Aspergers Treatment in Charlotte

Helping your child gain social confidence.

What is Aspergers?

Aspergers is a person whom has an average or high IQ as well as difficulty expressing emotions and feelings and social difficulties.

➤ What are the signs of Aspergers in Children?

difficulty in understanding humor & sarcasm
difficulty making friends their same age
can be an expert in one topic
may talk excessively on a topic, without awareness if other person is interested in topic
misses social cues
may mimic peers social behaviors
may mimic or repeat phrases from tv / movies
low level of empathy
difficulty with ‘small talk’
lining up toys

may be monotone, extremely loud, and frequently have minimal voice fluctuation
strong vocabulary but very literal
difficulty with changes in routine, or transitioning in activities
may do repetitive motions, such as flapping hands or moving their fingers
may have violent outbursts
may have temper tantrums and melt downs in excess of their peers
may be hyper sensitive to noises, lights, textures, and foods

Is this your child or teen?

Do children and teens with Aspergers have feelings?

Yes! In fact those with Aspergers feel emotions more intensely than those without Aspergers. The difference is they may not know how to communicate their feelings, or may not even know how to identify them. For someone with Aspergers they may not be able to say they are sad, because sad may be too vague. Those with Aspergers tend to be very ‘black and white’ meaning they typically view the world in extremes.

Why do they have no empathy for others?

They actually do, even though it may seem they have none. This is something that is typically difficult for a person with Aspergers to express, but can be taught!

Do they have mood swings?

Yes, sort of.

Mood swings are frequently caused by feeling overwhelmed by being sensitive to noises, lights, textures and foods as well as changing in routine. They can also have mood swings due to not knowing how to communicate their feelings and thoughts.

Can they have friends?

Yes! It can’t be Aspergers, they are social and have friends! A lot of students with Aspergers have friends! These friendships are frequently based around a common passion, like robotics or legos. Or, especially for females, they may be mimicking a lot of their friends behaviors. They can learn a lot of social skills this way.

It can’t be Aspergers, they give eye contact.

This is not true- although it was part of diagnostic criteria- many people with Aspergers have trained themselves to give eye contact.

Why are they angry all the time?

A lot of times the anger they show is the result of not knowing how to share the emotions they feel. It is almost like a volcano building up with feelings and no exit plan.

Why do they act so worried?

Social anxiety or anxiety in general is very common for those with Aspergers.

Is this your child or teen and you’re ready to make a difference today?

The Dandelion Difference

We do our best to make the process of therapy exactly what you need.

Yoga and Mindfulness

Social Skills Classes

Weekly Parent Sessions

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Due to our intensive parenting support process, in addition to individual weekly child sessions, weekly parenting sessions are expected at the beginning of therapy. The duration of these sessions depends on the level of distress in the family and the level of parenting needs. With meeting weekly, many families meet their goals in 6-8 months!

But I thought Aspergers was not a diagnosis anymore

This is technically correct. Those with Aspergers may now meet criteria for Autism level 1 or Social Pragmatic Communication Disorder.

My child is not diagnosed, but I think they have Aspergers

We specialize in working with and diagnosing Aspergers. We complete a thorough assessment with you and your child before recommending a diagnosis.

Now what? Receive Aspergers treatment for your child in Charlotte.

Counseling works because it is tailored to your specific needs. As we discuss your concerns, we will create a plan that supports your parenting style. Your child needs a plan that is specific to their personality. Frequently, incentives such as rewards and sticker charts do not work. Sometimes the child loses interest but frequently it is too much for the parent to keep up with. We will implement parenting techniques that work for you. Not ones you will have to remember and keep up with.

I tried treatment for Aspergers before, it didn’t help

We support the family in the treatment of Aspergers. We believe that true behavioral change occurs when parents are involved in treatment. When treating Aspergers we will discuss the stages of brain development and why your child has difficulty sharing their emotions. We will discuss effective parenting strategies and how to implement them. We will teach your child how to share their feelings and reduce anger in a way that respects the family while encouraging them to show empathy. We will develop a plan with lifelong effectiveness. Counseling provides the answers, while also providing a system that works. If you are ready for counseling to work, and to have a more peaceful home, schedule today!