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webbased support groups or support groups outside of australia

Asperger Syndrome Partners & Individuals Resources, Encouragement & Support: ASPIRES is an on-line resource for spouses and family members of adults diagnosed or suspected to be on the autistic spectrum. ASPIRES is an e-mail subscription list for individuals with AS, and those who have a parent, spouse, or child with AS. We share our family and relational experiences, resources and survival tips as well as offer encouragement and hope. Through sharing, we hope to lighten one another's burdens and find positive solutions to many of the troubling challenges that characterize our relationships.

www.aspires-relationships.com
Asperger's Syndrome Support for Partners and Spouses List: There is a new list for partners where one of the partners has Asperger’s Syndrome. The list is run by Asperger’s Syndrome Support for Partners and Spouses (ASSPS). The list addresses the needs of both partners in the relationship.

ASSPS@egroups.com
Families of Adults Afflicted with Asperger Syndrome: This is an internet support group for partners of men and women with Asperger's syndrome and their web address is at the left.

www.faaas.org
ASpar - Support Group for People with a Parent with Asperger’s Syndrome: A book titled Aquamarine Blue 5, edited by Dawn Prince-Hugh, published by Ohio Press is based on the experience of university students with High Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. You can obtain more information about the book from www.ohiou.edu/oupress/aquamarine.htm.

cns@dircon.co.uk
AspergerInfo: Internet Discussion Group: This is an internet based discussion group on Asperger's Syndrome.

www.aspergerinfo.com
Support Group for those with Asperger’s Syndrome who are attending a College or University: A book titled Aquamarine Blue 5, edited by Dawn Prince-Hugh, published by Ohio Press is based on the experience of university students with High Functioning Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome. You can obtain more information about the book from www.ohiou.edu/oupress/aquamarine.htm

cns@dircon.co.uk

canadian support groups

Autism Awareness Centre Inc: This Centre believes that education is the key to success in assisting individuals who have autism, PDD, AS and other disorders such as Tourette Syndrome, ADDHD and ADD. Information regarding various therapy methods. Hosts workshops across Canada and provides resource support in both Canada and abroad. Motto is we “believe in change”. www.autismawarenesscentre.com

denmark support groups

Videnscenter for autisme: www.autisme.dk
Center for autisme: www.centerforautisme.dk
Kirsten Callesen's Asperger Resource Center: www.aspergers.dk
Landsforening autisme: www.autismeforening.dk
as-ark: Christine Bajard Support group for adults with as-personality

http://dk.groups.yahoo.com/group/as-ark

israel support groups

The Israeli Organization for People with Asperger: Website is in Hebrew. Discussion group.

www.asperger.org.il

new zealand support groups

The Central and Southern Autism Support Group: Catherine Forsyth, Ph: (03) 445 1441 or Sheryl Francis, Ph: (03) 445 0947
Autism New Zealand Inc: www.autismnz.org.nz
Special Needs Support Services: Based in Hawkes Bay, New Zealand. One support group in Waipukurau and also Taradale.

Email: supportconnection@xtra.co.nz
ANA - Aspergers Newtwork Auckland: Auckland based parent driven support and information group. Regular meetings and social events. Activities for children with AS and their siblings. Information evenings with guest speakers. New members welcome.

Email: aspergersauckland@hotmail.com
The Cloud 9 Foundation: The Cloud 9 Foundation was set up by Raymond Thompson who is the CEO of the Screen Entertainment Group Ltd. This is a production company that operates out of Wellington, New Zealand and exports its television programmes worldwide. Raymond has a 12 year old son who was diagnosed by Tony in Brisbane. Consequently, Tony became a trustee on the Board of the Foundation and is its patron.

The Foundation was established in October 2000 as a non-profit, stand-alone charity and it aims to raise the awareness of Asperger's Syndrome. Other aims are to raise funds, hold seminars/workshops, holiday programmes, support groups, etc.

www.withyoueverystepoftheway.com

singapore support groups

The International Asperger Parents Support Group: Based in Singapore, specialises in third culture kids (children of families from other countries and cultures).

www.iapsg.com

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south africa support groups

ASCON - Asperger's Connections: ASCON - Asperger's Connections, operates in Cape Town.

Email: ameaker@telkomsa.net Telephone: area code 021 715 5255

spain support groups

Asociacion Asperger España: Support Group Founded April 2002. Newsgroup Founded October 2000.

www.asperger.es/ and newsgroup: http://es.groups.yahoo.com/group/ASPERGER_CASTELLANO/

england support groups

Stroud Autistic Support Group: Support group based in Stroud.

Email: sarahsparkssasg@yahoo.co.uk
Bolton Autism Action Group: A parent led support group for families affected by AS/ASD in NW England.

www.boltoncommunity.co.uk/baag
The Spectrum Club in High Wycombe: The Spectrum Club is a youth club for adolescents with AS and HFA.

www.autismbucks.co.uk
DANDA - Developmental Adult Neuro-Diversity Association: Support Group founded to better the lives of neuro-diverse people with AS, dyspraxia and ADHD and related conditions and help them reach their full potential and play a full role in society. Raise awareness and understanding and establish networks.

www.danda.org.uk
S.O.M.A.A.G - Support and Outreach for Mature Autistic/Asperger Group: Two groups - meetings in Exeter and Torbay. Meet for support, learning about AS and coping strategies. Social group to develop friendships.

