Aspie Resources

Local Austin Therapists

When you go to a therapist the first time, go prepared. Bring a list of items that make you think you're Autistic or have Asperger's that you can share with whomever's doing the testing. Have stories about your history that demonstrate these traits, going back to childhood. Make sure you make the point to the therapist, from the get go, that YOU are in control, not them, and that issues of Asperger's and Autism need to be at the forefront of the therapy. If the therapist shows resistance, explain that if that's not going to happen, this isn't the therapy for you.

Austin Center for Therapy and Assessment -- https://www.austincta.com

Good for getting your Asperger's and/or Autism correctly diagnosed. Takes most insurance.

office: 512-282-ACTA (2282) fax: 512-282-2272

address: 8103 Brodie Lane, Suite 1, Austin, TX 78745

AustinAdultAspie.org Resources

These are things we maintain by ourselves for ourselves.

Groups.io: https://groups.io/g/Austin-Adult-Aspies

Dischord: https://discord.com/austinadultaspies

Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/Adult-Austin-Aspies-2013/

Meetup Groups

Our Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/Adult-Austin-Aspies-2013/

Austin, Texas

Austin Autism Forum: https://www.meetup.com/Austin-Autism-Forum/

Texas:

Texas has several Aspie groups of different locations, styles, and constituencies. We haven't checked to see how active these groups are (unless we state so):

The-New-Braunfels-Aspergers-Meetups: https://www.meetup.com/The-New-Braunfels-Aspergers-Meetups/

Tomball, Texas: https://www.meetup.com/Adults-with-Autism-Asperger/

Dallas Fort-Worth Autistic Support Group: https://www.meetup.com/dfwautisticsupport/

North Texas Aspergers (ages 21+) Meetup Group (Plano): https://www.meetup.com/North-Texas-Aspergers/

Aspie Christians of North Texas (Rowlett): https://www.meetup.com/Aspie-Christians-of-North-Texas/

Houston Aspie and Autism Social Club: https://www.meetup.com/Houston-Aspie-and-Autism-Social-Club/

Sugar Land Young Adults with Asperger & Their Families: https://www.meetup.com/Sugar-Land-Young-Adults-with-Asperger-Their-Families/

Spring Women With Asperger's - Aspie Women Meetup Group: https://www.meetup.com/spring-women-with-aspergers-aspie-women-meetup-group/

Pearland-Houston ASD/Aspergers Syndrome Meetup Group: https://www.meetup.com/pearland-houston-asd-aspergers-syndrome-meetup-group/

Faspies: The San Antonio Running Aspies: https://www.meetup.com/Faspies-The-San-Antonio-Running-Aspies/

America and Around the world

There are Aspie groups literally all over the world. Meetup lists 38,510 members of all the various groups worldwide. That's a lot of Aspies!

Worldwide List of Asperger's support groups on Meetup.com: https://www.meetup.com/topics/aspergers-support-group/

Other Organizations

Austin Autism Society: https://www.texasautismsociety.org/ -- for more general Autism support

The Austin Asperger's Support Group -- focuses on parents and youngsters, as well as meetings for teens and young adults, see their Meetup page for details and contact info.

aspie-of-houston-texas -- an Aspie group in Houston, Tx

Mensa -- Smart People, dot-com

https://wrongplanet.net/ -- a worldwide Autism resource

Books

Following are a list of books about Autism & Asperger's and communications with Neurotypicals (normies). We don't necessarily endorse them (unless we specifically comment on them)

Nonviolent Communication -- Marshall Rosenberg

Complete Guide to Asperger's Syndrome -- Tony Attwood

Aspergers and Adulthood: A Guide to Working, Loving, and Living With Aspergers Syndrome -- Blythe Grossberg PsyD

I Think I Might Be Autistic: A Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis and Self-Discovery for Adults -- Cynthia Kim

Nerdy, Shy, and Socially Inappropriate: A User Guide to an Asperger Life -- by Cynthia Kim

