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A resource site for Asperger's Syndrome by AS author Liane Holliday Willey.

A personal story of Kevin Phillips, who has this disorder.

A support group for spouses or partners of people with Asperger Syndrome. Learn about the characteristics which affect personal relationships and family dynamics.

Information and support regarding Asperger's Syndrome.

Haddon has written his first novel for adults, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. The narrator of the story is an autistic teenager who is obsessed with Sherlock Holmes and who must prove his innocence when a neighborhood dog is killed. Haddon lives in England and teaches creative writing for the Arvon Foundation and for Oxford University. Terry Gross discusses the book with the author. [19:27 Realaudio broadcast]

A summer camp in Washington, D.C. is teaching some people with mild forms of autism the social skills that come naturally to most people. NPR's Joseph Shapiro reports. [5:29 Realaudio broadcast]

Carley is the executive director of GRASP, The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership. In 2000, he and his then 4-year-old son were diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. GRASP works to educate the public about the disorder.

Musings and thoughts on living a successful life with Asperger Syndrome.

Provides an overview of Asperger Syndrome and its causes, symptoms, and treatment.

An audio and text weblog on Asperger's Syndrome maintained by a college professor/psychologist who specializes in this area.

Advocacy organization serving individuals on the autism spectrum

Terry Gross interviews Fred Volkmar. In the early 1990s, Volkmar led the team that helped develop the definition of autism used by the American Psychiatric Assoc. [32:06 streaming audio broadcast]

Discussion forum for and about those with Asperger's Syndrome.

Story about autism self-advocacy groups that push for acceptance of the condition, not "cures". Much of the focus is on people with Asperger's. [12:26 streaming audio broadcast]

Questionnaire to research and detect features of Asperger's Syndrome and related disorders in gifted adults.

A specialist offers information on what the syndrome is, a schedule of his conferences and a list of his publications.

A blog written by an adult with AS, including childhood, diagnosis, adulthood and life with the syndrome in general.

An organization in Minnesota providing support groups for friends and family in the area. Also offers information on statistics and the myths surrounding the disorder. Runs events and partners with True Friends to offer camps for children on the spectrum.