Before You Look for Information on Asperger Syndrome

Sorting through the wealth of online information on Asperger Syndrome can be a daunting task. What's worth reading, and what's a waste of time? Start with this recommended list of resources to find the information you need to understand and help your child.

On this Parenting Special Needs site

There are lots of articles on this site of interest to parents of children with Asperger Syndrome, but these three will give you a good place to begin.

• What Is Asperger Syndrome?
• First Five Things to Do After Your Child Is Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome
• Preparing the School for Your Child with Asperger Syndrome

Around the About network

There's information on Asperger Syndrome all around About.com. Start with these three sites.

• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Rare/Orphan Diseases
• Adam Healthcare Center

Just the facts

These reference sites give good overviews of AS diagnosis and treatment.

• National Institute of Neurological Disorders
• Medline Plus
• KidsHealth.org

Dedicated sites

These sites focus exclusively on Asperger Syndrome and the autism spectrum and offer articles and other resources for parents and families.

• MAAP Services for Autism & Asperger Syndrome
• Tony Attwood
• Aspen

Parents' sites

Parents share their personal journies and discoveries on these sites.

• Coulter Video
• Aspires
• Your Little Professor

Alternative viewpoints

"Aspies" speak out on these self-advocacy sites.

• I'm an Aspie.com
• ASPIES - a Place for Self-Advocacy
• Aspies for Freedom

Support

People with Asperger Syndrome and their families find support on message boards and Email lists. Condider these three to start.

• WrongPlanet.net
• Aspies for Freedom
• Asperger Support

Shopping

Shop these sites for toys, learning material, and inspirational items.

• OZMO
• Aspie Pride
• Autistic Genius