Aspergers Syndrome And Literal Meanings

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In looking language history children wh Aspergers Syndrome, cr pattern: se he normal en ey achievement milestones he delays speech. Frequently children Aspergers Syndrome display language characteristics sh repetitive sayings catch phrases they’ve heard Television, movies, radio.

However, common feature Aspergers Syndrome language difficulties tendency misinterpret information, particularly idiomatic literal language. Literal meanings cause real angst Asperger child reasons. Aside comprehending abstract meaning idiom, literal language arouses internal rules child e.g. rule issue; truth issues; trust issues.

Take example adage “In minute”.

Rest assured yr Aspergers Syndrome child wl counting backwards fm 60 moment utter words. issue isn’t resolved “in minute” te internal rules ce life.

“She ‘In minute’, isn’t keeping it?” (Rule)

“Why didn’t tell truth?” (Truth)

“I can’t believe tells er again!” (Trust)

When neurotypicals expression “In minute” mean indeterminate time – takes finish doing. “get” tt abstract implied meaning. Asperger children don’t. Wn friend told Asperger child “Just second”, replied “One….I’m ready”.

Take time se everyday language follows “Aspergers Syndrome rules”, especially times stress inconsiderate choice words “straw broke camel’s back!”

In family competition fd unusual idioms. rise discussion explanation, helps confusion. Ar ys using ts strategy wh Asperger son sl managing discover phrases!

©Nelle Frances

Nelle Frances mother 15 yr Asperger’s Syndrome, Special Educator Author Ben Helmet series books Asperger children. site http://www.aspergerchild.com offers resources, strategies articles Aspergers Syndrome parents teachers.

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