Living with a neurodevelopmental disorder such as ASD can make life as an adolescent overwhelmingly stressful. Much of this stress is the result of not functioning within traditional, or normal, social environments. If your teen with ASD struggles with one or more of these 13 issues, it may be time to seek additional help.
It can be heartbreaking for parents to watch their child with autism spectrum disorder struggle in social and academic atmospheres. As parents seek to help and support their child, staying connected to their feelings, dreams, successes and struggles can foster an openness to your helping them succeed both socially and academically. As you seek to influence your child, the following practices can make daily home life easier for both you and your loved one.
Motivating students with ASD can be a difficult challenge. Many teens with autism have restricted interests and show little motivation in other areas outside of those interests. In addition, the strained social environment at school can further hinder individuals with ASD. However, through participating in meaningful learning and social experiences, they can successfully learn, grow, work, and play. There are several strategies that can best foster academic and social success, which include:
In this white paper, we discuss the social and academic differences that a teen with autism spectrum disorder often may face. We highlight what makes these individuals different from their…
Finding the right wilderness adventure therapy program for your teen can be an overwhelming process. However, once you find and enroll your teen in the right program, many parents find their child has become less stressed, more adaptable, and better integrated in social situations as a result of the program. To find success, it is crucial to look for the following four elements of a wilderness adventure therapy program:
One of the most effective ways to help teens improve their social skills is through experiential therapy in a wilderness adventure setting. Through utilizing “in the moment” experiential therapy students…
If your child has social issues due to their executive function deficits, it was likely upsetting to both you and your child. Fortunately, there are several actions you can take to help your child work through these weaknesses. Early intervention can help you identify and support your child’s unique weaknesses. However because the brain continues to develop into early adulthood, intervention can be helpful at any age. The goal is to identify your child’s specific areas of difficulty and find strategies that help. Growth-promoting environments provide teens with the opportunity to practice necessary skills before they have to apply them in a real-life setting. Common interventions for teens with executive function deficits include:
Executive function issues often make it difficult for children and teens to interact with others because of the way they think about and approach problems. Children with executive function disorder…
It’s uncommon for a child to have executive function deficits and no other issues. Children usually have executive function issues in additional to another disorder. Commonly, individuals with ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, depression, and learning disabilities have these deficits.
Some individuals are born with executive function deficits. However, many parents don’t realize their child has executive function deficits until the child starts school. This is often due to the…