| 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.
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 Hillsborough County Concerned
Parents of Autistic Children Jason Tompkins,
LCSW (813-784-0153) 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. The Parents of Autism and Asperger's Syndrome Support Group (PASS) Lee
County Pasco
(North) County Hernando
Autism Parenting & Personal Experience Network 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 Pinellas County Florida Gulf Coast Autism Society Polk County Circle
of Friends Support Group Sarasota Social group for children with Asperger's/Developmental Disorders.Every month we send out a flyer, via email to those who would like to be on the social group list. Children may attend all activities or only those they would like to come to each month. We bowl, eat out, fish, etc. Every month it's something different, but there is no set schedule until the monthly flyer is emailed. Interested persons who want information should email Rachel Porcelli at rachel_porcelli@sarasota.k12.fl.us or call at 941-223-6430. Children ages 0-18 are welcome. |
Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute, University of South Florida
13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., Tampa, FL 33612-3807