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As an older adult(70) I'd like to find a comparable support group, for myself. I difficultly making initial contact with like minded people and welcome any suggestions you might have.
I live in zip code 54810, but would readily travel to St. Paul/Minneapolis area.

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Hey David,

Thanks for your challenging and interesting question.

I guess an Aspie seeking a social support group can be called a classic contradiction. But that is what we have here in the Twin cities area. I am the leader of a Aspie group and a co-facilatator of another and an occasional member of a third. I found it a great opportunity to surround my self with people who think like me.

I hope you find it satisfying as well.

You are invited to my Aspie support group which meets tomorrow at 7-PM in Saint Paul. We are in the sun ray library on the east side. I would love to see you there.

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All questions regarding late diagnosis (Adults with Asperger's Or othe ASD's). Spirituality and ASD, Relationships, How our minds work, Adolescent development with AS and Self Definition as an Autistic culture.

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Diagnosed with AS at age of 47, countless expereinces related to AS. Journalist and highly self reflective. Two degrees in Psychology. Conducting two Adult with Asperger's groups. Writer and lecturer in the area.

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Toastmasters Autism Society of Minnesota Loft center for writers

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Double Dutch in the Nile Garden-Collection of poetry book 1996 Numerous articles The Love Book-Unpublished No Woman No Cry book regarding cultural aspects of grief-Unpublished

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High school diploma-Abraham Lincoln Brooklyn New York Undergraduate City College of New York B.A. PSYCHOLOGY Graduate school University of Minnesota M.A. Counseling Psychology

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Volunteer of the years-Mayors Award New York City 1980 Unsung hero in community-Minneapolis 2000 Community service award 2006.

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