Okay, it's me again.... another thing that I would like to ask about in regard to my ds. He has MAJOR issues when it comes to anything timed, especially math. I've tried three computer/online math programs that are timed. They have all caused ds major anxiety. It's like he's on crack as soon as he knows that he's timed. He gets rigid, confused, and is quickly brought to tears, especially if he gets anything incorrect.No amount of trying to calm him would change this.
The only thing that did help him deal with the programs was when I typed in the answers for him. He was still super nervous and riddled with anxiety, but freeing up his hands let him focus on just giving the answer. He didn't turn into a puddle doing it this way, but I clearly felt like I was causing him unnecessary anxiety by asking him to do this math this way.
It was so bad that I just couldn't keep him on any of these programs for more than a day or two. I kept going back and trying different ones just to see if he was making any progress in this area as he improved his math skills. It didn't seem to matter. Math is the only subject he struggles with, by the way.
Is this a common issue with Asperger's?
Thanks again!
