A facility for younger folk (up to age 9) Hopebridge Autism Therapy Centers just sent me some great resource links.
A companion book: The PATH & MAPS HANDBOOK, Person-Centred Ways to Build Community
The Autism Response Team (ART) is an information line for the autism community. Our team members are specially trained to provide personalized information and resources to people with autism and their families.
How to contact ART
Call our toll-free number or send us an email – we’re available Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. in all time zones. Live chat is also available between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET.
Your call will be routed to the team member for your region. We also have a dedicated Spanish language toll-free number.
1-888-AUTISM2 (1-888-288-4762)
En Español: 1-888-772-9050
help@autismspeaks.org
Find Support Groups
The Autism Society has local chapters across America (www.autism-society.org).
Autism Speaks (www.autismspeaks.org) has an online resource database.
Contact local hospitals to find out about any other groups.
Contact your local school.
Do an Internet search. Use key words such as “autism support group” plus the city you live in.