Email: dfl.somaag@eclipse.co.uk
a.s.we are: Support Group based in Salisbury, for people referred through local NHS mental health services. Regular meetings. Library resources available. The group is open to all people with a diagnosis of asperger syndrome that live in the south Wiltshire area.

Email: shirley.sheldon@awp.nhs.uk
ASAP-UK: Relationships Support Group to help couples in committed Asperger/Neuro Typical relationships who may be experiencing difficulties.

uk.groups.yahoocom/group/ASAP-UK/ Maya Hayward
Different Worlds - Basingstoke Support Group for Parents of Children with Aspergers Syndrome and Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Parent Support Group based in Basingstoke for parents that have children with AS or ASD. Group meets fortnightly at St Gabriel's Church Hall, Basingstoke, Hants.

www.differentworlds.org.uk
Hertfordshire: A Support Group for Parents of autistic children within the West Herts area in the United Kingdom is currently run by Dawn Pickles and they hold monthly meetings at Saint Albans and Hemel Hemstead.

Email: HopeForAutism@yahoo.co.uk
CASPAR: CASPAR is a new support group in the UK

29 Eaton Lane, Davenham, Northwich, Cheshire CW9 8JL, John Irons, Tel: 01606 48230
Stroud Autistic Support Group, Glos. England: Stroud Autistic Support Groups is now a registered charity, affiliated to the NAS and has been very active in our first six months, fund-raising and raising awareness . They hold monthly meetings with speakers, send out a newsletter and are arranging workshops/lectures etc. Their library of over 120 books and videos is available for members to borrow.

Email: sarah.sparks@amserve.net
Wessex Autistic Society Community Support Team: Community Team, The Wessex Autistic Society. Bargates Court, 22 Bargates, Christchurch, Dorset. BH23 1QL

www.twas.org.uk
Action for ASD: www.actionasd.org.uk

scotland support groups

Borders Autism Support Group: We meet monthly on the last Monday of the month at the Kings Hotel, Melrose @7:30pm.
ELAS - Edinburgh and Lothian Asperger Society: Group meets monthly at Cluny Church Centre, Morningside, Edinburgh.

http://elas-scot.org.uk/aspergers.php

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Social and Support Group for Adults with Autism Spectrum Conditions - Scottish Borders: Group meets monthly at Kings Arms. See also ELAS - Edinburgh and Lothian Asperger Society

Email: Cathy Steedman, steedman@autism-in-scotland.org.uk

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united states support groups

S.S.D.D.P.A.S. - Society for the Success of Developmentally Disabled People with Aspergers Syndrome: Organisation, owned by an Aspergers Syndrome individual, based in Alaska geared to helping AS people become a success by providing advice and resources. (Focus on Ability First).

Email: kchace@acsalaska.net

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The Help Group: Conduct 6 specialised day schools providing programs to 1100 students with special needs related to autism, A/S, learning disabilities, mental retardation, abuse and emotional problems.

www.thehelpgroup.org
Asperger's Podcast - weekly online radio program: Weekly online radio program on A/S suitable for download to MP3 players.

welkowitz.typepad.com
ASPEN® Asperger Syndrome Education Network Inc.: ASPEN® is a regionally based non-profit organization based in New Yersey with 12 local chapters providing support and information to families /individuals with AS, PDD-NOS, HFA and related disorders. ASPEN® is resgistered with NJ Dept of Education as a Professional Development Provider (Reg. 1619).

www.aspennj.org/
Aspie Friend Finder - Online Group for Aspie Teens and Tweens: health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AspieFriendFinder
Asperger Syndrome / High Functioning Autism Parent Support Group: Group meets monthly at Saddleback Valley Community Church, Lake Forest, CA 92630. Meetings involve general group sharing and support and also community speakers. Group is open to all.

home.pacbell.net/drkyle
Asperger Association of New England: New England Support Group for parents of school-age children with AS. Monthly meetings.

Email: bgives@adelphia.net
Anne Arundel County Asperger Association of Maryland Parent Support Group: Group is for parents of children of all ages with AS, HFA, NVLD and PDD. Monthly meetings at St. Martin in the Field Church, Severna Park, Maryland.

Email: lildaraz27@aol.com
GRASP - Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership: Support groups for AS/HFA adults in Philadelphia, New Jersey, Delaware and New York City.

www.grasp.org
AS Friends - Las Vegas / Southern Nevada area Support Group: Support/social group geared primarily towards adults living with AS (or other related isues). Regular social outings and get-togethers. Activities vary. We provide an opportunity for adults to interact to improve social skills. Aim is to enhance our ability to develop and maintain more healthy relationships with family, friends and/or co-workers.

