Get connected – Autism support

We all need someone to talk to and we all need support when dealing with a variety of issues. One fabulous resource for families of children with Autism and other disabilities is the Parent to Parent Network. The following services are just some of the valuable resources available through these groups:

Matching parents in one-to-one relationships with trained, experienced parents, based on similar diagnoses and family issues

Providing personal support which is different than the support professionals can provide

Follow up by the Local County Coordinator on each P2P referral and match

Support groups

Information and education about disabilities and referral to services in the community

Social and recreational family events

Culturally relevant services through ethnic outreach

Training for parents who want to become Helping Parent volunteers

Educational workshops and presentations to parent groups, professionals, and other
organizations

These services are available in many states and are so valuable in helping families connect with resources and find help in coping with their situation. Professional advice is valuable, but the advice and support from others who are in your situation or in a similar situation is invaluable. Please contact your local Parent to Parent Network group by following this link:Parent to Parent USA or by conducting a web search for the Parent to Parent Network in your state. You don’t have to go through this alone.