For more information contact Miriam
McCann
Phone: (773) 726-2550
Email at: info@chicagoautism.org
Go to Website at: www.chicagoautism.org
Meets the 3rd Saturday of each month (except July, August
and December)
10 A.M. - 2 P.M. University of Illinois at Chicago, 1747 West
Roosevelt Road
(street parking on Wood Street adjacent to building)
Adults with Aspergers in the SW Suburbs
Contact: Jamie Specht at flywithme@butterflight.net
Support group for adults on the autism spectrum ( No official
diagnosis necessary). Please email for more information and
location.
Autism Group
Location: 4046 N. Leavitt, Chicago, Ill
Lily Montoya, Group meets 3rd Wednesday of each month.
1.312.282.9014
montoyaliliy@hotmail.com
www.northsidesupportgroup.com
Spanish Group-S.A.L.T.O
Contact: Matie Ovalle at 1.312.996.0903
Spanish Group
Contact: Tersesa Silva at 1.773.582.6222
Able Kids, Inc
Contact: Anita Johnson-jackson at 1.7773.287.4290 or via email
at ablekids@aol.com
Assitance for parents with children on the autism spectrum
Adult Asperger's Group
Contact: Beverly Mills at 1.312.993.3634 or via email at jojoslim@aol.com
Rainbow of Friends
Contact: Ayana Geiger at 1.773.764.8740
Children of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities meet to play
and grow social skills. Mom's get-togethers and meetings.
S.A.L.T.O Spanish Group
5333 S. ROckwell, Chicago Illinois
Contact : Luis Hernadez at 1.773.392.6657 or via email at
luishernadez007@yahoo.com
Teen and Adult Social Support Group
Contact: Beverly Mills at 1.312.993.3634 ort via email at
jojosllim@aol.com
Bowling Group and adult Asperger's Support Group
Contact: Beverly Mills at 1.312.993.3634 ort via email at
jojosllim@aol.com
North Shore Suburban ASI Chapter
Contact: Laurawald@hotmail.com
Downtown Chicago Autism Spectrum Adult Support Group
Meets 1st Saturday of each month, 1pm-3pm
for more information: http://www.meetup.com/aspergersChi/
A peer run support group for adults on the autism spectrum
Chicago
Ridge
Special Directions
6413 W. 102nd place,
Chicago Ridge
Contact: Jackie Lorenz at 1.708.423.6244
Cicero
Autism Society of Illinois
Spanish Speaking Support Group
Meeting Location: POS Building, 5410 W. 34th Street, Cicero,
Illinois
Meets the first Frisay of each month.
Contact: Margarita Perez, ASI 1.708.863.6848
Collinsville
ASA Southern Illinois Chapter
Support Group
Contact Patrica
Little at 1.618.530.7864
Crown
Point
The MAAP
P.O. Box 524, Crown
Point, Indiana 46307
This group sponsors an annual conference as well as a newsletter
Dallas City
Tri-County Autism Society
For more information
you can calll 1.217.852.6308. or email KelDalDam@hotmail.com
Decatur
Macon County Autism and
Asperger's Support Group
Macon resources, 2121 Hubbard, Decatur, Illinois
Contact: Jan at 1.217.855.9890 or via email at jankriisa@comcast.net
or Emily at 1.217.876.8888 or via email at erdobson@hotmail.com
Downers
Grove
Communication Clubhouse
2901 Finley Road Ste. 102, Downers Grove, Illinois
Contact: Joan Burns at 1.630.495.6800 ext 277 or via email
at clubhouseslp@aol.com
Parent support for birth-elementary. Autism Support Group
meets Fourth Tuesday of the month, 9:30 to 11:00 am here at
Communication Clubhouse. The group is led by Joan Burns, Developmental
Therapist and mother of six year old with autism.
