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Permalink Reply by Linda on April 23, 2011 at 1:38pm

This is a great idea.  We did initiate a support group in Coatesville about a year ago.  We scheduled hours during the day and on an alternate day during the evening hours.  We have also offered seminars for caregivers.  It provided a great opportunity but it was not well-attended.  If you have  a group of caregivers that have already expressed an interest, you may be successful.  I made the assumption that it may have be too much for caregivers to get away, to obtain child care (although we did not discourage bringing children), or to overcome the exhaustion from trying to get services, deal with the schools or manage the household.  I do believe that there are support groups that do meet.  Maybe someone else will have more encouraging information for you.  

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Permalink Reply by Linda on April 28, 2011 at 1:16pm

Just received this flyer.

Hope this is what you were looking for.

 

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Permalink Reply by Michelle Winand on October 11, 2011 at 3:36pm

Hi, I was just wondering if their is a support group in the area.  I was a nanny for 7 years for twin boys on the spectrum and am looking into groups in this area and families that may need childcare services and want someone who has experience.  I want to become more active in the area because I found out how much I loved being with this children and knowing I can make a difference.  Thanks

 

Michelle

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Permalink Reply by margaret cortlessa on October 11, 2011 at 3:57pm

The support group I started was back in April/May 2011 and not well attended.  I was rather surprised.  It was in Oxford, PA.  I am having a meeting regarding people in the community and parents folks with ASD in order to put together some kinds of social groups in Southern CC.  The meeting will be 10-24-2011 from 630pm-9pm @Oxford Presbyterian Church for anyone interested.

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