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Support Groups:

ADD/LD Parent Support Group of Collin County
Our purpose is to support and nurture parents of children who learn differently by empowering parents through information to be proactive in advocating for their children. Community speakers, videos, and sharing information help our parents stay informed.
Shirli Salter, President
Meets: 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month
7 p.m. to 9 p.m. (First United Methodist Church of Allen) Parlor (south entrance)
601 Greenville Avenue
Allen, TX 75002
Phone:(972) 396-1216
E-mail: SSCaroline@aol.com


Autism/Asperger/PDD Support Group
For parents and professionals - speakers on different areas of Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Information and Networking
Michelle M. Guppy
1st Tuesday of each month except for January, June, July
Meeting time: 7 - 9pm
Meeting location: Graceview Baptist Church - North Campus Fellowship Area
25510 Tomball Parkway
Tomball, TX 77375
Phone:(281) 686-0103
E-mail: MichelleMGuppy@yahoo.com
Website:
www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org


Autism Society of Collin County
President Nagle Moussa
PO Box 261209
Plano, Tx. 75026-1209 Collin County, TX
E-mail: amc2@airmail.net
Website: http://www.autism-ascc.org


Autism Society of Greater Tarrant County
Information meeting on the 3rd Tuesday of every month and a support group meeting on the 4th Tuesday of every month
6:30 p.m.
Child Study Center
1300 W. Lancaster
Fort Worth, Texas
Chapter Phone: 817/390-2829
Website: www.asgtc.org


D.A.N.I.S.H. (Dallas Asperger Network for Information, Support and Help)
Nancy Mandell founder, Janis Schubert, manager, Martha Kate Downey, moderator
Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, TX
Dallas Morning News Article about Asperger Syndrome, Highlighting DANISH families: http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dallas/healthscience/stories/101402dnlivasperger_14liv.ART0.17264.html
Phone: (817) 267-8563
E-mail: Merinance4@aol.com
Website: www.aspergerinfo.org


DIAL (Developing Independent Adult Living)
A support group for families of young people who will need special help & support in adulthood. Education, support, and planning meetings are held on the 3rd Saturday, monthly (except for June, July, and August). Every other month is planned for the young people with special needs.
Library at MHMR/ Resource Connection
1300 Circle Drive
Fort Worth, TX
Marty Ringler, President
Mailing Address: 5674 Worrell Drive, Fort Worth Tx 76133
Phone: 1 (817) 921-0033
E-mail: martyringler@aol.com
Website: www.worknotes.com/TX/FortWorth/DIAL/


Mesquite Parents of Children with Autism
Mesquite Main Library, Mesquite, Texas
Carol Gorgal
Phone:972-288-2175
E-mail: cgorgal2@yahoo.com


The Noonan Syndrome Support Group, Inc.
This international group is intended for people whose lives are touched by Noonan Syndrome. Associated professionals are also welcome.
Martha Kate Downey, member
Wanda Robinson, founder
PO Box 145
Upperco, MD. 21155
USA
Phone: (888) 686-2224 toll free
E-mail: wandar@bellatlantic.net
Website: http://www.noonansyndrome.org


O.A.S.I.S. - Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support
The site which includes the online support group (AS-Support) which developed the List of Characteristics of a Person with Asperger's Syndrome.
Barb Kirby, founder
Martha Kate Downey, member
Website: www.aspergersyndrome.org


Our Children's Circle (OCC)
A support group comprised of parents, educators and community leaders who strive to provide resources for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders. The group provides educational and social programs for McKinney Independent School District families and the general public. Our mission is to support families so that special needs children may increase their potential to lead individual, productive, and fulfilling lives.
Anne Staton - President
McKinney, Texas
Phone:972-529-3843 or 214-641-4420
E-mail: president@deltos.com
Website: http://occ.deltos.com/


Remember Our Angels
A support group for parents who have lost an infant or young child. Their focus is on working together to build their lives into something new, yet remembering and cherishing their children who have died. They have retreats and gentle ways of remembering.
Rhonda Burchett, founder
P O Box 4266
Roanoke, Va 24015
USA
Phone: 1 (540) 345-8327 Answered 24 hours a day for any parent needing comfort, support or just to talk.
Website: http://e.webring.com/hub?ring=rememberourangel


North Texas SNAP, Inc.
Special Needs Assistance Partners
A group of parents and young people working together on the issues that face those families with special needs. Monthly meetings provide education and advocacy with emphasis on social, recreational, educational, housing and transportation opportunities issues. Social opportunities throughout the year.
Martha Kate and Kate Downey, members
Rita Goodner, President
P.O. Box 3294
Grapevine, TX 76051
Phone : 817-227-8067 or 817-481-6522
E-mail: ,ntxsnap@mail.com
Website: www.NTXSNAP.homestead.com


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