Autism Support Groups in WI
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Autism Support Groups for Parents/Caregivers
ABA Facilitated: For parents by parents: A place to connect.
Green Bay: 4th Thursday of the month, 6:30-8:30 pm
1640 Main St., Green Bay, WI 54302…2nd floor
FREE CHILDCARE…RSVP Erin Beres @ 920-246-0470
Waukesha: 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:00-8:00 pm
Lowell Elementary School
140 N. Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, WI 53188
FREE CHILDCARE…RSVP Sara Keck @ 414-303-8998
Sheboygan County: Details to come
FREE CHILDCARE
Contact Travis Wick @ 920-803-1608
Parent to Parent of Wisconsin:
Helps parents new to having a child with special needs form a supportive one-to-one connection with another parent with a child with special needs.
email: Get-Connected@p2pwi.org or 888-266-0028
NORTHEAST WISCONSIN
Autism Society of Northeast Wisconsin (ASNEW):
ASNEW meets from 6:00-7:30PM the third Tuesday of most months at Harmony Cafe, 1660 W. Mason St. GB, WI
Contact number: 920-264-8067
Autism Society of Fox Valley:
Meetings are held once a month on the second Sunday of the month at the Harmony Cafe', 233 E. College Avenue Appleton, from 6-7:30 pm If you are interested, please contact Kristin Wahl at kdwahl99@sbcglobal.net or phone her at and she will add you to the mailing list.
Autism Society of the Lakeshore:
Manitowoc Meetings are the third Thursday of each month (September thru May) at St. James Episcopal Church, 434 N. 8th Street, 7:00 -9:00 pm. Enter using the 8th Street door at the bottom of the stairs. Childcare is available. For further information contact the office at 920-652-0964 or autismlakeshore@att.net.
Sheboygan Meetings are the fourth Tuesday of the month-September thru May (no December)-7:00-9:00 P.M. at Wilson School, 1625 Wilson Ave. Meetings will be held in the library (use main entrance, turn left, and go down the hall to the library). For further information contact the Sheboygan Satellite Group Coordinator Cindy Balaban at 920/901/3946 or cindy.balaban@gmail.com or the ASL office.
Bridge the Gap
Contact: Info@bridgethegapwi.org for more information Bridge the Gap, for Autism Support Group -3rd Wednesday of every month 6:15pm-7:15pm, Bonduel Elementary School Library - Open to anyone, no charge. *Childcare starts in September, call Lesley at 715-850-1830. Main Contact Nicole Crawford 715-524-5327.
Piecing Together Autism: General Support For Autism
Harmony Café, 1660 W. Mason St., Green Bay
4th Friday of the Month, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Please join us if someone you love is affected by this disorder, whether you have a new diagnosis or have words of wisdom to share with the rest of us. All are welcome, come enjoy a cup of coffee and meet people that understand. For information or questions please call Jennifer @ 920-288-9347 or 920-713-0721
ASL Door County Satellite Group
This group meets in Sturgeon Bay and has a separate newsletter and activity schedule. To find out more contact: Deb Doyle, Group Coordinator at 920-743-1890 or irishpack@charter.net.
NORTHERN WISCONSIN
Minocqua Area Support Group:
Our new Autism Support Group in the north woods will have a meetings at the Minocqua Community Building 3rd floor Bradley room. Call Samantha at 715-362-9594 for dates and time. Any questions can be directed to Kim Walker (715) 358-2201 or email Freebird1968@verizon.net.
Marinette Area Autism Support Group:
Marinette Area Autism Support group meets the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00-11:00 at the Stephenson Public Library in Marinette. For more information contact Janet Gustman at 715-735-5009 or jgustman@new.rr.com
Western Wisconsin
Pierce County Area Autism Support Group:
The Pierce County Support group has stopped meeting for now. We are going to try to link up with a wider area. If you are from Pierce or Saint Croix County and you have any interest in attending, contact Katie at knubell@sbcglobal.net.
Chippewa Valley Autism Society (CVAS): Contact: Sue Gruhkle at mommymonst1@yahoo.com or Sherri Linderman at sherrilinderman@yahoo.com or visit http://cvaswi.webs.com/
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN
Autism Society of Southeast Wisconsin (ASSEW):
Morning Coffee Parent’s Support Group is for all parents - including parents of adults on the spectrum. Held on the 1st Thursday of each month during the school year (see our newsletter or online calendar) at the ASSEW office, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Coffee and pastries served. The ASSEW office is at 9733 W. St. Martins Road (Hwy 100 just south of Loomis), Franklin, WI.
Autism Solutions: Bringing the Pieces Together Support Group
2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8:30 pm
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
(St. Mary’s Hospital, Lower Level)
3801 Spring street (HWY C), Racine WI
Cindy Schultz ~ 262-639-3041
Brookfield Asperger Parent’s Support: (262) 442-2923 www.support4as.com, Brookfield, evening meetings
Aurora Lakeland Medical Center Autism Support Group: (800) 499-5736 Meetings in both Burlington and Elkhorn, evening meetings
Autism Solutions Support Group Racine:
Evening meetings (262) 639-3041 Cindy Milwaukee, evening meetings (414) 731-9579 Beth
Family Ties:
For parents of children with emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders.
