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MyAutismTeam

MyAutismTeam is a free social network that makes it easy for you to get the emotional support you need from others like you, and gain practical advice and insights on managing treatment or therapies for autism. You can post daily triumphs, find people like you, and ask questions.

https://www.myautismteam.com/

NYC Family Advocacy Information Resource (FAIR)

NYC Fair provides a mentee / mentor program connecting families with mentors who have a deeper understanding of the field and can share that knowledge with those are just learning how the system works.

http://www.nycfamilyadvocacyinformationresource.org/

Sinergia NY

Offers support networks and workshops in Manhattan.

2082 Lexington Avenue, 4^th Floor, New York, NY 10035

Contact: Isabel Malavet at 212 643-2840 x.324 or 212 643-2871

http://sinergiany.org/

Yachad

Offers support / recreational activities for parents, families and siblings in the Jewish community

11 Broadway 13th Floor, New York NY 10004

Contact: Amanda Levy, Director of Social Work Services, 212-613-8172, or levya@ou.org

https://www.yachad.org/familyservices/

The Thrive Network

Support groups for parents/caregivers meets monthly. Thrive supports the Brooklyn, Manhattan and Queens communities.

Contact: Aida Ayeva or La Shean Lee at 718 965-1998

https://thethrivenetwork.com/

AHRC

AHRC offers free educational workshops which are offered twice per month.

83 Maiden Lane, 6th Floor New York NY 10038

Contact Dr. John Fiorello at 212 780-2592

https://www.ahrcnyc.org/services/families/education/

Quality Services for the Autism Community

Their support groups provide a forum for parents to share the successes. QSAC groups typically meet Tuesday evenings in Manhattan and Wednesday / Thursday mornings in Flushing.

https://www.qsac.com/support-groups-and-trainings

Atlas Foundation

Offers Open Play every other Saturday from 10:00am to noon.

252 W. 29^th Street, 3^rd Floor between 7^th and 8^th Ave

http://www.atlasforautism.org/open-play/

YAI

YAI is a very large organization serving over 20,000 people and provides Parent Support Groups, Professional Workshops, and Free Educational Workshops.

https://www.yai.org/

Moms of Children who Have Autism (MOCHA)

MOCHA is an active support network that offers mom nights out, phone support groups and more. Dads are welcome as well.

https://www.meetup.com/Moms-Of-Children-who-Have-Autism-MOCHA-PDD-Meetup-Group/

Chinese American Planning Council

CAPC offers weekend parent support groups. CAPC has locations in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens.

Contact: Kuen Chan at 718 492-0409 x.302

https://www.cpc-nyc.org/programs/community-services-cpc-brooklyn-community-center/services-asian-parents-developmentally

My Time Inc.

My Time Inc will bring you together with people who can understand the achievements, rewards and also help with the challenges. Open Tuesday through Thursday from 10:30am to 3:00pm.

http://mytimeinc.org/

Quality Services for the Autism Community

Their support groups provide a forum for parents to share the successes. QSAC groups typically meet Tuesday evenings in Manhattan and Wednesday / Thursday mornings in Flushing.

https://www.qsac.com/support-groups-and-trainings

Queens Autism Parent Group

This group is for families affected by autism in the Queens, NY and surrounding areas offering parent support, parent training and workshops, family events, play dates, adult only gatherings, and community referrals.

https://www.meetup.com/Queens-Autism-Parent-Group/