Established in 1999, the mission of the Autism Asperger Publishing Company (AAPC) is to be the first source for practical solutions related to autism, Asperger Syndrome, and other pervasive developmental disorders. We are an independent publisher, targeting professionals and parents alike. We strive to offer publications at affordable prices so that important resources will not be off limits to anyone with an interest in the autism spectrum.

The Autism Asperger Publishing Company specializes in providing mainstream, hands-on advice and information to parents, educators and others about topics related to autism spectrum disorders. Accordingly, our books are more practical than technical. We are proud of our reputation for publishing only well-written, well-edited books, even when this means turning down authors whose work does not meet our standards. The Autism Asperger Publishing Company seeks out partnerships with support/advocacy groups as a means of enhancing the company's image and developing ties to local markets. We feel that this long-term strategy best supports our goals for growth and profitability, while benefiting other groups and individuals in the process.

Although the Autism Asperger Publishing Company is first and foremost a publisher, the company hosts conferences all over the United States as a means of increasing visibility and promoting its books. We have established partnership relationships with two national agencies, the Asperger Syndrome Coalition of the United States (ASCUS) and MAAP (More Advanced Individuals with Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder/Not Otherwise Specified). We co-sponsor conferences with these groups and many local groups as well. We have a unique, memorable logo that many people on or near the spectrum can identify with and relate to due to its reference to the sensory problems that challenge many on the autism spectrum. We sell our products both on the worldwide web, through our comprehensive, four-color catalog, at conference, as well as through other resellers.

Diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome and other autism spectrum disorders is on the increase, although the reason is currently not clear. It is likely that both environmental and genetic factors play a role. We expect to see a continued dramatic increase in the diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome for the next 3-5 years. The demand for books is rising as schools become more involved and supportive. Also driving demand is the growing awareness of resources among people on the spectrum themselves. At this time, the United States is ahead of both Europe and Japan in terms of awareness, diagnosis, and intervention.

Three primary types of books are being published on Asperger Syndrome (and the entire autism spectrum). (1) Books on causes are research/scientific in nature, and tend to appeal to a narrower audience consisting of people in the medical and university-level educational communities. (2) Books focusing on diagnosis and the characteristics of Asperger Syndrome are plentiful to the point of saturation. (3) The emphasis is shifting beyond diagnosis to intervention. This is the Autism Asperger Publishing Company's niche. The audience for books on intervention is broader than the former two, consisting of parents, educators and professionals in fields such as speech-language pathology, psychology, and physical, musical and occupational therapy. At present, the majority of books on intervention focus on young children, but we are seeing movement to books dealing with issues for young adults, transitions to adulthood, and adult relationships and employment.

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