This is an LDS (Mormon) list for those who want to learn & discuss AS (Asperger's Syndrome) & how it affects our lives.

*You or your family member don't have to have an official diagnosis to be on this list*

*This is not just a place for parents of kids with AS*

There are companion lists if you're interested:
LDS_Autism@yahoogroups.com
LDS_Aspies@yahoogroups.com
LDS_Spousies@yahoogroups.com

People who aren't of the LDS (Mormon) faith are welcome any time. Occasionally there's some discussion about our church. It's primarily an AS list that holds LDS standards. If ever you don't understand words used that are common in our church, feel free to ask and hopefully people will answer you without preaching or trying to convert you.

Rules: No spam; No Mormon bashing or bashing humans; no discussion of Temple ceremonies; don't be gross; be sweet :-)

Discussion about the difficulties that you're having with your ward and/or leaders accepting the situation your family has with special needs is extremely appropriate; just prayerfully consider what you write. Please don't bash anyone in your ward or anyone at all. It's a small world out there.

If you should have something you'd like to share with the group that could be considered spam by some, let me know & I might be able to help you come up with a good way to preface your message with a disclaimer or a different way of wording it so it will be received well and appropriate for the list.

**Please don't use content of posts to the list for personal or professional reasons; whether it be for a book you're writing or a talk you're giving in church, etc... You have to get permission from each individual poster & the list owner, even if you aren't using their names or email addresses.

I'd like this to be a place that we can all hang out & just discuss AS related things & how it affects our lives, marriages, etc..., exchange ideas, ask questions & share.

Thank you so much :-)
Love, Angela Brown