I am 20 and have an 11 year old sister with Asperger's Syndrome. Read more please...?

Question

We live in separate households now but I would like to spend more time with her. What are some things we can do together to help her with her problem? She is a little slow but not too much. And sometimes she is hard to get along with. But I would like to get closer to her. What are some things we can do together that would be fun? And is there anything I can do to help her?

Answer 1

My eleven yo has aspergers, he LOVES to be around other people but he needs someone to help him interact and such. He also has several friends who have aspergers, and it's just like other kids, there are few misunderstandings now and then, so we have to stay close and help mediate those.

I'll bet she loves to do all the things that other kids her age love, so I'd look at movies, bowling, puttputt, eating dinner out, maybe even getting her nails done. What are her hobbies and what would she enjoy? My son and his friends LOVE to go to the arcade, like I said, we just have to keep an eye on them to make sure they aren't getting overwhelmed. As they get older too, they learn when they reach that point and can tell you.

I'd ask a parent for their ideas, the parent that she lives with will probably know her best and would really appreciate the time you spend with her as well. Good luck and have fun!

Answer 2

My little brother is 11 and is somewhat verbal. He can read though just fine. His comprehension of what he is reading is not the best and his expressive skills are not the best. For instance when showed a picture of a wheelchair he said "Go for ride hospital". He knew what it was used for but not the name. He is very smart but autistic and so he is locked in his own brain in many ways. My brother talks about like a 4 year old or maybe a 3 year old. I am sorry it is taboo in your home. It would make a more pleasant home to understand it and help it. If autism is taboo then your brother may feel he is taboo too. Most of the kids I know with autism are much more intelligent than their families or teachers give them credit for. Autism is not taboo in my house. My brother knows he has it. He knows something he has makes it difficult for him and makes him different and that difference is ok.

Answer 3

People with Asperger's usually have an extreme interest in something specific. Find out what your sister's interest is, and do something related to that.
For example, if she is interested in unicorns, you might want to work on a unicorn poster together, watch a unicorn film, make unicorn-related crafts, etc.
This will show her that you care about her, and really help you connect with her. You may have a hard time trying to get her interest in something else.

Answer 4

I am a teacher and have worked with some students with Aspergers. From my experience they are individuals with a lot to offer. The students I encountered thrived on routine and predictable schedules. We used visual "agendas" with pictures for each activity so the student would know what to expect next. Creative and tactile activities like painting, playdoh, sand, bubbles, imaginative play, drama, puppets, and reading stories would be great choices. Repeating some of these favourite activities might be something your sister will enjoy with you.

Answer 5

Hmmm That's a hard one, i have a son that is 11 yrs old and suffers with Asperger's Syndrome, Aww Bless You... i think it is good that you are willing to try and improve your relationship with her..It is hard because ppl with ASD struggle to communicate with others, and can sometimes be took the wrong way! My son don't have friends and he certainly don't get on with his siblings, one to one will be good with anything that you do with her, Take her to the cinema to watch what she wants to watch first and build up... I wish my daughter would do what you are doing and try with her brother!!! Just don't promise anything that you won't carry out, she won't let you forget!!!! Good luck!!

Answer 6

First, I believe we were all created by God and God is the healer.
The Bible tells us "a curse, without a cause, does not come."

Your little sister is not mean, not selfish and not egotistical even though she acts this way. Just love her. Love heals.

Autism involves rebellion, anger, self-hatred and strong rejection. Almost the same symptoms that eventually produce schizophrenia. However, autism is not schizophrenia. Medical research indicates an imbalance in a particular neurotransmitter secretion is implicated.

This is real personal, but are there any signs of this in the immediate family or grandparents? Victimization, fear of man, fear of rejection, fear of failure, fear of abandonment, unloveliness, guilt, rejection, self-hatred - if all of these could be stripped away your 11 yr. old sister may be released. Our diseases are the result of what we carry around. Like the plaque of life, just like going to the dentist to have plaque removed from your teeth. It's time to do some spiritual cleaning.

"Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour: 1 Peter 5:8

Pray to God tonight. I renounce the sin of __________and everything that it stands for in my life, my sister's life and my family's life. I take a stand against this sin and everything it represents. I will discern this sin and help others discern it all of my days. Remove this sin that has been recognized, repented for, and renounced. Father, in the name of Jesus forgive me and my little sister. We confess the sin and the iniquities of my fathers. If there is any occult, witchcraft, sorcery, horoscopes, devil worship, idolatry, tarot cards, false religion, repent and ask for God's forgiveness. In Jesus' name I pray. Amen

Now look at your little sister and say, "Evil spirit of Asperger's syndrome you've heard our confession and declaration. You must obey and come out of my sister in Jesus' name. Spirit of Asperger's Syndrome go from my sister now in the name of Jesus. Do not put your hands on her. The spirit must leave. You can ask her to lift her arms up over her head.

Have faith in God. Without faith it is impossible to please Him. Believe God's Word, no mater what we see in natural circumstances. "For we walk by faith, not by sight." 2 Cor. 5:7

Now be patient. God's timing and ways are perfect.

Your little sister is blessed to have you as her big sister. It is important to find the cause behind the disease. The spiritual roots of it. The pastor trains many doctors because the doctors have seen incurable diseases cured by the Lord at the church. This is a new frontier in medicine found in one of the oldest books around the Holy Bible.

Answer 7

Try to stay away from places with alot of people. If you notice her fidgeting or dancing about those could be signs that she is uncomfortable. Maybe you could take her to a pet store or humane society on days when people are less likely to be there. Everybody loves animals. Just try to do quiet things and listen to her when she talks even if its in the best part of a movie. She just needs a place where it is just you and her.

Answer 8

Well, most people with Asperger's Syndrome like to be alone and do their own things. They aren't very social, so try to go places where they don't have to socialize with other people. Maybe even staying home and watching a movie would be good.

Answer 9

Treat her like you would any other 11 year old. If you treat her like she's not normal, she is probably smart enough to know it and will be offended. Being a male, I don't know what 11 year old girls do. But I'd try to treat her as I would if she did'nt have any problems.

Answer 10

your other post I wrote out some things my son likes to do etc.