What are 35,310 Lego Star Wars Clone Troopers mini-figs doing together, apart from planning a planet invasion after breaking out of the giant Lego storage cathedrals? Raising awareness and funds for autism, that's what. So if you wondered where all those helmets at the Lego stormtrooper cloning machine go to, check the gallery for some amazing high resolution shots. A Lego employee group of Lego UK employees built the Clone Trooper army in just six and a half hours to raise money for The National Autistic Society. The National Autistic Society is a British organization dedicated to helping "people with autism and Asperger syndrome live their lives with as much independence as possible." More →

AS is characterized by: * Narrow interests or preoccupation with a subject to the exclusion of other activities * Repetitive behaviors or rituals * Peculiarities in speech and language * Extensive logical/technical patterns of thought * Socially and emotionally inappropriate behavior and interpersonal interaction * Problems with nonverbal communication * Clumsy and uncoordinated motor movements Other features are commonly associated with this syndrome, but are not always regarded as necessary for diagnosis. Unlike most forms of PDDs, AS is often camouflaged, and many people with the disorder blend in with those that do not have it. The effects of AS depend on how an affected individual responds to the syndrome itself. Although there is no single feature that ... More →

The video thread at WrongPlanet.net, a help and community forum for people with Asperger's Syndrome, their family, friends and... fans? More →

Rally4Autism was formed to inspire and encourage scooterists in community involvement, activism, and charitible giving.