About AANE

The Asperger's Association of New England (AANE) is made up of individuals with Asperger's Syndrome (AS), their families, friends and professionals.  We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for people with AS and related conditions. AANE is overseen by a Board of Directors. The Executive Director is Dania Jekel. Our mission is to foster awareness, respect, acceptance, and support for these individuals and their families.

Meet the Staff of AANE in Watertown.

AANE provides a variety of services and programs including:

• Phone consultation and service referrals for parents and children
• Support groups for parents
• Phone and office consultation with adults with AS and/or with families of adults
• Information packets including a family networking list and material about AS
• Social activity groups for adults with AS
• Discussion groups for adults with AS
• Legislative advocacy
• Seminars, conferences, and workshops for educators, professionals, adults with AS and their family members

You are invited to become a member of AANE. As a member, you will:

• Receive notification of conferences and other events
• Receive a semiannual newsletter
• Support advocacy for individuals with AS

Annual membership fee for individuals or families is $35.00; the fee for professionals is $45.00. Since AANE is supported entirely by membership, donations and grants, additional contributions are very welcome.

AANE's 2006/2007 Annual Report is now available for download.

Please contact Dania Jekel by phone at 617-393-3824 or e-mail (info@aane.org) for more information.