How to Get Support for Parents of Asperger's Children

Children with Asperger's syndrome have difficulty finding and maintaining friendships. With at least two out of every 10,000 children exhibiting characteristics consistent with a diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome, there are many parents in need of a support network. Fortunately, various support networks exist to help parents navigate through the maze of medical services most children with Asperger's syndrome need.

Instructions

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      Create a team of professionals to provide treatment for your child. Your child may need a developmental pediatrician, counselor, speech and language pathologist, teacher, school psychologist and occupational therapist.

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      Visit Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support, or O.A.S.I.S. This site offers links to various worldwide support groups.

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      Identify support groups in your areas. Contact your school district's special education department, pediatrician, developmental pediatrician or counselor for referrals to support groups.

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      Obtain support online by joining one of the many Asperger's syndrome support groups. Go to yahoo groups and enter the search term "Asperger Syndrome." A list of various support groups will appear.

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      Attend Asperger's syndrome classes or conferences to learn more and meet other parents. Go to the website for MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome. Click on the "The Next MAAP Services Conference" link to see a list of classes and conferences offered.

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