The learning curve for those with Asperger’s is a lot slower than that of a child without any disabilities. This means that at their chronological age of 10, 12, or 14 they should start learning independent living skills. While your young adult may chronologically be 18 years old, think about how old they are developmentally – are they 10? 12? 14? Would you ever consider allowing your 10, 12, or 14 year old move out on their own? Probably not.
For your young adult with Asperger’s, though, this is not the case. After all, the government says that’s when we’re allowed to vote and when we’re allowed to protect our country in the army. Society tells us that by the time we’re 18 years of age, we should be near ready to live an adult life. The answer is to meet your child where they are and to start that meeting long before they are “societally ready” to move out on their own. The answer is not to cut your child off out of frustration. This tough love includes cutting the adult off financially, kicking them out of the house, and/or “teaching them a lesson.” I can understand the frustration a parent must feel after devoting sometimes 20-plus years of taking care of their child, but tough love isn’t the answer.įailure to Launch Syndrome is a common malady of those with Asperger’s Syndrome. I’ve been researching the connection between Asperger’s Syndrome and Failure to Launch – namely to find what the connection is between the two and what approaches are being used to “solve the problem.” Many parents are of the idea that their adult children with Asperger’s are unmotivated, lazy, slackers who need tough love. Individualized Career, Volunteer & Community Services.Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).Other Frequently Seen & Co-occuring Conditions.Treating Young Adults with BPD and Their Families.Young Adults Transitioning to Independence.Understanding Mental Health Struggles & Diagnoses.
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