Further Challenges with ASD: Transitioning to Middle School, A Parent’s Guide
http://mytherapycentermiami.com/wp-content/themes/osmosis/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 admin admin http://2.gravatar.com/avatar/bf6794b2af8f96b7623324b234195bec?s=96&d=mm&r=gHaving children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders can be a challenge at all stages of development. During the child years, both male and females go through hormonal changes. These changes can bring emotional and physical barriers, adding to the already difficult burden of the symptoms related to their disorder; for girls, menstruation and for boys, voice alterations and hair growth. Both genders will also be exposed to social changes and increased academic expectations. It is important for parents to be highly involved in their growth and behavioral, social, and cognitive development in order to make their child years the smoothest transition to adulthood as possible. Middle school is one of the toughest transitioning events of all. That is why I will try my best to guide you through all of the steps necessary to make your experience a successful and even an enjoyable one! Parenting your ASD Child through Social and Academic Changes Social Issues As a parent, you need to be prepared to deal with the issues of peers. You need to be a strong model and influence for your child so that he/she can overcome the tribulations of middle school. Their symptomatic differences in behavior are many times…
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