More Control is Not the Answer

[@christinewilliamson491]

Brilliant! It's like a step on from the preschooler that asks 'why' every three seconds, you can turn it on its head and be like 'what would happen if we didn't do this?' I love your videos - keep it up 😀👏

[@HalValla01]

They way you present the parents really help me understand what they mean

[@BestEDMToday]

So true ever since my parents stopped trying to control me our relationship got a lot better

[@rosabw]

It works both ways...always trying to keep "control" is exhausting and a waste of time. And only causes needless anxiety and criticism in the parents mind. Don't ask me how I know!

[@wayfarinstranger2444]

Trust is a huge issue and you will get NOWHERE if your child does not trust. It is about trust, NOT control. And yes, sometimes the child has to learn the hard way and this can make some feel like terrible parents for allowing this to happen to your child. I get that!!!! My son actually called my husband "overprotective" and I had to laugh, because I had been telling my husband that for weeks, since I realized my son had Aspergers. He is 13. It is sometimes hard to watch, but my son has to learn in his own way and be convinced in his own thoughts of something to be true. No matter what we say. This is also just part of being a teenager too. It is good that he starts to think for himself, right?

[@terraverlage6834]

Not going to work an hour case unfortunately as a lack of sleep triggers his colonic tonic seizures which are very violent and dangerous. His neurologist indicated that sleep deprivation is the number one trigger and we have seen some serious fallout as a result of that.

[@hyenaedits3460]

I think this is true for kids of all neurotypes.

[@evanurena8868]

Oh yes, most definitely the case for teenagers and young adults of all neurotypes. If there is one thing that teenagers hate the most, it's control.

[@BunnyFett]

I love this guy.

[@cm374787]

What are some good Aspergers resources for an adult (me) who was recently diagnosed? I've gotten to the stage where I'm having trouble functioning in life at all let alone just barely scraping by and surviving. Before anyone asks, yes I'm seeing a psychiatrist who's been a huge help and the only real help so far.

[@amandamalmsten5241]

That is My conclusion too

[@christinab.2864]

Tell my mother

[@51elephantchang]

Ah trying to understand people whose brains are wired differently..wont that take lots of time and effort,as well as patience and love?Rarely happens in the real world..

[@wayfarinstranger2444]

If you really love that person, you will take the time and effort and patience. And it does happen, just not often enough.

[@51elephantchang]

Even with all that I believe many neurotypicals will still fail to get it thru no fault of their own,sadly.

[@imcracked4045]

It seems as though you have had some significant issues with your video game usage in the past; but i suppose video game addiction is a common feature among individuals with aspergers. I am 20 and am realizing now that I have aspegers (No Official Diagnosis). I have always been addicted to video games and I recall my parents threatening to break game-devices if I wouldn't engage in an activity of their choice.