Fathers Autism Support Group

This support group for fathers of autistic people is co-facilitated by Dr. Robert Naseef and Dr. Michael Hannon. The support group was created in response to the need for more resources for fathers of autistic people and to provide a safe space to discuss issues and concerns related to gender, parenting, family dynamics, acceptance, self-care, and coping.

Initially, the group began as an in-person initiative in the fall of 2019. The group now continues virtually every month between September and June. The fathers are encouraged to provide peer-to-peer support, share experiences and celebratory milestones, and collectively confront challenges as parents of autistic people.

Since the start of the group, fathers have found comfort in connecting with other fathers who are also navigating similar experiences. The men report experiencing feeling seen, heard, and validated in ways they have not for the entirety of their autism journeys, which is especially helpful given the racial/ethnic, linguistic, spiritual, geographic and neurodiversity of the fathers.

The group attendance averages between 15 and 20 fathers and father figures of autistic people each month.

2025-2026 Support Group Dates

Saturdays 11am to 12pm (EST)

September 20, October 18, November 15, December 20, January 17, February 21, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20.