Support Groups


Autism Society of Greater Austin Support Group

The Autism Society of Greater Austin hosts monthly support group meetings for parents of children on the autism spectrum.  Meetings are scheduled for the last Wednesday of every month from 10am-12pm at the Central Market on North Lamar.  For more information, contact Raine Munkens at 512-479-4199.

 

Bannockburn Baptist Church Special Needs Support Group

Bannockburn Baptist Church hosts support group meetings for parents and guardians of children with special needs.  Meetings are scheduled for the last Wednesday of every month from 6-7:30pm in room 111 of the Bannockburn Children’s Center.  Buddies are provided to engage and care for children who attend the meetings.  For more information, contact Amy Louis at amyl@bbcfamily.com or 512-892-1237 extension 1237.

 

Growing Roots Monthly Support Group

Growing Roots hosts monthly support group meetings for parents of children with special needs.  To attend the support group, parents must have attended a Growing Roots Program such as the Autism Program or the Special Education in the Schools Program.  Support groups are offered in both English and Spanish and are held at the Pan Am Cantu Recreation Center at 2100 East 3rd Street in Austin.  For more information, call 512-850-8281.