Center for Autism and Related Disabilities at USF

Department of Child and Family Studies :: Florida Mental Health Institute :: University of South Florida

Parents with Teen

Autism Spectrum Support Groups

Please verify with the listed contact person that a group is still meeting at the time specified. Do not waste a trip.

If you know that a group is no longer meeting, Please let us know at card-usf@fmhi.usf.edu. Thank you.

Autism Society of America
National Organization

http://www.autism-society.org/

Autism Speaks
Florida State Chapter #131
PO Box 970646
Coconut Creek, FL 33097
Phone: 954-349-2820
Fax: 954-571-2136
Email: webmast@autismfl.com
Web: http://www.autismfl.com

Charlotte County

Autism Speaks
Southwest Florida Branch
Contact Sharon Boyd or Krista Rosado for meeting dates and times or to be added to their mailing list for upcoming events.
Port Charlotte, FL
Phone: 941-697-9772
Email: swflorida@autismspeaks.org
Updated 12/4/2007

Collier County

Naples Spectrum Support Group
Meets the third Wednesday of the month.
Time: Meetings begin at 7:00pm
Location: Therapeutic Integration Services offices,
2960 Immokalee Rd #3, Naples, FL 34110
Contact: Angie Rue at 239-514-5010
Email: ruesugar@aol.com
Updated 12/4/2007

Hillsborough County

Concerned Parents of Autistic Children
Meets the last Sunday of the month from 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Location: 9631 Raiden Lane, Riverview FL 33569.
Contact: Dr. Moursi 813-643-9393
Updated 12/4/2007

STAND (Statewide Advocacy Network on Disabilities)
Hillsborough Monthly Chapter Meetings (All disabilities)
Meets: 3rd Thursday of the month
Time: 6:30 to 8:30 PM
Location: Children’s Board of Hillsborough County
1002 E. Palm Avenue, Tampa
Email: advocate@standonline.info
Updated 12/4/2007

Asperger's Support for Men
2901 Swann Avenue, Tampa, Florida
Every other Thursday at 7pm - 8pm
$20-$29 per session

Jason Tompkins, LCSW (813-784-01530) facilitates a support group for men with Asperger's Syndrome. The group focuses on building new relationships as well as enhancing current relationships, job issues, and family struggles. Ideal group members are at least 18 years old, male and have a confirmed diagnosis of Asperger's Syndrome. Group costs $25 per session and is partially subsidized by Dr. Steven Kreitzer.
Updated 2/20/2008

Lee County

Adonis Autism Center of Southwest Florida
Time: 2nd Tuesday (monthly), 7:00 p.m.
Place: Covenant Presbyterian Church in Ft. Myers Room 206
Contact: Beth Bashaw Cameron, President of the Adonis Autism Center of SW Florida. Phone: 239-995-1794
Website: http://www.adonisautismflorida.com
Updated 12/4/2007

Pasco (North) County
(Hernando County has the closest group)

Hernando Autism Parenting & Personal Experience Network
(HAPPEN)

Time: 3rd Wednesday (monthly), 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Location : Pediatric Therapy Works
Contact: Leslie Bolen at 352-683-0209 for directions
Updated 12/4/2007

Pasco County

AWARE 4 Autism - West Pasco
(Are We Awake Ready & Educated for Autism?)
Time: 7pm 3rd Tuesday of Every month
Location: Holiday Recreation Complex., 2830 Gulf Trace Blvd.,
Holiday Fl 34691
Contact: Monica Bice at 727-945-0947
or Email: AWARE4Autism@msn.com
Updated 12/4/2007

AWARE 4 Autism - East Pasco
Support Group for caregivers of individuals with an autism spectrum disorder.
Time: 2:00 - 4:00 pm the 1st Saturday of the month
Location : First Congregational Church, 7900 Fort King Rd., Zephyrhills.
Contact: Johanna at 813-782-9431 or send an e-mail to aware4autism@gmail.com
Updated 12/4/2007

Koolkidz Social Skills Group for Children with ASD
Social Skills Group for Children with Asperger's Syndrome and high functioning autism. Activities each Wednesday to facilitate relationship building and friendships. Cost: Free!
Contact: Suzette at suzette@koolkiz.mysite.com
Website: http://www.koolkidz.mysite.com to see current events.

NAMI Adult Mental Health Peer-Support Group
[CARD Note: This is a mental health support group that might be appropriate for adults with Asperger's Disorder who are challenged by a second diagnosis such as anxiety, depression, bi-polar disorder, etc.]

Meets first and third Wednesday of the month at Community Hospital of New Port Richey, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM in the conference room.

Polk County

Circle of Friends Support Group
Meets every other Thursday of the month. Meetings rotate between the Winter-Haven Hospital and the Circle Building on Stuart Avenue in Winter Haven.
Contact: Mertice Fehringer at 863-679-2507 for dates and locations.
Updated 11/1/2007

Parental Education for Autism in Children Everywhere (PEACE)
Time: 1st Tuesday (Monthly) 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Place: Family Fundamentals Bldg.
1021 Lakeland Blvd., Lakeland
Contact: Nicole 863-686-1221 ext 228
or email Nikki73170@aol.com
Website: http://www.peacelakeland.com/
Updated 12/3/2007

A Differenly Abled Parent Support Group (ADAPS)
Time: Third Tuesday (Monthly) 10:00 - 11:30 am
Place: Family Fundamentals Bldg.
1021 Lakeland Blvd., Lakeland
ADAPS is a support network for families and caregivers of children with disabilities, ages birth to 21 years.
Contact Kim Ellis at 863-701-1151 ext. 152 or
Nicole Torres at 863-686-1221 ext. 228.
Updated 12/3/2007