Below are the many autism spectrum disorder (ASD) support groups that are available to your and your family. Click on the website links to find out more information on each support group. Contact the support group if you have further questions about becoming a member, programs and services offered, events, postings, etc.
Manitoba Supports
- Autism Society of Manitoba: www.autismmanitoba.ca
- Asperger Manitoba Inc.: www.asperger-manitoba.ca
- Autism Manitoba- For Parents and Caregivers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/244966218954875/
- Southcentral ASD Parent Support Group: http://www.facebook.com/groups/184724354884947/
- Autism Portage: http://autismportage.wordpress.com/about/
- Westman Autism Parent Support Group: Contact: Sheila Deacon at: shdeacon@westman.wave.ca OR (204) 727-4868
- St. Amant Centre: http://stamant.ca/programs/autism-services/
- ADAPT (Association for Developmental Autism Programs and Therapies): http://www.adaptmanitoba.ca
- Manitoba Families for Effective Autism Treatment: http://www.mfeat.ca
- PACE (Parents with Autistic Children Everywhere): http://autismwinnipegpace.com
- Community Living Manitoba: www.aclmb.ca
- Community Living Winnipeg: http://communitylivingwinnipeg.com
- Community Living Brandon: http://clbrandon.com
- Community Living Selkirk: http://www.communitylivingselkirk.ca
- Continuity Care: www.continuitycare.ca
- Society for Manitobans with Disabilities: www.smd.mb.ca
- Rehabilitation Centre for Children: www.rccinc.ca
- Information for Manitobans with Disabilities: www.gov.mb.ca/fs/imd
- Barrier free MB: http://www.barrierfreemb.com
National Supports
- Autism Society of Canada: http://www.autismsocietycanada.ca
- Autism Canada Foundation: www.autismcanada.org
- Canadian Autism Spectrum Disorder Alliance: http://www.asdalliance.org
- The National Autistic Society: http://www.autism.org.uk
- Autism Central: http://www.autismcentral.ca
- Autism Speaks Canada: http://www.autismspeaks.ca
- Ability Online: http://www.abilityonline.org/
Provincial Supports
- Autism Society of British Columbia: http://www.autismbc.ca
- Autism Society of Alberta: http://www.autismsocietyalberta.org
- The Ability Hub (Calgary): http://www.theabilityhub.org
- Autism Society of Saskatoon: http://www.autismservices.ca
- Quebec Federation of Autism and other Pervasive Developmental Disorders: http://www.autisme.qc.ca
- Miriam Foundation (Quebec): http://www.miriamfoundation.ca
- Autism Ontario: http://www.autismontario.com
- Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador: http://www.autism.nf.net
- Autism Nova Scotia: http://www.autismnovascotia.ca
- Autism Society of Prince Edward Island: http://autismsociety.pe.ca
- Autism Society of New Brunswick: www.autismnb.org
- Autism Yukon: http://www.autismyukon.org
Facebook Support Groups
- Autism Discussion Page: https://www.facebook.com/autismdiscussionpage
- Autism Awareness Page: https://www.facebook.com/AutismAwarenessPage
- Autism Support Network Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Autism-Support-Network/150100405892
- Autism Talk Page: https://www.facebook.com/AutismTalk
- Autism Speaks Page: https://www.facebook.com/autismspeaks
Support Blogs
- Autism Speaks Blog: http://www.autismspeaks.org/blog
- Autism Spot Blog: http://www.autismspot.com/blogs
- The Autism Helper Blog: http://theautismhelper.com
- The Autism Advocate: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/the-autism-advocate
There may not be a support group in your area – perhaps the need is there but no one formed a group, or one that was in existence has ceased to meet. Don’t be afraid to start one of your own. All support groups began with people coming together to reduce their own isolation and share their lived experience. Many grassroots movements across our country began with a small group of individuals coming together to support each other and talk about their visions and hopes for the future. If you would like to explore how to start up a support group, here are some helpful hints to guide you along the way:
