Support Groups

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

Support Group for Partners/Spouses of Those With Diagnosed or Undiagnosed ASD

Autism Discussion Group and Social Meetup

This support group is a discussion group and social outings group for adults eighteen and older who are on the autism spectrum and live in or near the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area. This group is sponsored by the Advisory Board on Autism and Related Disorders (ABOARD).

White Oak Parent Support Group

A support group for parents and caregivers.

Speaking For Ourselves Advocacy Groups

SFO is an organization that helps individuals run their organizations, develop leadership skills through real-life experiences, learn to work together collectively to address their own issues, and increase their own self-sufficiency and independence.

Parents of ASD LGBTQIA

Support group for parents of individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

South Hills Grandparents Group

Grandparents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders meet, share experiences, support each other, and collectively share the love of their grandchildren.

TGIF Airport Area Adult Social Group

The meetings are free and are intended to provide an easy social setting for adults to attend. Individuals play board games, cards, or spend time in the gym playing ball. Bowling happens once a month and other activities occasionally.

The Barber Institute SibSession

The program is offered to siblings, from ages 5 up to their 16th birthday, who have a brother or sister with a developmental disability. New this year will be swimming in the Barber National Institute Pool (please bring bathing suit and towel) and also sharing a light lunch. Sibs will now have extra time to enjoy a variety of games and make a seasonal craft. Most importantly, SibSessions will provide a comfortable setting for sharing and learning about the ups and downs of being a brother or sister to a sibling with disabilities.

Sibshops

A support group for the siblings of children with special medical or developmental needs and challenges. The Sibshops model takes a wellness approach, providing opportunities for brothers and sisters of children with special needs to obtain peer support and education within a recreational context.

Pittsburgh Center for Autistic Advocacy

The Pittsburgh Center for Autistic Advocacy seeks to advance the equity of autistic people in all realms of life. PCAA believes in inclusive education, policy, and community for autistic people and all people with disabilities. We work to make autistic voices heard in conversations about autism and empower autistic leaders in our community using principals of the disability rights movement and intersectional feminism. We run a monthly social meet up for autistic teens and adults as well as frequent events and advocacy projects. You can find out what we're currently working on at our website.

Parent Support Group for Adults with ASD

PAGs (Parents with Adults in Group Homes)

FBR Robinson Sibling Support Group

Hope Learning Center Parent and Sibling Support Groups

Parent Support Groups are an opportunity for families with mutual concerns to come together and provide information and emotional support. Parents will have a chance to share their experiences, resources, effective treatment modalities, and mentor parents of newly diagnosed children. Sibling Support Groups are also available to help siblings cope gracefully and effectively with the experience of having a brother or sister with autism. Each session will focus on a specific topic depending on the interests/needs of the group. Guest speakers and materials will be provided as they relate to the session topic.

Grandparents Support Group, Mt. Lebanon

Discussion and Social Outing Group for Adults with Autism & Asperger's

This support group is a Discussion Group and Social Outings Group for adults 18 and older who are on the autism spectrum and live in or near the Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area. This group is sponsored by the Autism Connection of PA. Visit the website at: http://autismofpa.org/

Cool Kids Connection

This group's fundamental goal is to provide social activities for 13-20 year old teenagers who are socially challenged including those with autism, developmental disabilities, and intellectual disabilities. The group has a monthly group activity but organizers also want this group to encourage people to connect for support of guidance. The main objective is to give teenagers a place to grow socially and in their ability to communicate.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Urban Connections

Autism Urban Connections is a support group for parents/caregivers raising children on the "spectrum," providing education, advocacy, and support.

Autism Society of Pittsburgh

The Autism Society of Pittsburgh comprised of volunteers, parents, and professionals, working on behalf of all children and those of adult age on the autism spectrum. Our objective is to improve the lives of those with autism and related disorders of behavior and communication.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

Freeport Area Autism Support Group

Support group for parents of children with Autism.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

Parents of Kids with ASD & Learning Differences (BCPALS)

A support group for parents of children with ASD who experience learning differences.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

Teens Taking Flight

Teens Taking Flight is an innovative social, vocational, and recreational program dedicated to serving teenagers and young adults with disabilities.

ASA Berks County Chapter

The Autism Society of Berks County is a registered chapter of the Autism Society of America. They were founded in June of 2000 and are an all-volunteer organization. They are made up of parents and family members of individuals affected by an autism spectrum disorder, as well as professionals working in the field.

