The child with Asperger's Syndrome may experience great pain and discomfort that goes unreported, unnoticed by others, and undiagnosed and treated. Enduring pain and allowing it to become chronic is extremely detrimental to your child's ability to function, grow, and learn. Untreated pain and discomfort will also seriously affect your child's behavior and ability to communicate with others. It is crucial that parents foster a child's self-advocacy by emphasizing the importance of one's physical well-being.