Visit the ASC Community Calendar for more information.

ABC’s of ASDs- This is a monthly educational seminar run by the Autism Society of Colorado and discusses a range of issues that parents of children with ASDs face.  Most meetings feature a guest speaker.
This group meets on the 2nd Wednesdays of every month (please call in advance) at 6 p.m. Call us for any additional information and to RSVP.   Childcare is only available with RSVP.  550 S. Wadsworth Blvd; Suite 100, Lakewood, CO 80226. Call 720-214-0794 or email support@autismcolorado.org to RSVP.

WOW (Watch Our Words) Colorado — is a group of individuals who use Facilitated Communication (or for those who want to learn more about it). Some members use Facilitated Communication (FC) to access communication devices; others use letter boards. FC partners, family members, and support staff regularly participate. Members have varying levels of experience, from new learners to college students. The monthly meetings are a great time for sharing ideas, dreams, triumphs, and often frustrations about communication.
Third Wednesday of each month, check web site for changes, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM.  Meeting places alternating between
6th Floor Conference Room, Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
3333 Quebec Denver CO 80207,
AND 1665 Coal Creek Drive, Lafayette, CO
Call 720-941-0176 for information or visit the website at www.wowcolorado.org.

Solo Solutions — A support group for single parents of a children with a disability.
Date: First Sunday of the month.
Time: 1 - 3pm
Where: 1350 Zephyr St (Carriage Lane Townhomes), #16, Lakewood 80214
Who: Call Carrie for more info 720 963 1236 or email at carriesonneborn@yahoo.com.
What: Bring a small special object that represents your journey with your special child!
CHILD CARE IS FREE! Please phone me, Carrie, in advance to discuss your needs. It is important we know how many kids are coming so we have enough carers.

Douglas County Moms
Tina Ruth’s Douglas County support group meets the first Tuesday of every month. She also started a yahoo group for them called “Douglas County Moms1.” To join or get more information, search “Douglas County Moms1” at http://groups.yahoo.com/.

(SPD)Parent Connections Group-  (Sensory Processing Disorder Network) a grassroots organization that provides support and education to anyone who has a sensory processing disorder. www.spdnetwork.org. Meets every 3rd Friday starting June 20th at 6:30 pm ( Modern Combat Sports, 2200 South Monaco Pkwy). Contact MaryKeate@comcast.net.

GRASP (Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership)Group (Denver and Boulder) -
This is a social support group for adults with Aspergers Syndrome. They meet every 3rd Saturday of the month from 10am - 12pm at the Washington Park Whole Foods,
Community Room.
For questions contact Xenia Kathy Grant at kgrant5709@aol.com.
Another group will begin meeting in Boulder as well. Please contact Nathan at nathan@npj.com for more information.
Both groups are encouraged to join the online group at www.grasp.org and choose the Denver chapter.

The Downing Social Skills Group (adults only) — meets every Tuesday nights from 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m. near 18th Avenue and Downing Street for a Social Skills Group. The Downing Group is for adults (17 years and older) with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and their “neuro-typical” friends who want to have fun and to get to meet people in a safe environment.   Please contact Kathy Grant at 303-861-2422 for information.

Social Skills Group- Meets at the Children’s Hospital the 1st Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm. Contact Dr. Robin Gabriels at 303-869-3404.

Denver Northeast – Friday Coffee - Park Hill neighborhood in Denver: (bordered loosely by Colfax to the south, I-70 to the north, Colorado Blvd to the west and Quebec to the east) at the Northeast Women’s Center, 4821 E. 38th Ave. We get together to meet, chat and drink (coffee that is) to talk about the “joys and challenges of parenting a child with special needs.” Call Karen Roberts at 303-329-8950 for dates and times and to RSVP.  This group takes the months of June and July off.

Brighton Autism Support Group
We are a parent group who has one or more children on the autism spectrum, including but not limited to sensory integration disorder and Asperger's syndrome.  In this group, parents can find emotional support as well as network about how to deal with the special issues caused by autism.  This group will most likely meet once a month.  Location varies. Contact Leslie Hurr at 720-685-8104 or Leslie_Hurr@yahoo.com.

