Autism Society of Greater Tucson (ASGT)
For parents, family and friends of persons/children with ASD. Meetings are the 1st Monday of every month at 6 p.m. at the TAFA Center (1002 N. Country Club Road). Contact president@tucsonautism.org.
Adult Asperger’s Syndrome Support Group
For adults with Asperger’s Syndrome. Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Trinity Presbyterian Church, Sanctuary, 400 E. University Ave., Tucson. Ongoing, no appointment necessary. For more information please contact Barbara J. Nichols, Ph.D. (520)954-1490 or bjnichols@qwestoffice.net. Website: www.aspergers-tucson.org.
Adult Asperger’s Family Members Support Group
For anyone with a family member who has Asperger’s Syndrome. Meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6:30 – 8 pm. Trinity Presbyterian Church, Sanctuary, 400 E. University Ave., Tucson. Ongoing, no appointment necessary. For more information please contact Barbara J. Nichols, Ph.D. (520)954-1490 or bjnichols@qwestoffice.net. Website: www.aspergers-tucson.org.
P.A.S.S. Autism Support Group
For parents of children with ASD. Meets on the NW side of Tucson. For dates, time and location please contact Bridgett at 481-5105 or mbmthead@aol.com
Caregiver Support Group
For families of persons/children with special needs. New group is meeting on the 2nd Monday of each month at 11:30 – 1:00 p.m. at the MIKID office located at 4500 E. Speedway Blvd #59. Contact person is Debbie at 882-0142. This group addresses a variety of caregiver support issues and special needs.
Raytheon Parents Of Dependents with Special needs (RPODS)
The RPODS group is open to any family who has a family member with a disability, not only Raytheon employees. Meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 6 – 8:00 p.m. at Coco’s (on Broadway across from Park Mall). Contact Mary-Lisa Orth , RPODS Chair 794-3866 or 663-8779 or mjorth@raytheon.com
Marana Mothers’ Bring Your Own Lunch
For lively, honest and informative conversations on topics such as autism/education, domestic, trainings and medical concerns. You don’t have to live in Marana to attend. Meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month, 11:30 a.m. at Lord of Grace Church (7250 N. Cortaro Rd.). Call for directions 744-7400.
Listservs
If you would like to network with families and other professionals within the Autism Community here in Tucson you may subscribe to either or both the Autism Society of Greater Tucson Chapter Google Group Listserv or the University of Arizona's Tucson Autism Listserv.
