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Social & Support Groups

These groups are not meant to take the place of professional therapy, but rather to give participants an opportunity to discuss topics related to Autism in a safe and understanding environment. If you have questions about our social and support groups please email us here.

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With the current social distancing safety precautions in place, we have moved to a Zoom meeting format for most support groups.

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ASC's social and support groups are open to Colorado residents. To find a support group in your state click here. If your state does not have an Autism Society affiliate, please contact us here.

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Adults with Autism support groups

ASC's Adult Support Groups are a place for adults with Autism to connect. These groups are not meant to take the place of professional therapy, but rather to give participants an opportunity to discuss topics related to autism.


Our Tuesday group leans toward adults age 40+ and the Wednesday group leans toward adults in their 20s and 30s, though neither has a firm age requirement.  The Tuesday and Wednesday adult support groups meet in the first and third week of each month. In the last week of the month, all ages of ASC's adult support group participants are invited to attend an in person social gathering.  See our meeting guidelines here. 

  • Tuesdays 7pm to 8pm for ages 40+

Click HERE to register for Tuesday meetings on December 7th and 14th at 7pm.

  • Wednesdays 7pm to 8:30pm for ages 20s and 30s

Click HERE to register for Wednesday meetings on December 1st and 15th.

**To limit the size of each group, you are welcome to switch between groups from one month to the next, but DO NOT register for both the Tuesday and Wednesday groups listed above in a given month.

  • "End of the Month" Social Gatherings for Adults with Autism

At the end of each month we will meet in person at a Front Range location. This will be an opportunity for adult support group members who have been attending virtually to meet each other and some of the facilitators. This is a drop-in social gathering and not a formal meeting. Adults with Autism are welcome to bring an adult friend or family member. It is open to both Tuesday and Wednesday adult support group members, and any adult with Autism interested in joining the support group. If you have questions, please email outreach@autismcolorado.org​​.​

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  • Click HERE to RSVP for Wednesday, Dec. 29th 6:30-8:30 at Brewability Brewery and Pizzeria, 3445 S. Broadway Englewood, CO 80113.

Parents and Caregivers of Children with Autism under age 18

This support group is for parents of children with Autism under 18 years old. This group will meet the first and third Tuesday of every month from 7pm to 8pm. Click HERE to register for meetings .​​

Parents of Twice-Exceptional Children

This support group is for parents of 2E children who are identified as intellectually gifted and have Autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, dyslexia, or a combination of any of these. This group will meet virtually the first and third Saturday of every month from 10:30am to 11:30am.  Click HERE to register for meetings. 

Parents of Adult Children with Autism age 18+ 

This support group is for parents of adult children with Autism 18 years old and up. This group will meet virtually on the third Thursday of the month from 7pm to 8pm. Click HERE to register for meetings. 

LGBTQ+ Adults with Autism 

This support group is for LGBTQ+  adults with Autism who are 18 years old and up. This group will meet virtually on the second Thursday and fourth Wednesday of the month from 7pm to 8pm. Click HERE to register. 

Adult Women with Autism 

This support group is for women with Autism who are 18 years old and up. This group will meet virtually on the last Thursday of the month from 7pm to 8pm. Click HERE to register for Thursday meetings .​ There will be no meeting in December 2021. Next meeting will be Thurs. Jan 27th, 7pm-8pm

NT Spouses/Partners of Adults with Autism

This support group is for neurotypical spouses and partners of adults with Autism. This group will meet virtually on the last Tuesday of the month from 7:00pm to 8:00pm. Click HERE to register for Tuesday meetings. There will be no meeting in December 2021. Next meeting will be Tues. Jan 25th, 7pm-8pm.

Social Group for Individuals with Autism ages 15-22 

This group is for youth/young adults with Autism ages 15-22. It is facilitated by ASC staff and volunteers who support social interactions and connection between group members while they participate in a community based activity or outing. Click HERE to sign up for emails about future outings and activities. 

  • More outings coming soon!

"20 Somethings" Gentle Yoga and Mindfulness Group

Location: Boulder
Join us in meeting fellow 20 somethings with Autism and related neurodiversity (post high school 18-19 year olds also welcome). We will gather on the first Thursday of the month from 4:30pm to 6:00pm in Boulder. The theme for this group will be gentle yoga for grounding and self-exploration followed by opportunities to connect and build meaningful relationships with kindred spirits. Email Beth Wolf for more information or to sign up beth@gatherandgrowtherapy.com 

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