Support Group For Families Affected By Autism Spectrum Disorders | Aspies Greater Akron

Offers a monthly support group for parents and professionals working with school aged children and a monthly support group for adults affected by Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, Pervasive Development Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD/NOS) and other spectrum disorders. Other activities offered throughout the year for both groups.

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Hours

Meeting times and locations vary and may change due to holidays or events. Call or visit the website for details. - Akron Parent Group meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Most meetings held at Compass Christian Church located at 1900 East Avenue in Akron (44314). - Akron Adult Group meets the 1st Thursday of each month from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Most meetings held at Compass Christian Church located at 1900 East Avenue in Akron (44314). - Bolivar Parent Group meets on the 1st Tuesday of each month from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Most meetings held at Faith Baptist Church, 9481 State Route 212 Northeast in Bolivar (44612).

Application process

Call the office for more information or visit during a meeting time. Visit the website to sign up for agency's listservs.

Fee

No fee to attend meetings. Groups participates in activities held at public locations with varied admission costs. Call for details.

Eligibility

- Akron Parent Group serves parents of school aged children with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, and PDD/NOS residing in Northeast Ohio. - Akron Adult Group serves adults age 18 and over diagnosed or undiagnosed on the high functioning end of the autism spectrum and their families residing in Northeast Ohio. - Bolivar Parent Group serves parents of school aged children with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, and PDD/NOS residing in Tuscarawas and Stark Counties.

Languages

None.

Service area

Portage County, Ohio Cuyahoga County, Ohio Tuscarawas County, Ohio Stark County, Ohio Wayne County, Ohio Medina County, Ohio Summit County, Ohio

Agency info

Aspies Greater Akron

Provides services to enhance the lives of children and adults with Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, Pervasive Development Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) and other spectrum disorders. Serving Cuyahoga, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas, and Wayne counties.