Connecting with other autism parents is one of the most useful things families do — practically and emotionally. Other parents often know the local shortcuts, the good providers, and the reality of navigating waitlists and paperwork.
Metro Atlanta has established, long-running support organizations, including Parent to Parent of Georgia (the state''s Parent Training and Information Center) and Spectrum Autism Support Group.
Groups come in many forms — parent meetups, sibling and grandparent groups, Spanish-language sessions, and one-on-one parent matching. This page helps you find one that fits.
Georgia''s Parent Training and Information Center, serving the Atlanta area; offers the Supporting Parents matching program, disability-specific support groups, and a searchable provider database.
Gwinnett-based nonprofit serving over 1,500 metro-Atlanta families with monthly parent support groups (including sibling, dad, grandparent, and Spanish-language sessions), camps, and respite.