Parents who have a child with Asperger syndrome, how do they get along with peers?

Question

I am a college student.
I am doing a study on Asperger syndrome and high functioning autism and peer acceptance.
I also have a 16 year old son who has Asperger syndrome.
Any help in this matter would be greatly apprectiated.

Answer 1

lifeline you are wrong.


my brother is 14 and has aspbergers. sure, he is a little awkward sometimes, but not much more than any teenager. he had issues when he was younger mostly dealing with anxiety, but he has gotten better with age and therapy. he is on medication, but he is on less as he ages. children with aspbergers do usually have "sensitive" stomachs and may have allergies or intolerances. but aspbergers is a type of high functioning autism and will not affect a person's life negatively if the right steps are taken-my litle brother is proof!

Answer 2

I am also a college student in the counseling and guidance program and I wish I had good news but a child with aspergers syndrome tend to be loners because of the disorder. Their constant falling makes others see the person as less desired. Try using the DSM-IV TR to seek further details; you can buy it on line or at the college bookstore. The book helps people (psychologists and such) to understand mental disorders. I hope I am wrong; I am a college student.