John Elder Robison

Happy Birthday Mr Robison!!

My interview with Temple Grandin on AWN Radio ~she addressed neurodiversity, visual thinking, pattern thinking, education, the recent HBO Movie about her life story portrayed by actress Claire Danes, and much more. ~A special Autism Women's Network thank you to Dana Commandatore of Rethinking Autism for the informative and enlightening conversation she had with Temple about successful education for children on the autism spectrum.

Diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome as an adult, best selling author of Pretending to be Normal, Liane Holliday Willey is dedicated to helping others understand the importance of accepting the diversities of people as an inspirational and motivational speaker.  For the first time during a live interview, Liane will share her own story of survival and determination to heal after the trauma of sexual assault ...(read more)

We are excited to let all of you know that we have officially launched the AWN's Forum and Website. A million thanks to our Beta Test Group as we could not have worked out the bugs & kinks without your participation over at the site early on.

Please head over and join us at the Autism Women's Network

Just a couple of FYI's before you register:

1.) AWN's official color theme is red; however, our Web Developer, Lori Berkowitz has given you additional theme colors to choose from in case the red causes you sensory issues. You will have a choice to switch to a blue or green theme at any time.

2.) Please do not hesitate to let us know if you come across any kinks while you are over at the site as we are new, and in the beginning we expect this could happen. Hopefully the beta testing has taken care of the bugs by now. *fingers crossed*

3.) Please take a moment to introduce yourself and post a comment over at the Forum. There are hundreds of posts and discussions going on over there which were started by our Beta Group, and we are looking forward to having you join in the conversations!

AWA Internet Radio Monday Nov. 2, 09

5:00pm PST
6:00pm MST
7:00pm CST
8:00pm EST

AWA welcomes ASAN President Ari Ne'eman and Board Member Paula Durbin Westby, organizer of Saturday October 31st Washington DC area protest against Autism Speaks. We'll be hearing from them about ASAN's protest at Autism Speaks' DC area walk-a-thon Saturday as well as the growing wave of protests against Autism Speaks around the country, why its happening, where its going, what its implications and importance will be for the neurodiversity movement & the autistic community. In addition, we'll be checking in with ASAN on some of their advocacy priorities inside the beltway, asking about how Autistic people will be impacted by the health reform packages being considered by Congress and what pending legislation on school abuse might have to help Autistic students.

Asperger Women Assoc on Blog Talk Radio

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Oops I meant 'Asperger's and aloneness'

Have a great weekend!

Sharon~

Myspace wouldn't let me comment your blog titled: 'Asperger's and Lonliness' so I will comment it here instead. I really appreciated the sincerity and straightforward manner in which it was written and also the fact that, while it's not good that Asperger's has created so many difficulties for you, it's nice to know that I'm not the only one. Also, I found your book to be extremely enlightening in regards to my own condition.

Sharon~