About Asperger's Syndrome

Asperger's Syndrome is a form of autism, a condition that affects the way a person communicates and relates to others.

A number of traits of autism are common to Asperger syndrome including:

• difficulty in social relationships
• difficulty in communicating
• limitations in imagination and creative play.

Asperger's Syndrome is often referred to as an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. 

Within this group of conditions, there are a number of diagnoses including High Functioning Autism (HFA), and Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD).

For more information on High Functioning Autism, click here

For more information on PDD, click here  

  New !  - Information Sheets produced by BAPG

We have prepared information sheets covering a range of subjects affecting parents in Barnsley.  These papers have kindly been written by members of the BAPG.

Has your child been recently diagnosed?  - Top 6 Practical Tips

Advice on Starting Secondary School

Special Needs Education - contact details, links and helplines

 Any further contributions from members would be very welcome.