Support Groups: Caregiver/Family (22+ 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.

Chapter of the Autism Society of America.

Offers support and information for families from diagnosis to adulthood through family support, seminars, community training and social opportunities for those affected with ASD. They also hold monthly parent support groups.

Offers a summer camp called S.T.A.R. (Students Together Achieving Respect), that serves all individuals with any type of disability. Camp is staffed with intervention specialists, a movement specialist and college interns. It blends academic, recreational and social skills lessons to promote individual camper growth. The camp is for individuals aged 3 to 22. Offers ESY opportunities as well.

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.

NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.

They are an association of hundreds of local affiliates, state organizations and volunteers who work in your community to raise awareness and provide support and education that was not previously available to those in need.

They have several local chapters throughout Ohio. Check their website for local branch offices.

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