Please join us as we strengthen and uphold each other on our journey of caring--for both our children and ourselves. There is hope! Also, new support group for Teens with Asperger Syndrome called "Unique Perspective" see below for more information.
Meeting times and dates:
To be announced. Please call for information.
Location:
H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection Family Resource Center
31O1 N. Sillect Ave., Suite #115
Bakersfield, California
Contact:
For more information, please call
Cynthia at 661-399-0856
Calls will be returned promptly
Meeting time and Dates:
To be announced. Please call for information.
Location:
H.E.A.R.T.S. Connection Family Resource Center
31O1 N. Sillect Ave., Suite #115
Bakersfield, California
Contact:
For more information, please call
Cynthia at 661-399-0856
Calls will be returned promptly
Parents, caregivers, educators and other professionals, from Yolo Country and the surrounding counties, that work with individuals diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Asperger Syndrome (AS), High Functioning Autism (HFA), Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), Non-Verbal Learning Disorder (NLD), Semantic-Pragmatic Disorder (SPD) and Hyperlexia are invited to attend.
Meeting Time:
Meets the fourth Wednesday of the month from 7:00 to 9:00, except
December.
Location:
Alternative Recreation Building
next to Caesar Chavez Elementary School
1111 Anderson Road
Davis, California
For more information visit their web site at: davisasparent.netfirms.com
The primary focus of this group is for parents of children diagnosed Asperger Syndrome. Adults with same will be allowed to attend meetings, but the children will be the top priority, as the adults already have a support group in the area AGUA.
For information about this group, please visit their web site at: http://myweb.lmu.edu/jdevine/AS/Index.htm
or contact:
Fran Goldfarb and Jim Devine
310-338-2948 Jim's work
323-671-3831 Fran's work
310-543-5064 home
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to send an e-mail to Jim Devine.
AGUA's homebase is Los Angeles County. AGUA was founded at an ASA Conference on Adults in April of l993. It is a self run support and social group for adults with a diagnosis of either autism or Asperger's Syndrome. Adults without a diagnosis may submit a reference from a local professional, stating that enough symptoms are verifiable of either condition, to warrant inclusion in AGUA.
AGUA is sponsored by three local ASA (Autism Society of America) Chapters. AGUA holds monthly meetings, usually on the third weekend, at homes and apartments of members. AGUA members must be able to manage their own behavior at meetings or are allowed to bring aides. AGUA has a wide spectrum of people: ages range from 18 to 52 and comparable variation exists on every level.
Beyond meetings, AGUA members are involved in the local community on all fronts, inclusion consulting, self-advocacy, panels, ASA and other autism activities, and social and vocational networking. Informal outings have included art museums, zoos and whale watching. Some AGUA members also belong to other adult organizations like Autism National Committee and People First of California.
Meetings are held on the 3rd weekend of each month, from 1PM to 4PM in West Los Angeles.
AGUA will accept penpals if they can meet membership criteria. Those interested in this, or more information on how to form support groups may may e-mail inquires to Ken Brewer (Kbrewer377@aol.com) or, Derek Hall at 323-980-8552.
New forums for folks with Asperger's (or similar) to meet online and arrange informal meetups in the Oakland, Berkeley, San Leandro area. You don't need to be from Oakland or have a diagnosis to participate.
These forums are part of LBnuke, the personal web site of a woman with Asperger's. For more information, please send email to Lori at lb@lbnuke or visit her website at www.lbnuke.com
Meeting Date and Time:
Support groups meet from 7 PM - 9 PM on the 2nd Tuesday of each month
Three groups meet at the same time and location in separate rooms:
Parents & Caregivers
ASD teens/ASD adults, 16 and older
Partners & Spouses of AS individuals
Location:
UC Davis MIND Institute
2825 50th Street
Sacramento CA 95817
888-883-0961
www.mindinstitute.org
Contact:
For more information, visit their web site at www.sacramentoasis.com
NOTE: Childcare is available, but you must call ahead to request it.
Meeting Dates and Time:
The meetings will be held the first Sat of every month from 10:00am-12:30pm
Location:
2601 Mission St., 6th Floor
San Francisco, CA
Contact:
For more information:
(Please call before attending to verify time and place)
Tel: 415-469-4518
Fax: 415-469-4786
or, visit their web site at:
www.supportforfamilies.org
BAASIS is an organization that offers support groups for parents, adults, and teens. For more information please visit their webpage at
or, write to:
BAASIS
120 Village Square #121
Orinda, California 94563
Meeting Date and Time:
This group meets the first Wednesday of the month from 7 pm to 9 pm
Location:
Parents Helping Parents
3041 Olcott St
Santa Clara CA
Contact:
Carol Gallegos at 408-727-5775 x118
This Northern California support group for Autistic Spectrum
and similarly affected adults meets monthly, at various locations.
For Information Please Contact:
Adam Pollack at 415-648-8390 or write to:
930 Elizabeth Street
Caregivers are welcome, but unfortunately we can not accommodate children at the meetings.
#15
San Francisco, California 94114
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