Autism / Aspergers Support Group - PDF
For parents of persons who have, or who may have, a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Grandparents, spouses, and significant others are all welcome.
This group will meet for one to two hours of conversation monthly to exchange information, ideas and encouragement about helping persons on the autism spectrum to live well in the wider world.
Group Facilitators: Steve Cox, the father of a young adult son with a diagnosis of Asperser’s syndrome. Lynne Harrison, Ph.D., clinical psychologist with a specialty in autism, will offer expert information and advice every other month.
TAFA will not provide childcare during group meeting. Parents may arrange to provide childcare on TAFA premises.
When: The first Monday of each month
Time: 6:30 - 8:00pm
Where: Tucson Alliance for Autism (TAFA)
3111 E. 2nd St.
Facilitated by: Steve Cox, the father of a young adult with Aspergers Syndrome.
P 520-319-5857
See PDF for schedule and speakers.
Adult Asperger’s Syndrome Support Group
For adults with Asperger’s Syndrome. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Trinity Presbyterian Church, Sanctuary, 400 E. University Ave., Tucson. Ongoing, no appointment necessary. For more information please contact Barbara J. Nichols, Ph.D. (520)954-1490 or barbarapsych@gmail.com. Website: www.adultaspergers.org.
Adult Asperger’s Family Members Support Group
For anyone with a family member who has Asperger’s Syndrome. Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:30 – 8 pm. Trinity Presbyterian Church, Sanctuary, 400 E. University Ave., Tucson. Ongoing, no appointment necessary. For more information please contact Barbara J. Nichols, Ph.D. (520)954-1490 or barbarapsych@gmail.com. Website: www.adultaspergers.org.
Caregiver Support Group
For families of persons/children with special needs. New group is meeting on the 2nd Monday of each month at 11:30 – 1:00 p.m. at the MIKID office located at 4500 E. Speedway Blvd #59. Contact person is Debbie at 882-0142. This group addresses a variety of caregiver support issues and special needs.
Raytheon Parents Of Dependents with Special needs (RPODS)
The RPODS group is open to any family who has a family member with a disability, not only Raytheon employees. Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6 – 8:00 p.m. at Coco’s (on Broadway across from Park Mall). Contact Mary-Lisa Orth , RPODS Chair 794-3866 or 663-8779 or mjorth@raytheon.com