Unending Promise

Groups for parents, kids, teens, and adults! Various activities throughout the year. Subscribe to their monthly newsletter to stay in the loop!

The A Team Spring-Ford

The A Team is a network of parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and service providers. The A Team provides information and sponsors instructional programs for families with children on the autism spectrum living in Montgomery, Berks, Chester, and Bucks County.

Supporting Parents of Exceptional Learners for Life (SPELL)

SPELL was created to help parents gain information, resources, and support while assisting them in their journey of parenting exceptional children.

New Horizons Club: Creating a Social World for Adults with Asperger Syndrome

New Horizons is a club that offers facilitated opportunities for adults to socialize, connect with their communities, and work toward independent living.

Meet UP Young Girls Group

Unending Promise is happy to offer young girls (ages 5-12) with Autism Spectrum Disorders an opportunity to come together to socialize and build relationships. It is our hope that members may learn from each other and develop a sense of community. Parents and caregivers are asked to attend and talk with one another, too.

Meet UP Older Teens and Adults

Unending Promise, Inc. is pleased to offer older teens and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders an opportunity to come together to discuss daily victories and challenges. It is our hope that members may learn from each other and develop a sense of community. Parents and caregivers are invited to attend and talk with one another, too. Please consider coming early or staying late to grab a bite to eat.

Excentia Autism Community Meeting

Excentia, in partnership with The Tommy Foundation, is hosting monthly community meetings for autism families in Lancaster County and the surrounding area.

Berks County Children with Autism Mom's Support Group (Facebook Only)

A group dedicated to local moms who want to share/vent/tell stories or get support in the daily ups and downs of their children riding the roller coaster of the autism spectrum.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

FBR Blair Family Support Group

Family Behavioral Resources support group for family members of individuals with disabilities. 

FBR Sibling Support Group

FBR sibling support group

Parent Support Group (The Arc of Blair County)

A support group provided by The Arc of Blair County.

Speaking For Ourselves Advocacy Groups

SFO is an organization that helps individuals run their organizations, develop leadership skills through real-life experiences, learn to work together collectively to address their own issues, and increase their own self-sufficiency and independence.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

P.A.S.K.A. (Parents of Autism Spectrum Kids & Adults)

P.A.S.K.A. is a support group for parents, grandparents, and caregivers.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

Warminster Sibling Support Group

A support group for siblings.

Speaking For Ourselves Advocacy Groups

SFO is an organization that helps individuals run their organizations, develop leadership skills through real-life experiences, learn to work together collectively to address their own issues, and increase their own self-sufficiency and independence.

The Goofy Gators

The Goofy Gators is a nonprofit organization in Bucks County that offers support to families of children with autism.

The Coffeehouse Center

We offer two Coffee House socialization programs specifically for young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to help you gain social comfort and make connections with other young people. Coffee House is for high school graduates, ages 18+, and Junior Coffee House is for high school students, ages 16-21. Both programs include organized activities, discussion groups, guest speakers, and casual conversation.

The A Team Spring-Ford

The A Team is a network of parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and service providers. The A Team provides information and sponsors instructional programs for families with children on the autism spectrum living in Montgomery, Berks, Chester, and Bucks County.

Support Group for Families of Children with Special Needs

This group often does other meetings and events that can include entire families together with activities.

Special Needs Support Group

Spectrum

Support group for individuals caring for those with Autism/Asperger's. Please come out and share your struggles, joys, and learn something new.

Sibshops

A support group for the siblings of children with special medical or developmental needs and challenges. The Sibshops model takes a wellness approach, providing opportunities for brothers and sisters of children with special needs to obtain peer support and education within a recreational context.

New Horizons Club: Creating a Social World for Adults with Asperger Syndrome

New Horizons is a club that offers facilitated opportunities for adults to socialize, connect with their communities, and work toward independent living.

FSABC Parent Support Group

Bucks County Autism Support Group

This Autism Spectrum Support Group is for parents or family members of individuals with autism, aspergers, PDD, and other diagnoses. We are devoted to offering support. This group does not have in person meetings. Everyone connects via the Yahoo Group and later email.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

AACES Coffeehouse

The Coffeehouse is a weekly socialization group for high school graduates (ages 18+) on the autism spectrum. Take part in activities, conversations, and educational groups focused on topics that matter to you.

