Welcome to Asperger's Syndrome 101. This website was created for parents, teachers, caregivers, family, and friends of those looking for in-site into a day in the life of someone with an autistic spectrum disorder and want an easy way to find what they are looking for. I specifically chose Asperger's in my title because I am the parent of an Asperger's child and understanding this particular form of autism is my main interest. I have spent a number of years searching for information and answers to questions about autistic spectrum disorders which still plague me. I believe this is a never ending search.
When my child was diagnosed with Asperger's, I was relieved that I wasn't a terrible parent after all. Once that relief settled in, I immediately became overwhelmed with all there was to learn. Unfortunately, at the time there didn't seem to be a lot of places to learn from. I figured I couldn't be alone in wanting to know more about this disease that had impacted our home traumatically. I found that along with reading clinical information about ASD, I learned just as much or more from real life situations.
I began to read and found inspiration from those who had the courage to tell their stories. I have laughed and cried with the authors of the books that I have come to rely on to motivate me for my own child.
It is my wish that others find the hope I discovered in the words of those who struggle daily with autism.