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For parents who've just received an Asperger's Syndrome diagnosis for their son or daughter, this collection of resources offers the information you need to know about what to expect. You'll find informative websites, including that of leading expert Tony Attwood, parent blogs, videos, books, and much more.
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KidsHealth - An introductory article about Asperger's Syndrome, signs and symptoms, diagnoses, and how to help your child.
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Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, PDD-NOS - Help with Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, and other related conditions.
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Autism Society - Autism Society of America's information on Asperger's Syndrome.
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My Aspergers Child - 12 common myths about Asperger's Syndrome.
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Autism-Asperger Digest Magazine - Asperger Digest Magazine interview with Tony Attwood.
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OASIS - Online Asperger's Syndrome Information and Support - Tony Attwood answers some common questions about Asperger's Syndrome.
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Tony Attwood - This website is a guide for parents, professionals and people with Asperger's Syndrome, and their partners.
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Health & Wellness Digest - A guide for teachers of students with Asperger's Syndrome.
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Your Little Professor - Resources and academic programs for children with Asperger's Syndrome.
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Health & Wellness Digest - What parents wish teachers knew about Asperger's Syndrome.
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Your Little Professor - Helping children and teens with Asperger's Syndrome to achieve success in school settings.
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Your Little Professor - Girls and Asperger's Syndrome and how the symptoms are unique from boys with Asperger's Syndrome.
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Newsweek - Newsweek article on why girls with Asperger's Syndrome might not be as readily diagnosed as boys.
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Amazon - The Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome by Tony Attwood.
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Amazon - Can I Tell You About Asperger's Syndrome? A Guide for Family and Friends by Jude Welton.
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Amazon - Parenting a Child With Asperger's Syndrome: 200 Tips and Strategies by Brenda Boyd.
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Amazon - School Success for Kids with Asperger's Syndrome: A Practical Guide for Parents and Teachers by Stephan M. Silverman.
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Amazon - All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome by Kathy Hoopmann.
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Amazon - Freaks, Geeks, & Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence.
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Amazon - Asperger's and Girls by Tony Attwood, Temple Grandin, and 7 other contributing authors.
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The Parenting Aspergers Blog - A blog for parents of children with Asperger's Syndrome.
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Parenting Aspergers Community - Community blog supporting parents of children with Asperger's Syndrome. NOTE: free subscription required.
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YouTube - Hope for Autism and Asperger's Syndrome: My Story from a 17 year old female's point of view.
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YouTube - Dr. Tony Attwood's Video Footage and Questions.
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YouTube - A clip from the movie Just Add Water about Clay Marzo, a pro-surfer with Asperger's syndrome.
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YouTube - Autism Hangout interviews Dr, Tony Attwood about girls with Asperger's Syndrome.
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Parenting Aspergers Community - Asperger community resource guide to support groups across the country.
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ASPEN - Asperger's Syndrome Education Network - Support groups listed by states.
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WrongPlanet - Asperger and Autism Community: Asperger's Syndrome in the news.
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AspieWeb - A collection of the latest headlines to support individuals with Autism and Asperger's Syndrome.
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ASCEND - A compilation of media highlights related to Asperger's Syndrome and other autism spectrum disorders.
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shrink blog - The 10 Best Moments for Asperger's in Pop Culture
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NBC - NBC's show Parenthood features a child named Max with Aspeger's Syndrome.
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CBS - CBS's hit comedy The Big Bang Theory has a character named Sheldon who exhibits symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome.
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IMDb - Adam, a lonely man with Asperger's Syndrome, develops a relationship with his upstairs neighbor, Beth.
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IMDb - A biopic of Temple Grandin, an autistic woman who has become one of the top scientists in the humane livestock handling industry.
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ASPEN - ASPEN - Asperger's Syndrome Education Network.
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GRASP - GRASP - Global and Regional Asperger Support Partnership.
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OASIS - OASIS - Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support center.
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WrongPlanet - Wrong Planet is the web community about neurological differences.
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AASCEND - Autism and Asperger's Syndrome Coalition for Education, Networking, and Development.
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Temple Grandin, Ph.D. - Temple Grandin is a Doctor of Animal Science and is also widely noted for her work in autism advocacy.
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MIND Institute - UC Davis MIND Institute is a research center dedicated to neurodevelopemental disorders.
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LifeWorks of Sonoma County - Information and resources for young adults with Asperger's Syndrome.