Support Groups: Caregiver/Family (14-21 Years)

Asperger Experts is based out of Seattle, Washington and is a group that enlivens, empowers and educates people with Asperger’s, their families, and the communities in which they live. It is staffed by parents, people with Asperger’s, and professionals dedicated to serving and assisting others through sharing knowledge and building communities.

The core of their work focuses on planning, producing and distributing highly transformational courses, as well as creating and managing online communities for people with Asperger’s and their parents.

The Autism Society of Ohio is a chapter of the national Autism Society and has it’s 501c3 non-profit status under the umbrella of the national Autism Society.

It is dedicated to improving the lives of all affected by autism in Ohio through information and referral, family support, advocacy, professional development, raising awareness and resource development.

Support network website that offers information, a blog, social network opportunities and online support for women with autism and their families.

The center offers ABA Services, social skills groups, and parent support sessions. There are also treatment consultations, which can help promote treatment progress and generalization of skills. They will work starting with children 1 yr old through age 22.

Knapp Center accepts Caresource Medicaid for evaluations/assessments only.

Includes guides, webcasts, workshops and information on services throughout the autism journey, from diagnosis to adulthood.

The SALT program assists families of children with disabilities in Warren, Greene, Montgomery, Darke, Miami, and Preble counties to connect with resources, services, agencies and/or other information. They invite representatives to speak on topics such as Social Security, DD or OOD Services, Waivers, Camps, Legal issues, and guardianship. Each month provides a new topic, and an opportunity to ask the representative questions directly. Transition youth activities are part of the program.

Montgomery, Greene, Warren Counties: https://www.facebook.com/SALTMontgomeryGreeneWarrenDD
Darke, Miami, Preble Counties: https://www.facebook.com/SALTDarkeMiamiPrebleDD

VIP supports and encourages children, siblings, families and individuals challenged by disabilities. It provides an appropriate and supportive Christian setting for children and students with special needs so parents can comfortably attend worship.

Kids can be placed in the traditional Grace Church POWER Kids with one-on-one assistance, as needed (VIP Buddy Ministry), or participate in a special classroom (VIP POWER Kids) that includes a higher ratio of teachers and helpers. This program is for children ages 5 and up.

Grace Church also offers a monthly support group and a quarterly respite VIP Night Out for parents.

Visit the Grace Church website or search our Event Calendar for upcoming meeting dates.