Autism Society of Greater Phoenix & Partner Support Meetings –
Autism Society of Greater Phoenix/ROK Support Meeting (Coco's Meeting)
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: 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: For the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix contact us at info@phxautism.org or call (480) 940-1093 for more information or for ROK: Cynthia Macluskie at (480) 585-9312 or via email at cynthia.marksmom@cox.net.
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.
EVAN - East Valley Autism Network (formerly S.A.N.E.)
EVAN is a parent-led organization dedicated to providing hope, information and support for families with children on the autism spectrum. We are striving to implement positive lasting changes
in the educational system for the success of our children as well as inclusion and acceptance of those with autism spectrum disorder in the community.
Meets: 3rd Tuesday evening of the month at 7:00pm
Location: Usually at a home in Gilbert.
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 believe that Autism IS treatable and we meet to discuss HOW to make that happen. We have TWO meeting times each month. For those available in the evenings, we have combined our meeting
with Az. Parent Advocate.
Meets: 2nd Tuesday of each month 6:30 to 8:30 pm .
Location: North Regional Library at Boulder Creek High School in Anthem.
Contact: For more information, please visit: www.azparentadvocate.com.
For those available during the day:
Meets: 3rd Thursday of each month, 10 am.
Location: Starbuck's in the Fry's shopping plaza in Anthem. (Corner of Gavilan Peak Parkway & Daisy Mountain)
Contact: Heidi Bonaroti (480) 510-4219
ABC (Autism Biomedical Connections)
ABC is an East Valley support group for parents who are using or are interested in learning more about biomedical interventions for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Meetings will include information to reduce toxins, address GI function and improve the nutrition and health of children with autism. Come and share resources, recipes and research updates. This group promotes learning and discussion of improving children’s outcomes. We exist to share options with parents and we desire to establish a supportive community for parents using any type of biomedical interventions. Celiac friends welcome!
Website: http://abcaz.synthasite.com/
Other Metro Phoenix Support Meetings –
North Valley:
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. Kids are invited and encouraged.
Location: Scottsdale Bible Church, 7601 E Shea Blvd E102, Scottsdale, AZ from 6:30-8:00 pm.
Contact: (602) 225-0052, hfautism@cox.net or visit our website at www.phoenixautism.com.
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.
West Valley:
Northwest 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.
Southwest Valley Autism Support Meeting
Meets: 3rd Wednesday of each month from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Wee Care Corp.,
12409 W. Indian School Rd. #C306,
Avondale, Arizona 85396
(East of Dysart on Indian School in the Indian School
Crossings Building on the south side of the road.)
Contact:
East Valley:
Parent Autism Network In Chandler (P.A.N.I.C.)
Meets: 6:30-8:30pm
Contact: Call Kate McIntosh 480-917-2923, kmcintosh05@yahoo.com,
Please R.S.V.P for directions
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.
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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