A graduate of Abilene Christian University, Jennifer had a long career in TV Broadcasting. Upon learning her oldest son Sam had a form of Autism called Asperger’s Syndrome, she left her career and became a full-time mother to both of her sons. Jennifer elicited the participation of her family and together they produced several independent programs including a children’s animated series titled Ameriquest Kids, as well as a documentary and book titled, Coping to Excelling: Solutions for School-age Children Diagnosed with High-Functioning Autism or Aspergers Syndrome. She formed the nonprofit Asperger101 to provide on-going free resources related to ASD at Aspergers101.com and has implemented the Texas Driving with Disability Program and continues to grow the statewide initiative today. She and her husband have recently retired to their property in the Texas Hill Country.
This week’s edition of Autistically Speaking features Nicole, aka “Nikki.” I run the webcomic “AuTalkz”, and I have Asperger’s Syndrome. When I would get overwhelmed (overstimulated), I would have a panic attack. I didn’t know how to deal with it, so I just started doodling. In eighth grade, drawing my favoriteContinue Reading
Happy New Year from Aspergers101! We acknowledge and celebrate our humble beginnings as a full resource website launched in 2014 and look forward to great things in 2015 for the good of our Autism/Asperger community. Thanks to our expert contributors offering their knowledge and experience through blogging, videos and moreContinue Reading
We all appreciate how useful it is to understand how other people are feeling, yet it’s a skill which is very much taken for granted. For those on the autism spectrum it is not always a natural ability. To help in learning and practice I have compiled a number of examples of peopleContinue Reading
In our last blog, we reviewed the strategy of a mini-map to reduce work avoidance behaviors and increase student success. For some students, a simple checklist is all they need to get them started and keep them moving through academic activities. However, other students may need a bit more toContinue Reading
Jennifer AllenA graduate of Abilene Christian University, Jennifer had a long career in TV Broadcasting. Upon learning her oldest son Sam had a form of Autism called Asperger’s Syndrome, she left her career and became a full-time mother to both of her sons. Jennifer elicited the participation of her familyContinue Reading
View Full Press Release HERE! Mom Launches Gateway Connecting Doctors, Educators & Parents on Aspergers & High Functioning Autism SAN ANTONIO, TX, USA, March 25, 2014 / — Temple Grandin, Albert Einstein and Issac Newton have it… yet many are puzzled by it….let’s talk Aspergers Syndrome!Continue Reading
Jennifer AllenA graduate of Abilene Christian University, Jennifer had a long career in TV Broadcasting. Upon learning her oldest son Sam had a form of Autism called Asperger’s Syndrome, she left her career and became a full-time mother to both of her sons. Jennifer elicited the participation of her familyContinue Reading
WOAI-TV By: RANDY ESCAMILLA NEWS 4 SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio mom who's son Sam Allen, 19, has Aspergers Syndrome has launched a website to help parents, doctors, and teachers. It is www.aspergers101.com. Read More at: http://news4sanantonio.com/news/features/top-stories/stories/aspergers101com-mom-launches-new-website-9863.shtml Jennifer AllenA graduate of Abilene Christian University, Jennifer had a long careerContinue Reading
Jennifer AllenA graduate of Abilene Christian University, Jennifer had a long career in TV Broadcasting. Upon learning her oldest son Sam had a form of Autism called Asperger’s Syndrome, she left her career and became a full-time mother to both of her sons. Jennifer elicited the participation of her familyContinue Reading
Jennifer AllenA graduate of Abilene Christian University, Jennifer had a long career in TV Broadcasting. Upon learning her oldest son Sam had a form of Autism called Asperger’s Syndrome, she left her career and became a full-time mother to both of her sons. Jennifer elicited the participation of her familyContinue Reading
Welcome to this week’s blog. I look forward to your comments and feedback to help shape the future of this blog site. I am a small part of a greater effort that is creating a forum and resource for educators and families working and living with individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome. Continue Reading
My name is Samuel Allen, and I have Asperger’s Syndrome. For starters, I feel different in many ways, but truthfully, there is no such thing as normal. I feel that I’m not able to relate to fellow peers sometimes and at times, it can be hard to socialize, but to everyContinue Reading
