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Have an autism or Asperger's syndrome support group? If you would like to have your group listed on our web page as well as other support materials we send out, please call us at (651) 647-1083.

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Around the Twin Cities

Anoka County
Contact: ARC at (952) 920-0855.  For early childhood and elementary age groups, contact Jenny at 763-843-4465.

Bloomington

Autism Info Group, information, education and support for families.

Contact: ARC 952-920-0855

Chaska
Parents & family members with children w/ ASD attending district 112 schools.
Contact: Lynne Patterson at (952) 556-6960 or Michelle Tierney at (952) 556-6485.

Eden Prairie
ANSWER parent support group.
Contact: www.aspergersmn.org

Hopkins
FACT (Facing Autism Challenges Together)
Contact: HopkinsFACT@comcast.net ; http://HopkinsFACT.home.comcast.net or Craig at 952-261-9454

Lino Lakes
Held at Advance Therapy
Contact: Becky at 612-209-8795 or bjploen@comcast.net

Minnetonka
St. David's Child Development Center
Contact: Judith Strommen, (952) 548-8680

Osseo/Maple Grove
ISD 279 Support Group
Contact: Sandy Hage at (763) 420-3337 ext 238. No meetings held in summer.

Southern Suburbs
Parent to Parent Support. 
Contact: Gayle at (952) 895-9724 or gayleperrin@comcast.net.

Savage/Shakopee

Autism Spectrum Disorder support group.  Meets at Panera Bread in Shakopee the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7pm.

Contact:  ARC at (952) 920-0855.

Woodbury
Monthly support group for parents. 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7:00 pm at Family Achievement Center, 1687 Woodlane Dr., Ste. 201. 
Contact: ARC at 952-920-0855.

Audie/Aspie Get Together
A support group for adults with Asperger Syndrome/HFA. Must be at least 18 years old and willing to follow group structure. Meets the 3rd Friday of each month, 7-9 p.m.
Contact: Ruth Elaine Hane at (612) 825-1337 or rehnjj@qwest.net

Multi-County Waiver Group
A forum for parents/guardians to share info and resources regarding waivers on the internet.
Contact: To join this email group, contact the moderator at mnwaivergroup-owner@yahoogroups.com

Twin Cities Aspie Women's Social Group:  For women 18 years and older with high-functioning autism, Asperger's Syndrome or Nonverbal Learning Disorder.  Meets 4th Wednesday of every month at 7:00 pm. 

Contact:  Kathy Crellin at kathycrellin@skyline.com or 651-356-5614 or 651-234-6964.


Around Minnesota

Albert Lea Autism Support                              
Contact: Jayne at 507-377-3029

Crookston Autism Support                              
Contact: Andrea at 218-281-9438 or areynolds@riverviewhealth.org

Rochester Area Support
Contact: ARC at (507) 287-2032 or 1 (888) 732-8520   

Southwest MN Autism Parent Support Group        
Contact: Lori Wynia (507) 532-0386 or twandlw@mnns.com

Stearns County Asperger/PDD Group                     
Contact: (800) 562-5130

St. Cloud Area Autism Support Group                     
Contact: ARC Mid-stateat (320) 251-7272


For Siblings

ARC of Hennepin County (952) 920-0855 and ARC Greater Twin Cities (952) 920-0855 have support groups for siblings of children with disabilities. These groups would not be autism specific but may present a larger perspective.

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