"Spectrum" Support Group

"Spectrum" Support Group provides caregivers with support and resources to help them cope with the struggles of caring for an individual on the autism spectrum.

Parents in Toto

Parents in Toto offers support to parents, kids, teens, young adults, and family members!

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

Young Adult Autistic Social Club

A social club for high functioning young adults (18+) on the autism spectrum to foster friendships and expand social horizons.

Teen Autistic Social Club

A social group for teens age 13-17.

Parent Support Group

A support group for parents, caregivers, and individuals with autism.

Mainline Area Special Needs Support Group

Providing resources for advocacy, education, and social support for families with children that have special needs in the Cresson Mainline Area.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

North Central Autism Support Group

A support group for individuals with autism in and around the Emporium, PA area.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

Speaking For Ourselves Advocacy Groups

SFO is an organization that helps individuals run their organizations, develop leadership skills through real-life experiences, learn to work together collectively to address their own issues, and increase their own self-sufficiency and independence.

Lehigh Valley Sensory Processing Disorder & Autism Parent Support Group

This is an online, closed Facebook support group. This group does have events as needed, which are posted on the Facebook page. The group is for sharing ideas, events, and struggles of parenting a child with Sensory Processing Disorder and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

Penns Valley ASD Support Group

Nittany ROAR

Not meeting at this time, but will take calls and emails.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

ACRES Parent Support Group

This support group for parents meets the first Monday of every month in State College, PA.

Mothers of Children with Disabilities Support Group

The Arc of Chester Countysupport group for mothers of disabled children.

Speaking For Ourselves Advocacy Groups

SFO is an organization that helps individuals run their organizations, develop leadership skills through real-life experiences, learn to work together collectively to address their own issues, and increase their own self-sufficiency and independence.

The A Team Spring-Ford

The A Team is a network of parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and service providers. The A Team provides information and sponsors instructional programs for families with children on the autism spectrum living in Montgomery, Berks, Chester, and Bucks County.

Sibshops

A support group for the siblings of children with special medical or developmental needs and challenges. The Sibshops model takes a wellness approach, providing opportunities for brothers and sisters of children with special needs to obtain peer support and education within a recreational context.

New Horizons Club: Creating a Social World for Adults with Asperger Syndrome

New Horizons is a club that offers facilitated opportunities for adults to socialize, connect with their communities, and work toward independent living.

GRASP Philadelphia

If you are an adult with Asperger’s Syndrome, ASD, PDD-NOS, or HFA and want to meet others with shared experiences in a friendly and supportive environment you’ve come to the right place!

Excentia Autism Community Meeting

Excentia, in partnership with The Tommy Foundation, is hosting monthly community meetings for autism families in Lancaster County and the surrounding area.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

ASA Greater Philadelphia

The Greater Philadelphia Autism Society was established in 1977 by a dedicated group of parents with a strong desire to band together and be a united voice to represent individuals with autism spectrum disorders and spread awareness. This has been continued throughout the years.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

Autism Support Group/Camp Emerge

Camp Victory hosts Camp Emerge weekends three times a year. Does year round contact with families.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

ADERS Adult Socialization Group

(ADERS) Autism Diagnostic Evaluations Resources and Services is a non-profit formed by autism advocates with a mission to help those with autism in need. Group meets throughout Columbia County area.

Autism Society Northwestern PA

Monthly family sensory and social opportunities for families to get together.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

Shippensburg Autism Parents Group

Connect, support, and inform each other of events and concerns in our community.

UCP Sibshops

Sibshops are designed as a support and recreational program for children ages 6-12 years, who have a brother or sister with a disability. School-age and teen peer support within an environment that emphasizes a "kids-eye-view." Sibshops are not therapy.

The Asperger's Support Group of Franklin County

We are a group of parents and other family members looking for support while living with children with Asperger's and High Functioning autism. We believe that parents need to be informed and we share our knowledge and experiences so that no parent will ever feel alone in dealing with autism.

Spectrum Friends of Greater Harrisburg

Support group for adults on the autism spectrum.

