Nelle Frances
Nelle Frances is the mother of a 15 year old with Asperger's Syndrome, a Special Needs Educator and Author of the Ben and His Helmet series of books for Asperger children. For more information and Support Strategies visit <a href="http://www.nellefrances.com" title="http://www.nellefrances.com" target="_blank">http://www.nellefrances.com</a>
Articles by this Author
Aspergers Syndrome And Emotional Regulation
- By Nelle Frances
- Published 11/12/2007
- Parenting
- Unrated
Children with Aspergers Syndrome have difficulty managing their emotions, particularly with recognizing and understanding feelings and expressing their emotions appropriately AS children usually have intense feelings that often overwhelm them – this is caused by their lack of emotional aptitude
Aspergers Syndrome And Literal Meanings
- By Nelle Frances
- Published 11/12/2007
- Parenting
- Unrated
In looking at the early language history of children with Aspergers Syndrome, there is no clear pattern: some have normal or even early achievement of milestones while others have delays in speech Frequently children with Aspergers Syndrome display language characteristics such as repetitive sayings or the use of catch phrases they’ve heard on Television, at the movies, or on the radio
Aspergers Syndrome And Personal Hygiene
- By Nelle Frances
- Published 11/12/2007
- Parenting
- Unrated
A common behaviour characteristic in children with Aspergers Syndrome appears to be a dislike of grooming and personal hygiene habits Aspergers children of all ages seem to have difficulty establishing sound hygiene routines in the areas of bathing/showering, washing hair, brushing hair, hair cuts, cleaning teeth and changing clothes
Aspergers Syndrome Children And Motivation
- By Nelle Frances
- Published 11/12/2007
- Parenting
- Unrated
Aspergers Syndrome children respond best when their motivation level is high; when the answer to the question "What's in it for me" is something an Asperger child most wants or desires