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Autism Support Groups in Newark, New Jersey

Connecting with other families and with statewide organizations can make navigating autism services far less lonely. New Jersey has an unusually strong network of nonprofits, and much of what they offer is free.

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Autism New Jersey

Statewide autism nonprofit / helpline

Statewide nonprofit connecting families to resources, training, advocacy, and a referral database via the 800.4.AUTISM Helpline.

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POAC Autism Services

Statewide nonprofit

NJ nonprofit providing free training for parents and educators, family recreation events, and first-responder autism safety training.

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Autism Family Services of New Jersey

Statewide family-support nonprofit

Statewide agency offering after-school care, Saturday recreation, scholarships, and the annual Autism Beach Bash.

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The Arc of Essex County

Essex County I/DD & autism provider

Livingston-based nonprofit serving Essex County children and adults with I/DD including autism, offering early intervention, a specialized school, camp, respite, and residential services.

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