CASPAN: Chicago Asperger's Adult Network
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FORMERLY ADULTS WITH ASPERGER'S OF NORTHERN CHICAGOLAND (Same Group, Different Name) CASPAN is our new name. It stands for Chicago Asperger's Adult Network. We have several different groups around the Chicago metro area. We are among the top 10 most popular Asperger's groups on Meetup across North America! Meet with local adults (18 and over) affected by Asperger's and other similar autistic spectrm and pervasive developmental disorders. We have people who are both formally diagnosed and self diagnosed. No formal diagnosis is necessary to join. 2 of our groups (Evanston support and social groups) are the official Chicago chapter of GRASP, a national organization of Aspies helping others on the spectrum. For info please visit http://www.grasp.... . We now have support groups that meet in: We also have a more casual social and activity group that meets at various locations. We have additionally attended a number of area autism conferences as a group, including ASI, MAAP, Future Horizons and Autism One. We are always looking for suggestions for future activites, discussion topics, and new groups.
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Our next meeting:
GRASP Support Group 5/18
The support group will run from 2pm to 4pm. Afterward, group members who are working on table displays for the Autism One conference can stay to help finish the displays.
We will meet in Room 1711 in Evanston Hospital, 2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201.
The meeting topic:
+ What do we want the world to know about Asperger's? Read more
- When?
- Sunday, May 18, 2008, 2:00 PM 20080518T190000Z
- Where?
- RSVP limit
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Only 25 members (including guests) can RSVP 'Yes' or 'Maybe' for this meeting. There's still room for 2 more.
- Who?
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22 members have said Yes
1 member said Maybe
More from our calendar…
Recent Meetings
Sat May 10, 12:00 PM |
4 attended (est.) –
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Fri May 2, 7:15 PM |
3 attended (est.) –
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Sat Apr 26, 9:00 AM |
4 attended (est.) –
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What's New?
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RUN FOR AUTISM, Organization for Autism Research's signature fund raising effort has been invited to participate as a Charity Partner in the Bank of America Chicago Marathon scheduled for 10/12/08. OAR has a limited number of entries still available.
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"Hiram(far right) and Dan(middle right) discuss the group with some prospective members"
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"Hello- I'm 37 and from Chicago. I was recently preliminarily diagnosed- those close to me all seem to agree that it fits. I am happy to see so much support available."
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"Hello I'm happy to be here. I'm 26 and need a job. I have have as AAS in criminal justice. I didn't know I had Aspergers until I was 18 years old. "
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"Greetings Everyone, I am looking for a group that focuses on self-advocacy and not fostering a victim complex, I hope that this is it."
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"Hi Steven, I checked out the link you sent me. Your resources are fantastic. You have no idea how much you have helped me. I've been doing research for days and couldn't find any of what you had listed. Thank you!!!!!"
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"Christina, If you are looking places that provide diagnoses, check the files feature on the site. I have posted an Autism and Asperger's resource list that gives web links to a couple places that do diagnosis."
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"Hello from Portland, Oregon. I am writing to ask if someone can refer my brother to a specialist in the Chicago area who can diagnose asperger's syndrome and provide support services. He is 48, lives with my elderly father and has no professional sup"
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"I have two kids on the spectrum and no formal diagnosis for myself, although I make so many social blunders an have had such intense special interests that I would be surprised if a psychologist wouldn't dx me with it. "
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"Hi everybody! I am 27 years old and have recently started suspecting that I might have Asperger's. I have never received a diagnosis, but based on what I've read, I'm fairly sure I have it."
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"Announcing a new meeting for CASPAN: Chicago Asperger's Adult Network! What: Dating When: Friday, May 2, 7:15 PM Where: Click the link below to find out! Who should come: People with Aspergers...."
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"Front Row: Katie, Jamie, Nancy, Hiram, Oran......... Back Row: Brian, Steve, Dan. "
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"I kind of lost the e-mail and the person's name. (Sorry, but I am sure this group can understand that kind of weakness). But I know there is someone who goes to this group who has a good knowledge of..."
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"Hi- I visit aspie hangout on delphi forums every once and a while, and somebody asked for information about GRASP. I posted several times about our GRASP group, but there is somebody that lives in the..."
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"hi. i'm toni. i have friends who have kids with AS, and therefore started reading more about it and discovered that i was reading about me. i'm interested in meeting others who have similar experiences and to learn coping strategies."
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NEXT STEPS: The Transition Series in April and May 2008. The series is hosted by and presented at College of DuPage. Training developed for parents of students from middle school to high school preparing for the change from life as a student.
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"Hi everyone! I just recently realized there is a voting contest that I am in and hope to win the most votes so that I can give recognition to adults with autism. I really hate trying to promote myself..."
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"I am working full time. I am in my 30s. I have Asperger's, but I have made modest social adjustments. My father and brother have Asperger's, and I have been told that Asperger's and Autism is heridatary. I am finally doing something about it."
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"I really like this website. I'm looking forward to attending the upcoming meeting in Evanston this Sunday. Hope it's a fun one."
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The latest version of my resource list oriented toward adults with Autism and Asperger's. The list includes advocacy organizations, places to look for diagnosis, legal aid, and web sites of interest.
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