| Georgia Asperger's Organization |
We are dedicated to reaching and teaching families & communities about Asperger's and HFA (high functioning autism) awareness through family and community events, workshops, and monthly meetings. We just found out that we have Asperger's!!! (or think I may have AS) 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 |
| Dr. Goldstein is a child and adolescent psychiatrist specializing in the evaluation and treatment of children presenting with a variety of behavioral, psychological, and developmental disorders. Her home office is with the Marcus Institute. She also has a satellite office in Athens with Positive Outcomes To schedule an appointment call: 404-785-9350 404-785-9400 |
| Pathway's Transition Program provides therapy and advocacy within your home. For more information call: 770-294-0111 |
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| 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 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) Apply for Medicaid waivers that you are eligible or may be eligible to receive and discuss options with your family physician. 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. |
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| First 100 days after our Autism Spectrum diagnosis |
| Click here to learn more about self advocacy |
| Heather C. Futral, PsyD provides Psychological Evaluations 770-882-5884 |