
Welcome to AANE!
Whether you are a parent or family member in need of advice and support, an adult on the spectrum looking for a community, or a professional seeking a deeper understanding, we hope you will find what you are looking for with AANE.
Did you know?

A diagnosis is not needed to participate in our community, but for those interested in a diagnosis for themselves or a family member, AANE has compiled a directory of psychologists and doctors who conduct evaluations. Search AANE's Diagnostician Directory.
Here are some AANE resources new visitors find helpful.

Adults
- Information and Services for Adults : Learn all about the common traits of the Asperger/autism profile, read special articles and first-person accounts, discover resources (including materials for women and the LBGTQ+ community), find support groups and activities, and much more.
- Information and Services for Neurodiverse Couples/Partners: Discover helpful resources and tools for couples in which one or both partners have an Asperger/autism profile.

Families
- Information and Services for Families of Children: From managing learning & IEP meetings in the time of COVID-19 to understanding behavior issues at home, get the resources and support you need to parent your child with more confidence.
- Information and Services for Families of Teens and Transition Age Youth (through age 22): When the routines and supports of high school or college disappear, find out what you need to know to help your young adult navigate this new world.
- Information and Services for Families of Adults (23+): Join a supportive community and learn ways to help your adult child gain greater independence.

Professionals
- Resources for Educators*: Discover new ways of understanding student behavior issues and learn techniques to engage students with Asperger/autism profiles.
- Resources for Mental Health, Human Services, and Health Care Professionals*: Using traditional approaches with clients and patients on the spectrum may not address their unique needs. Learn new strategies to be more effective.
- Training, Consultations, and Resources for Professionals, Corporations, and Organizations: Gain new understanding and practical tools to help employees with Asperger/autism profiles be more successful at work.