Ninascottie Report post Posted April 9, 2010 Hi am am new to this, but really glad l found this site. I live with my partner in hertfordshire and he has just been diagnosed with Aspergers quite mild l think but it now explains a lot! Does anybody know if ther are many support groups in or near my area? I think support groups would be really helpful for both the person and the families of aspergers. Look forward to replys and much appreciated any info on this. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marc1984 Report post Posted April 10, 2010 (edited) hi im new as well,we also live in hertfordshire.im not sure if there is any? if you fine one can you let know me know i think i could do with some form of support myself as at times things can be very difficult and having other people that understand would be really good. Seems to be alot around for children but not adults(but maybe im wrong) Edited April 10, 2010 by Kathryn Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kathryn Report post Posted April 10, 2010 Hi Ninascottie, welcome to the forum. I'm in Herts too. The Hertfordshire branch of the NAS, (which has retained its former name: HARC) is probably a good place to start. I'm not actively involved with them to be honest, but I've kept up my membership and I get their newsletters and emails and there seems to be quite a lot of good stuff going on. I think it's certainly worth joining. Here's the website: it's a bit rough and ready but the details are up to date: http://www.harc-online.org.uk/index02a.htm I hope that helps you too Marc. If I hear of anything specific in the area I'll let you know. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekster Report post Posted April 10, 2010 Parents and carers support groups exist but not partner ones. http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=217 for the HELP! programme which helps parents and carers of newly diagnosed asperger/autistic folk. http://www.nas.org.uk/nas/jsp/polopoly.jsp?d=914&a=9861 NAS branches in SE England. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekster Report post Posted April 10, 2010 hi im new as well,we also live in hertfordshire.im not sure if there is any? if you fine one can you let know me know i think i could do with some form of support myself as at times things can be very difficult and having other people that understand would be really good. Seems to be alot around for children but not adults(but maybe im wrong) There are a few adult support groups, if you cant find one in your area maybe you could advertise in the childrens version to form a parents group? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marc1984 Report post Posted April 11, 2010 Hi Ninascottie, welcome to the forum. I'm in Herts too. The Hertfordshire branch of the NAS, (which has retained its former name: HARC) is probably a good place to start. I'm not actively involved with them to be honest, but I've kept up my membership and I get their newsletters and emails and there seems to be quite a lot of good stuff going on. I think it's certainly worth joining. Here's the website: it's a bit rough and ready but the details are up to date: http://www.harc-online.org.uk/index02a.htm I hope that helps you too Marc. If I hear of anything specific in the area I'll let you know. K x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marc1984 Report post Posted April 11, 2010 thanks,do know of HARC thanks anyway Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
