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Teen & Adult Autism/Asperger's Groups
Watch the video below to find out more about the Adult Autism/Asperger's Groups
in the Metro Phoenix area and what to expect at a meeting.
Groups Sponsored by the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix
Asperger’s Adult Support Group
When: 2nd Saturday of each month, 12:30pm-3:30pm
Where: Pyle Adult Recreation Center, Tempe, AZ
Ages: 18 – 60+
Snacks/Lunch provided: sandwich makings,
chips, fruit, cookies,
gf/cf options available
Who: People diagnosed or who suspect they have
Asperger’s Syndrome,
High-Functioning Autism,
PDD-NOS,
Nonverbal Learning Disorder,
Right Hemisphere Learning Disorder,
Semantic Pragmatic Language Disorder,
High-Functioning Fragile X Disorder,
Tuberous Sclerosis
Contact: Tara Marshall at jamethiel9@hotmail.com or (602) 421-2215
(Note that this group meets at the same time as the Parents of Adults (18+) on the Spectrum)
West Valley Young Adult Asperger’s Group
When: 3rd Saturday of each month, 1:30-3:30pm
Where: Home of Teri Beardsley in Peoria (call 602-615-9473 for directions)
Ages: 18 – 30, older adult mentors welcome
Contact: Sue Golubock at sgolubock4@msn.com or (480) 695-3853
ASSIST Monthly Social (East Valley Young Adult Asperger’s Group)
When: 4th Sunday of each month, locations and times vary.
Where: Locations and times vary. Visit the website for the
calendar, www.azassist.wetpaint.com which will be kept up-to-date.
Ages: 14 – 24, older adult mentors welcome
Contact: Cinder McDonald at sandylioness@gmail.com
ASSIST
(Autism Spectrum Support Information Strategies for Transition)
Formerly
Parents of Young Adults on the Spectrum
When: Meets on the third Monday of the month from
6:30-8:30pm starting in July 2009
Where: Tempe Westside Community Center, 715 West Fifth
Street, Tempe, Arizona 85281
Who: Teens and Young Adults ages 14-24 are also invited for an opportunity to socialize while the parents meet.
Parents will be meeting in the Los Vecinos
room and the Teens/Young Adults will be socializing in the Boys&Girls Club
Game Room.
Contact: Debbie at 480-831-5907 or visit www.azassist.wetpaint.com for more information .
Other Teen/Adult Support Groups
Bridging the Gap
When: Monthly on Mondays 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Where: Baio Enterprises, 1745 S. Alma School, Mesa
Who: Adults on the spectrum and their families, spouses, partners, friends, hab workers…anyone who wants to improve their communication and relationship with a person on the spectrum
Contact: Send email address to makingsenseofautism@msn.com to receive notification of dates
Parents of Adults (18+) on the Spectrum
When: Meets on the 2nd Saturday of each month, 12:20 – 3:30 pm
Where: Pyle Adult Recreation Center, Tempe
Contact: Sherman Minkoff at SabaHJM@aol.com or (480) 209-1952
(Note that this group meets at the same time as the Asperger’s Adult Support Group)