Support
The Autism Resource Center is committed to supporting every family member; we recognize that a diagnosis of autism affects everyone, not just the child.
Mothers Network Brunch
Mothers can bring their pre-school age children. While the children play or watch videos, mothers meet around the coffee table monthly at the Resource Center. Check Calendar for dates, registration is required.
Autism/PDD Parent Group
Meets monthly at the Resource Center. Network with other parents who share many of the same concerns. Groups run with and without outside speakers. Check Calendar for dates, registration is required.
Aspergers Parent Group
Meets monthly at the Resource Center. Network with other parents who share many of the same concerns. Groups run with and without outside speakers. Check Calendar for dates, registration is required.
Support Group for Families Who are Raising Children Severely impacted by Autism
Meets monthly at the Resource Center. Network with other parents who share many of the same concerns. Groups run with and without outside speakers. Check Calendar for dates, registration is required.
Moms and Tots
Meets Monthly in the afternoon at the Center, for parents of preschoolers and kindergarten aged children who play while Mom’s network, includes art & crafts, sensory play and snacks for the children. Check the Calendar for dates, registration is required.
Parents of Teens Group
Meets monthly at the Resource Center. Network with other parents who share many of the same concerns unique to teens. Transition planning, sex and sexuality, dating planning for the future. Groups run with and without outside speakers. Check Calendar for dates, registration is required.
Support Group for Grandparents
Meets monthly at the Resource Center. Network with other grandparents who share many of the same concerns. Some Grandparents are raising their grandchildren, others are interested in more information so they can better support their own children in the challenges they face. Groups run with and without outside speakers. Check Calendar for dates, registration is required.
Support Group for Families whose Children are in Residential Placements
Meets monthly at the Resource Center. Network with other parents who share many of the same concerns. Groups run with and without outside speakers. Check Calendar for dates, registration is required.
Grupo de apoyo de Padres Hispanos, con ninos y jovenes que estan dentro del spectrum del Autismo.
El Grupo tratara temas:
Ayudar alos padres a educarse en el comportamiento social de sus hijos
Como trabajar con el sistema esecolar
Asesorar:: Como entrenar a tu hijo (a) para ir al bano
Como manejar tu estres y la ansiedad de tu hijo
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Calendar for dates and location. Registration is required.
Parent to Parent
Many parents are interested in speaking with other parents by phone. With permission from parents, names and numbers can be shared.
Parent Night Out
Parent's Night Out offers parents a chance to meet at a local restaurant and network with others in a relaxed atmosphere.
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Calendar for dates and location. Registration is required.
Sibshops
Sibshops are offered for brothers and sisters who are between the ages of 7-16. The Sibshop model intersperses information and discussion actiities with new games, cooking, art activities and special guests. Check Calendar for details. More information on Sibshops can be found here.
Quarterly Newsletter, Weekly Bulletins and Website
"Connections", our quarterly newsletter, features Center updates, calendar of events including area conferences and articles of interest written by families. Access Newletters
Phone Support
Staff is available 5 days a week to answer questions and lend support. Messages can be left on answering machine and calls will be returned on the next workday.
Department of Developmental Services (DDS)
The DDS is the agency designated by the State to support people with developmental disorders. The Autism Resource Center staff can assist you in applying for eligibility for your child (call the Center for more information). For more information or to locate your area DDS office please click here.
