Children on the autism spectrum often can focus on the detail within communication but miss the overall plot. This can make them the target of bullying at school due to their unusual behavior, language, interests and tendency to tell others what to do. Their impaired ability to perceive and respond in socially expected ways to nonverbal cues can lead to conflict or being ignored by others. Children with Aspergers syndrome may be extremely literal and may have difficulty interpreting and responding to sarcasm or banter. A child or teen with Asperger’s syndrome is often puzzled by this mistreatment, unaware of what has been done incorrectly. Children on the autism spectrum, particularly the milder end, often want to be social, but have trouble making friends. This can lead to later withdrawal and antisocial behavior, especially in adolescence. At this stage of life especially, they risk being drawn into unsuitable and inappropriate friendships and social groups. Learning how to make appropriate friendships can minimize these problems, reduce bullying and lead to better relationships with people who arent on the autism spectrum. The sooner these skills are learned, the better.
Posted on: Mon, 15 Dec 2014 20:14:45 +0000
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