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Support groups come in many different forms now. You can go and chat with other parents, professionals, and even play groups for your children. Some support groups help a family in need to get through the initial stages of the diagnosis of autism. Support groups help new people on the scene, many people have already walked in their shoes. It is when these people unite that we can help each other along. We can not have them not make the mistakes we did or show them the short cuts. With the age of computers you can go on line 24 hours a day 7 days a week and go into chat rooms, post a question on a group, and even get into specific groups concerning autism, PDD, autism recovery etc. Some groups are organized by early intervention, local parents, professionals or even schools. Groups take on many areas of interest, including leadership, mutual support for exchanging information, social skills groups, adult support groups and even advocacy groups. A note to remember is you will get out as much as you put in!
Plymouth:
As a new season gets underway this is a time to remind you that HUGS
workshops are building blocks each designed to strengthen the other as we
strive to develop our advocacy skills through information, education and
application. We learn from each other in a safe environment, we practice
what we learn with like minded people, we respect every effort to learn and
grow as individuals. We celebrate each success with enthusiasm.
Deb Naro
Chris Collier
HUGS - Help Understanding Growth in Special education:
The workshops are building blocks each designed to strengthen the other as
we strive to develop our advocacy skills through information, education and
application. We learn from each other in a safe environment, we practice
what we learn with like minded people, we respect every effort to learn and
grow as individuals. We celebrate each success with enthusiasm. Anyone
interested in schools and a better education for all children are welcome.
There is no charge to attend.
HUGS MEETINGs
Pease Library - Downtown Plymouth
For more information contact Chris Collier
chriscollier@adelphia.net
Jacob’s Bridge has found that the Autism Society of NH has the most comprehensive and up-to-date information. Please use the link below for a guide for local support groups.
Autism Society of New Hampshire Support Groups
Asperger's Association of New England, NH Chapter (AANE-NH) CURRENT SUPPORT GROUP Please note that info listed on this page may or may not be sponsored by AANE. This webpage was created for informational purposes only and therefore does not endorse all resources provided as such. Website: http://hometown.aol.com/aanenh/page1.html/
Autism Support Daily is dedicated to empowering, supporting and educating families and friends of children with autism as well as individuals with autism by providing guidance, support, informational resources and family- oriented activities, in addition to financial assistance for medical, educational or professional services, treatments or programs for those with autism, while building a heightened public and professional awareness of the challenges faced, with emphasis on enabling those with autism to achieve independent living Autism Support Daily 80 Austin Drive #161 Burlington,VT (802) 660-7240 Website: http://www.autismsupportdaily.com
Education-A-Must Parenting Support Group Parents with special needs children often feel overwhelmed with few places to turn. We understand and are ready to help. Below are just some of the assistance programs that are only a phone call away.
Parenting Support Group - Education A Must Parenting Support is a support group for parents with children in need of special services. We've all seen our children struggle with something in school, but some students have to work harder than others. Parents of special needs children have more demands put on them, and can always use more support. This group is here to lend you that support. As parents, guardians and care givers our job is to protect and provide for our children. Sometimes we need help accomplishing that. When you need help Education-A-Must, an educational advocacy nonprofit organization, is here for you. Help is just a phone call away. Website: http://www.education-a-must.com/new-hampshire-disability.htm
Parent to Parent of NH Specializes in networking parents of children with special needs; support and information. Website: www.p2pnh.org