Asperger Syndrome Education Network (ASPEN)
ASPEN provides families and individuals whose lives are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder-NOS, High Functioning Autism), and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities with education, support and advocacy.

• Register Now for the ASPEN Fall Conference!
  Educating Students with Autism Specturm Disorders Beyond the Academics: Social-Emotional and Life Skills - Friday, October 24, 2008 from 8:00am - 4:30pm.
• New meeting calendar for ASPEN of Middlesex / Union County posted
  Meetings are held from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at the Community Campus of the JCC in Edison. Please check the ASPEN website for details.
• New meeting calendar for ASPEN of Bergen County posted
  ASPEN of Bergen County will continue to meet the second Monday of each month during the school year from 7:30pm - 10:00pm at the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. We usually alternate between meetings with speakers and general support meetings.
• ASPEN of Toms River has a new home!
  We have a new home in Toms River for our meetings starting in September that will be much easier for everyone to find. Please visit our website for details.
• Support for Spanish Speaking Families added
  Ayuda del sindrome de Asperger para la gente que habla espanol
• Support Group Schedule Updated for Essex County
  Please check our website for complete details
• Autism Spectrum Reseach Studies updated
  Please check our website for complete details
• New support groups for Hawaii, Indiana, Louisiana, and Missouri added!
  Please check our website for complete details
• ASPEN's Annual Fall Conference
  Educating Students with Autism Specturm Disorders Beyond the Academics: Social-Emotional and Life Skills - Friday, October 24, 2008 from 8:00am - 4:30pm
• SPAN 20 Year Anniversary
  Family Fun Day at The Freedom Fest Fair on Thursday, July 10, 2008 from 10:00am - 3:00pm
• NJ Association for Behavior Analysis Annual Conference
  August 8, 2008 - August 9, 2008. Topics include social skills and language skills for students with Asperger Syndrome.
• Articles by Persons with ASDs updated
  Accepting Asperger's Syndrome - By Kate Goldfield
• A new ASPEN group has formed!
  Please check our website to read more about the new Adult issues group in Camden / Burlington Counties.
• Shop online and support ASPEN at the same time!
  Your online purchases are also gifts to ASPEN. By traveling to Amazon.com via the link below, Amazon will donate up to 20% of your total sale to ASPEN. Thank you for your support!