| Georgia Asperger's Organization (GAO) |
We are dedicated to reaching and teaching Barrow and surrounding county residents within our community about Asperger's and HFA (high functioning autism) through family and community events, workshops, and monthly meetings. We just found out that we have Asperger's!!! Now What? |
| Feel free to email us at any time with ideas, resources, suggestions, or questions. Marcia Singson |
An Educator’s Guide to Asperger Syndrome |
| Social Skills Group development is available for children with High-Functioning Autism and Asperger's Disorder For more information call Dr. Erica Kasler with Positive Outcomes in Athens, Ga at 706-546-8440 |
| Pathway's Transition Program provides therapy and advocacy within your home. For more information call: 770-294-0111 |
| Disclaimer: We have provided a link to these sites because they have information that may be of interest to you. GAO does not necessarily endorse the views or information presented on these sites. Furthermore, GAO does not endorse any commercial products or information that may be presented or advertised on these sites. |
| 10 suggestions you should do after receiving a diagnosis of Aspergers Syndrome 1) Take a deep breath, and relax. 2) Learn: find out as much as you can about Aspergers Syndrome. Knowledge is power. Start with Tony Attwood's book. Start here or here 3) Find a good pediatrician who knows about and has experience with Aspergers Syndrome. 4) Contact your son or daughter's school. If the school is unaware of AS but willing to learn and work with you bombard them with information. If they seem unwilling to be co-operative, consider all of your options. You are your child's advocate and protector, be assertive with the school but not aggressive. Start here, here or here 5) Find a support group. The value of being able to talk to other parents about the situation without feeling dumb can not be over-estimated. You are not alone although it may seem that way when your child is the only diagnosed child in the school. Start here or here 6) Consider using a mentor or an advocate to help you obtain services for your child at school. You cannot do it alone, as a parent you are automatically disqualified from giving an expert opinion even if you are one. 7) You are eligible certain Medicaid waivers. Speak to your pediatrician. 8) Investigate respite care. 9) Contact your local Autism Association and see what services they can provide Start here 10) Get the whole family involved. You cannot do it all alone. |
| Turn Around Therapy provides Speech Therapy and Tutoring Services Call Mrs. Jennings at 770-868-5810 |
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