-- Posted by JeanClaude at 12:44 pm on Aug. 10, 2008 I'm starting up a peer group for people with Asperger's Syndrome to help them in school. If you have Asperger's Syndrome or are v. familiar with it, what do you feel would be the most helpful to your success in school? -- Posted by Frubeling at 12:45 pm on Aug. 10, 2008 None of the stuff at my old school helped, it was all shite -- Posted by Z o E at 12:47 pm on Aug. 10, 2008 this girl in my sisters form has that, but i think they should go to special school because people with it do tend to interupt the flow of learning and they get all the special attention and help which others tend to miss out on, so the main focus is on them.. -- Posted by iconoclast at 6:37 pm on Aug. 10, 2008 Quote: from Z o E at 3:47 pm on Aug. 10, 2008 this girl in my sisters form has that, but i think they should go to special school because people with it do tend to interupt the flow of learning and they get all the special attention and help which others tend to miss out on, so the main focus is on them.. So because they're not mindless idiots, they should be excluded? Sounds like that'd be even worse for improving their social skills. I probably would have been (and was) 'diagnosed' with it as a child; it essentially just takes personal effort and initiation to overcome it (which I just say is poor social skills, for one or more reasons). Most people refuse to help regardless of whether they should or not. -- Posted by TheAntiBarbie at 11:07 pm on Aug. 10, 2008 I would definitely say that a lot of socialization would help a whole lot. -- Posted by Wakeupcall at 6:48 am on Aug. 11, 2008 Like everyone's saying, just getting them to enjoy company is best. This could be with each other...or encouraging them to socialize with other people. But they're not lab experiments - for some poeple AS completely alters their life, and for some it's barely noticable. Treat each as individuals, as they're normal people, and take each on a personable basis. My mummy is Senior administrator at a college for pupils with AS, mostly there because of bullying or more extreme cases. It's best to seek a specialist with anyone with worrying tendencies such as an extreme lack of social skills (Ie: not knowing what is appropriate) or a speech impediment, as normally the latter does not occur. -- Posted by moehowardfan at 3:26 pm on Aug. 11, 2008 I have Asperger's Syndrome.  I think what would help me is a slower teacher. You know, one that speaks slower so AS kids can understand. -- Posted by Frubeling at 8:32 am on Aug. 13, 2008 Quote: from moehowardfan at 11:26 pm on Aug. 11, 2008 I have Asperger's Syndrome. I think what would help me is a slower teacher. You know, one that speaks slower so AS kids can understand. I'd recommend giving really precise instructions myself. Give a vague task and chances there there will be confusion -- Posted by theglassflute at 3:01 pm on Aug. 13, 2008 Quote: from Frubeling at 10:32 am on Aug. 13, 2008 Quote: from moehowardfan at 11:26 pm on Aug. 11, 2008 I have Asperger's Syndrome.  I think what would help me is a slower teacher. You know, one that speaks slower so AS kids can understand. I'd recommend giving really precise instructions myself. Give a vague task and chances there there will be confusion Oh exactly! I once got a C- in an art project (me being an A student) because the teacher said "cover all of the cardboard with yarn" so I did, and then I saw people getting As with three pieces of yarn on the entire thing!!! And speaking slower would help too...I often find myself trying to comprehend what I'm hearing ten seconds or more too slow... -- Posted by tashee457 at 10:59 am on Aug. 15, 2008 my brother has autism and one thing that helps in school is making sure the teachers know that the child has autism but not treating them any diffrent because of it. my brother keeps getting detentions because the teachers think he is a naughty child or messing around for fun. -- Posted by BlueEyedBrielle at 11:11 am on Aug. 15, 2008 Quote: from moehowardfan at 6:26 pm on Aug. 11, 2008 I have Asperger's Syndrome. I think what would help me is a slower teacher. You know, one that speaks slower so AS kids can understand. Yeah I know what you mean. Hey, I have Asperger's too -- Posted by BLUEAUTOMATIC at 1:56 am on Aug. 19, 2008 I think sometimes clearer instructions and visual aids can be the most useful tools. -- Posted by TheBigFish1991 at 12:59 am on Sep. 3, 2008 i have AS... i am 16 but still trying 2 get more info about it... cuz i jus dont understand it