Nelle Frances

About Nelle Frances

Nelle Frances is the mother of a 15 year old with Asperger's Syndrome, a Special Needs Educator and Author of the Ben and His Helmet series of books for Asperger children. She is also an active member of 5 Asperger's Syndrome Support and Advocacy Groups. For more information and Support Strategies visit www.nellefrances.com.

Asperger’s Syndrome Children at School

Between the age of 6-18 children spend a third of each day at school, so it’s important to ensure they’re in the best environment for their needs. This is particularly true for children with Asperger’s Syndrome.So what should...
Date Posted: October 06, 2006

Asperger's Syndrome Children and Sensory Sensitivity

Children with Asperger’s Syndrome suffer from sensory sensitivity or are “sensory defensive”. This sensitivity can encompass any or all of the senses: sound, touch, taste, sight, and smell.
Date Posted: November 26, 2005

Asperger’s Syndrome Diagnosis - Should I Tell My Child?

To tell or not tell your child or others of their diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome? It’s really a personal decision that has pros and cons on either side.
Date Posted: November 14, 2005

Asperger Syndrome Children and Tantrums

Children with Asperger’s Syndrome the world over share a common trait – meltdown – otherwise known as a tantrum, a “birko”, a “go-off” or “spack-attack”.The visible symptoms of meltdown are as varied as...
Date Posted: November 12, 2005