Metro Phoenix Support Groups
ASA-Greater Phoenix Chapter & Partner Support Meetings –
Autism Society of America – Greater Phoenix Chapter (ASA-GPC)
This group is for all people interested in autism, including parents of children/adults, people with Autism/Asperger’s, and the general public. There is no admission charge for the meeting.
Meets: 2nd Wednesday of most months at 6:30pm.
Location: Coco’s Restaurant at Paradise Valley Mall, 4514 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85032-7702.
Contact: Email us at info@phxautism.org or call (480) 940-1093 for more information.
Asperger Parent Network (APN)
Asperger Parent Network offers information and support for families of children and teens with Asperger’s Syndrome, and for professionals who work with them. Monthly meetings and an online e-group.
Contact: Carolyn Warden at (480) 759-6329 or at www.apn.150m.com.
ROK (Recovering Our Kids) – Coco's Meeting
This group is for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders.
Meets: 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm.
Location: Coco’s Restaurant at Paradise Valley Mall, 4514 E. Cactus Rd., Phoenix, AZ 85032-7702.
Contact: Cynthia Macluskie at (480) 585-9312 or via email at cynthia.marksmom@cox.net.
Supporting Autism Now through Education (S.A.N.E.)
East valley parent support group focuses on education.
Contacts: Melissa Van Hook kavh1129@cox.net , Katie Wride wridetribe@cox.net, Holly Reycraft hreycraft@cox.net
DAN! (Defeat Autism NOW) Moms of Anthem
DAN! Moms is a parent led support group. We meet on a monthly basis to discuss life. We have no agenda for our meetings and we discuss anything that's on your mind: doctors visits, therapy, poop, diet, schools, relationships, probiotics, enzymes, you name it... we are here for each other! We welcome anybody in or outside of Anthem.
Meets: 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:30-8:30 pm.
Location: Starbuck's in the Fry's shopping plaza (corner of Gavilan Peak and Daisy Mountain Drive).
Contact: Heidi Bonaroti at (480) 510-4219.
Other Metro Phoenix Support Meetings –
North Phoenix High Functioning Autism/Asperger's Family Network
It's all about our kids! New North Phoenix high functioning autism/Asperger group to help share information on doctors, therapies, school issues, camps and counseling. If you are one of our neighbors who live in North Phoenix, North Scottscale, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek or Carefree, you are invited to join.
Meets: Last Wednesday of the month at member's houses. Kids are invited and encouraged.
Contact: (602) 225-0052, hfautism@cox.net or visit our website at http://members.cox.net/hfautism.
Dads 4 Special Kids (D4SK)
This is a group of dads/men that have a child with special needs in their life.
Meets: Second Saturday of the month from 9:30-11:00 am.
Location: Shiloh Community Church, 19021 N. 32nd St., Phoenix, AZ 85050 (N. of Union Hills)
Contact: Ray Morris at ray@dads4specialkids.com.
East Valley Parent Group
A casual parents group focused on sharing knowledge, problem-solving and developing great friendships.
Meets: 1st Tuesday of each month.
Location: Changes monthly.
Contact: Janet Kirwan at (602) 218-8212 for more information or email janet@autismcenter.org.
Men...Meet Autism
Men of all ages and backgrounds can join in this informal support group designed for men who have someone in their life affected by autism.
Meets: 3rd Thursday of the every month.
Location: Varies.
Contact: Jason Geroux at (480) 748-8620 or e-mail jason@arizonaautismsupport.org.
Far East Valley Autism Parents (EVAP-202)
Casual informal gathering of parents in the far east valley. Buy your own dinner, drink or dessert or just join us for the conversation. May expand to include monthly guest speakers depending on groups interest.
Meets: 2nd Thursday of each month at 7pm.
Location: Different restaurants EAST of Loop 202 and US60.
Contact: Jessie Geroux at jessie@arizonaautismsupport.org.
West Valley Autism Support Meeting
Meets: 2nd Tuesday of each month.
Location: New Life Community Church, 8155 W Thunderbird Rd., Peoria, AZ 85381.
Contact: shellyvin@cox.net or (623) 572-5289.
Adults & Parents of Adults Support Groups –
Adults with High-Functioning Autism/Asperger’s Group
Contact: Tara at jamethiel9@hotmail.com or (602) 421-2215
Parents of Adult Aspergers Group
Meets: 2nd Saturday of each month.
Location: Pyle Center in Tempe.
Contact: Sherman Minkoff at SabaHJM@aol.com or (480) 209-1952.
En Español –
East Valley Autism Support Group for Spanish-Speakers
This group meets on the 2nd Tuesday of every month with experts from different fields related to autism. The group shares valuable information and offers support to families.
Contact: Alberto Serpias at (480) 831-1009.
G.A.N.E. – Grupo de apoyo para niños especiales (West Valley)
Somos un grupo de padres y profesionales que nos renuimos El ultimo Lunes de cada mes. Ven y conoce mas sobre los servicios y agencias que hay en tu comunidad.
Location: 7102 W. Thomas Road, Suite 105, Phoenix, AZ 85323.
Contact: Gabriela Orozco at (623) 478-7277.
Other Arizona Support Groups –
Adults with High-Functioning Autism/Asperger’s Group
Tempe Contact: trish_crew@yahoo.com.
Phoenix Contact: Tom at (602) 340-8717.
Tuscon Contact: Jerry Newport at jwholphin48@aol.com, (520) 770-1591.
Online Asperger’s support group: go to http://aspergers.meetup.com/154/ to join.
Northern Arizona Chapter - Autism Society of America
This is a Northern Arizona group dedicated to increasing public awareness and providing support to family members and individuals with autism spectrum disorders within the Northern Arizona region serving Apache, Coconino, Mohave, Navajo, and Yavapai Counties. Monthly support and informational meetings are held in Flagstaff, AZ on the third Thursday of each month from 6:00-8:00pm.
Email: nazasainformation@nazasa.org
Webpage: www.nazasa.org
Tucson Chapter - Autism Society of America
This group serves people with autism of all ages, and holds monthly meetings.
Phone: (520) 770-1541
Webpage: www.Tucsonautism.org
Southern Arizona Association of Adult Asperger's
A support group for adults with Asperger's Syndrome and their families.
Webpage: www.aspergers-tucson.org
Council for Jews with Special Needs
Provides a range of services.
Contact: (480)629-5343.
Email: info@cjsn.org
Webpage: www.cjsn.org
Address: 12701 North Scottsdale Road, Suite 205 Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Fragile X Society of Arizona
Provides information on Fragile X.
Phone: (623) 587-7580
Address: 3418 W. Lucia Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85085
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