As we prepare for the 2012 GRASP benefit on Tuesday, May 15 at the League of Women Voters' Ballroom (4 West 43rd Street, between 5th and 6th avenues)  in New York City, we want to showcase the recipients of our three standard awards—and a fourth award that is special to this year only. This is the third of these four posts.…

As March turns into April, spring has come early to our northern woods. The ice is off the lakes earlier than ever, and warm weather means that nearby fields have been plowed for spring planting. Robins, red winged blackbirds, and Canada geese have returned. Nature has wreaked havoc with unseasonably warm temperatures followed by a cold snap. Passover and Easter celebrations will be here soon, and once more we have new articles to share with you.

• GRASP Nashville Facilitator,…

Laughing Helps: Marriage Spiced with Aspergers

As we prepare for the 2012 GRASP benefit on Tuesday, May 15 at the League of Women Voters' Ballroom (4 West 43rd Street, between 5th and 6th avenues)  in New York City, we want to showcase the recipients of our three standard awards—and a fourth award that is special to this year only. This is the second of these four posts.

The 2012 Friend and Benefactor Award (the "FAB"):

Chris and Terry Ballou…

As we prepare for the 2012 GRASP benefit on Tuesday, May 15 at the League of Women Voters' Ballroom (4 West 43rd Street, between 5th and 6th avenues)  in New York City, we want to showcase the recipients of our three standard awards—and a fourth award that is special to this year only. This is the first of these four posts.

The 2012 Divine Neurotypical Award (the "DNA"):

Stephanie McCaskill…

I am 50, diagnosed Aspergers living in Norfolk and I am of mixed race, so not interested in far right (or far left, no homophobes either). Just making it clear from the start so anyone replying won’t waste their time or mine, especially about (3) forming a group/newsletter etc. 

Please no replies from, or promoting, organisations, firms, corporations or any funded/voluntary groups. I want advice from actual individuals, preferably with AS, or their…

I am happy to find your website! I will be posting a link to GRASP on my blog http://laughinghelps2.blogspot.com/