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Please vote for Aspiritech!

I am part of a wonderful new non-for-profit called Aspiritech. They employ Aspies like me in software testing and similar computer-based fields. I am currently training to be a software tester (not earning $ for that), and I think I might be the first and only female employed there right now. But none of their employees are getting much work because clients are needed and advertising costs money.

Aspiritech is in the running for the Chase Community Giving sweepstakes. The top 200 win at least $20,000! We are doing very well but we continue to need votes. This is through Facebook. Please vote today (and pass along this message for others to place their votes as well) and give this one-of-a-kind organization a chance to grow, expand, and help Aspie adults like me with meaningful employment! Thanks.

Aspiritech's voting page on Chase Community Giving:  http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/charities/262556543-aspiritech-nfp

Workshop for girls with Autism/Aspergers [Virginia]

PVBIA Workshop  for Girls with Autism/Aspergers Navigating the Teen Years

May 24, 2010 (7:00--8:30PM EST)  "On the Catwalk" - Fashion, Image and Self Expression -Burke VA
Date: 
Monday, May 24, 2010 - 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Arthur Aspie episode

There was an episode of Arthur (cartoon, PBS) that featured a character officially with Asperger's. The 15min long episode, titled "When Carl Met George" can be seen from the links below (via YouTube):

Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiJDdg6BDXk

Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYgN2few-Tw

 

I liked how George was portrayed as different, not with a disability. 

Court Sanctioned Child Abuse: Taking a Look at the Ugly Truth [VIDEOS] Included

Court Sanctioned Child Abuse: Taking a look at the Ugly Truth [read more: AWN article - VIDEOS Included]

Court Sanctioned Child Abuse: Taking a Look at the Ugly Truth [VIDEOS] Included

Written by Sharon daVanport

Not only do I have personal connections to others who have suffered this kind of tragedy, but I have become increasingly aware of these issues since the Autism Women's Network Forum went online in January.

The number of AWN forum members who have had personal experiences with Court Sanctioned Child Abuse is extremely telling, and a topic which I am completely dedicated to bringing to light.

If you aren't familiar with Court Sanctioned Child Abuse, then I highly recommend you look into this unbelievable injustice, and lend your voice to this travesty which is taking place in courtrooms everyday.


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on April 23, 2010 at 9:14am


My Life with Asperger's

A book written by Megan Hammond, a first hand experience wherein she details her personal experience with Asperger's.

My Life with Asperger's

The Proposed DSM-V Changes: Is it a Step in the Right Direction?

Written by Corina Becker & Amy Caraballo

Lately, the online communities have been talking about the recently released proposed revisions for the the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, version 5 (DSM-V). The proposed revisions embody quite a few differences in the diagnostic criteria for disorders previously under the umbrella of Pervasive Development Disorder (PDD). Available online for comment, the two main concerns appear to be vague wording of the diagnostic criteria and whether or not Asperger Syndrome should remain as a separate diagnosis.

Diagnostic Criteria


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on March 3, 2010 at 4:46pm


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