For parents of children of all ages with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Sponsored by the Ryan Woods Autism Foundation. Share your experiences, get support, listen and learn about autism and autism spectrum disorders.
PLEASE NOTE: This is a support Group for Spanish speaking parents of children on the autism spectrum.
PLEASE NOTE: This is for Spanish speaking parents.
Facilitated by Goviana Morales, Family Resource Center Peer Volunteer and parent of a child with ASD.
The Bloomfield Support Group is a support group for parents of children of all ages and disabilities. The group is co-sponsored by JP Vincent Family Resource Center in Bloomfield and the African & Caribbean American Parents of Children with Disabilities (AFCAMP) and Family Advocacy Organization for Children’s Mental Health (FAVOR). Meetings are held during the school year. All are welcome. Dinner and childcare are provided. For more information contact AFCAMP at 860-297-4358 or JP Vincent Family Resource Center at 860-769-5518 or 860-286-2640 x 112.
The goal of this group is to foster connection and support, promote self-care and provide resources to reduce stressors for grandparents raising grandchildren with behavioral and emotional needs. Sponsored by the Valley Shore Collaborative. Child care available upon request.
PLEASE NOTE: This group also meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month.
AIM is a special needs informational support group which helps families navigate the road ahead. They welcome all special needs families and specialize in ASD. AIM’s mission is to support parents in creating positive outcomes for families by getting involved. They connect with other support groups statewide so that they can utilize a more cohesive support network. They facilitate a resources library.
For parents or caregivers of young children, tweens and teens with ASD.
The weekly Parent Chat Groups are presented by KIDSTEPS Family and Children’s Center and the CT Family Support Network – South Central Region. A friendly place to meet other parents who have children with special needs. Call or e-mail for more information.
This group focuses on the well being of parents and caregivers of children with autism. The group is based on the principle that being the parent of a child on the autism spectrum requires new perspectives and that in order to provide the best for your child, you must provide the best for yourself. The group is interactive and focuses on teaching parents the tolls and experiences that refresh, honor and uplift them in a positive and nurturing environment. Offered by Hope 4 Autism in partnership with Wild Heart Coaching, LLC.
Registration is preferred, go to the website at www.hope4autism.org.
Support group for parents and caregivers of youth with autism spectrum disorders.
The mission of this support group is to provide information and support to parents who have raised a child on the autism spectrum and are anticipating or working toward assisting him or her with the transitions to high school, college, adulthood and the appropriate level of maximum personal independence. Parents of younger children on the spectrum are welcome to attend. We are striving to create a community of caring parents that will locate or create the support these young adults need as they navigate adulthood. Plans for developing programs suitable for meeting the social and emotional needs of this age group will be discussed. PLEASE RSVP.
Parent support group sponsored by The Pilot House and facilitated by Laurel Carey, Psychologist. Please contact [email protected] for information and registration.
This is an informal support group.
For parents or caregivers of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders – Join us for Free and Confidential support, resources, advice, encouragement and networking.
Additional Contact Person: Sheri Pulen – [email protected] – 860-575-8866
SNAPS (Special Needs and Parent Support) was created to help families with children who have disabilities. We are here to help each other with support, empowerment, education, acceptance and advocacy. Whether dealing with IEP’s, insurance, or therapies help is here. No religious affiliation with church, all denominations welcome. We have food, drinks, relax and have fun – you are not alone!
*NOTE: Please put ‘SNAPS’ in your subject line when emailing.
Please note that we request families do not bring children to the meetings so that members may focus on the guest speaker and meeting other caregivers. Thank you!
Exploring Our Way is held on the first Sunday of each month (except July and August) from 10 am – noon for families raising a child with Autism. This program provides opportunities to enjoy family time at the museum in a safe, understanding environment, allows parents to network with one another, and will help families discover new resources. Museum Advanced Planning Picture Stories (MAPPS) are available. Admission is free.
A playgroup for chidlren of all abilities. Special needs playgroup gives parents an opportunity to talk, support and encourage each other, while allowing the children time to play and socialize. Sponsored by UNICO.
Please note: This group also meets on the 4th Saturday of every month.
Parent-run support group for parents, caregivers, friends and family of individuals with autism.
Pizza served at 5:30 pm. We have a group for the kiddos (siblings included) and group for adults that meet at the same time. Kiddos will do relationship building interventions together and work on their social skills while the adults work together to brainstorm what works and what doesn’t work with home life, schools, and community settings. We bring in guest speakers when there is a common interest and further information is desired.
Our goal is to reach out to families and heal while supporting each other. We need to connect families with autism together and to promote more autism awareness. Children are welcome to attend.
Room number will be posted at every entrance to the building.
Please Note: The first Thursday of every month is open to friends and family of Aspies.
Please call to register and for information on dates of meetings.
Welcome to My World – Autism is a support group for families of children with autism. The group provides information on social/emotional issues and recreation needs for families. They meet monthly during the school year.
For parents of young children (under 4) with ASD. Please call ahead to confirm monthly meeting. All are welcome!