Local Support Groups
These are currently active support groups in the North Central Florida Area:
- + Autism Spectrum Disorder Focus Group, Palatka, FL
Contact: Cheryl Brenner at 386-467-3820
A support group for parents to network with one another, share stories and give other ideas on helping their children succeed. Occasional trainings are provided to help parents learn how to help their children.
Location:
Wiiliam D.Mosely Elementary School
1001 Husson Avenue
Palatka, FL
(Park in rear of school)
CHILDCARE PROVIDED
Scheduled Meeting Dates: Please contact Cheryl for this information
- + Helping Hands Parent Support Group For parents with autistic/special needs children, Ocala, FL
Contact: Sylvia Miller 352-624-1360
A support group for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders that welcomes parents of all special needs children. Meets last Wednesday of each month from 6PM-8PM.
Location:
Ocala Public Library - Conference room A
2720 East Silver Springs Boulevard
Ocala, FL
http://phpf-fountain.org
Scheduled Meeting Dates: Please contact Sylvia Miller for this information.
- + Special Parents of Exceptional Children Support Group (SPEC), Gainesville, FL
Contact: Pam Kissoondyal 352-318-3155
A local, parent-formed support group, SPEC meets at the CARD office each month. These informal meetings are from 7-9PM, newcomers are welcome to show up at 6pm to meet and discuss their concerns. Parents of children with any disability are welcome.
Location:
CARD Offices
1405 NW 13th St.
Gainesville, FL 32601
Scheduled Meeting Dates: Meetings will resume in September and run through May on the 2nd Fridays of each month, 7-9pm, new parents are invited to arrive at 6:30pm.
- + Support Group for Adults on the Spectrum, Gainesville, FL
Contact: Robin Byrd 352-846-3700 or email
This is a discussion group for adults with ASD. Meetings are the last Thursday of every month at 12:00 noon. Please feel free to bring your lunch!
Location:
CARD Offices
1405 NW 13th St.
Gainesville, FL 32601
- + Citrus Autism Society (CASS), Inverness, FL
Contact: Marianne Bryant 352-726-9242 or email
This is a social group for families and especially children to get to know each other and make friends.
Location:
Key Training Center (located off HW 441)
130 Heights Ave.
Inverness, FL
Scheduled Meeting Dates (6:30 PM): 8/29/2008, 9/29/2008, 10/24/2008, 11/21/2008, 12/19/2008
- + Endeavor Adapted Athletics & Recreation
Contact: Shelly Voelker at 352-275-9505 or fcc3a@att.net.
If you are interested in receiving emails about fun events for children with various physical and mental disabilities in the Gainesville area please contact Shelly Voelker at 275-9505 or fcc3a@att.net. Current and past events have included swimming, bowling, soccer, baseball, and open recess.
- + Special Students of Hernando is a community resource and support group for any parents, guardians, caregivers, providers, or educators that have or interact with children who have ANY disability.
We are not a disability specific group.
INFORMATION: Special Students of Hernando Website
- + Kids Abilities Network of North Central Florida Online Group
Contact: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KidsAbilitiesNCFL/
This is a local group where families with special needs can communicate and share information. All parents, caregivers, associates, and other loved ones who have interests in activities for children and young adults with special needs (and their siblings) are invited to join and share. Examples of topics include but are not limited to: Sports (Endeavor, Top Kickers, Buddy Sports, Special Olympics etc...), Support Groups, Play Groups (Magnolia Park Social Skills Graduates), Education & Homeschooling Information, Arts (GACA,APAC), Recreation (Family Fishing Days, fairs)
- + Autism Support Group Meeting
Contact: Jaime Bracken at 386-397-1882 or jbracken@ufl.edu
All interested persons welcome. Meetings are held the 2nd Monday of every month from 6:30 - 8:00PM. Location:
Columbia County Public Library 490 NW Columbia Ave, Lake City, Fl 32055
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