If your child has Asperger's syndrome, then you know how that they have a low tolerance for change. They can be ritualistic and thrive in structured environments where they what comes next. If something suddenly changes without warning, they feel a loss of control and until they get back into their routine, everything is chaotic.
The best thing you can do if you know something different from the norm will happen is to let them know ahead of time. Have a plan ready to explain to them. For example, they may have a dentist appointment coming up which will cut into their day, breaking their schedule. Sit them down and let them know what exactly is going to happen like who will take them there and what activity will be interrupted. This will help ease the tensions of a change in a daily routine, and may only leave the tension of going to the dentist which may be easier to handle.
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