Create a Reward Plan for your Child with Asperger Syndrome

John Smith is a mental health social worker and father of Bob. Jane Donlan is Bob's mum and is responsible for Bob's home-education. Bob Smith is twelve years old and was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at age eight. He, his parents and his dogs live in the north of England.

1. Introduction. 2. What is Asperger Syndrome? The Triad of Impairments. Other characteristics. Positive aspects. A final word. Bob's comments on Asperger Syndrome. 3. Making a Reward Plan. Positivity. Specificity. Giving points. Should you involve your child's school in the reward plan? Reviewing the reward plan. Number of points. What to give points for. Rewards. Personalizing your child's reward plan record sheets. Going over your child's points together. Age. So, to sum up… The original reward plan. The first revision to the reward plan. Subsequent revisions to the reward plan. Bob's comments on the reward plan. 4. Other Techniques to Supplement the Reward Plan. Scripts. Signs. Sketches. Bob's comments on the supplementary techniques. 5. Combining Techniques. 6. Specific Reward Plans. The Bedtime Plan. Bob's comments on the Bedtime Plan. The `Caring for myself tasks' Plan. Bob's comments on the `Caring for myself tasks' Plan. What else might you create a specific reward plan for? 7. Conclusion. Looking after yourselves as parents. 8. Useful Resources. Resources relating to Asperger Syndrome and autism. Resources relating to home education. Advice on and resources for financial help.