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The treatment for Asperger's Syndrome aims to promote the child's quality of life and sense of well-being, since through a session with psychologists and speech therapists it is possible for the child to be stimulated to interact and relate to other people. Thus, it is important that treatment is started right after diagnosis, so it is possible to obtain better results throughout the treatment.
Patients with Asperger's Syndrome are generally intelligent, but have a very logical and non-emotional thinking, and therefore have a very difficult time relating to others, but when a relationship of trust is established with the child, the therapist can discuss and understand the reason for some "strange" behaviors helping to identify the most appropriate strategy for each case. Understand how to identify Asperger's Syndrome.
1. Psychological monitoring
Psychological monitoring is essential in Asperger's Syndrome, as it is during the sessions that the main characteristics presented by the child are observed and, thus, it is possible to identify situations that these characteristics are evidenced. In addition, during treatment with the psychologist, the child is encouraged to talk and live with another person who is not part of their daily lives.
It is also important that parents and teachers participate in this process and support the child's development. Thus, some examples of what parents and teachers can do to help help a child with Asperger's Syndrome are:
- Give simple, short and clear orders to the child. For example: "Keep the puzzle in the box, after playing" and not: "Keep your toys after playing";
- Ask the child why they are acting at the time of action;
- Explain clearly and calmly that the "strange" attitude, such as saying a bad word or throwing something at another person, is unpleasant or not acceptable to others, so that the child does not repeat the mistake;
- Avoid judging the child by the behavior they have.
In addition, according to the child's behavior, the psychologist can play games that can help facilitate coexistence or help the child to understand why he had a certain attitude and the impact of his actions, for example, once who often fail to understand what is right and wrong.
2. Speech therapy sessions
As in some cases the child may find it difficult to speak to other people, sessions with a speech therapist can help to stimulate speech and the construction of phrases, in addition the sessions can also help in modulating the child's tone of voice, since in some cases may scream or speak more strongly in situations where this is not necessary, however the child understands that it is appropriate.
In addition to helping children to live with others through speech stimulus, the speech therapist can also help the child to properly express his feelings, it is important that the child is being accompanied by the psychologist so that he can identify his feeling in different situations .
3. Drug treatment
There is no specific medication for Asperger's Syndrome, however when the child shows signs of anxiety, depression, hyperactivity or attention deficit, the psychologist can refer him to the psychiatrist to recommend the use of drugs that help control the signs and symptoms of these changes, helping to promote the child's quality of life.