Sibshops

A support group for the siblings of children with special medical or developmental needs and challenges. The Sibshops model takes a wellness approach, providing opportunities for brothers and sisters of children with special needs to obtain peer support and education within a recreational context.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

ASA Greater Harrisburg Chapter

Features parent support/education meetings, teen social group, and various events throughout the year. Childcare is typically available!

Speaking For Ourselves Advocacy Groups

SFO is an organization that helps individuals run their organizations, develop leadership skills through real-life experiences, learn to work together collectively to address their own issues, and increase their own self-sufficiency and independence.

UCP Sibshops

Sibshops are designed as a support and recreational program for children ages 6-12 years, who have a brother or sister with a disability. School-age and teen peer support within an environment that emphasizes a "kids-eye-view." Sibshops are not therapy.

Spectrum Friends of Greater Harrisburg

Support group for adults on the autism spectrum.

Sibshops

A support group for the siblings of children with special medical or developmental needs and challenges. The Sibshops model takes a wellness approach, providing opportunities for brothers and sisters of children with special needs to obtain peer support and education within a recreational context.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

ASA Greater Harrisburg Chapter

Features parent support/education meetings, teen social group, and various events throughout the year. Childcare is typically available!

Kaleidoscope Family Solutions Parent Support Group

A parent support group through Kaleidoscope.

Speaking For Ourselves Advocacy Groups

SFO is an organization that helps individuals run their organizations, develop leadership skills through real-life experiences, learn to work together collectively to address their own issues, and increase their own self-sufficiency and independence.

Spectra Support Services

Spectra Support Services offers Parent and Family Support Groups. They also offer Sibshops and a summer camp program for siblings.

Sibshops

A support group for the siblings of children with special medical or developmental needs and challenges. The Sibshops model takes a wellness approach, providing opportunities for brothers and sisters of children with special needs to obtain peer support and education within a recreational context.

New Horizons Club: Creating a Social World for Adults with Asperger Syndrome

New Horizons is a club that offers facilitated opportunities for adults to socialize, connect with their communities, and work toward independent living.

Kaleidoscope Peer Support Groups

JCHAI Transitions

JCHAI (Judith Creed Horizons for Achieving Independence) offers their Transitions Program for young adults ages 18 to 35. Transitions provides social and educational programming during weekday evening classes as well as weekend trips into the community. The goal is to foster greater independence, promote positive social skills, and expose members to a myriad of cultural and enriching opportunities.

GRASP Philadelphia

If you are an adult with Asperger’s Syndrome, ASD, PDD-NOS, or HFA and want to meet others with shared experiences in a friendly and supportive environment you’ve come to the right place!

Garnet Valley Autism Spectrum Support Group

Support group for parents and has social activities during the month for the kids as well.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

ASCEND

ASCEND Group Inc., the Asperger and Autism Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, is a nonprofit organization that was founded in 2001. It was launched by parents of children with Asperger Syndrome (AS) as a means to create a community of people who are concerned about the many ways that AS and other Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) affect children and adults and their families in the home, at school, and in every area of their lives.

ASA Greater Philadelphia

The Greater Philadelphia Autism Society was established in 1977 by a dedicated group of parents with a strong desire to band together and be a united voice to represent individuals with autism spectrum disorders and spread awareness. This has been continued throughout the years.

Parent Support Group

Support group for parents of individuals with disabilities.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

FSS Grandparent Autism Support Group

Grandparent Autism Support Group sponsored by Family Support Services at the Barber National Institute

Autism Society Northwestern PA

Monthly family sensory and social opportunities for families to get together.

Teen Gatherings (Friends and Pals)

This group through the Autism Society of Northwestern PA in Erie will provide opportunities for teens (grade 9 through young adults) with social activities for friendship, networking, conversation, and fun!

Parents of Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (PAASD)

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

PAK — Parents Of Autistic Kids

FBR Uniontown Family Support Group

HALO Support Group

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

Shippensburg Autism Parents Group

Connect, support, and inform each other of events and concerns in our community.

Asperger's/HFA Support Group of Franklin County

A group solely for parents, caregivers, and family members with a loved one diagnosed with Asperger's/High Functioning Autism residing in Central PA (specifically Franklin County and its surrounding areas).

Waynesboro Autism Support Group

Online support group for parents of children with autism. Contact the group via Facebook or email for more information.

