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First Five Things to Do After Your Child Is Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome

By Terri Mauro, About.com

1: READ this message to parents of the newly diagnosed from a parent who's been there.

2: TAKE the AQ test to think more about what aspects of your personality may reflect autism spectrum traits.

3: BUY "Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome" by Luke Jackson for an AS teen's explanation of where your child is coming from.

4: JOIN an online support group like this one for families dealing with a new or suspected AS diagnosis.

5: VISIT our listing of Asperger Syndrome links for more information and ideas.

Do you have suggestions for parents of children newly diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome? Please share them in the forum.

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