For anybody trying to learn about the spectrum, I've quickly compiled this list of what I think the best websites, discussion groups, and books are... (This was in response to somebody saying that she hopes to educate her family on AS. :)
Asperger's & Autism Advocacy
http://home.att.net/~ascaris1/
Autistics Organization (especially point out their "library"!!)
http://www.autistics.org/
Jypsy's Amazing Autism & Asperger's Info Site
Autism Network
http://www.scn.org/people/autistics/
This humorous site is great for educating NTs on what it's like to have your natural behaviors analyzed:
http://isnt.autistics.org/
If they're into interactive stuff -- that is, they're the kind of people that learn not just by reading, but by participation -- there are quite a few discussion lists that are full of people on the spectrum *and* NTs interested in learning more about our perspective. These are the two NT-AS groups I currently endorse:
Asperger's and Proud Of It Discussion Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AS-and-proud-of-it/
Autism Advocacy Discussion Group
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/autadvo
Books that are easy to learn from, highly informative, and often funny -- worth buying regardless of whether you're NT or AC!
Asperger's Syndrome and Psychotherapy: Understanding Asperger Perspectives
by Paula Jacobsen
Asperger Syndrome and Long Term Relationships
by Ashley Stanford
Asperger Syndrome In The Family: Redefining Normal
by Linda Holliday Wiley
Living And Loving With Asperger Syndrome: Family Viewpoints
by Patrick, Estelle, and Jared McCabe