Support Group for Parents of Young Children with Autism-PDD- this group offers support and discussion for parents of preschool, kindergarten, and first graders, with autism or PDD; meets at the Polton Elementary School the 1st Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm.  Contact Melissa Wagner 720-554- 4002.

Biomedical Support Group - we are a group of parents interested in discussing biomedical interventions for children with autism. We meet the third Wednesday each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Alta Vista Center - 2695 S. Jersey Street (I-25 and Yale), Denver. If you have any questions contact Claudia Barzen at claudiabarzen@yahoo.com or Erin Griffin at griffkoom@comcast.net.

MASK support group- (Mothers with Asperger’s syndrome kids) meets on the second Monday each month from 7p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Alta Vista Center for Autism 2695 S. Jersey St. Denver. (Yale Ave., east of I-25) Call 303-759-1192 for directions. For current information visit http://members.aol.com/maskas99/mask.htm

Twin Connection meets 7 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday each month at St. Phillip Lutheran Church Ministry Center, 7531 South Kendall, for more information call Paula Connely 3203-980-1584 or Tricia Martins at 720-981-7686.

(NAMI) National Alliance on Mental Illness- www.namicolorado.org. Contact 303-321-3104.  Support groups held throughout the state.  Caregivers Family Education and Support Group meets the second Wednesday of each month,7:00 pm, at 4141East Dickenson, Denver (MHCD.) Boulder County mental health holds the same meeting every 2nd and 4th Tuesday at 1333 Iris Ave. Contact Judy Goldstein 303-938-1360.

EMPOWER is a nonprofit organization created by parents and families to provide Support, Education and Advocacy for parents and families of children with mental health issues (brain disorders). Please take a look at the main support group page for details on all our groups; offered in Aurora, Adams county, Jeffco, Littelton, Colorado Springs, Fort Collins and West Slope http://www.empowercolorado.com/support_groups.htm.  For information call (toll-free) 866-213-4631 or email: info@empowercolorado.

People First is a group of teenagers and adults with disabilities who gather to influence systems and participate in social activities. “People First” means that people with developmental disabilities are people first and have a disability second. Group meets the 1st Wednesday at 7:00 PM at 8725 West 14th Ave. Lakewood, CO. ( Arc in Jefferson County) Contact Jeanne: 303.232.1338 x 204.

OCD Support Group Families, Friends, & “Ourselves” meets 7 p.m. on the first and third Wednesday each month at Boulder County Mental Health, 1333 Iris Ave. Boulder. Judy Goldstein: 303.938.1360 or Arlene: 303-931-3430.

EXPAND Program-The Exciting Programs Adventures and New Demensions program helps people who have disabilities improve and expand leisure activities in Boulder County. Contact Colleen at 303-413-7216.  For Blaze sports (sports and rec. activities) call 303-413-7474.

OCD Family Support Group meets at 10:30 am on the second Saturday of each month at 919 Pine St., Boulder, CO 80302. Contact Donna Spearman: 720-890-7066.

Depression-Bipolar Recovery Group meets 7 p.m. on the fourth Thursday each month at the Messiah Lutheran Church, 1750 Colorado Blvd. Denver Mental Health Association of CO 303.377.3040.

ADHD Connection of Colorado Meeting meets 6:45 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at the New Hope Presbyterian Church, 2100 W. Meadows Parkway - Castle Rock. Kathy Barr 303-302-3306.

Epilepsy Support Group for Adults-Family Members Groups meet at 14919 East Alameda Pkwy the 3rd Saturday of each month at 2:00 pm: At Swedish hospital in Englewood (701 East Hampden Ave.) on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 5:30 pm and in Colorado Springs, 225 South Academy BLVD, suite 104 every 3rd Wednesday at 5:30 pm. Contact Amy Koslowski: 303-377-9774 x 26.

