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Narrative

The Autism Support Center provides support groups for parents of children with autism and related disorders.

Acton
ASC Sponsored; Target Group:  Mandarin-speaking parents.
Acton Memorial Library, 486 Main St (Rt. 27) Acton; bi-monthly meetings TBA; Parent facilitator:  Wen Li
Contact ASC at 978-777-9135

Danvers
ASC sponsored; Target Group:  Grandparents
6 Southside Road, Danvers; 3rd Mondays, 10-11:30 am
Contact facilitator Susan Gilroy at 978-624-2302

Danvers
AANE/ASC sponsored; Adults with Asperger’s
Pizza and Game Night
6 Southside Road, Danvers, 1st Thursday, 6-8 pm
$12 for pizza, salad, dessert, beverage. Prior registration required.
Facilitator:  Gail Kastorf, 617-393-3824

Danvers  NEW GROUP FORMING 9/11
AANE/ASC sponsored; Target Group: Parents of adults with Asperger’s
6 Southside Rd, Danvers; 2nd Thursdays, 6:30 to 8pm
Facilitator: Gail Kastorf, 617-393-3824
Fee: $90 for 6 sessions, $45 for 2nd parent of same adult

Danvers
ASC sponsored; Target Group: Parents of children under 5
6 Southside Road, Danvers; 3rd Thursday, 5:30-7pm
Contact: Gloria Ricardi Castillo at 978-624-2301

Danvers
ASC/AANE sponsored; Target Group: Adults (18+) with Asperger’s syndrome
6 Southside Road, Danvers; 3RD Thursdays,  6:45 to 8:00pm
Contact facilitator Gail Kastorf at 617-393-3824

Lawrence 
ASC sponsored; Target Group: Spanish-speaking parents of children with disabilities
Community Action Program, 112 East Haverhill St., Lawrence; 2nd Friday,  9:30-11:30am
Contact facilitator Gloria Castillo at 978-624-2301

Newburyport   
ASC sponsored; Target Group: Parents of children with ASD
Newburyport 5 Cents Savings Bank, State St, Newburyport; 2nd Thurs., 7 p.m. Parent facilitator: Nancy Lucier
Contact: Susan Gilroy at 978-624-2302

Service Types

• Family Support

Program Type

• Support Groups

Populations Served

• Autism Spectrum
• Developmental Disability

Ages Served

• 3 - 4
• 5 - 8
• 9 - 13
• 14 - 18
• 19 - 22
• 23 – 59

Accessibility Features

• Accessible Parking
• Accessible Restrooms
• Medical Needs
• Wheelchair Ramps

Additional Information

• Fees: Free Service, Personal Funds