Aspergers Syndrome Children And Motivation
By Nelle Frances

Aspergers Syndrome children respond best when their motivation
level is high; when the answer to the question "What's in it for
me?" is something an Asperger child most wants or desires.
Children with Aspergers Syndrome never really make the leap from
instant gratification to internal motivation or drive, such as
self-satisfaction in a job well done, or pride in their ability
to face a challenging situation. Aspergers Syndrome children are
simply wired differently emotionally, and parents and educators
soon come to realize that motivation to attempt or complete
tasks is closely linked to perceived personal gain or reward for
the child.

By Nelle Frances

Children with Asperger’s Syndrome suffer from sensory sensitivity or are “sensory defensive”. This sensitivity can encompass any or all of the senses: sound, touch, taste, sight, and smell. These sensitivities are real, and cause the sufferer much discomfort, some describing it as ‘painful’. Sensory overload can trigger a meltdown, often being the ‘straw that broke the camel’s back’. Some sensitivity’s will diminish with exposure and the passage of time. Others will remain as severe for life.