Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) was first diagnosed in 1994, as a neurological condition—a high-functioning autism characterized by above-average IQ, but severe and sustained impairment of social interaction and communication, executive functioning (ability to prioritize, initiate, organize and accomplish tasks) and ability to tolerate and integrate sensory stimuli. AANE was founded in 1996 by a group of concerned families and professionals, to improve the quality of life with people with Asperger’s and related disorders. They held a conference which attracted twice the number of attendees expected, so the organizers became the founding Board, and AANE was incorporated. Although a small organization—3 full-time and 7 part-time staff, and 40 volunteers (10 with AS)—AANE has in only ten years become established as a leading national, authoritative clearinghouse for information, support, education, advocacy, networking, resources and referrals to the AS community, including educators and other professionals who work with this population. They have assisted over 8000 households, and provided training workshops for professionals at many institutions in our region. As with other autism disorders, diagnoses have soared in the last 10 years, and support is urgently needed—you can help.