Being caught off-guard is something you don’t want to happen to you when you have a child with Aspergers disorder. You have to rise to the challenge every occasion brings whether you are actually prepared for it or not. Luckily for parents of children with Aspergers disorder, there are many great resources that provide useful tips and strategies, among them The Parenting Aspergers Resource Guide.
Your first priority should be to minimize everyday stress for your little one and your family. Children with Aspergers do not respond well to disruptions to routine. This means you should be very vigilant and meticulous in changing as little as possible to an already established everyday pattern.
Your child thrives on his ability to know what is expected of him and when. Keep to this routine as rigidly and as frequently as possible. A constant schedule for such activities as school, homework, playtime, meals, and bedtime will create a stress-free environment for your child.
Visual stimulation is also one other thing that will help your child. Provide written schedules of your child’s activities. Have him read lists. Know, though, that visual stimulation is also a double-headed sword. As simple a visual stimuli as fluorescent lighting can distract your child.
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