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NPR : Camp Teaches Autistic Children How to Fit In
A summer camp in Washington, D.C. is teaching some people with mild forms of autism the social skills that come naturally to most people. NPR's Joseph Shapiro reports. [5:29 Realaudio broadcast]
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NPR : Michael John Carley on Asperger's Syndrome
Carley is the executive director of GRASP, The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership. In 2000, he and his then 4-year-old son were diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. GRASP works to educate the public about the disorder.
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How this disorder affects children, adolescents and adults and treatment options. Authored by Carol E. Watkins, M.D.
www.ncpamd.com
An on-line resource for spouses and family members of adults diagnosed or suspected to be on the autistic spectrum.
www.aspires-relationships.com
Musings and thoughts on living a successful life with Asperger Syndrome. (RSS)
aspielife.blogspot.com
eMedicine Health: Asperger Syndrome
Provides an overview of Asperger Syndrome and its causes, symptoms, and treatment.
www.emedicinehealth.com
An audio and text weblog on Asperger's Syndrome maintained by a college professor/psychologist who specializes in this area.
welkowitz.typepad.com
GRASP - The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership
Advocacy organization serving individuals on the autism spectrum
www.grasp.org
GAIA - Gifted Adult's Inventory of Aspergerisms
Questionnaire to research and detect features of Asperger's Syndrome and related disorders in gifted adults.
paulcooijmans.lunarpages.com
ASPFI - Asperger Foundation International
Funds and disseminates evidence-based research that identifies causes, effective interventions and supports for individuals with Asperger Syndrome.
www.aspfi.org
NPR : Dr. Fred Volkmar on Asperger's Syndrome
Terry Gross inverviews Fred Volkmar. In the early 1990s, Volkmar led the team that helped develop the definition of autism used by the American Psychiatric Assoc. [32:06 streaming audio broadcast]
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Discussion forum for and about those with Asperger's Syndrome.
www.psychforums.com
Brief introduction to this condition on the high functioning edge of the autistic spectrum and links to other resources. Javascript required to view.
www.aspergerssyndrome.org
NPR : Autism Movement Seeks Acceptance, Not Cures
Story about autism self-advocacy groups that push for acceptance of the condition, not "cures". Much of the focus is on people with Asperger's. [12:26 streaming audio broadcast]
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