Does your child love to talk and interact with people but never seem to know when it is the right time or place to do so?

Does your child react extremely to some simple everyday things such as certain kinds of clothing, light, sound or food?

Does your child become very anxious if there is any change in his routine?

Does your child love to make friends but they seem uncomfortable around him?

This program aims at equipping you as a parent to understand why your child acts in a particular way and how you can support your child at home and outside, with available resources.

Mr. Tim, a brilliant speaker, will address the following core deficits in Asperger Syndrome while providing fun and ready-to-use management strategies for the same -

• Theory of Mind
• Executive Functions
• Central Coherence
• Emotional Intelligence

Example of how ‘theory of mind’ plays out in a child with Asperger Syndrome – At 5 months of age, typical toddlers can recognize different facial expressions and learn to use it (may look at mother’s face for cues about whether it is safe to approach an unfamiliar person). But a five year old child with Asperger Syndrome who may have very good speech and language skills may fail to use this clue and approach a stranger with the same ease as a close relative.

Ms. Carol, a dynamic teacher, will address “Sensory Processing” issues in Asperger Syndrome, another core deficit which causes Sensory Overload.

Carol will help you -

• Recognize characteristics of sensory (tactile, vestibular, proprioceptive, visual, and auditory) dysfunction and how this affects your child’s learning and behavior.
• Recognize which sensory experiences help your child function better, e.g. touch and movement activities, and which backfire, e.g., noise, lack of sleep, scratchy clothes, processed food, and other environmental stressors.
• Identify ways to make accommodations at home and outside, seek appropriate therapy, and increase opportunities for positive social interactions and open-ended play.