The all-new Theory of Mind: what parents need to understand about growing up...
By Lucy Berrington Aspergerians and other autistic people are under relentless pressure to try to see the world as neurotypicals do. There hasn’t been much emphasis on neurotypicals understanding and...
View ArticleCape Code conference on INTERdependence
Still looking for an excuse for a trip to the Cape this summer? Check out our one-day conference at a spa resort in Hyannis, Thursday August 9. Our featured speaker is Stephen Shore, academic, teacher,...
View ArticleBBC’s Sherlock, Asperger’s Syndrome and sociopathy
At Aspblogosphere, we’re looking for commentary on popular culture and its increasing readiness to embrace (or at least acknowledge) Asperger’s and autism. This essay by Christine Hughes considers...
View ArticleEvent: Dan Rosenn MD presentation on medications
Our own Daniel Rosenn M.D. (AANE Board of Directors) is speaking on medication issues and disability at Wayland Library, September 24, in Navigating the Path to Independence, a series of programs for...
View ArticleParent Topic Night: Working effectively with your school team
Parent Topic Night: Working effectively with your school team Tuesday, October 23, 2012; 7 – 9 p.m. (7 – 8:30: Facilitated Discussion ~ 8:30 – 9: Parent Networking) The success of your child’s IEP and...
View ArticleAdvocacy: Ask your legislators to co-sponsor our 2 bills
January 27, 2013 — To all our members in Massachusetts: We need YOU to contact your state representative and senator ASAP! We have an exciting, unprecedented opportunity to pass legislation that would...
View ArticleScott Lentine, local poet, celebrates Autism Acceptance
April 12, 2013 — Local poet Scott Lentine is celebrating Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month with a burst of literary and self-advocacy activity. Between writing poems and working for the Arc of...
View ArticleAdvocacy: The bill to make DMH services available to people with autism
Cheat Sheet on the DMH bill # 2 recommendation of the MA Autism Commission (of 12 top priorities) What is this bill? An act to provide equal access to services from the Department of Mental Health...
View ArticleAdvocacy: Please write to legislators about our DMH bill
July 22, 2013 — We need your help! Please ask legislators to support the bill prepared by AANE that would ensure equal access to services from the Department of Mental Health for people who have autism...
View ArticleResponse to the Autism Speaks controversy
November 17, 2013 — The Asperger’s Association of New England (AANE) has until now refrained from commenting on the activities of other organizations that serve people with autism spectrum conditions...
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