Behaviour problems related to Aspergers, advice from other carers?

I am the sister of a 21 year old with Aspergers, who does not accept that they have the condition, and it can be so frustrating.

She has no empathy and it is like talking to a brick wall. While you can reason with her, the effects are almost always temporary and after a few hours or days it is as though you had said nothing. You can make a reasonable suggestion or comment to her, and its like she doesn't process what you have said and often twists your words. Her Aspergers means that she can not understand how other people feel or what their intentions for things are, she can yell or get worked up over small things that most would dismiss. The main issue is that she cannot be rational or see that her viewpoint is wrong.

I really need some advice on how to handle this kind of irrational behaviour. She has anger issues that mean that she can be difficult to control, and I just need advice about how we could improve her behaviour. Has anyone else experienced something like this? My parents have mostly given up on trying to improve her behaviour. Any help would be appreciated

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  • I am mum to an 11 year old boy with Aspergers. Despite repeated attempts to assure him that whilst playing games (mainly computer games) that as long as he does his best (and his best is better than everyone else's best) that it is fine, he gets very upset and frustrated if he doesn't come out top or win the game. Recently I caught him hitting his head with the remote as his frustration levels hit new heights. I've stopped him playing these games but can't take away permanently one of the things he does enjoy. Real highs when it's going well, but real lows when it's not. Any advice welcomed...

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  • I am mum to an 11 year old boy with Aspergers. Despite repeated attempts to assure him that whilst playing games (mainly computer games) that as long as he does his best (and his best is better than everyone else's best) that it is fine, he gets very upset and frustrated if he doesn't come out top or win the game. Recently I caught him hitting his head with the remote as his frustration levels hit new heights. I've stopped him playing these games but can't take away permanently one of the things he does enjoy. Real highs when it's going well, but real lows when it's not. Any advice welcomed...

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