ASPEN-ASPERGER SYNDROME EDUCATION NETWORK INC
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Mission Statement
• Increase awareness and knowledge among the community and the professionals who diagnose, treat, educate or provide services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Nonverbal Learning Disability. • Develop and maintain a strong network of families to support one another through the challenges of daily life. • Encourage the development and support of appropriate programs to foster individual independence and community integration. These programs include: o Effective social skills training o Social and recreational opportunities o Transition services o Employment possibilities o Transportation alternatives o Independent living options • Advocate for individuals with Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and related disorders in schools, the community, and the legislature. • Provide a forum to support and educate affected individuals, their families, and the professionals who work with them.
About This Cause
ASPEN provides families and individuals whose lives are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (formerly known as: Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder-NOS, High Functioning Autism), and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities with: -Education about the issues surrounding the disorders. -Support in knowing that they are not alone, and in helping individuals with ASD’s and NLD achieve their maximum potential. -Advocacy in areas of appropriate educational programs, medical research funding, adult issues and increased public awareness and understanding. ASPEN is a national volunteer 501(c)3 non-profit organization with headquarters in New Jersey. Our chapters meet monthly, alternating parent support meetings with speaker presentations. ASPEN offers professionals the opportunity to join us at meetings where speakers are scheduled and provides Professional Development Hours to those who attend. ASPEN is registered with the NJ Department of Education (registration #1619) as a Professional Development Provider. Membership includes a newsletter and resource directory, access to our lending library. Additionally, ASPEN maintains this comprehensive website and sponsors conferences featuring some of the most prominent names in the research community. Along with our chapter coordinators, ASPEN’s Board is comprised of a Professional Advisory Board made up of some of the most highly respected experts in their fields and an Honorary Board of talented, well-known individuals.