ASPIRES is a mixed international community of parents, partners, spouses, and adults with AS. We recognize the challenges our community faces as we live it every day. By exploring different methodologies, possible medications, social coaching, and diverse strategies for building positive support systems in order to strengthen the family unit with shared experiences, guidance, and even a sense of humor, ASPIRES has evolved into a truly unique site.

We strongly believe that having a variety of members in this community gives us different perspectives of any given situation. Each side can explore the viewpoints of others without feeling personally challenged. The missing piece of the puzzle of AS has generally been that the adults or children are not allowed to articulate how it feels to have AS, and to explain the reasons behind their actions. Here that "piece" is allowed freedom of expression, and the resulting discussions are varied and illuminating.

"We each have our own way of living in the world, together we are like a symphony.
Some are the melody, some are the rhythm, some are the harmony
It all blends together, we are like a symphony, and each part is crucial.
We all contribute to the song of life."
...Sondra Williams

We might not always agree; but TOGETHER we will make a difference.