No one should navigate an autism journey alone, and Indianapolis has both local support groups and statewide organizations that can help. Support comes in a few forms: peer groups where you can talk with other parents, advocacy organizations that help you understand your rights, and information networks that track Indiana's frequently changing autism policies. Given how much is in flux with Medicaid ABA and the state's waiver redesign, connecting with a group that follows these issues is genuinely practical, not just emotional.
Lists a Neurodiversity Club for parents and caregivers that meets monthly at Westfield Public Library, a monthly Dads for Autism peer group, and a caregivers group focused on aggressive and self-injurious behaviors.
Visit siteA network of moms raising children with autism, offering digital support meetups and social meetups. Members join by email sign-up, a private online community, or a Facebook group.
Visit siteA network for fathers of children with autism to connect and share resources, run mainly through a Facebook group with meetups and events during the year.
Visit siteA free Zoom group run by Indiana University's Indiana Resource Center for Autism for unpaid caregivers such as family members and friends. Each session opens with a short presentation followed by open discussion; registration is required.
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