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Maple Leaf Clinic
Maple Leaf Clinic, founded by Dr. Dean J.M. Mooney, focuses on assessments of children, adolescents and adults (educational, psychological, neuropsychological), therapy over the lifespan, consultation (clinical and educational), supervision, and professional development.  Maple Leaf Clinic is also proud to sponsor Camp Maple Leaf, a week-long summer and winter camp that caters to the social needs of campers with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, Asperger Syndrome, and High Functioning Autism.
 
Dr. Mooney, Director, is a well-known and popular presenter on the topic of Nonverbal Learning Disabilities who has presented across the United States, Canada and in England.  A frequent speaker for school districts and state organizations, he has also presented for national organizations such as: Williams Syndrome Association, the Turner Syndrome Society, and the Magic Foundation.  He also is proud to be a member of the Health Advisory Board of the Turner Syndrome Society of the United States, the Professional Advisory Board for The College Internship Program at The Brevard Center, Melbourne, Florida and The Berkshire Center, Lee, Massachusetts, the Professional Advisory Board of ASPEN (Asperger Syndrome Education Network), and a member of the Board of Pine Ridge School in Vermont.

AANE
The Asperger's Association of New England (AANE) is made up of individuals with Asperger's Syndrome (AS), their families, friends and professionals.  They are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with AS and related conditions. AANE is overseen by a Board of Directors.  The Executive Director is Dania Jekel.  Their mission is to foster awareness, respect, acceptance, and support for these individuals and their families.

The AACN
The American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology

Asperger Info
D.A.N.I.S.H. is a support group for families struggling with Asperger Syndrome (AS). We welcome parents and guardians of children of all ages with AS.  Our purpose is to meet and share information, especially with regard to resources for AS and related disorders in the Dallas area.

ASPIE.COM
Celebrate differences with Liane Holliday-Willey, Ed.D. (author of Pretending to be Normal and Asperger Syndrome in the Family).  It is her intention to make this website a safe and enjoyable virtual hang out for those interested in learning and sharing about Asperger's Syndrome.

By its very nature, the site will be all inclusive, a resource for all those affected by Asperger's Syndrome... teacher, parents, friends, employers and of course, the wonderful population that knows more than anyone what Asperger's Syndrome is all about... the 'Aspies' themselves!

Camp Maple Leaf
Operated by staff at Maple Leaf Clinic under the direction of Dr. Dean Mooney, this is a popular day camp that caters to the social needs and relaxation skills of campers with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism. Held in picturesque Wallingford, VT, campers have a great experience while parents have the option to work with Dr. Mooney throughout the week on strategies to help their child/teenager at home or in school.

College Internship Program
The College Internship Program provides individualized, post-secondary, academic, internship and independent living experiences for young adults with learning differences and Aspergers Syndrome.

Dr. Tony Attwood
This web site is a guide for parents, professionals, people with Asperger's Syndrome, and their partners. This web site contains resources, messages and issues related to Asperger's Syndrome, and papers on related topics that were written by Dr. Attwood.

FAAS, Inc. (Families of Adults Afflicted with Asperger's Syndrome)
Asperger's Syndrome is a newly recognized neurological disorder. It shares many of the same characteristics of autism, although people with Asperger's Syndrome do not have the accompanying disabilities. Those afflicted with this syndrome have difficulty understanding what those around them think and feel. As a result of this, they often behave inappropriately in social situations, or do things that may appear to be unkind or callous. Many Asperger sufferers have a difficult time in planning and coping with change despite average or above-average intelligence. This manifests itself as a notable lack of "common sense". There are many nuances to how this disorder affects the lives of those afflicted as well as the lives of their families. It is the spouses and the siblings and the children of those afflicted with Asperger's Syndrome whom we are trying to reach. Especially those whose relative has not been correctly diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome until well into their adulthood.

The Gray Center
The Gray Center is a non-profit organization concerned with promoting social understanding between individuals with autistic spectrum disorders, and those who interact with them in the home, school, workplace and the community. They approach the social impairment in ASD as a shared impairment. They work to improve social understanding on both sides of the social equation. They work to help both persons with ASD and those who are considered to be 'normal' to be able to communicate.

Iso Dicentric 15
This web site is a support group for families and professionals interested in the chromosomal condition know as isodicentric 15.

NASP
The mission of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) is to promote educationally and psychologically healthy environments for all children and youth by implementing research-based, effective programs that prevent problems, enhance independence, and promote optimal learning. This is accomplished through state-of-the-art research and training, advocacy, ongoing program evaluation, and caring professional
service.  
 
Nonverbal Learning Disabilities in Vermont
 
NLD on the Web
Co-created by Pamela B. Tanguay, author of Nonverbal Learning Disabilities at Home:  A Parent's Guide, and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities At School: Educating Students with NLD, Asperger Syndrome, and Related.  Whether you are the parent of a child with NLD, a teacher looking for information on this disorder, or a professional interested in broadening your understanding of NLD, you should visit this site.

O.A.S.I.S.
As parents of children who are diagnosed with AS, we understand how essential is it that families of children diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and related disorders, educators who teach children with AS,  professionals  working with individuals diagnosed with AS,  and individuals with AS who are seeking support, have access to information.   Although recently reminded that there is no oasis or paradise for those with Asperger Syndrome,  we sincerely hope that they,  along with parents and professionals, will find a bit of shade and support via the information presented and links available at this site.

Spina Bifida Association of America
The Mission of the Spina Bifida Association of America is to promote the prevention of spina bifida and to enhance the lives of all affected. The Association was founded in 1973 to address the specific needs of the spina bifida community and serves as the national representative of almost 60 chapters. SBAA's efforts benefit thousands of infants, children, adults, parents and professionals each year.

Tera's NLD Jumpstation: A Resource on Nonverbal Learning Disabilities by an NLD Person
This site was created by Tera Kirk in 1998 when she was 18 years old.  Having a diagnosis of NLD, her mission was to help others understand a little better what Nonverbal Learning Disabilities are, and how people with NLD think and perceive things (well, at least how she thinks and perceives things!). She hopes to offer suggestions on how those with NLD, like everyone else, can help to make this world a better place.

We had the pleasure of meeting Ms. Kirk at one of our conferences and are pleased to recommend her site.

Turner Syndrome Society of the United States
Enabling innovations in health & learning for Turner syndrome women worldwide!
The Society is a non-profit public service organization with a two-fold mission: 1) to enable innovations in health for Turner syndrome women by:  a) working with health-care professionals to expand knowledge about the condition, its diagnosis, treatment, & prevention through research; and b) promoting the successful rearing, affirmation, and support of individuals affected by the condition. 2) to enable innovations in learning for Turner syndrome women by: a) providing a public forum for communication of state-of-the-art information, exchange of ideas, and social support, b) increasing public awareness of Turner syndrome, its effects, & its possibilities.

Vermont Parent Information Center
The Vermont Parent Information Center (VPIC) is a statewide network of support and information for families who have a child with special needs or disabilities, and the professionals who work with them. Founded in 1992, VPIC serves families of children with special needs from birth to 26 years of age. Our goal is to offer programs to families that are helpful, relevant and easy to access. Most of our programs are free of charge.


Williams Syndrome Association
The Williams Syndrome Association is dedicated to enriching the lives of individuals with characteristics of Williams syndrome.  We do this by:  1) providing information and emotional support to individuals with characteristics of Williams syndrome, their families and the professionals who work with them; 2) developing programs and services to help build strengths and meet challenges from early childhood through adulthood; 3) increasing public awareness and understanding of Williams syndrome;  and 4) encouraging and supporting research into a wide range of issues related to Williams syndrome.