Parent Support Group

Spectrum hosts monthly parent meetings the first and second Thursday of each month featuring guest speakers who share their knowledge and expertise regarding a variety of topics related to the Autism Spectrum Disorder. First Thursday of the month meetings are offered Sept-May for parents of school age children. Breakout sessions are also offered for Dads, parents of preschoolers, and in Spanish only.

Social Skills programs are offered at the same time for children ages 5-22. Childcare is offered for those under 5. Second Thursday of the month meetings are for parents of adults out of high school and for adults on the spectrum.

Location: Spectrum Autism Support Center, 2997 Main St., Duluth, GA 30096

Sesiones de Familia in Spanish via ZOOM twice a month. Email Mariana to be added to the list mariana.ortiz-padilla@georgialda.org

Paula Schirmer, provides meeting content on the first Thursday, in person, in Spanish for Spanish speakers

 

2024 October 3 Monthly Meeting
2024 October 10 Monthly Meeting

NO MEETINGS IN JUNE, JULY OR AUGUST for parents of school age children

Support group meeting for parents of children ages 22 and under with free social skills groups for ages 5-22 and childcare for under 5. Sibling group for ages 5-14. support group meeting for parents of adults with autism over the age of 18 who are out of high school. Social Support group is offered for adults out of high school with higher ability level or Asperger's. No childcare is offered.

Future meetings:

November 7, 2024 Monthly support group meeting for parents of children ages 22 and under with free social skills groups for ages 5-22 and childcare for under 5. Sibling group for ages 5-14.

November 14, 2024 Monthly support group meeting for parents of adults with autism over the age of 18 who are out of high school. Social Support group is offered for adults out of high school with higher ability level or Asperger's. No childcare is offered.

December 5, 2024 (both groups enjoy the annual holiday party together) First Baptist Church of Duluth

 

Monthly Meeting Schedule & Location

Meetings (Sept-May) will be held from 6:30 - 8:00 on the first and second Thursday of the month.

Spectrum Autism Support Center
2997 Main Street
Duluth, GA 30096