On this page we've listed a number of websites we've found useful.  If you know of any others, or discover a broken link, please tell us via email

Sources for Aspergers information 

• Aspergers Experts  Danny and his Aspergers team provide a variety of support from those with lived experience based in the USA

• Aspergers Resources Online Created by a person with firsthand experience of Aspergers, to offer support and resources to all who seek knowledge about Aspergers

• My Aspergers Child a US website with helpful articles about children with Aspergers

• AsperChild AspergerChild.com's aim is to provide parents, carers, families, educators and professionals with reliable information and support in their journey with Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Condition, High Functioning Autism and other 'Pervasive' conditions

• www.yourlittleprofessor.com American website focussing on resources and academic programs for children with AS. The site contains some great articles about various aspects of AS, such as denying diagnosis, sensory integration, bullying, managing fixations, and ideal gifts for child

• AANE: http://www.aane.org The Asperger / Autism Network (AANE) based in New England USA works with individuals, families, and professionals to help people with Asperger Syndrome and similar autism spectrum profiles build meaningful, connected lives

• Aspergers101  A resource for all sorts of Aspergers Information 

• Autism Victoria now trading as Amaze great local content, well presented, with up to date information on seminars, conferences, research opportunities. Designed with the different needs of parents, professionals, individuals with Autism, and students in mind.

• American Autism Society Author Craig Kendall has produced a great website, with seemingly hundreds of parent-focussed articles and Q&A about autism and aspergers, used and recommended by our support volunteers.

• Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre The Olga Tennison Autism Research Centre (OTARC) was established to advance knowledge on the nature and causes of Autism Spectrum Disorders, as well as to develop and study evidence-based strategies for supporting affected individuals & families
  

• Autism Help Australian-based website with large volume of info from Australia and overseas. Tabs with practical information and "fact sheets" on many topics for adults & children with AS, as well as for parents, carers, teachers & employers. Free access philosophy.

• Raising Children With Autism an Australian Government supported website showing the various pathways through diagnosis and support

• Australian Government's Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA) Helping Children With Autism initiative

• Directory of ASD Assessments and Services Eastern Region

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• Asperger Syndrome: Thinking Out of the Box dedicated to encouraging people to view Asperger in a more positive light.
  

• Gateways Support Services an organisation dedicated to helping communities to better include and accommodate individuals and families with special needs. The Autism Help section of their website gives valuable information and printable resources for parents, teachers

• Suite101.com an online independent magazine, with over 20 million monthly readers, and a growing section of current articles about ASD, written by parents and professionals

• aspergertoolbox.blogspot Kris, mother of an aspie, blogs about schools, homework help, social skills classes, siblings issues, theatre sports, etc

• Institute for the Study of the Neurologically Typical Another way to view the world - a very funny website for light relief

• Five things to do after my child is diagnosed

• The Hidden Diffability: Discovering Aspergers Aspergers Victoria ex-President Lyndel Kennedy has combined 15 in-depth case studies, her own family's journey and extensive research to create a book series of Australian Stories of Aspergers

• ABC Ramp Up - Disability, Discussion, Debate Content about disability from across the ABC

• GRASP - Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership New York based GRASP’s mission is to improve the lives of adults and teens on the autism spectrum through community outreach, peer supports, education, and advocacy.

• Affective Deprivation Disorder definition

• Unique U Psychology A private practise specialising in working with clients on the spectrum.

• Specialist Schools in Victoria  If you're looking for a special school in Victoria, this website lists and describes Government, Catholic and Independant offerings

• IMVC - Inner Melbourne VET Cluster Established in 1998, the Inner Melbourne VET Cluster (IMVC) is a not for profit Incorporated Association at the forefront of developing best-practice initiatives and programs to best serve the needs of marginalised communities – providing youth services

Other Support and Information Groups

• Autistic Self Advocacy Network ASAN AU/NZ is run by Australian and New Zealander Autistic adults who have been involved in self- advocacy for a number of years and invites membership from Autistic and Asperger youth and adults who wish to receive support to engage in self-advocacy.

• Werribee AS Adults Catriona's site for the Werribee AS Adults.

• Asperger Services Australia Formerly known as ASSN Queensland website and was set up by some former Aspergers Victoria volunteers

• Asperger Syndrome Education Network ASPEN American support group

• OASIS @ MAAP The old OASIS site, now merged with US based MAAP support group

• Aspergers Syndrome Me UK UK Parents have pulled together information they've found useful for their son with Aspergers.

• Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia  Autism Aspergers Advocacy Australia (A4) is focused on systemic advocacy for people with an autism spectrum condition and their families

• Autism Awareness  provides information about Autism

• Autism Speaks America's largest autism science and advocacy organisation, dedicated to funding research, increasing awareness of, and advocating for some of the autism community. Some good resources available but mentions 'cures' and not well regarded by autistic community

• Yellow Ladybugs supporting women and girls with autism

• I Can Network who empower students with autism in schools. 

Professionals working in the Aspergers field

• Tony Attwood Tony is arguably Australia's leading expert on Aspergers and capable autistics

• Allied Health Professionals Helping Children with Autism An excellent site describing the pathways to access psychologists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists. Covers all Australian states and territories.

• Sue Larkey Autism spectrum specialist, teacher and author, Sue Larkey's website has many resources, seminar information and tip sheets, focussing on helping kids with ASDs in the school environment.

• Speaking of Speech Free downloads for social speech skills and social stories

• Melbourne Cognitive Psychology A psychology service specialising in adolescents and adults with Aspergers,

• Government Factsheet for Health Professionals

Sites by Individuals with AS

• Dave Spicer

• Donna Williams

• Wendy Lawson

• Liane Holliday-Willey

• AJ Mahari

• Daniel Tammet

• Marc Segar A Survival Guide for People with Asperger Syndrome. This helpful handbook is designed to provide a general guide for those wth Aspergers/Autism.

• Damian Smith Sydney based Comedian, Actor, Writer and Motivational Speaker 'blessed with Aspergers'

For Partners

• ASPIA Asperger Syndrome Partner Information Australia, providing supportive information and contacts for partners of adults with Asperger's Syndrome

• Aspires On-line resource for spouses and family members of adults diagnosed or suspected

• Aspergers Diary Life through the lens of Aspergers, with a focus on adult relationship issue

Bookshops & Books

• The Australian Autism Handbook official website Handbook official website, with extracts, authors' blog, and content updates

• PeopleMaking Camberwell specialist bookshop with large range of ASD related titles

• Resources at Hand ASD focussed bookshop based in Brisbane, Queensland

Forums / Online Communities

• Aspies for Freedom

• Wrong Planet

• SANE Australia Online Communities SANE Australia is developing an online community service for carers, and for people living with mental illness. The service will allow adults to safely and anonymously share stories, ask questions, and help support one another.

For Teachers

• Teaching Autism Students in Inclusive Classrooms

Legal Guidance

• Federation of Community Legal Centres Vic

• The Public Interest Law Clearing House Vic not for profit organisation helping people find pro-bono representation

• Springvale/Monash Legal Services 5 Osborne Ave. Springvale  3171. Phone 03 9562 3114

looking for Work

• JobAccess “Getting Work”: provides information regarding access to work

• JobAccess Searching for jobs online

• JobAccess Preparing for Interviews How to prepare for and attend interviews

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