Category: Information

Response to the changes in the DSM-V

Last year, the committee working on revisions to the DSM V (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th edition) released draft changes to the criteria used in diagnosing Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The DSM is used by professionals all over the world to diagnose ASD, including Asperger’s Syndrome.   The revised criteria eliminates Asperger [...]


Monday February 13th, 2012 in Information, News and Media | No Comments »

Autism: A Puzzling Disorder

Please find this article in the Vancouver Sun regarding the increase in diagnosis of children an looks at the thousands of aging adults who were never diagnosed. Click here.


Monday February 13th, 2012 in Information, News and Media | No Comments »

Wednesday Peer Support Group Cancelled

The Wednesday night peer support group has been cancelled until further notice.  We are working to find a facilitator for the group at this time.  You can join us for peer support on Monday once a month.  View our Calendar for the schedule here.


Friday January 20th, 2012 in Information | No Comments »

Wheelies Roller Skating RESCHEDULED

Wheelies Roller Rink made an error and double booked two private parties for Saturday, January 21st. Because the other group left a cash deposit (we left a cheque deposit), and because they have no record of which booking was made first, the other group has been given the use of the rink for that date [...]


Thursday January 19th, 2012 in Events, Information | No Comments »

TED Talk presentation on education

An interesting presentation on restructuring our environments to be more inclusive: http://www.ted.com/talks/salman_khan_let_s_use_video_to_reinvent_education.html


Thursday January 19th, 2012 in Information | No Comments »

Presentation on RDSP’s

AMI’s Caregivers of Adults Support Group is hosting a presentation on RDSP’s, presented by Anne Kresta   When: Monday March 19, 2012, 6:30-8:30pm   Where: Society for Manitobans with Disabilities (825 Sherbrook), Winnipeg, MB   Cost: Free


Thursday January 19th, 2012 in Events, Information | No Comments »

Asperger Manitoba Inc. is Seeking Group Facilitators

Asperger Manitoba  Inc. are looking for individuals to start and facilitate various support groups in Winnipeg and other locations in Manitoba.  Peer support groups for adults, women, post-secondary students or teens with Asperger Syndrome Dating or married to an someone with Asperger Syndrome Support Group Caregivers of teens support group Caregivers of adults, teens or [...]


Thursday January 12th, 2012 in Information, Services | No Comments »

Asperger Manitoba Inc. is Seeking Volunteers!

Asperger Manitoba Inc. is looking for volunteers with experience and/or interest in the following areas: Finance (including grant applications, fundraising, Development of an information package (including brochures and actual information package to be emailed or mailed out) Social Skills (sitting on the committee that works on the running of the social skills programs for adults, [...]


Thursday January 12th, 2012 in Information | No Comments »

SpeechWorks Social Communication for Teens

SpeechWorks is excited to announce our upcoming programs for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This 5-week group for young tweens and teens (aged 11 to 16) focuses on developing social communication skills. It is led by a Speech-Language Pathologist with 16 years’ experience working with children and a special interest in Autism, especially Asperger Syndrome. Learning [...]


Wednesday December 14th, 2011 in Information, Services | No Comments »

Schedule of events for A Different Way of Thinking Conference

Please find the schedule for A Different Way of Thinking conference here


Thursday September 29th, 2011 in Information, News and Media | No Comments »