Missouri Statewide List of Support Groups for Individuals and Families Affected by Autism Spectrum Disabilities
2/05/07
Regions: Central | East | Northeast | Northwest | Southeast | Southwest | Statewide
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| Central | |||
| Location | Group Name | Description/Notes | Contact Information |
| Columbia |
Family Connections |
Judevine-Central Missouri Autism Project, 573-874-3777 |
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| Columbia | Sibling Support Group | Sibling Support Group | Judevine-Central Missouri Autism Project, |
Columbia / Central Missouri |
Moms of children with Autism |
Informal monthly meeting for moms |
Lora Hinkel: |
| Osage County Linn and Loose Creek | OSCAR (OSage County Autism Resources) | Autism Support Group Informal monthly meetings for families for networking, connecitons and supports |
Debbie Muenks |
| East | |||
Location |
Group Name |
Description/Notes |
Contact Information |
| St. Louis 1101 Olivette Executive Parkway |
Judevine Sibling Support Group |
For siblings having a brother/sister with autism |
Ann Schad, 314-432-6200 |
| St. Louis |
Judevine, Support group for parents of a child with an autism spectrum disorder |
Parent training group |
Les Blake, 314-432-6200 |
St. Charles |
St. Charles Support Group | Parent Support Group |
Susan Reed |
| St. Louis |
Third Tuesday Teens |
For individuals age 13-18 (grades 7-12) who need minor coaching in social skills |
Judevine 314-385-5373 |
St. Louis |
City Connections Group | Parent Support Group for parents with children on the spectrum | Judevine |
| St. Louis | WAWAA |
Adult Social Group for adults with autism | Judevine |
| St. Louis |
MO-FEAT |
Check calendar link for St. Louis area resources and events: http://www.mo-feat.org |
MO-FEAT, 314-645-6877 |
| St. Louis |
Natural Support Workshop |
For family and friends who provide natural supports |
Judevine-St. Louis |
| St. Louis |
Parents Nutritional Support Group - for autism spectrum disorders |
Whole Foods on Brentwood Meets 1st Monday of each month from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. |
Chris Diekman, 314-963-7901 |
| Northeast | |||
Location |
Group Name |
Description/Notes |
Contact Information |
| Adair County |
Parent Support Group |
Parent Support Group | Becky Pike |
| Northwest | |||
Location |
Group Name |
Description/Notes |
Contact Information |
| Leavenworth, KS | Allies for Autism Spectrum Disorders | Parent Support/Community Education | Caryl Knolton 913-240-3476 |
| Topeka, KS |
Support Group of Topeka |
Monthly suppport group for parents of adult children |
Brad and Linda Sloan |
| Topeka, KS | Peer Support Group | Monthly peer support group fro young adults age 18 to 30. | Brad and Linda Sloan 785-554-1290 / 785-608-2438 ASPIEPARENTS@aol.com |
| St. Joseph, MO | Autism Alliance of Northwest Missouri | The Parent Support Group for children and adults with ASD Meets on the 4th Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at the Christ Episcopal Church, 207 N. 7th (7th and Francis), in St. Joseph, MO. |
Jamie Bachman |
| Johnson Co, KS |
Autism Society of the Heartland |
Offers groups and a variety of services |
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| Greater Kansas City area |
Encouraging Families with Exceptional Children Together (EFECT) |
Offers various networking opportunities. Sign up for newsletter at http://www.efect.org/contact_us |
EFECT |
| Kansas City North |
Northland Autism Spectrum Support Group |
Affiliated with the Autism Alliance of Greater Kansas City. Monthly support group meetings on the 4th Monday of each Month at 6:30 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church, 1104 NE Vivion Road, Kansas City, MO. Group does not meet in June, July, or December. |
Robin Russell |
| Greater Kansas City | Newly Diagnosed / New to Kansas City Parent Luncheon | The Autism Alliance is sponsoring bi-monthly luncheon meetings to allow parent-to-parent connections regarding the impact of autism on their lives. Luncheons take place on the 3rd Tuesday of each month (odd numbered months) from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.; lunch is provided. |
Robin Russell Karen Horm |
| Midtown Kansas City Restaurants | Midtown Asperger's PDD / NOS Family Support Group | The group meets the 3rd Tuesday of the month at various midtown Kansas City restaurants for lunch from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. | Nan Allgood |
| Overland Park |
Circle of Support |
Affiliated with the Autism Alliance of Greater Kansas City |
Julius and Kay Karash, |
| Kansas City |
Visions with Hope 360°, Visiones con Esperanza 360º |
Support group especially for Latino families, 148 N. Topping Ave. , Kansas City |
Maria Elana Benazides, 816-241-3780 |
| Kansas City | Special Kids, Special Parents | Good Shepard Church 96th and North Oak Every Second and Forth Thurday of the Month |
Gayla Grayum |
| Lees Summit | Lees Summit Autism Support Group |
Legacy Christian Church |
Sherri Tucker |
| Southeast | |||
Location |
Group Name |
Description/Notes |
Contact Information |
| Cape Girardeau |
