The Asperger Home Education Forum is intended to provide support and advice to parents of children with Asperger syndrome or high-functioning autism, who either home educate or are seriously considering home educating their children. The definition of home educated for the purpose of this forum, is not educated at a state school or full time at an independent school. Any children who attend real world or internet educational institutions part time for a few hours a week are considered to be home educated by the forum management.

As each year passes, an increasing number of parents of children with Asperger syndrome or high-functioning autism are considering home education because mainstream schools are failing to meet the needs of their children. Reasons are diverse and range from the National Curriculum; to the teaching style used; to bullying and victimisation; to the lack of understanding by teachers and education officials, just to name a few of them. The parents believe that their precious time and effort will be put to much better use educating their children rather than fighting the system. Some parents think that the mainstream education system cannot be reformed from within to meet the needs of most children with Asperger syndrome or high-functioning autism, and any attempt to challenge the system will be futile. All they want is a high quality education that meets the needs of their children that is both enjoyable and provides them with the confidence and the skills for a happy and successful life as an adult.

Adults with Asperger syndrome or high functioning autism are also welcome to join as they are often able to supply helpful information and advice. 

The directory of support groups has been updated.