Category Archives: Aspergers Syndrome

Autism & Asperger Toolkits for Families

From Cindy over on Special Needs Resource Magazine. After an initial diagnosis of Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome, the parents and grandparents of that child are in shock.  The shock is the first stage of the grief process and working through … Continue reading

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The Price of a ‘Quality Education’

From Amy over on Bignity. When I was four years old, my parents and I moved out of the house we were living in, to another house one town over. It was just three blocks away, but this seemingly insignificant … Continue reading

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Drastic Measures to Battle the Bulge

From Jesse over on Bignity. My nickname for winter is “The Jewish Mother-in-Law Season.” It has a chronic tendency to linger long after it has overstayed its welcome and is a real pain in the butt to get rid of. … Continue reading

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Nonprofit provides technology job training for people with autism

A suburban Chicago nonprofit group is providing job training aimed at matching the strengths of people who have Asperger’s syndrome or high-functioning autism with jobs in technology fields. Aspiritech helps people with the disorders find positions in … Continue reading

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