Epilepsy Support Group for Parents meets in Highlands Ranch every 3rd Thursday of the month at 5:30 pm (9292 Ridgeline BLVD, 80129) Contact Amy Koslowski 303-377-9774 x 26.

Tourette’s Syndrome Family Support Group meets as needed at the Spirit of Peace Church, 1500 Hover Rd. Longmont. Contact: Snow Wardell: 303-774-9657.

 Adolescents-Young Adults Toilet Training Strategies meets 5 p.m. on the first, second, third Tuesday each month at Developmental Pathways, 11111 E. Mississippi Ave. Aurora. Call: 303-858-2359.

Feeding Support Group meets 6:30 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the REI in Park Meadows, 9637 E. County Line Rd. Englewood. Cindy Hurt 303-840-5949.

P.E.A.C.E. with Kids, Parents & Caregivers - Education & Support meets 7 p.m. on the second Monday of each month at Sill-Terhar Motors Conf. Room, 150 Alter St. Broomfield. Contact Kathryn McCown 303-530-9281.

Families Sped 101 meets 9:30 a.m. on the first, second, third and fourth Wednesday of each month at the Student Achievement Resource Center Centennial.  Contact 303-770-2914.

Littleton Moms Group
Moms on the Spectrum meets the first Wednesday of every month. It is for emotional support, as well as to promote strategies in the home, resources, etc. We are in Littleton, welcome anyone interested in connecting with other Moms dealing with special needs related to children on the spectrum, diagnosed or not. Contact Kristen Kaiser, 303.362.1853, e-mail kristenkaiser@comcast.net.

Denver – Grupo Vida (Spanish Language Support Group) Regular meetings are held the third Thursday every other month (January, March, May, July, September and November) Highlands Lutheran Church on 39th and Irving. November’s event is a Thanksgiving “pot luck.” Visit our website@ www.elgrupovida.org or call 303-904-6073 for information. The new P.O.Box is 11096 Denver,CO 80211-1096. Fax # 303-935-7434.

The Autism Society of the Pikes Peak Region meets quarterly. Please call 719-473-5421 for information.

Colorado Springs – Koffee Klatch - Join us for an informal time of support. The group meets on the last Tuesday of every month at the Pikes Perk North on Vickers and Academy in Colorado Springs from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Call Renee Walbert: 719-598-7827 for information.

Colorado Springs Asperger Support Group —
A support group for parents of children diagnosed with Asperger's, High-functioning Autism or PDD-NOS in the Colorado Springs area. Our group meets the third Thursday of every month from 7pm. to 9pm. Please call 719-265-6141 for more information.  Kim Hetherington, email:  kahether@netzero.net
Online support can be found by following the following link, http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/PEAK/. 

Family Support Group metts 6 p.m. on the third Wednesday each month at 12 N. Meade in Colorado Springs. Contact Teddi Roberts at 719-471-4800 for information.

Family Support Council Meeting — meets 10 a.m. to noon on the first Wednesday each month at Developmental Opportunities, 601 Greenwood Ave. Canon City. Contact Nancy Harris at 719-275-1616x212 for information.

Toddler Playgroup — meets 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday at the Fremont County Family Center, 1401 Oak Creek Grade Road; Canon City. Call the center at 719-269-1523 for information.

Baby Playgroup — meets 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. every Tuesday and Thursday at the Fremont County Family Center, 1401 Oak Creek Grade Road; Canon City. Call the center at 719-269-1523 for information.

School for the Deaf and Blind — meets monthly on the fourth floor of Brown Hall in Colorado Springs. Call Dana Berkowitz at 719-578-2156 or for TTY service at 719-578-2221.

Independent Living - Every Friday - Independence Center in Colorado Springs — Call 719-471-8181 for information. They also offer many other classes.

Sensory Processing Disorder Parents Support Group of Colorado Spring — meets 7 p.m. on the second Monday each month in the East Library Conference Room 2, 5550 N. Union Blvd.; Colorado Springs. Call Margo Wells at 719-522-1837 for information.

