Support Groups


About our Groups

The Autism Society of Texas supports individuals online through Facebook, email groups, Meetup, and virtual or face-to-face support meetings and social groups around Texas. Regardless of the setting, these opportunities give individuals with Autism, parents/caregivers, and professionals, the chance to exchange information, share stories, and feel connected.

We also provide individualized support through our free Navigating Autism program.  Please call 512-479-4199, Ext. 2 or e-mail support@texasautismsociety.org.

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For regional online support, please check our Online Groups page here.

COVID-19 UPDATE:  Some groups are on hiatus during the pandemic, and other groups have moved to virtual platforms. For a complete list of current groups and meeting information, please consult the website calendar here.

Statewide Virtual Support Groups

Parent/Caregiver Support Group (English)

Meets one Wednesday per month. Check calendar for upcoming events.

Parent/Caregiver Support Group -Grupo de apoyo para padres y cuidadores

Spanish language group for parents and caregivers. https://www.texasautismsociety.org/grupoparapadres/

Regional Groups

Check calendar for all meeting details or email adriana@texasautismsociety.org for more information unless an email contact is listed below.

Austin-Spectrum Girls Support & Social Group

Meets at different times, usually once per month on a weekend, with varied activities.  For girls and teens with Autism and their caregivers. Check calendar for upcoming events.

Austin/Statewide-Adults with Autism Support Meeting
Check our web calendar for upcoming events, or join our Meetup.com group
This group is for adults on the Autism spectrum, age 18 and older who reside in Texas. We welcome adults statewide for our virtual meeting.

Austin/Statewide-Adult Recreation Group (Austin)
Check our web calendar for upcoming events, or join our Meetup.com group
This social group is for adults with Autism, age 18 and older who reside in Texas. We welcome autistic adults from around the state for our virtual meeting.

Austin-Thrive Parents Group Meeting
For parents of autistic adults. Check web calendar for dates and times.

Dallas/Fort Worth Virtual Parent/Caregiver Support Group

For parents and caregivers.

South Austin Support Meeting
Meets second Thursday of each month from 6-8 pm.

Austin Special Needs
This group meets regularly and is for children with Autism and other disabilities. Please check the Facebook page: Austin Special Needs Parents

El Paso Chapter Support Groups
Sibling group, Parent/Caregiver Group, Autistic Adult Support Group. Contact autismsocietyep@gmail.com for information or check website.

Houston Parent/Caregiver Online Support Group

Check web calendar for meeting details

Waco/Statewide Support Group for Autistic Adults
Check calendar. Usually meets every other Sunday.

Don’t see a group in your area or need more information? Please contact adriana@texasautismsociety.org! We may be able to connect you with a local Autism group or help you start a social or support group! Nearly all of our groups are run by volunteers, so please consider getting involved!

Upcoming Events

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