The Nashville Asperger's Syndrome Meetup

"HI Eric! I have a brother who has recently moved to Nashville, and is looking for cool people to hang out with! I would love to get in touch with you about how to arrange a meetup for the adults! You can reach me at 289-5055 (615). Thank you!"

"Hey Katie, I just now saw that you gave me a "shout" about meeting up sometime. I would love to go out to a game with you, that is if the season isn't over already! Thank you for the invite, it was very sweet of you. Talk to you soon girl, kit!"

"My name is Amy- my brother has Asperger's, and has moved to this area, and needs some cool people with which to hang out! I would be happy to plan our meetings, and we can have them out at our place in mt. juliet, if that is amenable to all!"

"Hi, all. My name is Dena Gassner and I live in Franklin. I am the parent of an 18 year old with PDD and I was diagnosed ten years ago with AS. I am on Boards of the autism society of MT and ASA. Considering starting a group for adults. Interested?"

"Hey girl! Just wanted to say it was great talking to you! Are you and your kiddos baseball fans? I just bought tickets to several Nashville Sounds games! We should "meetup!""

"Hello: I am the parent of a 3rd grade boy undergoing the evaluative process for Asperger's. He's already been seen by the MD on the "Team" but needs to finish up with the PhDs. I'm looking for meetings in the local area and maybe a playgroup."

"Sorry to take so long in getting back to you about this. I got distracted by some other stuff. The poll did not generate a consensus. As I understand it, 10 people voted, but no one of the meeting..."

"Folks, we now have 11 members. I'd guess if we schedule a meeting, at least 6 will show up, and I think that's enough for a meeting. To help us choose a time, I have set up a poll. Go to the Meetup..."

"I have an almost 8 year old son with AS. I just started homeschooling him, because I felt like ths school system was treating him like he was mentally handicapped. He is now working at two grade levels above him. Looking forward to meeting you all"

"hey guys!! It's cool that a meet-up was finally started! Guess we should actually plan a meeting! Does anyone have any ideas? I'm suggesting once a month?! What are y'all's thoughts??"

"My 6 year old son has aspergers and I'm pretty sure my husband is right there with him. I would love to talk to others with this in the family. I would love to meet and share with others that are living with this for support and to help."

"Same old me. Glad this was revived."

"I am the guardian of an 18 year old who has been diagnosed with Asperger's. He and I look forward to some future meetings."

"Hi! I'm Jeanne. I didn't discover I had Asperger's until less than a year ago. It really helped explain my social life, or lack of it. Looking forward to meeting others dealing with the same issues. "

"I work M-F 8-5 and a lot of times later. I Build My own computers (mostly) and my latest is a Core2Quad with 2GB of RAM, six 250GB 7200.10 Barracudas, and a Diamond Viper X1650 Pro PCIex16. My computer even answers the phone for me when I can't."

"My husband is 28 yeard old and has AS. We would both be coming to meetings. If there is enough interest, I would like to start a spouses group for those married/dating someone with AS."

"Hey Guys! My name is Katie. I am the guardian of an 8 year old boy with AS. I would love to help out, i'll even plan some meetings occasionaly!"

"Hey Erik. I am glad there are people trying to start up this group as I was in another group like this but it faded. I'm sure I'm not the only one as well. I am moving soon so I might not be at future meetings but I wanted to offer encouragement."

"This is the place to continue the conversation between monthly Meetups. Get to know your local Meetup community, ask questions, answer questions, talk about your last get-together--it's up to you. We..."

"I think I'm a little aspergerish; that might explain difficulties I've had in my social life. I might not want to change -- I like myself as I am -- but at least meeting others like me and learning more about it might help. I'm 57."