About This Site
AspergersCentral.com was created to fill what seemed like a gap in plain-language, no-nonsense information about Asperger's syndrome. A lot of the material out there at the time this site was put together was either too clinical to be useful, or too vague to be practical. The goal here is to be somewhere in between: accurate, readable, and actually helpful.
The site does not push any particular therapy, product, or approach. There are no affiliate deals, no supplement recommendations, and no agenda beyond giving people solid information they can use.
Who This Site Is For
This site is written for a broad audience:
- Adults who have been diagnosed with Asperger's and want to understand themselves better
- Adults who suspect they may have Asperger's and are researching before seeking a diagnosis
- Parents of children who have been diagnosed or are in the process of evaluation
- Teachers, school counselors, and other professionals working with people on the spectrum
- Friends and family members of people with Asperger's who want to better understand their loved one
A Note on Terminology
This site uses the term "Asperger's syndrome" throughout because it is the term most people who were diagnosed before 2013 are familiar with, and it remains the term that most people search for when looking for this kind of information. In 2013, the DSM-5 folded Asperger's syndrome into the broader category of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). A diagnosis of Asperger's syndrome now corresponds roughly to ASD Level 1. Many people who were diagnosed as having Asperger's continue to use that label to describe themselves, and this site respects that.
What This Site Is Not
This is not a medical resource, a therapy service, or a substitute for professional evaluation or treatment. Nothing on this site should be taken as a diagnosis or as advice to start, change, or stop any treatment or medication. Please read the full disclaimer before relying on any information found here.
Accuracy
Every effort is made to keep the information on this site accurate and up to date. However, understanding of Asperger's and autism spectrum conditions continues to evolve. If you notice something that seems incorrect or outdated, the general rule is to defer to current guidance from a qualified professional over anything you read here.