Aspergers syndrome
treatment program
part - 2

 
Extinguish the negative feelings

Once the large repository of negative feelings in social situations is extinguished with CAER treatment, High Functioning Aspergers Syndrome children are more able to spontaneously access their social skills in real life situations.

Because socialization problems are central to HFA, therapy needs to include the family. Reframing the HFA's behaviors can decrease scapegoating within the family. Siblings may become more sympathetic and less isolating or hostile toward the HFA child.

Family members can engage in role-playing to teaching him how to deal with typical social difficulties. Joining clubs that provide for social contact around well-defined activities such as stamp, chess, train, and computer clubs should be encouraged. The structure provided by the  merit-badge system can make scouting a vehicle to enhance self-esteem. Accepting, adult supervised groups are best. Church youth groups are often ideal because there may be minimal scapegoating of unusual children.