Adult Asperger's Syndrome: The Essential Guide: Adult Aspergers, Aspergers in adults, Adults with Aspergers -- Dr. Kenneth E Roberson

Very Late Diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome: Autism Spectrum Disorder -- by Philip Wylie

Love and Asperger's: Practical Strategies To Help Couples Understand Each Other and Strengthen Their Connection -- Kate McNulty LCSW

Helping Adults with Asperger's Syndrome Get and Stay Hired: Career Coaching Strategies for Professionals and Parents of Adults on the Autism spectrum -- Barbara Bissonnette

Sex, Drugs and Asperger's Syndrome (ASD) -- Luke Jackson

Pretending to be Normal: Living with Asperger's Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) -- Liane Willey Holliday

Been There. Done That. Try This!: An Aspie's Guide to Life on Earth -- Tony Attwood, Craig R. Evans , et al.

Safety Skills for Asperger Women: How to Save a Perfectly Good Female Life -- Liane Holliday Willey

Asperger Syndrome in the Family: Redefining Normal -- Liane Holliday Willey

Asperger Syndrome (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and Long-Term Relationships: Revised with DSM-5 Criteria -- Ashley Standford

Ask and Tell: Self-Advocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum -- Ruth Elaine Joyner Hane, Kassiane Sibley, et al.

Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum: What Parents and Professionals Should Know About the Pre-Teen and Teenage Years -- Shana Nichols

A Pony in the Bedroom -- Susan Dunne

Coming Out Asperger: Diagnosis, Disclosure and Self-Confidence -- Dinah Murray, Jennifer Overton, et al.

Strategies for Building Successful Relationships with People on the Autism Spectrum: Let's Relate! -- Brian R. King

Asperkids: An Insider's Guide to Loving, Understanding, and Teaching Children with Asperger's Syndrome -- Jennifer Cook O'Toole

Websites

http://www.tonyattwood.com.au/

Reddit

Reddit Aspeger's & Autism

Reddit is pretty vast. Here are a few subreddits dedicated to Asperger's and Autism

https://www.reddit.com/r/AutismTranslated/

If you think you might be autistic - or even if you're on The Quest, to figure out why life seems so much stranger and harder for you than it does for other people - then we made this space for you. It's one thing to read DSM diagnostic criteria or an Autism Parent's lamentations, and another to really hear us as we describe what it feels like to _be_ autistic. If you think you might be autistic - or even if you're on The Quest, to figure out why life seems so much stranger and harder for you than it does for other people - then we made this space for you. It's one thing to read DSM diagnostic criteria or an Autism Parent's lamentations, and another to really hear us as we describe what it feels like to _be_ autistic.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AutisticAdults/

A subreddit dedicated to adults on the autistic spectrum.A subreddit dedicated to adults on the autistic spectrum.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AutisticPride/

A subreddit for all those who are proud of being autistic. We are a natural variation of human diversity and don't need a "cure". We focus on the autistic rights movement and leftist solutions to improving life for all neurodiverse people. There's also memes, personal creations, and conversations about our shared experiences as autists.A subreddit for all those who are proud of being autistic. We are a natural variation of human diversity and don't need a "cure". We focus on the autistic rights movement and leftist solutions to improving life for all neurodiverse people. There's also memes, personal creations, and conversations about our shared experiences as autists.

https://www.reddit.com/r/aspergers/

For safe and helpful conversation with people who have Asperger's Syndrome or those close to them.

https://www.reddit.com/r/aspergirls/

Aspergirls is a place to share advice and tips for topics related to autism and self-improvement. We help with questions/struggles related to autism and life skills, personal growth, healthy coping mechanisms, etc.Aspergirls is a place to share advice and tips for topics related to autism and self-improvement. We help with questions/struggles related to autism and life skills, personal growth, healthy coping mechanisms, etc.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AutismInWomen/

Ladies lets discuss life, emotions, work, relationships, social anxiety, sensory and support one another.Ladies lets discuss life, emotions, work, relationships, social anxiety, sensory and support one another.

https://www.reddit.com/r/DiagnosedAutism/

For people who are officially diagnosed with autism.For people who are officially diagnosed with autism.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskAutism/

A forum to hear the experiences of autistic individuals, and educate about neurodiversity, human rights concerns, and how to be a better human being both to autistic people and all citizens of the world.

