Today is the day! Join Aspergers101 as we skate for Autism/Asperger Awareness! Aspergers101 is having a fundraiser at the Rollercade today, this Thursday, August 17th, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm! Come join us for a fun (sensory friendly for our SPD friends) night to celebrate the last days of summer beforeContinue Reading
A couple of years ago, I was home alone while my parents were out for the day. Suddenly, I felt like painting something. At the time, I was in an Art Appreciation class and was watching The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross on YouTube, so both of those playedContinue Reading
Jennifer AllenAfter an extensive career broadcast marketing, Jennifer and her husband searched for answers when their oldest son hit the kinder years with great difficultly. After finally learning that their oldest son had Aspergers Syndrome, she left her career in television and became a full time mother to both ofContinue Reading
So you’ve just found out that your child has Asperger’s Syndrome/High-Functioning Autism. What’s the next step? As an 18-year-old with Asperger’s Syndrome, I can provide some insight: People with Asperger’s seem to lean towards wanting space from others, and in some cases, family members as well. If an Aspie isContinue Reading
While my parents received the diagnosis of High-Functioning Autism when I was very young, I wasn’t told until I was around 17. I never felt any different than others I suppose, but I did notice that adults didn’t treat me the same and that the other kids didn’t play with me.Continue Reading
This week’s edition of Autistically Speaking features Nicole, aka “Nikki.” I run the webcomic “AuTalkz”, and I have Asperger’s Syndrome. When I would get overwhelmed (overstimulated), I would have a panic attack. I didn’t know how to deal with it, so I just started doodling. In eighth grade, drawing my favoriteContinue Reading
Jennifer AllenAfter an extensive career broadcast marketing, Jennifer and her husband searched for answers when their oldest son hit the kinder years with great difficultly. After finally learning that their oldest son had Aspergers Syndrome, she left her career in television and became a full time mother to both ofContinue Reading
WOAI-TV By: RANDY ESCAMILLA NEWS 4 SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio mom who's son Sam Allen, 19, has Aspergers Syndrome has launched a website to help parents, doctors, and teachers. It is www.aspergers101.com. Read More at: http://news4sanantonio.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/aspergers101com-mom-launches-new-website-9863.shtml Jennifer AllenAfter an extensive career broadcast marketing, Jennifer and her husband searchedContinue Reading
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