Elk Grove
Pay it Forward for Autism
Elk Grove Public Library, 1001 Wellington, Elk Grove,
Illinois
Contact: Gemma Nissen at info@piffa.org
or visit http://www.piffa.org
Elmhurst
Center for Speech and Language
Disorders
http://www.csld.org
Contact at 1.630.530.8551 or info@csld.org
Evanston
Evanston Autism Spectrum Adult
Support Group
Meets 3rd Sunday of each month, 2pm-4pm
Evanston Hospital, Room 1711
2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, Il 60201
for more information: http://www.meetup.com/aspergersChi/
A peer-run support group for adults on the autism spectrum
Frankfort
Voice in The Lincoln Way Area
7302 W. Lakeside Court, Frankfort, Illinois
Contact: Brad Bradley at 1.815.469.4929 or via email at voice-advocacy@sbcglobal.net
Freeport
Northwest Illinois Autism
Support Group
1255 W. Lincoln
Blvd, Freeport, Il 61032
Contact: 1.815.232.6896
Galesburg
Aspergers Syndrome Support
and Awareness of Central Illinois
Contact: Diana Noble via email at d.noble@comcast.net
Glen
Ellyn
Glen Ellyn Sensory Intergration
Disorder Meetup Group
Contact: Stephanie- http://sid.meetup.com/4/
Meet with other moms that have children who suffer from sensory
intergration dysfunction/disorder. Gather for support, advice,
Sharing and companionship
Gurnee
ASA Northeast Suburban
Chapter Support Group
Meets at Warren Township SRA, 17801 W. Washington St. Gurnee,
Illinois
Contact: Eric Smith nechapasi@aol.com
or visit our website at http://www.autism-society.org/chapter145
Hazel Crest
ASA Chicago South Suburban
Chapter Support Group
17120 Locust Drive, Hazelcrest, Illinois
Contact: Vernola Thomas at 1.708.335.2910 or Via email at
WVThomas@msn.com
Hoffman
Estates
Northwest Suburban Illinois
Chapter
Schaumburg Township Meeting Hall, 1 illinois Blvd, Hoffman
Estates, Illinois
Contact: Kym Bills at 1.630.523.1390 or via email at
kbills@wowway.com
Meetings are the 1st Tuesday of each month.
Jerseyville
Jersey County Support Group
285 Maple Street, Jerseyville, Illinois
Contact: Sharon Short at 1.618.498.2059 after 5pm
Joliet
Group: Parents Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders(ASD)
Organization: Easter Seals Joliet Region, Inc
Time/Date: The Second Monday of every month at 6:00p.m.
Location: Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center: 212 Barney Dr.
Joliet, Il 60435
Contact: Valerie Fuller, LCSW at 1.815.927.5465
www.joliet.easterseals.com Other info: Free child care, call
to make arrangements
Joliet Support Group
Contact Diane Keay at 1.815.725.6677
Kankakee
Autism Society of Kankakee
318 Meadows Road N. Bourbonnais, Illinois
Contact: Julie Gindy at 1.815.933.3467 or via email at
julezee@comcast.net
Lake County
Lake County Autism Support Group
More information: http://www.health.groups.yahoo.com/group/LCASG
Group that shares information that is important to families
living with autism and related spectrum disorders. Topics
include support, resources, services, interventions, treaments,
and legislation.
Lake County Talking Kids Meetup Group
Contact: Ruth at http://www.whatadifference.meetup.com/3/
This is a group for familes with socially challenged kids,
with or without a diagnosis. Purpose is to socialize, have
fun, ahare ideas andshare resouces.
Lincolnwood
GRASP Chicago Chapter
St. Johns Luthern Church, 4707 W. Pratt, Lincolnwood, Illinois
Contact: Steven Lawson at steve-law@comcast.net
Meetings for adults on the spectrum. Meets once a month on
a Sunday
Lombard
The Autism Society of Illinois Support Group and Training
2200 S. Main Street Ste. 205 Lombard, Il 60148
The Autism Society of Illinois will hold monthly trainings
on Special Education related topic's at our Lombard office.
Please check our calendar of events for more information,
or call 1.630.691.1270
The Autism Society is in collaboration with the Fmily
Resource Center on Disabilites and funded by the U.S. Department
of Education, Office of Special Education Programs.
Mahomet
East Central Illinois Autism Group
Contact: 1.217.348.7858
Maywood
The Answer Inc.
Contact: Debra Vine at 1.708.296.5651 or via email at dvines0627@yahoo.com
Meetings are the 4th Monday of each month at the Maywood Park
Library, rooms 201/202, 121 S. 5th Ave, Maywood at 6:30 pm.
McHenry
McHenry County Autism Group
Contact: Annette Gallaghar at waylayd@aol.com
Bi-montly support group meetings and outings for children.
Moline
Autism Network of Western Illinois, Inc
Butterworth Center, 1105 8th Street, Moline, Illinois.
Contact: 1.309.797.4838
Morris
Morris Autism Meetup Group
Contact: Karen Ferrero at http:autism.meetup.com/242/
Meet other parents of children with autism and ahare stragegies,
treatments and more.
Mt Vernon
Mt Vernon Autism Support Group St Mary’s Good
Sam Hospital, Main Hospital Meeting Room, Mt Vernon, Illinois.Contact:
Rebecca & Nathan Harper at 618-244-3315 or via email at
mtvernonsupport@hotmail.com
Naperville
Naperville Adult Asperger Group
Knox Presbyterian Church, 1105 Catalpa Lane, Naperville, Illinois
Contact Jill Holman at 630-904-4110 or via email at jholman@wideopenwest.com
Meets the first Thursday of each month from 7-9 pm.
