s affect the workplace?
Asperger’s can lead to the following challenges in the workplace: Organizational and attention problems. Inflexible responses when encountering unexpected situations. Difficulty juggling multiple tasks. Low frustration tolerance. Poor emotional regulation. Ineffective communication with co-workers. Unusual responses to sensory experiences.
Can adults with Asperger’s make a living?
In addition, adults with Asperger’s have a high degree of job switching, resulting in fragmented work histories that negatively impact the potential for successful employment and career development (Müller, 2003). Clearly, even as basic a need as earning a living is a challenge for many adults with Asperger’s.
How does Asperger’s affect sensory processing disorder?
People with Asperger’s Syndrome often have issues with sensory stimulation, in that their senses, sight, sound, touch, taste and smell, may be over-sensitive, or not sensitive enough. If a person’s senses are over-sensitive, known as hyper-sensitivity, they experience stimulation at a much higher level than most people.
Do people with Asperger’s syndrome have problems with social interaction?
However, to a person with Asperger’s Syndrome, these things may not come naturally, and may have to be learned. This can lead to problems with social interaction. Although people with AS often want to be sociable, these social issues can lead to them appearing aloof as they try to avoid embarrassing social situations.