I have been working diligently on my dissertation. The purpose of my study is to explore the experiences of mothers of children with Asperger Syndrome. After interviewing other mothers and looking through an educational and systems lens, several themes have developed through this research. These themes include maternal stress, grieving and loss after the diagnosis, maternal advocacy, systems failures including medical incompetences, educational shortcomings, family impacts. I am looking forward to publishing my dissertation on this website when it is complete. The process of writing it has been cathartic for me as a mother.