Connecting with other families who get it can make an enormous difference, both practically and emotionally. Baton Rouge has active autism organizations that offer community, information, and a sense that you are not navigating this alone. This page points to local groups in the Capital Region and the statewide resources worth knowing about.
Holds quarterly support meetings for families, educational workshops with guest speakers, and a monthly caregiver support group, serving nine parishes in the Greater Baton Rouge region.
Disability family resource center (all disabilities)
A parent- and family-directed nonprofit at 2356 Drusilla Lane offering peer-to-peer support, support groups, IEP assistance, advocacy and training workshops across seven Baton Rouge-area parishes.