Other Useful Subreddits

https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSD/

Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is rarely discussed in public forums, even though healthy connection to others is an integral part of healing. This is a peer support community for those who have undergone prolonged trauma and came out the other side alive and kicking, but with wounds that need tending. This is also a place for friends and family of the victims to come for support.Complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder is rarely discussed in public forums, even though healthy connection to others is an integral part of healing. This is a peer support community for those who have undergone prolonged trauma and came out the other side alive and kicking, but with wounds that need tending. This is also a place for friends and family of the victims to come for support.

https://www.reddit.com/r/CPTSDFightMode/

A compassionate, non-stigmatising subreddit for CPTSD fight mode.A compassionate, non-stigmatising subreddit for CPTSD fight mode.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD/

A place where people with ADHD and their loved ones can interact with each other exchanging stories, struggles, and non-medication strategies. Weekly threads to plan and notice the positive in our lives. Over a million users here say they 'feel at home' and 'finally found a place where people understand them'.A place where people with ADHD and their loved ones can interact with each other exchanging stories, struggles, and non-medication strategies. Weekly threads to plan and notice the positive in our lives. Over a million users here say they 'feel at home' and 'finally found a place where people understand them'.

https://www.reddit.com/r/adhdwomen/

Studies show that women are under-diagnosed with ADHD. For many girls and women, ADHD is dismissed as anxiety or low self-esteem, short-changing us for diagnosis and treatment. This subreddit is a space to share and vent about our experiences.Studies show that women are under-diagnosed with ADHD. For many girls and women, ADHD is dismissed as anxiety or low self-esteem, short-changing us for diagnosis and treatment. This subreddit is a space to share and vent about our experiences.

https://www.reddit.com/r/adhd_anxiety/

A Support subreddit for people with ADHD and/or Anxiety.A Support subreddit for people with ADHD and/or Anxiety.

https://www.reddit.com/r/TwoXADHD/

Welcome to Women with ADHD, where we have two times the ADHD! We are a community of women with ADHD. We accept all who identify as female.Welcome to Women with ADHD, where we have two times the ADHD! We are a community of women with ADHD. We accept all who identify as female.

https://www.reddit.com/r/AdultADHDSupportGroup/

Have you or someone you know or love been diagnosed with adult ADHD? Suspect you or they might have it? It can be overwhelming to get this diagnosis, especially if it's unexpected. This community is focused on supporting our fellow Adult ADHDers and friends. It's a place to share resources (books, podcasts, advice based on our personal experiences) for those who are searching for information and guidance. You can also find out about periodic online video/audio group meetings.Have you or someone you know or love been diagnosed with adult ADHD? Suspect you or they might have it? It can be overwhelming to get this diagnosis, especially if it's unexpected. This community is focused on supporting our fellow Adult ADHDers and friends. It's a place to share resources (books, podcasts, advice based on our personal experiences) for those who are searching for information and guidance. You can also find out about periodic online video/audio group meetings.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ADHD_LPT/

Life Pro-Tips (LPT) for the ADHD Brains & Our Neurodiverse Friends: An Organised Positive Action Resource Share for the Chronically ChaosedLife Pro-Tips (LPT) for the ADHD Brains & Our Neurodiverse Friends: An Organised Positive Action Resource Share for the Chronically Chaosed

https://www.reddit.com/r/AdhdRelationships/

An environment that primarily deals with adhd in relationships and how to manage it.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ExecutiveDysfunction/

Executive function is the ability to plan, organise, and complete tasks. In people with developmental issues and mental illnesses, executive functioning skills often end up disordered. This sub is for those of us who are looking for support with executive function, strategies for dealing with executive dysfunction, and anyone else who might be interested in issues around organising tasks and getting them done.Executive function is the ability to plan, organise, and complete tasks. In people with developmental issues and mental illnesses, executive functioning skills often end up disordered. This sub is for those of us who are looking for support with executive function, strategies for dealing with executive dysfunction, and anyone else who might be interested in issues around organising tasks and getting them done.

