Can anything prevent aggressive behavior in Aspergers kids?
Research studies have shown that much violent behavior can be decreased or even prevented if the above risk factors are significantly reduced or eliminated. Most importantly, efforts should be directed at dramatically decreasing the exposure of kids and adolescents to violence in the home, community, and through the media. Clearly, violence leads to violence. In addition, the following strategies can lessen or prevent violent behavior: • Early intervention programs for violent Aspergers youngsters • Monitoring the child’s viewing of violence on TV/videos/movies • Prevention of child abuse (use of programs such as parent training, family support programs, etc.) • Sex education and parenting programs for adolescents Treatment— To be effective, treatment approaches for aggressive Aspergers children need to take these factors into account: • ‘Me against the world’ attitude. Kids who become aggressive have often learned to see the world as a cold and hostile place. They develop a habit of t
