The Asperger Syndrome Support Group Meeting 2011

The Asperger Syndrome Support Group will meet on Monday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. while in the Higgins Conference Room of Anna Jaques Hospital, 25 Highland Ave., Newburyport.

The guest speaker is going to be Robin Lurie-Meyerkopf, associate director in the Asperger’s Association of New England. She’s going to discuss sibling relationships in families of children with Asperger’s syndrome.

This help group addresses the issues of parents of school-aged kids diagnosed with Asperger’s syndrome, high-functioning autism or linked issues.

The conferences are free of charge, open for the public and serve families from all neighboring communities. The group is sponsored from the Asperger’s Association of New England.

What is Asperger Syndrome?

According to MayoClinic, Asperger’s syndrome is a developmental disorder that affects a person’s ability to socialize and communicate effectively with others. Children with Asperger’s syndrome typically exhibit social awkwardness and an all-absorbing interest in specific topics.

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