The Asperger's
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The Asperger's Connection was created to:

• Create opportunities for educating the general public about Asperger's Syndrome
• Provide information and continuing education to assist individuals to develop programs, policies and services that benefit individuals with Asperger's and their families.

Online Course:
Many colleges and universities are now offering on-line courses on autism spectrum disorders. Google is the best way to access which colleges/universities are offering such courses.

Additional Suggested Resources:

• Asperger Syndrome Coalition of the U.S. (ASC-US)
  Provides up-to-date information
  http://www.asperger.org


• Action for ASD
  Offers advice, information, support and training in the UK
  http://www.actionasd.org.uk/


• Advocates for Individuals with High Functioning Autism
  Parent group whose primary purpose is to support one another
  http://www.ahany.org/index.htm


• Asociacion Asperger Granada
  http://cs.geocities.com/asperger_grenada


• Asperger Advocates
  Support group for families of children with Aspergers in Pennsylvania
  http://www.udel.edu/bkirby/asperger/suppPA.html


• Asperger Aide Association Nationale pour l’aide aux personnes atteinted du Syndrome d’Asperger
  Organization of parents and professionals located in France. The website is in French, English translation under construction.
  http://www.aspergeraide.com/


• Asperger's Associate of New England
  Fosters awareness, respect, acceptance and support for individuals with Asperger Syndrome and their families.
  http://www.aane.org/


• Asperger Help<
  Center for people seeking knowledge and educating others
  http://aspergerhelp.net/


• Asperger Syndrome Education Network, Inc (ASPEN)
  New Jersey based organization with 23 local chapters
  http://www.aspennj.org/


• Aspergers Northwest
  Seattle based support network
  http://www.aspergersnw.org/


• ASPIE of TEXAS
  Support group for greater Houston area
  http://www.aspieinfo.com/


• ASPIRES
  Asperger Syndrome Partners & Individuals Resources, Encouragement and Support. On line resource for spouses and family members of adults diagnosed or suspected to be on the autism spectrum. The approach is directed towards solving problems in relationships.
  http://www.aspires-relationships.com/


• Assessment & Behavioral Associates, Inc
  A psychological firm providing diagnosis and applied behavior analysis (APA) services
  http://www.kandi.org/aspergers/Detailed/290.html


• Autism Asperger Associates of Michigan
  Social skill training, recreation groups, therapy services and family workshops
  http://www.autism-asperger-associates.com/


• Berkshire Autistic Society, UK
  Berkshire Autistic Society (BAS) a support and action group
  http://www.autismberkshire.org.uk/


• GRASP
  The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership An educational and advocacy organization with Support Group Networks identified throughout the United States.
  http://www.grasp.org/


• MAAP Services for Autism, Asperger Syndrome and PDD
  Crown Point, IN
  http://maapservices.org


• New England INDEX (NEINDEX)
  Information on disability resources and providers of services in Massachusetts
  http://www.disabilityinfo.org/


• Wrong Planet
  A web community designed for individual with ASD.
  http://wrongplanet.net

The Asperger's Connection was a Project of National Significance and was funded through a grant from the Administration on Developmental Disabilities, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

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