Dodge County: (920) 382-6535
Jefferson County:
(262) 355-5635
Kenosha County:
(262) 652-3031
Kenosha Support Group:
Patricia Herr: 262-657-3615
Latino Support Group:
Held in Spanish, contact Marta Lechuga: 414-383-5417
Milwaukee Support Group:
Veronica Nolden: 414-374-4645
Ozaukee County Support Group: Kim Dobberfuhl: 262-376-1250
Walworth County Support Group: (262) 723-4488, Carla
Waukesha County Support Group: (262) 490-5128, Vicky, Evening meetings
SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN
Autism Society of Greater Madison (ASGM):
We hold Support Group meetings on the third Tuesday of every other month (January, March, May, July, September, November) from 7-9 p.m. at Midvale Community Lutheran Church, 4329 Tokay Blvd, (corner of Midvale and Tokay) in Madison.
Beaver Dam Support Group:
Meets the first Wednesday of every month at Trösten Haus from 6:30-8:00 PM. Call (920) 887-4282, ask for Birth to Three or email birthtothree@gveinc.org for more information.
ANGEL Inc. Support & Informational Support Group Meetings:
Monthly - 3rd Monday 7:00-8:30pm
White House - Richland Center, WI
Contact: Jennifer at jennifer@angelautismnetwork.org
A.N.G.E.L., Inc. (Autism Network Through Guidance, Education & Life):
Support group for families of children with autism or related disorders. Parents, teachers, care givers or anyone affected by someone on the autism spectrum can come and share their stories and know they are not alone. Speakers come in and lots of resources available. Support & Informational Support Group Meetings: Bi-monthly 2nd Monday 7-8:30pm Mind Matters Clinics, 3260 University Avenue Madison WI 65432
Website: http:/ /www.angelautismnetwork.org Phone: (608) 588-2585
Fond du Lac County & Beyond Support Group:
This group meets monthly at the Friendship Learning Center Library, 1115 Thurke Ave., North Fond du Lac, from 6:30- 8:00. Contact Sherry Behnke for more information (h) 920-923-5396; (w) 920-721-4311.
Sun Prairie Special Needs Parent Support:
A support group for parents of children with special needs in Sun Prairie. The mission of the group is to support parents in order to improve the lives of their children and families through information sharing, networking, and training. Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at various locations.
Website: http://www.madison.com/communities/sunprairie_specialneeds/
ABA Facilitated: For parents by parents: A place to connect.
Green Bay: 4th Thursday of the month, 6:30-8:30 pm
1640 Main St., Green Bay, WI 54302…2nd floor
FREE CHILDCARE…RSVP Erin Beres @ 920-246-0470
Waukesha: 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:00-8:00 pm
Lowell Elementary School
140 N. Grandview Blvd, Waukesha, WI 53188
FREE CHILDCARE…RSVP Sara Keck @ 414-303-8998
Sheboygan County: Details to come
FREE CHILDCARE
Contact Travis Wick @ 920-803-1608
Parent to Parent of Wisconsin:
Helps parents new to having a child with special needs form a supportive one-to-one connection with another parent with a child with special needs.
email: Get-Connected@p2pwi.org or 888-266-0028
NORTHEAST WISCONSIN
Autism Society of Northeast Wisconsin (ASNEW):
ASNEW meets from 6:00-7:30PM the third Tuesday of most months at Harmony Cafe, 1660 W. Mason St. GB, WI
Contact number: 920-264-8067
Autism Society of Fox Valley:
Meetings are held once a month on the second Sunday of the month at the Harmony Cafe', 233 E. College Avenue Appleton, from 6-7:30 pm If you are interested, please contact Kristin Wahl at kdwahl99@sbcglobal.net or phone her at and she will add you to the mailing list.
Autism Society of the Lakeshore:
Manitowoc Meetings are the third Thursday of each month (September thru May) at St. James Episcopal Church, 434 N. 8th Street, 7:00 -9:00 pm. Enter using the 8th Street door at the bottom of the stairs. Childcare is available. For further information contact the office at 920-652-0964 or autismlakeshore@att.net.
Sheboygan Meetings are the fourth Tuesday of the month-September thru May (no December)-7:00-9:00 P.M. at Wilson School, 1625 Wilson Ave. Meetings will be held in the library (use main entrance, turn left, and go down the hall to the library). For further information contact the Sheboygan Satellite Group Coordinator Cindy Balaban at 920/901/3946 or cindy.balaban@gmail.com or the ASL office.
Bridge the Gap
Contact: Info@bridgethegapwi.org for more information Bridge the Gap, for Autism Support Group -3rd Wednesday of every month 6:15pm-7:15pm, Bonduel Elementary School Library - Open to anyone, no charge. *Childcare starts in September, call Lesley at 715-850-1830. Main Contact Nicole Crawford 715-524-5327.
