Autism Corner: Motivating Teenagers on the Autism Spectrum

27th April, 2022

29 April 2022, Article, Autism, Newsletter

Editor’s Note: This article was written for parents of kids on the spectrum but it would be a great resource to share with the caregivers of your clients.

[Source: My ASD Child]

Question: I need to put drive in my 15 yr old son with ASD. When I discipline him with taking things away … nothing seems to work unless I TOTALLY get frustrated … then he reacts. I would like him to CARE.

Answer Most teens with ASD [High-Functioning Autism] struggle with social skills, communication, and a limited diet. The causes of these struggles (e.g., social, communication and behavioral problems, sensory issues, etc.) can create the desire for isolation and a lack of motivation. Teens with ASD easily drop into a lonely state of depression, making the original problems that much worse.

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