Welcome to Asperger Syndrome & High Functioning Autism Association (AHA)

AHA serves individuals on the autism spectrum, their families, and the professionals who work with them, providing crucial resources and support as they face challenges, build on their strengths and fulfill their potential. Learn more about AHA now.

ADVOCACY & REFERRAL

AHA provides one-to-one advocacy support and referral. Our resources are a simple email away. Use our online Intake & Referral Form to provide information and get the support process started.

INTAKE/REFERRAL FORM

SUPPORT GROUPS

AHA sponsors convenient support groups throughout the greater New York City area, the most run by any single autism-related association in New York. There’s one near you.

SUPPORT

EVENTS

AHA organizes educational conferences, social/recreational events, and networking opportunities to support families, individuals on the spectrum, and professionals. View Calendar.

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AHA CAN HELP

We are excited to introduce Autism? AHA Can Help, our first-ever public service announcement [PSA] series produced by AHA and Hofstra University. These powerful PSAs depict AHA members who are parents, professionals and individuals on the autism spectrum discussing how our services and community have helped them face the challenges of autism.
Allyson Schwartzman, AHA Member

ALLYSON SCHWARTZMAN, AHA MEMBER

Chance, AHA Member, On the Autism Spectrum

CHANCE, AHA MEMBER, ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM

BERNADETTE & CLIFF ELKIND

Stephen Shore, Ed.D.

STEPHEN SHORE, ED.D.

Laura, AHA Member, On the Autism Spectrum

LAURA, AHA MEMBER, ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM

Lynda Geller, Ph.D.

LYNDA GELLER, PH.D.

Pat Schissel, LMSW, AHA Executive Director

PAT SCHISSEL, LMSW

David Makowski, Ph.D.

DAVID MAKOWSKI, PH.D.