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Naugatuck, CT: Autism Spectrum Caregiver Support Group 6:00 pm
Naugatuck, CT: Autism Spectrum Caregiver Support Group @ Naugatuck YMCA
Aug 2 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Please call to register and for information on dates of meetings.
Enfield, CT: Enfield Autism Support Group 6:15 pm
Enfield, CT: Enfield Autism Support Group @ Enfield Child Development Center
Aug 2 @ 6:15 pm – 7:30 pm
 
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Guilford, CT: Parent Chat Group – presented by KidSteps 6:30 pm
Guilford, CT: Parent Chat Group – presented by KidSteps @ Women and Family Life Center
Aug 3 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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
West Hartford, CT: Sibling Support Group (ages 10-13) 7:00 pm
West Hartford, CT: Sibling Support Group (ages 10-13) @ Jewish Family Services
Aug 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Run by Jewish Family Services. For children ages 10-13 who have sibling with a special need. Please contact [email protected] more information and registration.
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New London, CT: Southeast Region – CT Family Support Network 6:00 pm
New London, CT: Southeast Region – CT Family Support Network @ Lawrence and Memorial Hospital
Aug 4 @ 6:00 pm
 
Waterbury, CT: Children’s Therapy Services Parent Networking Support Group 6:00 pm
Waterbury, CT: Children’s Therapy Services Parent Networking Support Group @ Children's Therapy Services
Aug 4 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
For parents of children with any disability or special health need. Childcare available with advanced request. For more information contact Cindy Jackson at 203-271-3288 or [email protected] or Tracey Blackman at [email protected]
West Haven, CT: Autism Family Support Group 6:30 pm
West Haven, CT: Autism Family Support Group @ Johnson Community Center (upper level)
Aug 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Sponsored by the West Haven Interagency Network for Children. Please contact either Janet Booth or Randy Brown at 203-937-3760 for information and to reserve a space. Child care available.
Fairfield, CT: Parent Support Group 7:00 pm
Fairfield, CT: Parent Support Group @ Fairfield Woods Middle School
Aug 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Parent support group sponsored by The Pilot House and facilitated by Laurel Carey, Psychologist. Please contact [email protected] for information and registration.
West Hartford, CT: High Functioning Autism and Developmental Delays Support Group 7:00 pm
West Hartford, CT: High Functioning Autism and Developmental Delays Support Group @ Family Resource and Development Center
Aug 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
This group is run by the Family Resources and Development Center in West Hartford. The group is for parents, other adult family members as well as caregivers who are in need of support due the unique demands of helping to
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Missoula, MT : Missoula Adult Asperger Support Group 6:00 pm
Missoula, MT : Missoula Adult Asperger Support Group @ University Center
Aug 5 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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.
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Newington, CT: Play for All! 10:30 am
Newington, CT: Play for All! @ Lucy Robbins Wells Library
Aug 7 @ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
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
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Bethel, CT: Padres Unidos Abriendo Puertas 3:00 pm
Bethel, CT: Padres Unidos Abriendo Puertas @ Walnut Hill Community Church
Aug 8 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
PLEASE NOTE: This is a support Group for Spanish speaking parents of children on the autism spectrum.
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Killingly, CT: Autism Support Group 6:00 pm
Killingly, CT: Autism Support Group @ Nia Connecticut
Aug 9 @ 6:00 pm
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.
West Haven, CT: West Haven Local System of Care – Parent Support Group 6:30 pm
West Haven, CT: West Haven Local System of Care – Parent Support Group @ West Haven City Hall
Aug 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The West Haven Local System of Care Parent Support Group invites parents, grandparents, caregivers and friends of children with special needs to join them at parent support groups meetings held on the second monday of every month. Child care is
Easton, CT: Parents of Young Adults/Older Teens with an ASD 7:00 pm
Easton, CT: Parents of Young Adults/Older Teens with an ASD
Aug 9 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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,
Manchester, CT: East of the River Support Group 7:00 pm
Manchester, CT: East of the River Support Group @ Manchester Memorial Hospital
Aug 9 @ 7:00 pm
Parent support group for parents, caregvers, grandparents and family members of children with autism.
Ocean Springs, MS: Gulf Coast Autism Support Nework 6:30 pm
Ocean Springs, MS: Gulf Coast Autism Support Nework @ Ocean Springs Hospital - Library
Aug 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
A support group for family and friends of individuals with autism.
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Guilford, CT: Parent Chat Group – presented by KidSteps 6:30 pm
Guilford, CT: Parent Chat Group – presented by KidSteps @ Women and Family Life Center
Aug 10 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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
Hartford, CT: Not So Typical Support Group 6:30 pm
Hartford, CT: Not So Typical Support Group @ Hartford Public Library, Bank of America Room
Aug 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
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
Plainfield, CT: Plainfield Support Group 6:30 pm
Plainfield, CT: Plainfield Support Group @ Lighthouse Church
Aug 10 @ 6:30 pm
Plainfield support group for anyone raising a child/chidren with special needs. You don’t have to live in Plainfield, all are welcome. Meetings are a mix of speakers and networking.
Groton, CT: Groton Area Autism Support Group 7:00 pm
Groton, CT: Groton Area Autism Support Group @ Groton Public Library
Aug 10 @ 7:00 pm
This is an informal support group.
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Clinton, CT: Grandparent Raising Grandchildren Support Group 6:30 pm
Clinton, CT: Grandparent Raising Grandchildren Support Group @ Henry Carter Hull Library
Aug 11 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
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
Bethel, CT: Danbury Area Autism Spectrum Parent Support Group 7:00 pm
Bethel, CT: Danbury Area Autism Spectrum Parent Support Group @ Walnut Hill Community Church
Aug 11 @ 7:00 pm
Support group for parents and caregivers of youth with autism spectrum disorders.
Oakley, CA: Special Kids Foundation Parent Support Group 6:30 pm
Oakley, CA: Special Kids Foundation Parent Support Group @ Black Bear Diner
Aug 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
We are a wonderful group of parents all having children with a variety of special needs, with a heavy population of Autism.
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Missoula, MT : Missoula Adult Asperger Support Group 6:00 pm
Missoula, MT : Missoula Adult Asperger Support Group @ University Center
Aug 12 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
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.
Glastonbury, CT: East of the River Parent Networking Group 6:30 pm
Glastonbury, CT: East of the River Parent Networking Group @ Center for Children with Special Needs (CCSN)
Aug 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
For parents or caregivers of young children, tweens and teens with ASD.
Winsted, CT: Parent Support Group 6:30 pm
Winsted, CT: Parent Support Group @ Northwest CT Community College
Aug 12 @ 6:30 pm
Sponsored by LACASA.
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Hartford, CT: Parent Support Group (Spanish) 4:30 pm
Hartford, CT: Parent Support Group (Spanish) @ Institute for Hispanic Families
Aug 16 @ 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
PLEASE NOTE: This is for Spanish speaking parents.
Naugatuck, CT: Autism Spectrum Caregiver Support Group 6:00 pm
Naugatuck, CT: Autism Spectrum Caregiver Support Group @ Naugatuck YMCA
Aug 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Please call to register and for information on dates of meetings.
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