Young Adults With Asperger's/HFA Social Group and Parents/Caregiver Network

This social group is for young adults (18 years old and older) with Asperger's/HFA who live in Franklin County and the surrounding counties. Members of the group meet informally for the purpose of making new friends and participating in activities that interest young adults with Asperger's/HFA. Parents share ideas and experiences through a closed Facebook group and informal meetings.

The Asperger's Support Group of Franklin County

We are a group of parents and other family members looking for support while living with children with Asperger's and High Functioning autism. We believe that parents need to be informed and we share our knowledge and experiences so that no parent will ever feel alone in dealing with autism.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

The Asperger's Support Group of Franklin County

We are a group of parents and other family members looking for support while living with children with Asperger's and High Functioning autism. We believe that parents need to be informed and we share our knowledge and experiences so that no parent will ever feel alone in dealing with autism.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

PAK — Parents Of Autistic Kids

FBR Uniontown Family Support Group

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

Autism Support Group

We are a forum for other parents or loved ones of children with autism in Juniata County. This is a place to offer ideas, coping mechanisms, research, and a shoulder to lean on when times are tough. "Thinking smarter about people who think differently!"

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

The Parents Loving Children Through Autism Foundation (PLCTA)

In 2002, Kathleen Walsh founded a non profit organization called Parents Loving Children Through Autism. Through the years, the organization has grown in strength and families. In 2007, PLCTA received its 501-C-3 status and became The Parents Loving Children Through Autism Foundation.

NEPA Aware, Parent Support Group

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

Spanish Support Group

A support group in Spanish for parents and caregivers of children with autism.

The Arc of Lancaster County Family Support Group

Support group for families in Lancaster county. 

Speaking For Ourselves Advocacy Groups

SFO is an organization that helps individuals run their organizations, develop leadership skills through real-life experiences, learn to work together collectively to address their own issues, and increase their own self-sufficiency and independence.

Mennonite Support Group

Support group for Mennonite population.

Social & Support Group for Adults with ASD (High Functioning Autism, Asperger's)

SibTalk

This group is offered through The Arc of Lancaster Lebanon and is for kids ages 8 to 12 who have a sibling with a disability.

LINK

Link is looking for buddies. They have more volunteers than buddies!!! Link is a student run club at Elizabethtown College with the goal of linking the college community to the autism community. LINK does this with two programs, the buddy program (ages 3-14), and the Social skills program (ages 14-21). Both programs are FREE OF CHARGE and meet roughly once a month. They do fun activities both on Elizabethtown College’s campus as well as out in the community such as bowling, chocolate world, or having dinner at a restaurant. Your child can also receive a college buddy that will meet with you and your family and develop a personal connection.

Lancaster County Sibling Support Group

For siblings ages 8-12 years old through The Arc of Lancaster Lebanon.

Lancaster County Autism Support Group (The Tommy Foundation)

Excentia Autism Community Meeting

Excentia, in partnership with The Tommy Foundation, is hosting monthly community meetings for autism families in Lancaster County and the surrounding area.

Circle of PEERS

The Disability Employment Center (DEC) is hosting the Circle of PEERS (Passionate, Empathetic, Encouraging, Reaching out, Supportive) Group starting on June 26, 2019.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

ASA Greater Harrisburg Chapter

Features parent support/education meetings, teen social group, and various events throughout the year. Childcare is typically available!

Parent Support Group

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Warriors

Autism Warriors is a parent support group for friends, families, and teachers of children with autism in Lawrence County and surrounding areas.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

Spectrum Friends of Lebanon

ASD Adult Support Group.

Sibshops

A support group for the siblings of children with special medical or developmental needs and challenges. The Sibshops model takes a wellness approach, providing opportunities for brothers and sisters of children with special needs to obtain peer support and education within a recreational context.

New Horizons Club: Creating a Social World for Adults with Asperger Syndrome

New Horizons is a club that offers facilitated opportunities for adults to socialize, connect with their communities, and work toward independent living.

LIV with Autism Foundation

Liv with Autism Foundation’s mission is to promote autism awareness, improve the lives of those living with autism, help individuals with autism spectrum disorders find employment, and assist those family members and caregivers in finding information to help them in their journey through the world of autism.

Lehigh Valley, PA Area Special Needs Parent Support Group

We started this group with the hopes of sharing ideas, daily struggles, and getting to know other parents that have children with special needs including SPD, autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, or any other special needs in the Lehigh Valley PA area, but anyone in a different area is also welcome. We welcome and appreciate professionals in the special needs field.