https://www.reddit.com/r/neurodiversity/

A place for the social and political discussion of neurological and psychological differences. We are proud members of the Neurodiversity and Disability Rights Movement.

https://www.reddit.com/r/depression/

Peer support for anyone struggling with a depressive disorder.

https://www.reddit.com/r/neuro/

Neuroscience: Your brain on reddit

https://www.reddit.com/r/Neuropsychology/

Information about neuropsychology, neuroanatomy, neurodevelopment, studying neuropsychology, being a neuropsychologist, and related topics. Full-text articles and well-written science journalism write-ups of recent papers are especially encouraged, but of course questions, comments, and general musings are welcome!

https://www.reddit.com/r/neuroscience/

/r/neuroscience is dedicated to the academic discussion of the discipline. While we welcome beginners to browse and learn, front page posts are heavily moderated and limited to academic journals and serious discussion.

https://www.reddit.com/r/socialskills/

A place to share your favorite social skills tips, ask for advice, or offer encouragement to others on their social skills journey.

https://www.reddit.com/r/assertivenesstraining/

This is a community for redditors that are looking to share resources and engage in discussions on assertiveness

https://www.reddit.com/r/relationship_advice/

Need help with your relationship? Whether it's romance, friendship, family, co-workers, or basic human interaction: we're here to help!

https://www.reddit.com/r/relationships/

/r/Relationships is a community built around helping people and the goal of providing a platform for interpersonal relationship advice between redditors. We seek posts from users who have specific and personal relationship quandaries that other redditors can help them try to solve.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Anxiety/

Discussion and support for sufferers and loved ones of any anxiety disorder.

https://www.reddit.com/r/bipolar/

A safe haven for bipolar related issues. We are a community here not just a help page. Be a part of something that cares about who you are.

https://www.reddit.com/r/mentalhealth/

The Mental Health subreddit is the central forum to discuss, vent, support and share information about mental health, illness and wellness

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskPsychiatry/

Professionals here to answer your personal or general psychiatric questions. Moderators verify credentials for any member with flair.

https://www.reddit.com/r/MaladaptiveDreaming/

We are a community support sub dedicated to individuals suffering from Maladaptive Daydreaming and helping them cope with the condition.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Aphantasia/

/r/Aphantasia is a place to discuss your discovery stories, issues or questions, and any news coverage or research about Aphantasia, which is the inability/difficulty in creating voluntary mental images

https://www.reddit.com/r/socialanxiety/

Feel nervous and/or shy in social situations? Whether it's approaching someone you're attracted to or if it's giving a presentation in class, everyone gets a little nervous at times. You may have social anxiety however, if you feel like throughout your day you're bombarded by anxious thoughts/feelings during social situations that otherwise seem so effortless for most people. Welcome to the club. This is a community to share strategies and learn from others!

https://www.reddit.com/r/Autism_Parenting/

All about Autism Parenting

https://www.reddit.com/r/ScienceBasedParenting/

A sub for ALL parents, step parents, parents-to-be, guardians, caretakers, and anyone else who prefers to base their parenting choices on actual, evidence-backed scientific research.

Video

YouTube Channels, TED Talks and other online Video Things

• Asperger's from the Inside: "My name is Paul and I discovered I have Aspergers at age 30. Yes, I know, I don't look autistic. That's exactly why I started this blog, because if I didn't show you, you would never know! In this channel I endeavour to show you what Autism and Aspergers look like in real people and to also give you some insight as to what's happening on the inside. I upload a new video every weekend with some bonus content thrown in mid-week too."

YouTube Videos that we specifically like:

NVC Marshall Rosenberg - San Francisco Workshop - FULL ENGLISH SUBTITLES TRANSCRIPTION

National Center For Learning Disabilities -- Symptoms of Asperger's Syndrome

Film

Atypical