Community Support
Parents, friends and relatives of those affected by the autism spectrum may need to reach out to others in the community for support, education, and advocacy. Below is a list of some autism support groups in Ohio. This list is not comprehensive.
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State List of Parent Mentors
Ohio Coalition for the Education for Children with Disabilities
http://www.thelinkto.org/parentmentor/ohiopmlist.htmAkron
Autism Society of Greater Akron
PO Box 2831
Akron, Ohio 44309-2831
330-543-3955
autismgreaterakron@yahoo.com
http://www.asagreaterakron.comAthens County
Autism Society of SE Ohio
c/o HAVAR, Inc.
227 Columbus Road
P.O. Box 460
Athens, OH 45701
info@autismseohio.org
http://www.autismseohio.org/Athens
Autism Society of SE Ohio
c/o HAVAR, Inc.
227 Columbus Road
P.O. Box 460
Athens, OH 45701
info@autismseohio.org
http://www.autismseohio.org/Central Ohio
Autism Society of Central Ohio
c/o 286 Weydon Rd.
Worthington, OH 43085
614-487-4720 Extension 301
or
1-800-875-2723 Extension 301
centralohioasa@gmail.com
http://www.autism-centralohio.com/
Central Ohio Families for Effective Autism Treatment (COFEAT)
http://www.cofeat.org/
The board members of COFEAT have organized an informational meeting on Nov. 9, 2009 7 p.m. at the New Hope Church in Powell (right next to the entrance to the Columbus Zoo off Powell Rd.). Come enjoy fellowship with other parents, some light snacks, and hear from a few parents who have come through the journey of young children with autism and how their children are doing today. Please RSVP Michele Worthington at mworthingtonme@aol.com.
MCAA (Minority Community Autism Awareness)
tonimariej@gmail.com
614-725-4419
or
216-392-7110
Exceptional Beyond Labels
Parents: 3rd Saturday of the month
Siblings: Contact us for details
249 Brisbane Drive
Westerville, Ohio
exceptionalbeyondlabels@gmail.com
Central Ohio Behavioral ConsultingCircleville
Pickaway County Autism Support Group
Meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. at the Brooks-Yates School located at 1005 S. Pickaway St. in Circleville For more information, contact Liza at bubnsismom@yahoo.com.Cincinnati
Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati
P.O. Box 43027
Cincinnati, OH 45243-0027
513-561-2300
Fax: 513-561-4748
asgc@cinci.rr.com
http://www.www.autismcincy.orgCleveland
Autism Society of Greater Cleveland
P.O. Box 41066
Brecksville, Ohio 44141
(216) 556-4937
support@asgc.org
www.asgc.orgDayton
Dayton Area Families for Effective Autism Treatment (DAFEAT)
http://www.dafeat.org/br />
Autism Society of Dayton
P.O. Box 1013
Miamisburg, OH 45343
937-825-7470
info@daytonautismsociety.org
http://www.daytonautismsociety.orgDelaware County
Autism Society of Central Ohio
c/o 286 Weydon Rd.
Worthington, OH 43085
614-487-4720 Extension 301
or
1-800-875-2723 Extension 301
centralohioasa@gmail.com
http://www.autism-centralohio.com/
Special Needs Connections
Contact Molly at mking@nexgenaccess.comFairfield County
Autism Society of Central Ohio
c/o 286 Weydon Rd.
Worthington, OH 43085
614-487-4720 Extension 301
or
1-800-875-2723 Extension 301
centralohioasa@gmail.com
http://www.autism-centralohio.com/Fayette County
Autism Society of Central Ohio
c/o 286 Weydon Rd.
Worthington, OH 43085
614-487-4720 Extension 301
or
1-800-875-2723 Extension 301
centralohioasa@gmail.com
http://www.autism-centralohio.com/
Fayette Family Support
support@fayettefamilynet.com
www.fayettefamilynet.comFranklin County
Asperger’s Support Group
Summit Academy
1855 E. Dublin-Granville Rd
Columbus, OH 43229
Lara Brancato
lbrancato@wideopenwest.com
Coping with Autism Support Group
copingwithautism@pgacsupport.org
www.pgacsupport.org
Beyond Us - Families of Adults with Aspergers, HFA, & PDD-NOS
Contact Nancy Beu
nancybeu@aol.com
ASAN- Central Ohio (Autistic Self Advocacy Network)
Melanie Yergeau
asan.ohiostate@gmail.com
myergeau@gmail.com
http://asan.org.ohio-state.eduGuernsey County
Autism Support Group
Mari Ann Hooper
autismgc@yahoo.comLicking County
My Place to Be
Christa Milner
cmilner01@windstream.netMansfield
A Different World
Group meets the 4th Monday of each month at The Early Childhood Center at 255 Hedges Street in Mansfield.Marion County
The Autism Connection
Michelle Wagner
Founder/Early Childhood Intervention Specialist
mwagner@theautismconnection.org
www.theautismconnection.orgMorgan County
Autism Society of SE Ohio
c/o HAVAR, Inc.
227 Columbus Road
P.O. Box 460
Athens, OH 45701
info@autismseohio.org
http://www.autismseohio.org/Perry County
Autism Society of SE Ohio
c/o HAVAR, Inc.
227 Columbus Road
P.O. Box 460
Athens, OH 45701
info@autismseohio.org
http://www.autismseohio.org/Pickaway County
Autism Support Group
Amy Noltemeyer
dnoltemeyer@msn.comPike County
Autism Support Group
Marjean Hoylman
maize@adelphia.netToledo
Autism Society of NW Ohio
4848 Dorr St.
Toledo, OH 43615
419-578-2766
asno.org@bex.net
www.asno.orgUnion County
Union County Autism Support Group
asg@emarysville.org
http://www.emarysville.org/autismsupportgroup/Washington County
Washington County Autism Social Hour (WASH)
Ewing School
1701 Colegate Drive
Marietta, Ohio
Melissa Nething
(740) 373-3781 Ext 54
melissan@wcbdd.orgYoungstown
Autism Society of Tri-County Ohio
3 Centennial Drive
Poland, OH 44514
330-501-7553
TriCountyAutism_ASO@Yahoo.com
Click Here
http://www.cobcLLC.com
Dr. Julie Canfield
Licensed Psychologist
I specialize in conducting diagnostic evaluations for autism/Asperger's with individuals aged 18 months through adulthood. I also provide treatment for behavioral, emotional, and social challenges commonly experienced by individuals with an autism spectrum disorder. Finally, I provide the following groups for individuals with autism and their families:
-Social skills group for children with HFA/Asperger's
-Social confidence group for adults with HFA/Asperger's
-Parent/caregiver support group
614- 578-0718
Autism Support Group
Wednesday, Oct. 28 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Dunlap Center at 439 Dunlap Street in Delaware
Contact Bethany at tbmirka@hotmail.com or call 740-666-2222
Another great resource for getting in touch with other Central Ohioans dealing with autism is the forums section of TheAutismPuzzle.org. Talk with others, ask questions and share your experiences here.
