Connecting Families with Support & Education — This page brings together trusted support groups, educational programs, and community resources designed to help parents and caregivers connect, learn, and advocate for their families.
Whether you’re looking for emotional support from other parents, guidance on working with your child’s school, or tools to plan for the future, these resources are here to complement your child’s ABA therapy and support your family every step of the way.
ABA Parent Support Groups
- Autism Speaks — National organization offering resources, toolkits, and community connections for autism families; a good starting point for research updates and finding local services.
🔗 https://www.autismspeaks.org
- Autism Society of Florida — Statewide advocacy and support organization connecting families to local chapters, events, and information.
🔗 https://www.autismfl.org
- Across the Spectrum Parent Support Group — Peer support group for sharing experiences and emotional support with other parents who understand the journey firsthand.
🔗 https://www.autismfl.org/support-group
- UM-NSU CARD (Center for Autism and Related Disabilities) — Hosts workshops and conferences on a wide range of autism-related topics; great for structured learning and access to specialists.
🔗 https://www.card.miami.edu
Collaboration with Schools and Professionals
- Autism Committee for ESE (ACE) — Broward County parent-driven group that meets with school administrators to strengthen Autism programming; helps parents stay informed and involved in ESE program decisions.
🔗 ACE Autism Committee
Parent Education and Training
- Family Network on Disabilities of Florida (FND) — Statewide network supporting families of individuals with disabilities through education, resources, and advocacy.
🔗 https://fndusa.org
- Florida Vocational Rehabilitation — State program helping individuals with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep employment; valuable for planning teens’ and young adults’ path to independence.
🔗 https://www.rehabworks.org
Additional Community Resources
- Parent to Parent of Miami — Connects families of children and adults with special needs to information, education, and one-on-one emotional support from other parents.
🔗 https://www.ptopmiami.org
- FloridaAutism.org — Resource hub for Florida families with information and connections to statewide autism services.
🔗 https://www.FloridaAutism.org
Every family’s journey looks different, but no parent should have to face it without support. We encourage you to explore these resources, reach out to other families, and lean on your community along the way. If you have questions about how these services can work alongside your child’s ABA therapy, our team is always here to help guide you.