Get Involved - Social and Support Groups

Friendship Island

An informal and free friendship group for adolescents (approximate ages 13-17) on the autism spectrum
Friday, February 26th, 6:30-7:30 pm
Friday, March 26th, 6:30-7:30 pm
Friday, April 30th, 6:30-7:30 pm
Friday, May 14th, 6:30-7:30 pm
Please contact staciegreene@augustana.edu to receive zoom contact information.

New social skills group for adolescents begins December 15

Announcing a new Friendship Group for Preteens & Teens on the Autism Spectrum. Read more...

Autism Moms' Support Group

Autism Support Group for Moms will be meeting the last Thursday of each month 6:30-7:30pm at the Royal Ball office, 331 4th Street West, Milan, IL 61264.  Not necessarily an educational meeting or specific topics but the purpose of meetings being more "Emotional support, resource referrals and autism connections."  Whether your family is new to the autism journey or interested in just chatting with other Moms that "Get it" Message Anne Holtan or Tammy Kerno with any questions and check out the ASQC Facebook page.

Young Adult Social Group

Contact Eric Sommers, ericrsommers@gmail.com, 309-314-1777
Social support group for young adults with autism. The group also goes by the YES! Support Group (Young, Exuberant, Spectrumites). Meetings are currently being individually scheduled and to find out when the next meeting will be, please reach out to Eric Sommers.