The Roanoke Asperger's Syndrome Meetup

"Hi Everyone! Since the first meeting is at my house, it would be nice to know who to expect. Could the rest of the members post a photo of themselves? Thanks!"

"Darlene's house is near Roanoke Community Hospital: 801 Elm Ave, SE, Roanoke, 24013. Would everyone mind bringing $5 to contribute toward food? This seems to be the plan for the first meeting--everything. .."

"Hi, Darlene--forget IHOP your home is fine. Do I need to forward that to everyone? What are the directions? Can you send them and I'll post/email if necessary? Thanks, TRacy"

"Since there are only 4 of us, we can have our first meeting at my home. Warning: I have 2 cats. I live in SE Roanoke, about 1/2 mile from Community Hospital. Let me know if this is ok for everyone. Can someone bring foodies for snacking on? I can supply plates, cups, utensils & napkins. If someone else has a better idea - shout it out."

"Hi, I am a mom of 5. Youngest was diagnosed with AS 10/05. Seeing a lot of traits in 2 older children. Looking forward to meeting adults with AS, parents and their AS children to share with & learn from"

"Tracy, I live in Roanoke City near Roanoke Community Hospital. I work Monday through Friday from 7:30am until 4:30pm. My job is located near the Walmart on 460E(challenger ave). I am flexible on meeting. Are we meeting with or without kids? I also have a "typical" kid, my daughter who is 6, turning 7 in June. My son is 9 with Aspergers and is turning 10 in August. Let me know what you would like to do. We can always meet at a Park if we include the kids. Thanks, Heather"

"Hi, Heather! I am an adult mom of 3 'normal' kids, but I have ASD. I thought it would be nice to get together and chat/vent but I need some suggestions about what would be nice. Coffee? Regular meeting place? Tracy"

"Hi, my name is Heather and I have a son who is 9 that was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and ADD when he was 6. I would like to meet with parents going through the same challenges as me to help each other with support and advice."

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