Aspergers in Troubled Teens and Troubled Young Adults

By Curtis Reed

Therapy Insider is a child placement service for the parents of troubled teens and troubled young adults who have been diagnosed with Aspergers spectrum disorder. The programs sponsored and recommended by Therapy Insider for individuals suffering from Aspergers combine clinical treatment, behavior health, education/vocation, therapeutic services and life skills in a caring environment. With guidance from life coaches, counselors, educators and therapeutic clinicians, teens and young men and women can gain the life skills necessary for success and obtain independence. Therapy Insider is dedicated to providing treatment options and opportunities for teenagers and young adults struggling with Aspergers spectrum disorder.

Aspergers syndrome is an autism spectrum disorder which socially impairs it’s victims leaving them with communication difficulties. Other disorders that are related to Aspergers include autistic disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder. Other autism disorders are present from infancy or early childhood. Although early diagnosis is sought after, diagnosis is often timesnot detected in childhood because of limited support from parents early on or social demands. Aspergers syndrome is considered to be the mildest form of autism spectrum disorder and the individuals dealing with it are also the most highly functioning.

Some common characteristics of Aspergers spectrum disorder include; average or above-average intelligence, difficulties engaging in social routines such as conversations, and problems with controlling feelings such as anger, depression and anxiety. 

Therapy Insider provides Treatment Options for Troubled Teens and Troubled Young Adults Struggling to Cope with their Aspergers Spectrum Disorder

The objective for treating Aspergers, is to improve the quality of life. Treatment plans need to be personalized depending on the severity of the disorder and the teens' or young adults' specific needs. The best treatment plans include stimulating interests, teaching tasks in simple steps and developing a predictable schedule.