One of the most underrated forms of support after an autism diagnosis is other parents who have been there — and Madison has an active local network to plug into. Support groups offer practical tips (which providers, which waitlists, how to navigate the school district) plus the emotional relief of not doing this alone. This page points you to Madison-area and Wisconsin organizations, including the ones that also help with advocacy when you hit a wall with insurance or schools.
Runs Coffee & Conversation, a virtual group for parents and caregivers; Mom's Night Out for mothers of autistic children; and Autism 101, a free parent-led workshop for families of newly diagnosed children.
Visit siteHosts the Madison Area Adult Social Group, a free Zoom group open to all autistic adults with no formal diagnosis required (RSVP needed).
Visit siteA peer support network hosted at the Waisman Center in Madison, running virtual family support groups for families in southern Wisconsin.
Visit siteConnects parents of children with special health care or mental health needs to trained volunteer parents with similar experience, matched by diagnosis, age, language and location.
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