Support Groups
The information on this page reflects ongoing groups offered by the San Diego Autism Society. For information about other support & informational groups available in San Diego county, visit the links below:
Visit our Community Resources page to view more local support groups.
San Diego Autism Society Support Groups
| A social group for young adults | |
| SCHEDULE & LOCATION | To get the latest information about joining this group or on upcoming events, email us at info@sd-autism.org
|
| DESCRIPTION | Our goal is to provide a comfortable environment where you can form lifelong friends and network. The group provides a safe, welcoming, family atmosphere to all its members, at each event. Every event is a fun, low cost activity that will bring the group together through its goal of working on existing and forming new social skills.
For more information please contact the group administrator, Ed Baisley, at edbaisley@hotmail.com or 619-925-5151
|
| DAY | 2nd Tuesday of the month November 8, December 13, 2011January 10, February 14, 2012
|
| TIME | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
| LOCATION | |
| DESCRIPTION | Join us on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. This group offers support to families & friends of adult persons with ASD We will share resources and experiences, and learn together the challenges and victories of helping persons as they evolve and transition through life. This group is led by our Chapter President, Shirley Fett, a mother of two young men with autism. |
AUTISM THROUGH THE LIFESPAN, in collaboration with SD City Schools |
|
| DAY | Click here for a list of the monthly topics to be covered. October 20th, 2011 |
| TIME | 9:30 am-11am |
| LOCATION | Ballard Parent Center in Old Town *In Room 2 2375 Congress Street |
| DESCRIPTION | Each meeting will feature an expert speaker, an ASA parent mentor and the opportunity to ask questions and network.The meetings are free and open to all. Please Note – Childcare is not available Lisa Larsson at llarson@sandi.net |
| North County Coffee Talk - (For dates and locations, click here) | |
| DAY | 2nd Wednesday of the month |
| TIME | 9:30am |
| LOCATION | Varies- check above link for locations |
| DESCRIPTION | Calling all parents who would like to sit and chat with other parents of children with ASD. Meet and join others over a relaxing cup of coffee. |
| South Bay | |
| Spanish Support Group - (Click here for more info) | |
| DAY | September 12, 2011 October 101, 2011 November 14, 2011 December 12, 2012 January 9, 2012 February 13, 2012 March 12, 2012 April 9, 2012 May 14, 2012 |
| TIME | 6:00-8:00pm |
| LOCATION | New Meeting Location: Saint Rose of Lima Parish 293 "H" Street Chula Vista, CA 91910-4703 phone: 1-800-281-8252 Meetings to be held in the Parish Hall |
| DESCRIPTION | |
| South Bay | |
| Grupo de Apoyo en Español/ Spanish Support Group - (Click here for more info) | |
| DAY | 10 de octubre 14 de noviembre 12 de diciembre 9 de enero 13 de febrero 12 de marzo 9 de abril 14 de mayo |
| TIME | las horas de 6:00-8:00pm |
| LOCATION | Nuevo Ubicación: Saint Rose of Lima Parish 293 "H" Street Chula Vista, CA 91910-4703 teléfono: (800) 281-8252 Reuniones en el salón de la parroquia |
| DESCRIPTION | Para familias de niños y adolescentes con autismo. Un foro abierto para información, liderazgo, recursos en la comunidad, abogacía, y compañerismo. Los esperamos/ lo sentimos, no contamos con cuidado de niños. Para información llamar al 1.800.281.8252 |