Family Network on Disabilities (FND) of Florida Call for area locations. Information: 800-825-5736 Autism Recovery Network Email / Web-Based Support Website: http://www.geocities.com/ARNFL Brevard County B-FOCASD, Inc. A support group for Brevard Families Of Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (or similar disabilities). Monthly meetings in Melbourne and Port St. John/Cocoa. Cari Wheat: 321-727-1028 Email: cwheat@cfl.rr.com Website: www.bfocasd.com Family Resource Center at ARC Information: 321-690-3464 Website: http://www.arc-brevard.org Lake County God's Exceptional Moms (GEMS) Christian support group for moms of children with special needs. Wendy Baugh: 352-245-8930 Email: a_baugh@msn.com Parents Helping Parents of Florida, Inc. Information: 352-687-2257 Email: support@phpf-fountain.org Website: http://www.phpf-fountain.org Supporting and Encouraging Educational Development (SEED) Groveland, Groveland Elementary: Lee Ann Whipple: 352-253-6651 Debbie Stedelin: 352-253-6615 Leesburg, Skeen Elementary: Shelley Cook: 352-787-5224 Parents Helping Parents of Florida, Inc. (Providing Support and a "Fountain" of information for Parents and Siblings of Children with Disabilities) * Meetings are held in Ocala (Marion County) Ph: 352-687-2257 Website: http://www.phpf-fountain.org Orange County Adults with Asperger’s Syndrome Social Group Karen Wesley: 407-737-2566 x53 Email: kwesley@mail.ucf.edu Autism and Related Disabilities Gym Program and Support Group FREE structured gym program during support group. Jo-Anne Houwers: 407-234-7456 Website: http://www.autismgym.org Autism Society of America - Greater Orlando Chapter Donna Lorman: 407-855-0235 Email: dlorman@cfl.rr.com Website: http://www.asgo.org CHADD National, non-profit organization serving children with AD/HD. Information: 407-447-5437 The Comfort Zone A support group for any parent of a child with autism spectrum disorder. Lead by a licensed mental health counselor. Free childcare, by reservation. Location: Academy for Autism - 745 Holden Avenue, Orlando 32839 Information: 407-852-9922 Email: academy4autism@hotmail.com Dad's Only Support Group Information: 407-852-3332 Debra's Parent Support Group & Child Play Group Families meet at Debra's home in Orlando. Call for more information and directions. Debra: 407-381-3622 For Women Only Ellie Hauser: 407-852-3331 Email: ehauser@ucpcdc.org Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Support Group Information: 321-689-9272 Grupo de Apoyo para familias Hispanas Aimara Rodriguez: 407-737-2566 x51 Email: airodrig@mail.ucf.edu Website: http://www.geocities.com/hisautismfl Mom’s Group of Friends A small group of mothers of children with special needs meet one Friday morning a month for coffee, fellowship, and support. Fun activities and spiritual growth are offered. Locations vary. Call for meeting dates and locations. Sponsored by the Opening Doors Ministry of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church. Donna Barley: 407-876-6728 Email: dbarley367@aol.com Website: http://www.st.lukes.org/ Orlando Asperger’s Family Support Group For family members of children 17 yrs and younger with AS. Meetings are held quarterly at UCF CARD Office. Information: 407-737-2566 Email: ucfcard@mail.ucf.edu Parents Helping Parents of Florida, Inc. Meetings are held at the Orange County Public Library in Apopka. Jennifer Moss: 407-293-0679 Email: jmoss@phpf-fountain.org Website: http://phpf-fountain.org POWER (Parents Offering Wisdom, Enrichment, and Resources) Information: 407-857-8107 E-mail: mmmathes@earthlink.net Limited childcare, available by reservation only. Contact Cindy Scott at 407-295-3636 to reserve a place for your child. PPASCARD (Parents and Professionals Assisting and Supporting Children with Autism and other Related Disorders) Carol Tucker: 407-523-7121 Support Groups for Parents and Siblings of Children with Any Disability Information: 407-852-3373 United Cerebral Palsy Support Group Parent and sibling support, counseling, information and referral. Family Services Specialist: 407-281-0441 Website: www.ucpcdc.org Visual Impairments Parent Support Group and Play Group for Children Kathy Sciortino: 407-898-2483 x13 Osceola County Osceola Support Group for Parents of Children with Disabilities Beatrice Schindler: 407-518-6688 Email: beatrice@osceolasupportgroup.org Website: www.osceolasupportgroup.org R.A.C.E. (Reaching Autistic Children Early) An educational support group for parents and professionals. Karla: 863-859-1477 x328 Seminole County Gluten Free / Casein Free Diet Support Group Karen Howington: 407-359-0356 Email: khowington@mindspring.com Laura Costanzo: 407-249-5575 Email: gfcfmomma@aol.com Parents Helping Parents of Florida, Inc. Meetings are held at the Seminole County Public Library in Casselberry and Oviedo. Jennifer Moss: 407-293-0679 Email: jmoss@phpf-fountain.org Website: http://phpf-fountain.org Special Education Parent Teacher Association (SEPTA) Information: 407-320-7871 Sumter County Volusia County B-FOCASD, Inc. A support group for Brevard Families Of Children with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (or similar disabilities). Monthly meetings in Ormond Beach. Nancy Kisseloff: 386-734-6691 x162 Email: nancy-kisseloff@thehousenextdoor.org Website: www.growupwithme.org Website: www.bfocasd.com P.E.A.C.E. (Parents of Exceptional and Autistic Children in Education) Nancy Kisseloff: 386-734-6691 x162 Email: nancy-kisseloff@thehousenextdoor.org Website: www.growupwithme.org S.P.A.R.C. of Volusia Inc. (Special Population Activities & Recreation Council) Information: 386-409-5409 Website: http://www.sparcofvolusia.org S.T.A.R.S. Support Groups (Special Therapeutic And Recreational Services) ADD/ADHD, Autism/Autism Spectrum Disorder or Asperger's Syndrome, Bi-Polar/Depression, Down Syndrome, Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Nancy Kisseloff: 386-734-6691 x162 Email: nancy-kisseloff@thehousenextdoor.org Website: www.growupwithme.org The Spectrum of Volusia County Melanie Shiffman: 386-295-6795 Email: thespectrumofvolusiacounty@hotmail.com Website: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/TheSpectrumofVolusiaCounty/ West Volusia Parent to Parent Support Group Affilliated with Family Network on Disabilities & Circle of Parents Meetings held on the last Thursday of each month. Information: Contact Irene at 386-717-2727 CMS Westside: 386-736-5029 x106 CMS Eastside: 386-238-4980 x142 Back