Key Facts About Asperger Syndrome Every Parent Should Know

Behaviour Therapies

There are various therapies that can help people with Asperger's. In modelling, a teacher shows a child how to express himself or herself appropriately by emulating the behaviour and encouraging the child to follow along. Speech-language therapy can be used to improve communication skills by teaching children how to have a two-way conversation. Speech therapy can also help children learn how to fluctuate their tone while speaking, which is a skill children with Asperger's struggle with. Cognitive behavioural therapy can teach people with Asperger’s how to process emotions more effectively and handle angry outbursts. It can also reduce obsessive and repetitive behaviours. These therapies are often combined with applied behaviour analysis, which focuses on providing encouragement and positive reinforcement.