• April 27, 2024

Personalities such as Bill Gates, Tim Burton, Steven Spielberg and Susan Boyle are among the more than 25 million people in the world who suffer from syndrome of Asperger .

Those who live with this disorder they look like normal intelligence Or until higher to the average. They present special abilities in restricted areas, "reports the Federation Asperger Spain.

It manifests differently in each person, although they have in common problems for be related socially, especially with those of the same age. In addition, they suffer from difficulties communicating, planning and expressing feelings or emotions. East video shows how it lives with Asperger .

Living and living with Asperger

Because people with Asperger have a complex behavior, the FAE recommends putting into practice a series of Actions general to be more independent and interturn harmonically

1. Be the most positive. Always highlight the good of situations because they react negatively to a "NO" and interpret it with anger or that something is not right. It is more practical to tell them what they have to do and omit what they do not.

2. Teach them to listen. The repetition of a certain instruction teaches not to listen, so it should be avoided. When we do not insist that they do what they have been asked for and they have understood it clearly, they assimilate better and comply with the requests.

3. Give clear and adequate information. It is necessary to warn in advance what is going to happen or if there are changes in the usual routine of them and the family, as well as let them take part in the plans. It is advisable to use ads with schedules and routines.

4. Be clear and concise. They understand only a part of the words that is why it is better to be concise. Too many instructions and explanations create frustration and confusion. Much information could be given by serial drawings.

5. Avoid reproaches. They have little meaning for them and do not cause changes in their behavior, since they have trouble recognizing their own and others' feelings.

6. Respect their individuality. Siblings should not be compared with other children, they need to develop their own identity.

In sum, they must be guided from small by parents Y family to learn social interaction skills and it is preferable to avoid overprotection and rejection.

They need the cooperation of their environment (loved ones, teachers, friends, therapists) because there is no cure, only this disorder is overcome. With the help and understanding of others, they can lead a life as normal as possible and stand out.

Video Medicine: "Through Our Eyes: Living with Asperger's" (Documentary) (April 2024).