Adam is a young man who wants to set up a website about Aspergers in Ireland. He is looking for input from all areas of the Asperger community.
"I would like to begin by wishing you all a very Happy New Year and thanking you for taking the time to talk both on the phone and by email over the past number of months. It has been amazing to hear the enthusiasm towards this project, aspergersadvice.com, and to hear about the work each of you do on the ground. I have also found, from listening to your frustrations regards getting support and information, that this website is what is desperately needed to provide accurate information about Aspergers and break down the sense of isolation which is felt by so many touched by the condition.
I really need as much imput, from professionals, parents and family members and those with the condition, in order to make this website the best it can be. For that reason I am inviting you and each member of your group to a focus group which will be a casual and confidential discussion about what you feel is needed and what currently frustrates you. I will then build the website based on this information. The details of the event are as follows:
When: Sunday 29th January @ 1pm
Where: International Bar, Wicklow Street, Dublin
How the day will work:
1pm - 1:45pm - Family members of those with Aspergers
1:45pm - 2:30pm - People with Asperger's Syndrome
2:30 - 3:15pm - Professionals (Teachers, SNAs, Doctors etc.) dealing with Asperger's Syndrome
Please note: Those wishing to attend only need to attend at the relevant group time however as people are travelling from across the country and may like to share experiences with each other on the day their will be a section of the room open for socialising throughout the sessions.
It would be great if you could pass the details on to your group and any other people who may be interested. If you could get back to me not later than Friday 20th January with the number of people attending it would be most appreciated. If anybody has any questions then please do not hesitate to email me on aspergersadvice@gmail.com."
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