Support Groups

 

The information on this page reflects ongoing groups offered by the San Diego Autism Society.  For information about other support & informational groups available in San Diego county, visit the links below:

Visit our Community Resources page to view more local support groups.

San Diego Autism Society Support Groups

 

Aspergers Activity Group of Central & East San Diego County

A social group for young adults in their 20s, 30's & 40's
DAY 3rd Saturday of the month, beginning July 17th. - Padre game!
TIME 3:00 pm till the end of the game
LOCATION

On July 17th, meet the group at the North Park Carls Jr. located at 3008 El Cajon Blvd. at 3:00 pm.

 

Please bring $5-$10 to pay for your meal.

 

After dinner, the group will board the #15 Bus (Downtown Limited Stops via El Cajon Blvd) and get off at the Broadway at 9th The group will arrive at approximately 5:10-5:15pm with plenty of time to locate seats. The game will start at 5:35pm.

DESCRIPTION

This group holds events in the Central and East County area of San Diego, every 3rd Saturday of the month beginning July 17.  Our goal is to provide a comfortable environment where you can form lifelong friends and network. The group provides a safe, welcoming, family atmosphere to all its members, at each event. Every event is a fun, low cost activity that will bring the group together through its goal of working on existing and forming new social skills.

 

Central San Diego

Monthly Support & Informational Meeting
DAY 3rd Tuesday of the month
TIME 6:30-8:30pm
LOCATION United Way Building
4699 Murphy Canyon
San Diego, CA 92123
DESCRIPTION

This group is open to parents, professionals, and members of the community interested in learning more about special topic areas.

 

Information and Support Group - "Autism Through the Lifespan" in collaboration with San Diego City Schools - (Click here for topics and dates)

DAY 3rd Thursday of the month
TIME 9:30-11:00am
LOCATION Ballard Parent Center in Old Town  *In Room 2

2375 Congress Street
San Diego, CA 92111

DESCRIPTION

Each meeting will feature an expert speaker, an ASA parent mentor and the opportunity to ask questions and network.The meetings are free and open to all.

Please Note – Childcare is not available
For Further Information please contact:
Julie Sandubrae at (858) 490-8509 Email: jsandubrae@sandi.net

 

East County

East County Asperger's and Autism Parent Support Group

There will be no East County Support Group meeting until further notice.  Please come to the Central meeting held on the third Tuesday of each month.
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TIME

 

LOCATION

 

DESCRIPTION  

 

North County
North County Asperger's and Autism Parent Support Group
DAY 1st Monday of the month
TIME 7:00-8:30pm
LOCATION

*NEW LOCATION*

Palomar Family YMCA
1050 North Broadway
Escondido, CA

DESCRIPTION This group is open to parents, professionals, and members of the community interested in improving the lives of anyone affected by autism spectrum disorders. The focus will be on all ages and all levels of functioning.

 

North County Coffee Talk - (Click here for more info)
DAY 2nd Thursday of the month
TIME 9:00am
LOCATION Locations vary-
DESCRIPTION Calling all parents who would like to sit and chat with other parents of children with ASD.  Meet and join others over a relaxing cup of coffee.

 

 

South Bay
Spanish Support Group - (Click here for more info)
DAY

December 14, 2009

January 11, 2010

February 8, 2010

March 15, 2010

April 12, 2010

May 10, 2010

TIME 6:00-8:00pm
LOCATION New Meeting Location:
Saint Rose of Lima Parish
293 "H" Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910-4703
phone: 1-800-281-8252
Meetings to be held in the Parish Hall
DESCRIPTION  

 

South Bay
Grupo de Apoyo en Español/ Spanish Support Group - (Click here for more info)
DAY

14 de Diciembre

11 de enero

8 de febrero

*15 de marzo

12 de abril

10 de mayo

TIME las horas de 6:00-8:00pm
LOCATION Nuevo Ubicación:
Saint Rose of Lima Parish
293 "H" Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910-4703
teléfono: (800) 281-8252
Reuniones en el salón de la parroquia
DESCRIPTION Para familias de niños y adolescentes con autismo. Un foro abierto para información, liderazgo, recursos en la comunidad, abogacía, y compañerismo. Los esperamos/ lo sentimos, no contamos con cuidado de niños.  Para información llamar al 1.800.281.8252