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Asperkids and Asperger's Syndrome

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Asperkids and Asperger's Syndrome Jennifer Cook O'Toole is a suburban Charlotte mother of three which makes her much like so many other moms in this region. Almost. Jennifer was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndome as an adult. Then she learned that all three of her children had the syndrome as well as her husband. So what does a suburban Charlotte mother of three "Asperkids" do? In the case of Ms. O'Toole, she becomes an award winning educator and author of two books on Asperger's Syndrome. Her latest book helped Ms. O'Toole win a national award on contributions of understanding Aspergers Syndrome. She joins us to talk about the joys and challenges of life with Asperkids. Guest Jennifer Cook O'Toole - Author, Asperkids: Unlocking the Precious, Precocious, Potential of Kids with Asperger Syndrome Add and read comments