Lehigh Valley Sensory Processing Disorder & Autism Parent Support Group

This is an online, closed Facebook support group. This group does have events as needed, which are posted on the Facebook page. The group is for sharing ideas, events, and struggles of parenting a child with Sensory Processing Disorder and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

ASA Lehigh Valley Chapter

ASA-LV is a volunteer parent organization dedicated to supporting individuals with autism and their families who live in the Lehigh Valley.

S.A.F.E. Inc.

Groups offered in Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton.

GAPS (Groups for Advocacy & Parent Support)

Parent support and advocacy groups.

Sensory and Autism Spectrum Support for Youth (SASSY) Discussion Group

Support group for parents/caregivers who have children on the spectrum.

North Central Autism Support Group

A support group for individuals with autism in and around the Emporium, PA area.

Kane and Bradford PALS Parent Support Group

Parent Support Group

Parents of Autistic Kids Together (PACT)

Support group of parents and siblings that have made it a group goal to raise awareness in their community about autism and ABOARD’s Autism Connection.

FBR Mercer Family Support Group

Parents of Autistic Kids

Support group for parents of Children with ASD living in and around Mifflin County. 

The A Team Spring-Ford

The A Team is a network of parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and service providers. The A Team provides information and sponsors instructional programs for families with children on the autism spectrum living in Montgomery, Berks, Chester, and Bucks County.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

ASA Greater Harrisburg Chapter

Features parent support/education meetings, teen social group, and various events throughout the year. Childcare is typically available!

Parents of Children with Asperger Syndrome

A discussion group parents of children with Asperger Syndrome.

Speaking For Ourselves Advocacy Groups

SFO is an organization that helps individuals run their organizations, develop leadership skills through real-life experiences, learn to work together collectively to address their own issues, and increase their own self-sufficiency and independence.

Pocono Autism Society, Inc.

Speaking For Ourselves Advocacy Groups

SFO is an organization that helps individuals run their organizations, develop leadership skills through real-life experiences, learn to work together collectively to address their own issues, and increase their own self-sufficiency and independence.

The A Team Spring-Ford

The A Team is a network of parents, grandparents, caregivers, teachers, and service providers. The A Team provides information and sponsors instructional programs for families with children on the autism spectrum living in Montgomery, Berks, Chester, and Bucks County.

Surviving & Thriving Support Group

Support groups for parents of newly diagnosed, older children, and grandparents.

Sibshops

A support group for the siblings of children with special medical or developmental needs and challenges. The Sibshops model takes a wellness approach, providing opportunities for brothers and sisters of children with special needs to obtain peer support and education within a recreational context.

Plymouth Meetings Area’s Exceptional Families of Exceptional Children Support Group

Group created by working parents who strive to create a connection group so that parents can learn, connect, and support one another as they experience the challenges and joys of raising an exceptional child.

Peer Support Group for Caregivers of Individuals with Special Needs (Montgomery County)

Free caregiver support groups are now offered at the community center in downtown Narberth. These groups will be limited in size so that we can offer the best support and strategies for the topics and concerns that members would like to discuss. We aim to foster a loving and safe space where members work together to help each other through the emotions, struggles, and personal growth that is common among caregivers of individuals with special needs.

New Horizons Club: Creating a Social World for Adults with Asperger Syndrome

New Horizons is a club that offers facilitated opportunities for adults to socialize, connect with their communities, and work toward independent living.

GRASP Philadelphia

If you are an adult with Asperger’s Syndrome, ASD, PDD-NOS, or HFA and want to meet others with shared experiences in a friendly and supportive environment you’ve come to the right place!

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Guards

AutismGuards is a parent and guardian resource/networking group facilitating educational information and recreational resources for adolescents with ASD.

Social Skills and Parent Support Groups: For Children with Autism and their Parents

Support for children diagnosed with autism and their families to learn social skills and rules of communication.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

ASA Greater Philadelphia

The Greater Philadelphia Autism Society was established in 1977 by a dedicated group of parents with a strong desire to band together and be a united voice to represent individuals with autism spectrum disorders and spread awareness. This has been continued throughout the years.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

TIP: Together It's Possible at Kirkridge

TIP — Together It’s Possible — is a group of families dreaming of and working toward new possibilities for cognitively challenged young adults living in the Slate Belt of northeastern Pennsylvania. TIP (Together Its Possible) is an initiative of Kirkridge Retreat Center that supports families and young adults through the challenges of transition toward adulthood. As a grass roots organization, we are developing social enterprises, offering advocacy and educational opportunities for families struggling with the challenges of disabilities in rural northeastern Pennsylvania. Our ultimate goal is to create transitional opportunities and create micro-businesses that enable young people with intellectual disabilities to live dignified and enriching lives in a rural community.

