Links - Asperger Syndrome

AS and Their Partners
This is a semi-private forum for people with Asperger’s Syndrome (or those with related issues) and their Partners to try to learn from each other how to cope, support and to better our relationships. Whether it’s marital, girl/boyfriend, parent/child, siblings, co-workers or just friendships all related topics are welcome!

Asperger’s Aide (en francais) (National Association for Asperger’s Syndrome in France)
Association National pour l’aide aux personnes atteintes du Syndrome Asperger, de l’Autisme de Haut Niveau, et des troubles envahissants de developement (TED).

Aspergers Disorder Homepage
US based site run by Dr. O. Kaan Ozbayrak.

Aspergers et al
Providing hope, understanding and support to individuals and families affected by Asperger Syndrome and associated disorders.

Aspergers Society of Ontario
The Aspergers Society was founded in 2000 by parents of children diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and by dedicated, concerned professionals. The Aspergers Society of Ontario is the only agency in Canada that is dedicated to serving the specific Asperger Syndrome (AS) population.

Asperger Home Education (UK)
A resource centre for home educating children with Asperger syndrome or high functioning autism. Our objectives are to promote home education as a valid alternative to attending school, and to raise awareness of the benefits of home education amongst parents who’s children currently attend school. We aim to connect home educating families of children with Asperger syndrome throughout the country and encourage the sharing and exchange of resources, experience, and expertise.

Asperger Syndrome UK
An information hub about Asperger Syndrome. Run by a father of a son with Asperger Syndrome.

ASPIA, Australia
Mutual acknowledgement and understanding of the Asperger marriage experience for partners of adults with (or suspected of having) Asperger Syndrome.

ASPIRES
ASPIRES is an on-line resource for spouses and family members of adults diagnosed or suspected to be on the autistic spectrum. Our approach to one another and towards our “significant others” is directed towards solving problems in our relationship with a spectrum-sitting spouse.

Awkward Spirit
Terri Robson, an adult with Asperger Syndrome, shares her insights about Asperger Syndrome. She also gives presentations on various aspects of Asperger Syndrome.

Colour Se7en
A parent-run UK website with information on Asperger Syndrome and Autism Spectrum Disorders.

FAAAS Inc. (Families of Adults Afflicted with Asperger Syndrome)
Offers support to the family members of adult individuals afflicted with Asperger’s Syndrome. Their goal is to educate the public to the existence of Asperger’s Syndrome in the ADULT population and to bring awareness of this neurological disorder and its ramifications on the “whole” family to the medical communities who are directly or indirectly involved.

The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership (GRASP)
What makes GRASP unique, other than its proven four year-old support group network, its educational outreach, and its use as an informational clearinghouse on issues relating to the autism spectrum, are the stipulations GRASP must adhere to in accordance with our bylaws — that the Executive Director, 100% of the Advisory Board, and 50% of the Board of Directors of GRASP must be diagnosed with either Autism, Asperger Syndrome, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder.

The Hawkins Institute
Hawkins Institute was founded in 1995 by Gail Hawkins to offer a service that helps people with Asperger Syndrome (AS) and more able autism acquire vocational skills and find meaningful work.

Maxine Aston (B.Sc. Honours Psychology) Conventry, UK
Specialises in counselling individuals, couples or families who are affected by Asperger Syndrome. As parents of children who are diagnosed with AS, we understand how essential is it that families of children diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and related disorders, educators who teach children with AS, professionals working with individuals diagnosed with AS, and individuals with AS who are seeking support, have access to information.

OASIS and MAAP Services
This web site provides articles, educational resources, links to local, national and international support groups, sources of professional help, lists of camps and schools, conference information, recommended reading, and moderated support message boards. The web site resources are an addition to the annual conference, newsletter email and phone support provided by MAAP Services.

Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (O.A.S.I.S.)
Support and information site about Asperger Syndrome. Excellent links. This organization has now joined forces with MAAP services.

Ryan Smoluk
Ryan is a gifted artist with Asperger Syndrome and lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Ryan is talented with computer graphics, illustrative art work for comics, clay sculpture and large city murals.

Tony Attwood
In this site you will find resources, information on Tony Attwood’s presentation schedule, messages and issues related to Asperger’s Syndrome, and papers he has written on related topics.

Windows By Kaitrin (The Art of Kaitrin Beechey)
Artist Kaitrin Beechey’s work is mostly monochromatic work using pencil and ink in various formats ranging from note card sizes to small posters. Each piece has been signed and numbered by the artist and has been limited to 100 or less.