Resources

In Orange County, there is an excellent support group for those diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. It is called The Orange County Asperger’s Syndrome Meetup Group at http://www.meetup.com/ocaspergers/

For those diagnosed with ADD/ ADHD, there is a local CHADD group, CHADD: Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder,
which meets at the Child Development Center in Irvine. The website is http://www.cdc.uci.edu/chadd.shtml

For all mental health issues, NAMI has great resources: http://www.namicalifornia.org/affiliates-detail.aspx?idno=14&lang=ENG&cnty=All%20Counties

Also, I am a Board Member of the local chapter of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists at OCCAMFT.org

This article outlines the signs and symptoms, as well as diagnosis and treatment of Asperger’s Syndrome: http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/asperger/detail_asperger.htm

There is a great book for teenagers and young adults diagnosed with Asperger’s:

http://michaeluram.com/2011/01/13/the-aspergers-syndrome-guide-for-teens-and-young-adults/

Please support TACA by donating whatever you are able to: Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) is a national organization dedicated to providing information, resources, and support to families affected by autism.
http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/LBIEChapters/TACACAMPAIGN2012

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