Lehigh Valley Sensory Processing Disorder & Autism Parent Support Group

This is an online, closed Facebook support group. This group does have events as needed, which are posted on the Facebook page. The group is for sharing ideas, events, and struggles of parenting a child with Sensory Processing Disorder and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Northumberland County Parent Support Group

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

ASA Greater Harrisburg Chapter

Features parent support/education meetings, teen social group, and various events throughout the year. Childcare is typically available!

UCP Sibshops

Sibshops are designed as a support and recreational program for children ages 6-12 years, who have a brother or sister with a disability. School-age and teen peer support within an environment that emphasizes a "kids-eye-view." Sibshops are not therapy.

Pocono Autism Society, Inc.

Pike Autism Support Services of NEPA, Inc.

Schuylkill County Autism Society

The Schuylkill County Autism Society’s mission is to provide information, support, and resources to individuals with Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders, their families, and professionals, and community awareness activities, education, and research.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

ASA Greater Harrisburg Chapter

Features parent support/education meetings, teen social group, and various events throughout the year. Childcare is typically available!

FBR Somerset Family Support Group

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

Tioga Autism Support Coalition TASC

TASC Support Group

A support group offered by TASC that offers individuals numerous resources in their community

Parent Support Group

A parental support group.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

ASA Greater Harrisburg Chapter

Features parent support/education meetings, teen social group, and various events throughout the year. Childcare is typically available!

Venango Support Group

Warren County Parents as Advocates

NHS Human Services Parent Support Group

Washington County Autism Support Group

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

FBR Latrobe Family Support Group

This Family Behavioral Resources support group is for family members of individuals with disabilities. 

Speaking For Ourselves Advocacy Groups

SFO is an organization that helps individuals run their organizations, develop leadership skills through real-life experiences, learn to work together collectively to address their own issues, and increase their own self-sufficiency and independence.

FBR North Huntingdon Family Support Group

FBR North Huntingdon Sibling Support Group

Autism Society of Westmoreland County

The Autism Society is the leading voice and resource of the entire autism community in education, advocacy, services, research, and support. The Autism Society is committed to meaningful participation and self-determination in all aspects of life for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. The Autism Society accomplishes its ongoing mission through close collaboration with a successful network of chapters, members, and supporters.

Wyoming County Parent Support Group for Children with Special Needs

This is a support group for parents of children with special needs. This specific group also has fun activities to help gets kids active.

Wyoming County Resource Center H.A.N.D.S.

H.A.N.D.S. (Helping Area Needs for Diverse Early Care and Education Services) of Wyoming County is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the quality and availability of early care and education in Wyoming County.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

FOAK — Friends of Amazing Kids

An organization to support local families of children with autism and other special needs.

Speaking For Ourselves Advocacy Groups

SFO is an organization that helps individuals run their organizations, develop leadership skills through real-life experiences, learn to work together collectively to address their own issues, and increase their own self-sufficiency and independence.

FOCUS ON US

Support group for parents with adult children with autism spectrum disorder. Group features: Open Conversations Lending Library Speakers on Topics of Interest to Parents

Excentia Autism Community Meeting

Excentia, in partnership with The Tommy Foundation, is hosting monthly community meetings for autism families in Lancaster County and the surrounding area.

Autism Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)

ASAN chapters engage in advocacy work around the collective concept of self-advocacy. ASAN chapters also address individual forms of self-advocacy, as well as help build a community of autistic adults in the areas in which they operate.

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania

Autism Connection of Pennsylvania is a lifeline for families and individuals affected by autism providing education, advocacy, and support.

ASA Greater Harrisburg Chapter

Features parent support/education meetings, teen social group, and various events throughout the year. Childcare is typically available!

Autism York

Autism York holds two area support group meetings.

Advocates for Neuro Diversity (AND) of South Central PA