Too often as parents we forget the power of praise. Instead of looking for things to praise in our children, we wait till we notice them doing something wrong and then criticise them for it. Yet praise is a powerful motivator. It builds self-esteem by letting children know ‘You’re doing OK.’ And the AS child needs this feedback more than most. Train yourself to look for opportunities to give him warm, encouraging feedback on his behaviour, on the effort he is making and on his progress.