Email: asfriendslv@yahoo.com
TAP - The Autism Perspective Magazine: New magazine provides information about autism, its diagnosis, what are the symptoms, the potential future and success stories.

www.TheAutismPerspective.org
ASPIE of Houston, Texas: Asperger’s Syndrome Parent-Professional Information Exchange

ASPIE is a non-profit parent and professional support group serving the Greater Houston area that was created to provide information sharing and support to the many families and professionals who live and work with individuals with Asperger's Syndrome. Our goal is to foster awareness and understanding of this unique condition and to support, assist and help educate the many people who are connected in some way to AS. We hope to serve as a first-line resource for anyone needing up-to-date and accurate information on Asperger's Syndrome and the many issues that surround it. Speakers are scheduled for each monthly meeting as well as parent-professional networking.

Meetings held the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 pm Location: Williams Trace Baptist Church in Sugar Land, TX.

www.aspieinfo.com
Sacramento Asperger's Syndrome Meetup Group: Meets the 3rd Monday of each month from 7-8 pm at Fall Creek Counseling Associates offices at 5900 Coyle Avenue Suite D Carmichael CA 95608. A time to share information, resources and support. For teens or adults with Asperger's Syndrome or anyone who has a friend or family member with AS. To RSVP or for more information visit aspergers.meetup.com/212/ or phone Dr. Debra Moore at (916) 344-0900.

Web: http://aspergers.meetup.com/212/
Asperger's Syndrome/High Functioning Autism Support Group, Las Vegas: This support group was created to provide support and information to families and educators dealing with Asperger's Syndrome in school-aged children. Our monthly meetings feature occasional guest speakers.

This group meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:00 pm at Nevada Power Company, Wengert Conference Room, 6226 W. Sahara Avenue, Las Vegas, NV

Email: AspergerHfaGrp@aol.com
Support Group in Ohio: We are called C.A.R.I.N.G. and are in the USA in the state of Ohio, city of Cincinnati.

www.health.groups.yahoo.com/group/CincinnatiAspergerNetwork/
Support Group in Bakersfield, California: Further information on the Bakersfield Parents Support Group can be obtained from Cynthia in Bakersfield, California on 661 3990856.
Support Groups for Ohio: A parent support group in Ohio.

www.webspawner.com/users/aspergers
Connecticut: The Farmington Valley Asperger's Network in Simsbury, Connecticut is a support group that has recently been formed.

www.favan.org/contact
Lincoln, Nebraska - Asperger Syndrome Family Support Group: This support group serves families with children with Asperger Syndrome. They have been meeting monthly for about a year and a half.

Email: mays0000@inetnebr.com
Springfield, Illinois - Asperger Syndrome Support and Awareness of Central Illinois: Email: diana.noble@insightbb.com
FAVAN - Farmington Valley Aspergers Network: This support group is for parents who have children on the "high" end of the autism spectrum (Asperger's Syndrome, PDD-NOS, High-Functioning Autism).

They are a not-for-profit, parent run support group which meets once a month on the last Wednesday of each month at 7 pm. The meeting location is Simsbury United Methodist Church, 799 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT, 06070.

Their meetings are open to families, professionals and educators and our mission is to provide emotional support and informational exchange in a confidential and supportive environment along with the opportunity for parents to network socially with other parents in similar situations.

Meetings alternate between open-ended discussions with topics chosen by parents and meetings with planned speakers.

www.favan.org
Los Angeles Asperger’s Parents’ Support Group: This is a group of parents interested in Asperger's Syndrome and similar problems, such as high-functioning autism (HFA), Pervasive Development Disorder-NOS , Non Verbal Learning Disorder, Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder and Hyperlexia) because of the way, in which it effects our children and our own lives. We discuss a variety of issues amongst group members or with invited experts.

Teachers and mental health professionals are also welcome.

The group meets on the second Wednesday of each month 7-9pm at the Julia Sanger Center at Vista Del Mar, 3200 Motor Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90034. Telephone: 310-202-6546.
Cheyenne, Wyoming: Roy Barnes has started a support group for people in this area. It is tentatively open to all who have AS, and parents with AS children.

Email: journey888_82007@yahoo.com
Broome-Tioga Chapter of the Autism Society of America.: Contact: Sharon Mannix, Broome-Tioga ASA.
Long Island, New York: www.aha-as-pdd.org
Educational Support Group in New York State: Monica Moshenko has an e-group for parents, teachers etc who are interested in Asperger's Syndrome within New York State. While there are many good support groups for Asperger's, there are issues such as educational support in which each state has their own regulations. Monica's hope is to learn from one another and be a support as we make strides/support for the children.

To subscribe: NewYorkStateAspergers-subscribe@egroups.com
Spouses and Life Partners Support Group - Seattle: Support group for the neurotypical spouses and life partners of people with Asperger’s Syndrome. This is a community group, not directed by any health professional.

Contact Faye Ku at (425) 392-3523 or webmaster@aspartners.org for more information. Watch for new information at http://aspartners.org.

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