Asperger Syndrome is one of several autism spectrum disorders. It is characterized with problems in social interaction, although bad motor skills are also a common condition of Asperger Syndrome. Treatment for Asperger Syndrome varies with each child. There is no medication to treat a child with Asperger Syndrome, but there are treatments to help with the symptoms of the condition.

The treatments can vary because different things will work for different children. Just because one treatment works for one child that has Asperger Syndrome doesn't mean it will work for another. Here is a look at the different treatments a child with Asperger Syndrome can have:

Social Skills Training: Children suffering from Asperger Syndrome have a hard time distinguishing facial expressions and voice tone. They don't understand the different meanings and will take everything said literally. These children will be taught the differences between facial expressions and voice tone and will help them understand jokes and sarcasm. Children with Asperger Syndrome usually have a difficult time making eye contact. Giving them training in social skills will help them interact with other people and other children better, making the social setting a lot easier for them.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy: This type of therapy helps children recognize a bad situation before it happens. Many children with Asperger Syndrome usually have high anxiety and this type of therapy will teach them how to reduce stress. Normally, the child will have a meltdown or throw a temper tantrum when something doesn't go their way. This type of therapy helps children to cope and handle situations better, reducing the number of outbursts.

Parental Education: Children aren't the only ones who can go through training. Parents can also take training classes to learn how to deal with their children who have Asperger Syndrome. Some of the tips that parents are taught are to use a reward system with your child. The reward system shows the child that by remaining calm will have its benefits. However, this training also shows parents how to handle children when they have outbursts.

Medication: There isn't a specific medicine that will treat Asperger Syndrome, but there are prescriptions to treat symptoms. Children can take anxiety or depression medication. Unfortunately, these pills may have side effects and you have to monitor your children closely. Check to see how they are responding and if their behavior is more unusual. Some children may also have a difficult time sleeping. Children with Asperger Syndrome can be given sleeping sills or some type of sedative to help them at night.

Positive Reinforcement: Children with Asperger Syndrome can do well with the parents and other authority figures giving positive reinforcement. By showing them what they need to do and support them through their endeavors, children with Asperger Syndrome can maintain independent lifestyles.

Children with Asperger Syndrome don't have to be left behind. They have can have normal lives and with proper treatments children with Asperger Syndrome don't have to suffer. There are no magic pills or treatments that are going to cure Asperger Syndrome, but there are ways to help reduce the symptoms. Talk to your doctor about the different treatment options to help your child in social settings.