1. Asperger Syndrome
Practical Hints & Tips For Success At Home, School & The
Community
2. Presenters
Dion Betts, Ed. D.
Nancy J. Patrick, Ph.D.
Guest Speakers
Caitlin Baran
Joshua Betts
3. Session Agenda
What is Asperger Syndrome (AS)?
4. Break 5. Joshua Betts 6. Caitlin Baran 7. Practical Hints and
Tips for SuccessAt Home
At Sch00l
In the Community
8. Session Outcomes
Participantswill be able to:
State the underlying characteristics of AS that cause children and
adolescents difficulty in many activities of everyday life.
Apply knowledge of characteristics of AS to predict potential
problems for children and adolescents with AS.
Apply proactive, positive strategies to assist children
andadolescents cope and participate more fully in the activities of
everyday life.
9. What is Asperger Syndrome?
10. Asperger Syndrome (AS) is one of several conditions found in a
group of neurodevelopmental disabilities known as autism spectrum
disorders.Klin, Volkmar and Sparrow, 2000
11. Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs)
A distinct group of neurobiological conditions characterized by a
greater or lesser degree of impairment in language and
communication skills, as well as repetitive or restrictive patterns
of thought and behavior.
12. Autism Spectrum DisordersTerminology
