Support Groups: Caregiver/Family (Families with Children/Teens)

Support group for families living with autism.

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.

Connecting for Kids is a nonprofit with a mission to provide education and support to families with concerns about their child. They serve families in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties with children younger than 13 years of age.

They have hands-on family training programs, music therapy classes, in addition to several different kinds of family support programs and groups.

Empowering Epilepsy is a non profit 501c3 public charity organization promoting the empowerment of people with epilepsy and their families. Their mission is to enable people with epilepsy to take charge of their lives. Thus, their goal is to create a caring community based in Cleveland and Northeastern Ohio to help enrich the lives of people who have experienced epilepsy and positively focus on their mind, body and spirit.

They hold monthly support groups in both the Cleveland and Akron areas, conferences and awareness events to bring people with epilepsy together and discover ways to live well with epilepsy. Their main goal is for people with epilepsy to realize that they do not have to go through this alone. There are many others who experience epilepsy and understand the trials and tribulations people with epilepsy have experienced. They want to help you learn what you can do while living with epilepsy and empower your life.

The Family Advisory Council provides an opportunity to exchange information about programs, services, and options available to people who have family members with developmental disabilities. The primary goal for the Council is to use the resulting family network to reach as many families in Ohio, and provide them with information and education.

To become a part of the Family Advisory Council and to get the most updated information and announcements, join their newsletter:
Newsletter signup: Family Connections

Interested participants are invited to connect in an open support group during monthly sessions. Meetings are held in the evenings and located at the Auburn Technology Learning Center. This group of families and professionals are joining one another to learn, support, encourage and provide helpful resources discussing a variety of topics.

To find upcoming meeting dates, visit the Lake County Autism website or search our calendar of area events.

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

RISE is a support group that encourages and supports family members living with a loved one with a disability. They enourage learning from each other and from experts, and offers spiritual inspiration and practical tools to use at home.

Childcare is provided at support group meetings, with a suggested donation of $1 per child.