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, |
Central Missouri |
Moms of children with Autism |
Informal monthly meeting for moms |
Lora Hinkel: |
Columbia |
Parents of Asperger Children Together (PACT) |
Monthly meeting at Boone County Family Resources |
Susan Cooperstock, 573-449-6068 |
| Rolla |
Phelps County Autism Support Group |
At Phelps County Community Partnership |
Jean Darnell, 573-368-2849 or 1-888-541-4636 |
| Camdenton | Miller COunty SB 40 Board for Services | Miller County SB40 Board . Meets the second Tuesday of every month at 6 PM. Meetings are cancelled if local school districts are cancelled. lakeautismgroup@yahoogroups.com | Sally Everhardt |
| 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 |
| Chesterfield |
Giant Steps Sibling Support Group |
Sibling support group ($5/person) |
Betty Berger, 314-989-7884, giantstp@concentric.net |
| St. Louis 1101 Olivette Executive Parkway |
Judevine Sibling Support Group |
For siblings having a brother/sister with autism |
Ann Schad, 314-432-6200 |
| 1101 Olivette Executive Parkway , St. Louis |
Judevine, Support group for parents of a child with an autism spectrum disorder |
Parent training group |
Les Blake, 314-432-6200 |
| 1101 Olivette Executive Parkway , St. Louis |
Judevine Teenage Recreation Group |
For individuals age 13-18 (grades 7-12) who need minor coaching in social skills |
Judevine, 314-385-5373 |
| 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, 314-432-6200 |
| St. Louis |
Parents Nutritional Support Group - for autism spectrum disorders |
Meets 1st Tues. of month at Wild Oats Store, 8823 Ladue Rd. , St. Louis 63124 |
Chris Diekman, 314-963-7901 |
| St. Louis |
Parents Nutritional Support Group - for autism spectrum disorders |
Meets 1st Tues. of month at Wild Oats Store, 8823 Ladue Rd. , St. Louis 63105 |
Chris Diekman, 314-963-7901 |
| St. Louis |
PRIME |
Adult support group |
Judevine-Individual Support Dept., 314-385-5373 |
| St. Louis |
Social Support Groups for Young Adults with Asperger's Syndrome |
Heather Borden, 314-432-6200 |
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| Central St. Louis |
West County Connections Group |
Parent training group |
Darla Holloran, 314-432-6200 |
Ballwin 331 Consort Dr Ballwin MO 63011 |
The Comprehensive Learning Center for Challenged Kids | Support group for adolescents and pre-adolescents (Age 9 and Up). Held Fridays 10AM - 11AM |
Debra Bryan Kornmann, Center Director 314-750-0068 debra.makeitclick.org |
| Northeast | |||
Location |
Group Name |
Description/Notes |
Contact Information |
| Adair County |
Support Group for Children with Developmental Disabilities |
Contact Kirksville Regional Center for more information: 660-785-2500 |
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| 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 |
Asperger Parent Support Group of Topeka |
Monthly support group for parents; also an email listserv offered. |
Brad and Linda Sloan, 785-246-0363,
ASPIEPARENTS@AOL.COM |
| Johnson Co, Kansas |
Autism Society of Johnson County , Kansas |
Offers groups and a variety of services |
http://www.asjck.org
, (913) 897-1234
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| Oak Grove, Jackson County |
Autism/Special Needs Support Group |
Monthly group for parents, with childcare provided. More frequent meetings/activities in the summer. |
Sylvia Stone, 816-224-5390, sylstone@sbcglobal.net |
| 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 (Monica Shonkwiler), (816) 537-5951, info@efect.org |
| Liberty |
Northland Autism Spectrum Support Group |
Group does not meet in June, July, or December |
Robin Russell (rrussell@sonnenschein.com) |
| Overland Park |
Circle of Support |
Affiliated with the Autism Alliance of Greater Kansas City
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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 |
| Wyandotte County , Kansas |
Wyandotte County Parent Support Group |
Sam Stillwell, 913-371-1028 |
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| Kansas City | Special Kids, Special Parents | Good Shepard Church 96th and North Oak Every Second and Forth Thurday of the Month |
