Having a child with autism can be challenging. There is many resources for support for parents for children with autism. Parents and families can reach out and connect with these organizations for support. Parents and families shouldn't feel like their alone dealing with a family member with autism. Take advantage of the support groups and organizations out there willing to help and provide support. Below are just a few resources to help parents and families.
National Autism Association has many supports for families as well as ideas for safety to help families that have a child with autism. They offer a great support system for parents. They have access to support groups on their website and they understand the struggles families go through and they want to help. Grants are also available to help families cover expenses that insurance may not cover.
Contact Information Jackie Hines-President Pa chapter522 Hackman RoadLititz Pa 17543-9725naapa@ptd.net717-625-2120www.naa-pa.orgSupport group meetings at Schreiber Pediatrics in Lancaster the 1st Tuesday of month from 6:30 to 8:30pm from Sept to May.
Autism Speaks is a website that has many resources for parents. It provides a news section, a research section, a families section with helpful information, and much more. They even offer a resource guide for all the available services throughout the United States for individuals with autism. This link is to all the services offered throughout Pennsylvania.
Contact number (888) 288-4762 familyservices@autismspeaks.org
Autism Mom is a blog site where the mother has a child with autism. She posts about her experiences, news about autism, and support. She provides tools and resources as well. She also posts about My Autism Team Support network...
My Autism Team allows parents to connect to find other parents with autism in their area, connect to find providers for children with autism, provide daily activity updates (those good things that happen that you want to share!), and gives parents a section for questions and answers.
HelpGuide.org is a non-profit organization that provides information to parents of children with autism. It has a parents' guide of information to help parents with the challenges they face with their child with autism. However, they cannot help with specific advice.
Autism Support Network connects families with experiences with autism. It also provides resources to families, such as employment tips for individuals with autism and different grants that are available.
Contact Information
Autism Support Network
Box 1525
Fairfield, CT 06824
Tel: (203) 404-4929
Fax (203) 404-4969 info@AutismSupportNetwork.com
The Autism Society of Harrisburg has many supports and resources available to families. They also have a support group parents can join on their website.
Autism Society
Greater Harrisburg Area
P.O. Box 101
Enola, PA 17025
AUTISM ADVISORY GROUP FOR CCBHNP. ( AAG ) Addresses issues related to autism from a family perspective. Educates CBHNP about issues related to families and autism. The AAG provides feedback to CBHNP regarding services to children and adults diagnosed with autism. Recommendations for training are made.For more information717-671-6541ahouse@cbhnp.org Pennsylvania Families Incorporated listed numerous support groups for a variety of parent concerns. They listed an ASD Hope. The contact information is below.
ASD HOPEAutistic Spectrum Disorder (Help Options Parent Empowerment Informational) offers support groups, seminars, packet for new parents, everything you always wanted to know!PO Box 1501Mechanicsburg Pa 17055717-732-8400 x8120ASDHOPE1@yahoo.com
Having a child with autism can be challenging. There is many resources for support for parents for children with autism. Parents and families can reach out and connect with these organizations for support. Parents and families shouldn't feel like their alone dealing with a family member with autism. Take advantage of the support groups and organizations out there willing to help and provide support. Below are just a few resources to help parents and families.
National Autism Association has many supports for families as well as ideas for safety to help families that have a child with autism. They offer a great support system for parents. They have access to support groups on their website and they understand the struggles families go through and they want to help. Grants are also available to help families cover expenses that insurance may not cover.
Contact Information
Jackie Hines-President Pa chapter522 Hackman RoadLititz Pa 17543-9725naapa@ptd.net717-625-2120www.naa-pa.orgSupport group meetings at Schreiber Pediatrics in Lancaster the 1st Tuesday of month from 6:30 to 8:30pm from Sept to May.
Autism Speaks is a website that has many resources for parents. It provides a news section, a research section, a families section with helpful information, and much more. They even offer a resource guide for all the available services throughout the United States for individuals with autism. This link is to all the services offered throughout Pennsylvania.
Contact number (888) 288-4762
familyservices@autismspeaks.org
Autism Mom is a blog site where the mother has a child with autism. She posts about her experiences, news about autism, and support. She provides tools and resources as well. She also posts about My Autism Team Support network...
My Autism Team allows parents to connect to find other parents with autism in their area, connect to find providers for children with autism, provide daily activity updates (those good things that happen that you want to share!), and gives parents a section for questions and answers.
HelpGuide.org is a non-profit organization that provides information to parents of children with autism. It has a parents' guide of information to help parents with the challenges they face with their child with autism. However, they cannot help with specific advice.
Autism Support Network connects families with experiences with autism. It also provides resources to families, such as employment tips for individuals with autism and different grants that are available.
Contact Information
Autism Support Network
Box 1525
Fairfield, CT 06824
Tel: (203) 404-4929
Fax (203) 404-4969
info@AutismSupportNetwork.com
The Autism Society of Harrisburg has many supports and resources available to families. They also have a support group parents can join on their website.
Autism Society
Greater Harrisburg Area
P.O. Box 101
Enola, PA 17025
Voice Mailbox
(717) 732-8408
Toll Free
1-800-244-2425
AUTISM ADVISORY GROUP FOR CCBHNP. ( AAG )
Addresses issues related to autism from a family perspective. Educates CBHNP about issues related to families and autism. The AAG provides feedback to CBHNP regarding services to children and adults diagnosed with autism. Recommendations for training are made.For more information717-671-6541ahouse@cbhnp.org
Pennsylvania Families Incorporated listed numerous support groups for a variety of parent concerns. They listed an ASD Hope. The contact information is below.
ASD HOPEAutistic Spectrum Disorder (Help Options Parent Empowerment Informational) offers support groups, seminars, packet for new parents, everything you always wanted to know!PO Box 1501Mechanicsburg Pa 17055717-732-8400 x8120ASDHOPE1@yahoo.com