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The Asperger/Autism Network (AANE) helps people with Asperger's or similar autism spectrum and neurodiverse profiles build meaningful, connected lives.
We provide individuals, families, and professionals with information, education, community, support, and advocacy -all in an inclusive atmosphere of validation and respect.
Asperger / Autism Network Blog
2y ago
I’m not an expert on anxiety. I don’t personally experience persistent anxiety. Like every human being, I feel anxious from time to time, sometimes intensely. But that’s not comparable to what many people experience on a regular or even ongoing basis. So, why am I writing about anxiety ..read more
Asperger / Autism Network Blog
2y ago
At least 40% of autistic individuals are also diagnosed with anxiety, making it the number one co-occurring mental health concern. As parents and family members gain a greater understanding of autism, they often realize the importance of understanding anxiety as well to find effective ways to ..read more
Asperger / Autism Network Blog
2y ago
One source of anxiety for me is knowing that people don’t say what they mean. They skirt around the truth because they expect people to translate. This convention works well for some, because hearing the truth would be too painful; inferring the truth is gentler. The problem for me is I never ..read more
Asperger / Autism Network Blog
2y ago
It’s common knowledge that anxiety is woven into the story of many autistic people. One study puts the prevalence of anxiety disorders among autistic people at 40 Percent, but it wouldn’t surprise me if it was much higher, due to the lack of diagnosis of both autism and of most mental health ..read more
Asperger / Autism Network Blog
2y ago
I am a formally diagnosed autistic woman and the parent of an autistic adult who I parented through early intervention, public school, post-secondary experiences and now, into adulthood as I support him navigating through rehabilitation services. I am a social worker and researcher, but when it ..read more
Asperger / Autism Network Blog
2y ago
What an interesting journey parenting has been, some 14 years now, and yet it has only just begun. Interesting, in part, because I became a father not yet knowing that I was autistic, and once I found out, my perspective on fatherhood changed rather dramatically. The diagnosis raised several ..read more
Asperger / Autism Network Blog
2y ago
Being an Autistic parent is hard. Life for any parent is already EXHAUSTING. Add in navigating all the demands of parenting with being Autistic, and… it’s not easy. First, there is the sensory nightmare of how incredibly loud these small, unpredictable people can be. In the early years, I ..read more
Asperger / Autism Network Blog
2y ago
Este mes hablaremos sobre ser autista y también ser padres. Todos los padres tienen que adaptarse para responder a las necesidades de sus hijos a medida que crecen y que aparecen nuevos sentimientos y emociones que experimentan en su viaje de crianza. Si usted es un padre o madre autista ..read more
Asperger / Autism Network Blog
2y ago
I just learned the term “Autisitc Burnout” and that was an “Aha” moment. I really wish I had known about it when my son was younger, because it would have helped frame those periods when suddenly he couldn’t have a conversation, couldn’t participate in school, couldn’t tolerate the ..read more
Asperger / Autism Network Blog
2y ago
Lee el Mensaje de Brenda En Español As the calendar year turns over, many of us take time to reflect on the past year, think about our journey of self-discovery, and set intentions for the year to come. As we approach our 26th year at AANE, I am also reflecting on AANE’s past year and all ..read more