Piecing Together Autism: General Support For Autism
Harmony Café, 1660 W. Mason St., Green Bay
4th Friday of the Month, 9:00 am – 10:00 am
Please join us if someone you love is affected by this disorder, whether you have a new diagnosis or have words of wisdom to share with the rest of us. All are welcome, come enjoy a cup of coffee and meet people that understand. For information or questions please call Jennifer @ 920-288-9347 or 920-713-0721
ASL Door County Satellite Group
This group meets in Sturgeon Bay and has a separate newsletter and activity schedule. To find out more contact: Deb Doyle, Group Coordinator at 920-743-1890 or irishpack@charter.net.
NORTHERN WISCONSIN
Minocqua Area Support Group:
Our new Autism Support Group in the north woods will have a meetings at the Minocqua Community Building 3rd floor Bradley room. Call Samantha at 715-362-9594 for dates and time. Any questions can be directed to Kim Walker (715) 358-2201 or email Freebird1968@verizon.net.
Marinette Area Autism Support Group:
Marinette Area Autism Support group meets the 2nd Saturday of each month from 10:00-11:00 at the Stephenson Public Library in Marinette. For more information contact Janet Gustman at 715-735-5009 or jgustman@new.rr.com
Western Wisconsin
Pierce County Area Autism Support Group:
The Pierce County Support group has stopped meeting for now. We are going to try to link up with a wider area. If you are from Pierce or Saint Croix County and you have any interest in attending, contact Katie at knubell@sbcglobal.net.
Chippewa Valley Autism Society (CVAS): Contact: Sue Gruhkle at mommymonst1@yahoo.com or Sherri Linderman at sherrilinderman@yahoo.com or visit http://cvaswi.webs.com/
SOUTHEAST WISCONSIN
Autism Society of Southeast Wisconsin (ASSEW):
Morning Coffee Parent’s Support Group is for all parents - including parents of adults on the spectrum. Held on the 1st Thursday of each month during the school year (see our newsletter or online calendar) at the ASSEW office, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Coffee and pastries served. The ASSEW office is at 9733 W. St. Martins Road (Hwy 100 just south of Loomis), Franklin, WI.
Autism Solutions: Bringing the Pieces Together Support Group
2nd Tuesday of the month, 6:30-8:30 pm
Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare
(St. Mary’s Hospital, Lower Level)
3801 Spring street (HWY C), Racine WI
Cindy Schultz ~ 262-639-3041
Brookfield Asperger Parent’s Support: (262) 442-2923 www.support4as.com, Brookfield, evening meetings
Aurora Lakeland Medical Center Autism Support Group: (800) 499-5736 Meetings in both Burlington and Elkhorn, evening meetings
Autism Solutions Support Group Racine:
Evening meetings (262) 639-3041 Cindy Milwaukee, evening meetings (414) 731-9579 Beth
Family Ties:
For parents of children with emotional, behavioral, and mental disorders.
Dodge County: (920) 382-6535
Jefferson County:
(262) 355-5635
Kenosha County:
(262) 652-3031
Kenosha Support Group:
Patricia Herr: 262-657-3615
Latino Support Group:
Held in Spanish, contact Marta Lechuga: 414-383-5417
Milwaukee Support Group:
Veronica Nolden: 414-374-4645
Ozaukee County Support Group: Kim Dobberfuhl: 262-376-1250
Walworth County Support Group: (262) 723-4488, Carla
Waukesha County Support Group: (262) 490-5128, Vicky, Evening meetings
SOUTH CENTRAL WISCONSIN
Autism Society of Greater Madison (ASGM):
We hold Support Group meetings on the third Tuesday of every other month (January, March, May, July, September, November) from 7-9 p.m. at Midvale Community Lutheran Church, 4329 Tokay Blvd, (corner of Midvale and Tokay) in Madison.
Beaver Dam Support Group:
Meets the first Wednesday of every month at Trösten Haus from 6:30-8:00 PM. Call (920) 887-4282, ask for Birth to Three or email birthtothree@gveinc.org for more information.
ANGEL Inc. Support & Informational Support Group Meetings:
Monthly - 3rd Monday 7:00-8:30pm
White House - Richland Center, WI
Contact: Jennifer at jennifer@angelautismnetwork.org
A.N.G.E.L., Inc. (Autism Network Through Guidance, Education & Life):
Support group for families of children with autism or related disorders. Parents, teachers, care givers or anyone affected by someone on the autism spectrum can come and share their stories and know they are not alone. Speakers come in and lots of resources available. Support & Informational Support Group Meetings: Bi-monthly 2nd Monday 7-8:30pm Mind Matters Clinics, 3260 University Avenue Madison WI 65432
Website: http:/ /www.angelautismnetwork.org Phone: (608) 588-2585
Fond du Lac County & Beyond Support Group:
This group meets monthly at the Friendship Learning Center Library, 1115 Thurke Ave., North Fond du Lac, from 6:30- 8:00. Contact Sherry Behnke for more information (h) 920-923-5396; (w) 920-721-4311.
Sun Prairie Special Needs Parent Support:
A support group for parents of children with special needs in Sun Prairie. The mission of the group is to support parents in order to improve the lives of their children and families through information sharing, networking, and training. Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at various locations.
Website: http://www.madison.com/communities/sunprairie_specialneeds/