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AS can't be cured, but most children benefit from early specialized treatments that focus on behavior management and social skills improvement. It is important to be able to understand the specifics involved with your child's personal case. The most relevant treatment is focused on helping him or her learn how to interact more successfully in social situations. Options include social skills training, cognitive behavioral therapy, and medications for symptoms like anxiety or hyperactivity. Your doctor can help you find local resources that may work for your child.

• Mayo Clinic:Treatments and Drugs
• Web MD: Treatment Overview
• Web MD: Asperger's Syyndrome: Exams and Tests

New Therapies and Holistic Treatments The National Institutes of Health is sponsoring multiple research projects to understand what causes AS and how it can be effectively treated. There are also clinical trials for new treatments being held, both in the U.S. and worldwide.

You can best serve your child by learning about how provide a supportive, loving home environment. Daily routines, visual teaching aids and quiet environments with little background noise can help him or her learn how to cope with AS and become independent.

Web MD: Asperger's Syndrome - Home Treatment

Communicating with Your Healthcare providers

• Bring a friend or family member with you to your appointments, not only to provide support but to lend an extra ear to understand everything your healthcare provider has to say and to think of questions you may have forgotten to ask.
• Write down any questions ahead of time, then write down the answers as your healthcare provider walks you through them.
• Don't be afraid to ask for clarification on anything.Don't be afraid to ask any questions, even if you may be scared of the answer. Ignorance won't help you cope with AS.

Mayo Clinic: Asperger's Syndrome - Preparing for Your Appointment

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