Support Groups
AuSM provides a variety of support groups to meet the needs of parents, children, family members, individuals, couples, and more. Support groups offer those affected by autism the opportunity to share problems, solutions, joy, and sorrows. Support groups meet online, and advance registration is required.
Please RSVP to the support group using the forms linked below, and be sure you review our Support Group Guidelines before attending.
Black Parents of Children with Autism Support Group
Black parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder gather to discuss challenges, triumphs, and strategies for support. This group is welcome to all parents and caregivers of kids with disabilities who identify as black, indigenous, and people of color. This group meets every third Thursday of the month from 12-1 p.m.
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Upcoming Dates:
- November 19, 2026; 12 – 1 pm
- December 17, 2026; 12 – 1 pm
- January 21, 2027; 12 – 1 pm
- February 18, 2027; 12 – 1 pm
- March 18, 2027; 12 – 1 pm
- No April Meeting
- May 20, 2027; 12 – 1 pm
- June 17, 2027; 12 – 1 pm
- July 15, 2027; 12 – 1 pm
- August 19, 2027; 12 – 1 pm
- September 16, 2027; 12 – 1 pm
- October 21, 2027; 12 – 1 pm
- November 18, 2027; 12 – 1 pm
- December 16, 2027; 12 – 1 pm
Click here to RSVP for a session.
AuSM Women’s Support Group
Women with Autism Spectrum Disorder gather to discuss challenges, strategies, and topics unique to being a woman on the spectrum. This group is held virtually only. This group meets every first Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m.
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Upcoming Dates:
- November 5, 2026
- December 3, 2026
- January 7, 2007
- February 4, 2027
- March 4, 2027
- April 1, 2027
- May 6, 2027
- June 3, 2027
- July 1, 2027
- August 5, 2027
- September 2, 2027
- October 7, 2027
- November 4, 2027
- December 2, 2027
Click here to RSVP for a session.
AuSM LGBTQIA Support Group
Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder who identify as LGBTQIA gather to discuss topics related to the intersection of autism and gender/sexuality. This group is held virtually only. This group meets every second Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m.
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Upcoming Dates:
- November 12, 2026
- December 10, 2026
- January 14, 2027
- February 11, 2027
- March 11, 2027
- April 8, 2027
- May 13, 2027
- June 10, 2027
- July 8, 2027
- August 12, 2027
- September 9, 2027
- October 14, 2027
- November 11, 2027
- December 9, 2027
Click here to RSVP for a session.
AuSM Independent Adults with ASD Support Group
Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder gather in this typically larger group to support each other, socialize, and discuss common interests and concerns. This group is held virtually only. This group meets every fourth Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m.
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Upcoming Dates:
- No Meeting in November
- No Meeting in December
- January 28, 2027
- February 25, 2027
- March 25, 2027
- April 22, 2027
- May 27, 2027
- June 24, 2027
- July 22, 2027
- August 26, 2027
- September 23, 2027
- October 28, 2027
- No Meeting in November
- No Meeting in December
Click here to RSVP for a session.
AuSM Family Members of Adults on the Spectrum Support Group
Parents, caregivers, and other family members of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (18+) gather to discuss challenges, triumphs, and strategies for support. This group is held virtually only. This group meets every third Thursday of the month from 6:30-8 p.m.
Time: 6:30-8 p.m.
Upcoming Dates:
- November 19, 2026
- December 17, 2026
- January 21, 2027
- February 18, 2027
- March 18, 2027
- No Meeting in April
- May 20, 2027
- June 17, 2027
- July 15, 2027
- August 19, 2027
- September 16, 2027
- October 21, 2027
- November 18, 2027
- December 16, 2027
Click here to RSVP for a session.