Ethan & Friends |
Meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau. |
James Sciortino |
| Cape Girardeau |
Family Connections |
Support Group - must RSVP Judevine Outreach. Technicians are also available for some individualized support. |
Cape Girardeau Judevine Office |
| Cape Girardeau | Sibshops | SibShop Bi-monthly Must RSVP or groups will be cancelled. |
Cape Girardeau Judevine Office |
| West Plains | Family Connections | Support Group - must RSVP Judevine Outreach. Technicians are also available for some individualized support. |
Cape Girardeau Judevine Office |
| Poplar Bluff Area | Family Connections | Support Group - must RSVP bi-monthly Judevine Outreach. Techinicians are also available for some individualized support. | Amber Harwell |
| Poplar Bluff | Social Group and SibShops | Must RSVP or groups will be cancelled. | Amber Harwell 573-587-4714 Laura Rush 573-587-9814 Or Cape Girardeau Judevine Office 573-339-9300 aharwell@judevine.org |
| Poplar Bluff | FLA (Families Living with Autism) | Group for mothers | Laramy Montgomery 573-429-2164 |
| Bootheel Area | Family Connections and Social Groups | Must RSVP or groups will be cancelled. | Susan Laurentius 573-587-4760 |
| Farmington | Support Group | Monthly group for parents with children having a disability. | Angel Wright 314-335-9657 abaanglew@yahoo.com |
| Perryville | Special Needs Support Group | Monthly group for parents with children having a disability. | Kathy Carron Ruby Bowyer |
| Bloomfield |
Fresh Perspective - Parent / Caregivers Support Meeting |
Monthly group for parents with children having a disability. |
Kay |
| Mississippi County | We Are Special People | A support group for parents of children with special needs. The group was established so parents could have an outlet to express concerns with other parents of children with special needs, The group meets quarterly on the fourth Monday of the month from 6-8 pm at Caring Communities, 603 Garfield in East Prairie. For exact date of next meeting, or for more information, contact Pam Jones. | Pam Jones 683-7551 mcccpj@sbcglobal.net |
| Southwest | |||
Location |
Group Name |
Description/Notes |
Contact Information |
| Springfield / Christian Counties | Parent/Caregiver Autism Support Group | Meets monthly in SW Springfield. | Mary Hines |
| Greene / Christian Counties |
Caring and Sharing (Families4Families Support Network) |
Monthly support groups for autism, severe emotional disorders, challenging behavior, and other disabilities. Also see website: www.families4families.com |
Lynn Prince |
| Southwest Missouri |
Family Bridges and Youth Standing Tall |
Provides resources, advocacy, education, navigation and support to families who children have social, emotional or behavioral challenges, developmental disabilities and / or special health care needs. We offer six monthly education and support meetings and various PROCOVERY circles. Each month the Woman to Woman groups meet twice for female caregivers to share common experiences and offer shared support. Kid's Club Campfire Boys and Girls Clubs and Youth Standing Tall clubs have monthly meeting activities. A resource library, empowerment events, annual conference, 24 hours support line and soon to come coop respite will all be available. |
Springfield Office |
| Springfield, Joplin, Branson | Family Connections (Judevine) | Judevine Center for Autism - Southwest Missouri sponsors Family Connections meetings as a way to link families together to share information and support each other. Various topics are discussed during the meetings that address parental concerns, as well as issues that relate to the field of autism. Respite is provided by Judevine - Southwest for the child and their siblings (RSVP is required). Dates and locations are announced in the newsletter. | Judevine - Southwest |
| Springfield | Springfield Special Education PTA | www.springfieldsepta.org |
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| Joplin | Ozark Center Autism Support Group | This support group is designed for parents and caregivers of children with autism, Asperger's, and related disorders. The group is led by a mental health professional from Ozark Center. Participants are encouraged to share the challenges and rewards of parenting and caregiving. | Del Camp |
| Statewide | |||
Location |
Group Name |
Description/Notes |
Contact Information |
| Internet |
A-List (MO-FEAT) |
A "Parents Only" discussion list about Missouri special education resources and issues in autism. Parents can apply to join by sending an email to a_listsubscribe@yahoogroups.com or by contacting MO FEAT at mo-feat@email.com |
Anne Roux, M.A.,CCC-SLP, Executive Director
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| Internet |
MPACT Bulletin Board |
Post messages and questions on various topics related to autism: http://www.ptimpact.com/bboard/index.php |
MPACT website: http://www.ptimpact.com/ |
Internet
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Parenting_Autism | On the parenting_autism discussion list, the focus is on just that - the day-to-day experience of being a parent of an autistic child. | |
