Asperger Syndrome

Asperger syndrome is the mildest and highest functioning end of the Autism Spectrum. Originally described by Dr. Hans Asperger in Vienna in 1944, it was not until 1994 that Asperger syndrome was officially recognized as a diagnostic category.

Individuals with Asperger syndrome experience problems in (1) social interaction and (2) restricted, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior, interests, and activities.

These problems may include problems with eye contact, facial expressions, and social gestures; poor peer relationships; lack of spontaneous sharing with others; lack of social or emotional give-and-take; preoccupation with certain interests and subjects; inflexible routines or rituals; repetitive movements.

For individuals with Asperger syndrome, KenCrest can help in several different ways:

Employment services KenCrest provides job training, real job placements, and on-the-job coaching for youth and adults with Asperger syndrome
Socialization training Courses for groups of 10-12 youth and adults with Asperger syndrome, once a week for 10-weeks, 3 group socialization activities in the community, social skills evaluations
After-school services Extended day services for middle school and high school students with Asperger syndrome, structured setting, curriculum based, classroom training and community-based activities
Personal and family supports One-to-one guidance, encouragement, and coaching for individuals with Asperger syndrome, teaching daily living skills for such as relationship building, being active in the community, utilizing public resources

And be sure to check out...

Mi-Stories™ : helpful videos that can be used on an ipod or DVD player to assist people with ASD. The videos are brief, convenient, inexpensive, and users report improved relaxation, reductred stress and improved communication skills

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