Epilepsy-Seizure Disorder Support Group — meets 5:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday each month at the Easter Seals of Southern Colorado, 225 S. Academy Blvd.; Colorado Springs. Call LeaAnn at 719-636-0009 for information.

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders Parents’ Support Group — meets 6:30 p.m. on the second Thursday each month at the First Church of the Nazarene, 4120 E. Fountain Blvd.; Colorado Springs. Call Lyn Quinlan at 719-266-0555 for information.

Tourette Syndrome Family Support Group — meets 7 p.m. on the 3rd Thursday each month at the NAMI Office, 510 E. Willamette Ave.; Colorado Springs. Call Rachel Bolenbaugh at 719-266-8477 for information.

Relationship Building for Boys —
Teen group meets Tuesdays from 5 -6 pm.
Boy group meets Thursdays from 5 - 6pm.
Both groups meet at the Mental Health Center, 179 Parkside Dr.; Colorado Spring. Call PPMHC Admissions at 719-572-6330

TESSA (Trust, Education, Safety, Support, Action) meets at 320 S. El Paso St. in Colorado Springs. Call Eva at 719-785-6801 for information.

Autism, PDD, & Asperger’s Support Group of Pueblo — Brandi Young's Special Moms Meet-Up (contact: brandileeyoung@gmail.com or by calling Brandi at 719-251-0443).

YMCA Buddies Program: Swim Lesson — meets 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. every Saturday at the YMCA, 700 N. Albany Ave. in Pueblo. Call the YMCA at 719-543-5151 for information.

Grand Junction Support Group – Casual Support Group for moms with children on the autism spectrum to serve as a time to be with other moms who “get it.”  Meetings are held every 3rd Monday of the month at 6 pm at Old Chicago.  No childcare is available. For more information, contact Jill Frazier at jdelongfrazier@bresnan.net or (970) 985 – 4013.

Montrose Parent Support Group
For more information, call 970-249-3383, email montroseparentgroup@q.com, or visit
www.montroseparentgroup.webs.com.  We provide opportunities for families of children with disabilities to meet.  Monthly gatherings including annual float trip, luncheons, bbq's and playdates.

Parents of Children with Special Needs Support Group meets 6 p.m. on the fourth Monday each month at the Evangelical Free Church, 1325 third St. Eaton contact: Dianne Stille: 970-454-3023.

Family Support and Sharing Group meets 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month at the Harmony Presbyterian Church, 400 E. Boardwalk Dr. Fort Collins contact: Brenda Tuttle: 970-267-8705.

Open Meeting for People with Disabilities meets 11 a.m. on the first Saturday each month at the Smiling Moose Restaurant Greeley contact: Michelle Sauder: 970-330-5326 or Sue Zamora: 970-330-0626.

Autism Society of Larimer County's Special Needs Book Club meets every 4th Sunday of the Month at 2:00 pm at Reader's Cove located at 1001 E. Harmony Road, Unit C, Fort Collins.
Do you like to read?  Do you enjoy a lively discussion, sharing and support?  Then this is a great outing for you.  For more information, email the ASLC at aslc@autismlarimer.org.

Online Support Groups

Sibling Online Group — It seems that in the process of raising a child with special needs…parents tend to forget about the siblings of these kids. The purpose of this group is to provide a place where teens can offer advice to each other and say things that they can’t say to anyone else. Contact Elyse Miller at: hesdrivingmecrazy@yahoogroups.com.

PEAK
Colorado Springs Asperger Online Support Group -
An online support group for individuals or families with children diagnosed with Asperger's, High-functioning Autism (HFA) and Pervasive Development Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). The group also meets 7 p.m. on the third Thursday each month at the ROCKRIMMON Library, 832 Village Center Drive. Contact Kim Hetherton 719-265-6141 or email kahether@netzero.net. Visit http://www.geocities.com/jrhsmum/CSAspergerSupportGroup or http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/PEAK/ for information.