Naperville
Indians Fighting Autism
1853 Golf Drive, Naperville, Illinois.
Contact: Smita Bhatt, MD at 630-783-0727 or via email at
info@indiansfightingautism.com
Naperville
GRASP Teen and Young Adult Support Group
One Energy Center, 40 Shuman Blvd, Suite 160, Naperville,
Illinois
Contact: Brian King, LCSE at 630-778-3447 or via email at
brianlcsw@comcast.net
Naperville
Community Connection
www.autismcommunityconnection.com
Naperville
Little Friends Center for Autism Parent Support Group
Contact: Stacey Anderson at 630-281-6914 or visit www.littlefriendsinc.org
Naperville
Sibtime for children with siblings with special needs
Naperville/Bolingbrook area
Contact: Stacey Stewart at 630-717-9858 ext 6 (Oakhill Wellness
& Counseling Center)
Ages 7-13.
Naperville
Naperville Asperger Group
Contact: Jill Holman at 630-904-4110 or via email at jholman@wideopenwest.com
Naperville
Mothers of Children with Autism, Asperger’s, SPD,
PDD-NOS
Contact: Shari at 630-946-6159 or via email at
balliash@hotmail.com
This is a play group/support group where parents who have
children with sensory issues, autism, asperger’s, and
more find comfort, and new friendships.
Normal
Bloomington/McClean County Support Group
1816 Parkway Court, Normal, Illinois
Contact: Jacquie Mace at 309-661-9440 or via email at imscrtagnt@aol.com
Northbrook
Keshet Jewish Parents of Children with Special Needs
617 Landwehr Rd, Northbrook, Illinois
Contact: 847-205-1234
Oak Lawn
ASA Southwest Cook County Chapter Support Group
Meets at: Panera Bread, 10553 S. Cicero, Oak Lawn, Illinois
Contact: Leeann at
LJLenoci@aol.com
O’Fallon
Southern Illinois Chapter - Autism Society of America
P.O. Box 822, O'Fallon, IL 62269
Contact: 618-530-7894
Oswego
Fox Valley Society Support for Autism
Camelot Support Group
2nd Monday of each month 7:00 pm.
At the Fruitful Yield in Oswego
1124 S. Douglas Rd.
Oswego, 60543
email: mommymarshall@sbcglobal.net
Peoria
Peoria Regional Chapter
ASA
c/o Easter Seals
507 E Armstrong Ave, Peoria, Illinois
www.autism-society.org/chapter1009
Contact: 309-386-7755 ext 2241
Peoria
Peoria A.N.S.W.E.R.S.
5227 W Mahark Lane, Peoria, Illinois.
Contact: Lauri Hislope at 309-697-3300 or via email at lauri64@insightbb.com
Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month from 6:30-8
pm
Plainfield
Plainfield Autism Awareness & Support System (PAASS)
Contact: Debi Lockwood at lock82998@comcast.net
Plainfield
Plainfield Parents of Aspies Support Group
Contact: Anita McCormick at plnfldaspiemom@aol.com
Meets at Plainfield Township Building, 22525 W Lockport Road,
Plainfield. Please email for meeting days and times. Parent
support group.
Quad Cities
Autism Society of the Quad
Cities
Visit: www.autismqc.org
Rockford
Adult Group
Free meetings are held the 1st Thursday
of every month from 6:30pm to 8:00pm at the University of
Illinois School of Medicine campus located at 1601 Parkview
Avenue in Rockford, IL.
Rockford
Northwest Illinois Autism Parent Group
Contact: Lori Davie Coordinator of The Autism Program Service
Center.
1601 Parkview Ave.
Rockford, Il 61107
1.815.395.5566 Phone
1.815.670.1430 Cell
1.815.395.5573 Fax
ldavie@eastersealschicago.org
Rockford
Rockford Asperger’s/PDD-NOS Group
Contact: Amy Eckstrom at 815-399-5262
Rockford
Easter Seals Child Developmental Center
650 North Main Street, Rockford, Illinois
Contact: 815-965-6745 or dcrkfd@aol.com
Rolling Meadows
Rolling Meadows Asperger’s Groups
Cardinal Drive Church of Christ, Rolling Meadows, Illinois
Contact: Chris & Susie Smith at 847-255-5465 or via email
at aspergersupport@comcast.net
Meets the second Tuesday of each month from 7-9 pm.
Schaumburg
A Support Group For Caretakers
Refueling Your Tank
For parents who would like to:
Have a chance to connect with other parents who feel over
whelmed and share coping skills that work
Bring more energy into your own life an the life of you family
Be aware of your own issues and how they enter into your family
challenges
Learn Skills to refuel your emotional tank
Place: Personal Growth Associates, 919 B. Plum Grove Road,
Suite C
Schaumburg, IL 60173
Time: TBD
Fee: The parents enrolled will split the cost of the Psychologist's
time for the hour.
For additional information, please call Dr. Mark Bakal @ 1.847.413.9700
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