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ASPIE
now has 4 support groups to meet your needs!
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ASPIE Parents-
Professionals
For parents of
children with Asperger's
Syndrome, care
providers, teachers and other professionals. Meetings
feature guest speakers and open discussion forums so that
information may be shared and exchanged.
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ASPIE ADULTS
For adults with Asperger's Syndrome age
18 and older. This group is facilitated by a specialist in
Asperger's Syndrome and provides an
opportunity for attendees to interact socially and exchange
information on a variety of needed support topics.
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ASPIE TEENS
For teens
with Asperger's Syndrome age 13-17. This group is facilitated by
Justin Moehn, a young adult with AS. Issues of importance to
teens are discussed at each meeting. Please RSVP to
aspiesupport@
aspieinfo.com
the Monday prior
to the meeting on Thursday. If there are less than 4
confirmations, the TEEN group will be cancelled.
Parents
must be in attendance at the Parent meeting in order for their
child to attend the TEEN group.
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ASPIE SIBLINGS
For
the siblings, age 10 and up, of individuals with Asperger's
Syndrome. This group is facilitated by an ASPIE
professional and will share information and discuss
topics of concern regarding life as an Asperger's sibling.
Please
RSVP to
aspiesupport@
aspieinfo.com
the Monday prior
to the meeting on Thursday. If there are less than 4
confirmations, the SIBLING group will be cancelled.
Parents
must be in attendance at the Parent meeting in order for their
child to attend the SIBLING group.
Please understand that this group will not be used for
babysitting.
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TEACHER TIPS
The following articles are excellent resources for teachers of students with
Asperger's Syndrome. They offer specific teaching tips, modifications,
support techniques and proven strategies on how to help students with
AS become successful in the classroom.
General Information about Asperger's
Syndrome
Understanding Asperger's - a 2008 article
from Instructor Magazine
What is Asperger's Syndrome? Help for
the Classroom Teacher
Understanding
the Student With Asperger's Syndrome:
Guidelines for Teachers
Modifications
Should Children with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder be Exempted from Doing
Homework?
Specially
Designed Instructions for Educators: IEP Modifications/
Adaptations/Support
Checklist
Modifications for
Students with Asperger's Syndrome
Modifications for the Special Education Student in the
Regular Classroom
Teaching Strategies
Children with Asperger's Syndrome: Characteristics/Learning Styles
and
Intervention Strategies
Supporting Students with
Asperger's Syndrome in General Education
Tips for Teaching
High Functioning People with Autism
Recommendations For Students
with High Functioning Autism
University of North Carolina
- Chapel Hill List of Recommendations
Transitions
Transition to
Middle School
Planning for Successful Transitions Across Grade Levels
Transition Toolbox
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