Family

Thomas Jefferson. Emily Dickinson. Bill Gates. Marie Curie. The kiddo at your kitchen table or in the second row of your classroom.

And me - Asperkids creator, Jennifer O’Toole.

What on earth do your Asperkid and I have in common with these legends of history? Intensity, limitless curiosity, passionate devotion to ideals, bright minds, beloved routines. And more than our fair share of social goof-ups.

It’s called Asperger Syndrome. It isn’t a disease. It isn’t a disability. Asperger’s is a personality profile of aptitudes and attitudes. Neither right nor wrong, it is simply who we are. But we know you may find us a little tough to understand sometimes. (That’s OK — we sometimes think you’re a bit confusing, too!)

Enter Asperkids. We’re here to “translate” between young people with Asperger Syndrome and the neurotypical world around them. Through internationally-celebrated books, private consultations, public presentations, and carefully-selected resources, our goal will ALWAYS remain the same: to unlock the precious, precocious potential of Asperkids everywhere.

Unlocking the Precious, Precocious Potential of Kids with Asperger Syndrome

Private Consultations

It seems like a lot, doesn't it? Let Jennifer break it down for you in a private session where she can give you more insight into specific ways to build upon strengths and passions, boosting skills and confidence. She can also evaluate your home layout with suggestions for optimal design & organizational support.

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Public Appearances

There is no better way for Jennifer to reach large numbers of parents, professionals or teachers than to speak to a room full of eager learners. Not to mention the fact that she’s pretty fun — so this is no boring “Bueller, Bueller” lecture.

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Asperkids Seal of Awesomeness

The “Asperkids Seal of Awesomeness” is the Good Housekeeping Seal™ of the Asperkids world. The products, resources and sites who have earned our emblem have been selected because what they do or provide is unique, worthwhile and empowering to Asperkids.

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May

Benefits Of Being Diagnosed (Asperkids Q&A)

By • May 22, 2013 • Asperkids Q&A • 2 Comments

Q: Benefits Of Being Diagnosed Lynne asks, ”I believe I may have Asperger’s due to problems in social interaction since childhood. I am socially awkward and often feel overwhelmed when there is a lot of stimuli, even when surrounded by family. I have found ways to accomplish tasks that I once found difficult by organizing and [...]

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20
May

Self Stimming Behaviors (Asperkids Q&A)

By • May 20, 2013 • Asperkids Q&A • Leave a comment

Q: Self Stimming Behaviors Pam asks, “will his self stimming behaviors ever decrease? Every year I hear from his teachers and the Occupational Therapist that he has a “tool box” of sensory strategies to use, but it doesn’t seem to help much. Can you offer any advice that will help?” A: Provide Tangible Aids “Stimming” is [...]

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17
May

Concept Of Time (Asperkids Q&A)

By • May 17, 2013 • Asperkids Q&A • Leave a comment

Q: Concept Of Time Sarah asks,  ”how can we teach our 8 year old son the concept of time and being ready for things, such as school, outings, doing jobs etc by a certain time? We have tried timers and visual schedules but he gets lost in looking around and touching things he doesn’t take notice [...]

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