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Welcome to The Asperger ShopThis site is under construction but you are welcome to view our work-in-progress. About Us Our mission is to provide information, support and resources for people with Aspergers or high-functioning autism by connecting them and their families with each other and members of the community to share information and experiences. This site will present ideas to address issues by connecting those with Aspergers to each other through local support groups, on-line chats and message boards. We will provide a practical approach toward dealing with the demands faced in a lifetime in hopes that Aspies and high-functioning individuals may achieve their full potential in education, work and life Definition of Asperger's If you are an Aspie visiting this site, then you already know what it means to have Asperger's. But for the benefit of family and friends that may be visiting the following definition is provided. "An autistic disorder most notable for the often great discrepancy between the intellectual and social abilities of those who have it. Asperger syndrome is a pervasive developmental disorder that is characterized by an inability to understand how to interact socially. Typical features of the syndrome also may include clumsy and uncoordinated motor movements, social impairment with extreme egocentricity, limited interests and unusual preoccupations, repetitive routines or rituals, speech and language peculiarities, and non-verbal communication problems. People with Asperger syndrome ("Aspies" as many call themselves) generally have few facial expressions apart from anger or misery. Most have excellent rote memory and musical ability, and become intensely interested in one or two subjects (sometimes to the exclusion of other topics). They may talk at length about a favorite subject or repeat a word or phrase many times. People with Asperger syndrome tend to be "in their own world" and preoccupied with their own agenda."
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