Gayla Grayum Dana Hughes Melissa Young |
| Lees Summit | Lees Summit Autism Support Group | Legacy Christian Church |
Sherri Tucker |
| Southeast | |||
Location |
Group Name |
Description/Notes |
Contact Information |
| Poplar Bluff , Sikeston , Cape Girardeau |
Cooperative Autism Intervention Project (CAIP) |
Contact for behavioral intervention services. Services are provided by the University of Missouri and accessed through Sikeston Regional Center/Southeast Missouri Parent Advisory Council |
Sikeston Regional Center & Southeast Missouri Parent Advisory Council, 573-472-5300 |
| Cape Girardeau |
Ethan & Friends |
Meet at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau |
James Sciortino, james.sciortino@yahoo.com |
| Cape Girardeau |
Family Connections |
Support Group |
Cape Girardeau Judevine Office 573-339-9300 |
| Cape Girardeau | Sibshops | SibShop Bi-monthly |
Cape Girardeau Judevine Office 573-339-9300 |
| West Plains | Family Connections | Support Group |
Myra Bax |
| Poplar Bluff Area | Family Connections | Support Group Bi-Monthly Judevine Outreach. Technicians are also available for some individualized support |
Amber Harwell 573-587-4714 or Cape Girardeau Judevine Office 573-339-9300 |
| Poplar Bluff | SibShops | SibShop Bi-monthly |
Amber Harwell 573-587-4714 or Cape Girardeau Judevine Office 573-339-9300 |
| Dexter |
Parent Support Group |
Monthly group for parents with children having a disability |
Kay (573-568-3184) and Lu (573-624-7998) |
| Mississippi | 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 at 683-7551 or mcccpj@sbcglobal.net |
| Mississippi, New Madrid and Scott Counties | POPSI (Parents and Other Parents Sharing Ideas) | Family support groups | Mississippi Co.: Shirley Healey (573) 649-2441 |
| Southwest | |||
Location |
Group Name |
Description/Notes |
Contact Information |
| Springfield/Christian Counties | Parent/Caregiver Autism Support Group | Meets monthly in SW Springfield | Elizabeth Aley 417-724-0331 |
| Springfield, Greene County |
ANJEL |
A multi-disability support group. ANJEL= A N atural J ourney toward E mpowered L ives |
Lisa Slattery, 417-882-4063, icanlaff@sbcglobal.net |
| 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 (417-496-1929) and Kathy Lutz (417-862-9679); families4families.greene@ |
| Stone/Taney 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 |
Rhonda Clay, 417-235-7162 |
| Exeter , Barry County |
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 |
Diana Soole, 417-835-2364, d.soole@mchsi.com |
| Lawrence County |
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 |
Dianna Viefhaus, 417-463-7589, families4families.lawrence@ |
| Springfield |
Disability Advocacy and Support Network |
One-on-one assistance and group trainings related to autism |
Katherine Pigg, 888-549-6635, |
| Springfield , Greene County |
Family Bridges |
For families dealing with severe emotional and/or behavior disorders. BRIDGES=Bringing Relevant Information Delivering Genuine Enthusiasm To Systems of Care |
Sonya Messenger, 417-863-1605, thefamilybridges@aol.com |
| Springfield, Joplin, Branson | Family Connections (Judevine) | The Project sponsors Family Connections groups 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 the Project for the child and their siblings (RSVP is required). Dates and locations are announced in the newsletter | Judevine-Springfield; |
| Springfield | Springfield Special Education PTA | www.springfieldsepta.org |
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| Springfield | The Special Place | Nick Gaither, 417-773-7079 www.thespecialplaceinc.com |
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| Joplin |
TEAR (Teaching Everyone Autism Rights) |
A support, information, and advocacy group that meets quarterly |
Debby Stewart, debbymomof3@yahoo.com , 417-781-3553 (work), 417-529-3642 (cell) |
| 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 |
MO-FEAT, 314-645-6877 |
| 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. | |
