Asperger’s Syndrome & Autism - Young Adult and Teen Social Group

This is an informal social group designed for those 13 to 25 years old.  Meetings will be held on the third Sunday of the month from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the home of John Healy, 6021 Western Avenue, Whittier, CA 90601.  For directions and to RSVP, please call Barbara Healy-Sprague at (562) 908-5998.


San Gabriel Valley Parent Support Group

Meetings will be held on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at Easter Seals of Southern California, 837 W. Christopher Street - Unit E, West Covina, CA 91790.  From the 10 freeway, exit Vincent.  South on Vincent to Christopher Street, turn right.  There is plenty of parking in front of the building.  Contact Penne Fode at (626) 812-0676 for more information.

May 13 - Sean Surfas, PhD will speak.  He is Executive Director T.O.T.A.L. Programs, which provides behavioral and developmental services for the individual and their families.  The goal of the TOTAL Programs is to enable persons with disabilities to prepare for living and interaction in their homes and communities.  Throughout the TOTAL process, the emphasis is on developing the skills necessary for independence in the natural home and community settings.  Through a partnership and collaboration with the individual clients, families, care providers, and community members, TOTAL specialists assist in the instruction for family members to understand how to change and modify challenging behaviors, while at the same time also assisting the individual with the disability to be more self-determining through positive pro-social behaviors.

Long Beach/South Bay Parent Support Group

Meetings will be held on the third Tuesday of the month from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Emerson Parkside Academy Charter School Parent Center (Bungalow #35), 2625 Josie Avenue, Long Beach CA 90815.  Located off the 405 freeway, exit Palo Verde and go north.  Turn right on Willow; then left on Josie.  Bungalows are located off Willow. Contact Joey Hayashi at (562) 982-9129 for further information.

May 20 - Ms. Amy Becker from Club Z! In-Home Tutoring Services, which provides homework help for your special needs child, will speak.  The Club Z! tutoring program is one-on-one instruction in the comfort and security of your home, free from distractions. Tutoring sessions may also be scheduled at schools, after school facilities, libraries, or community centers. Club Z! tutors are experienced, degreed professionals and/or state certified instructors with impeccable credentials and a heartfelt enthusiasm for teaching.

There is no childcare for this meeting.
 

Whittier Parent Support Group

Meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the home of Rita Rubin, 8620 Portafino Place, Whittier.  Phone (562) 943-3335 or (877) AUTISM9 or email her at brubin698@earthlink.net. 

May 28 - Shirley Oebel, Disability Specialist, Rio Hondo Chapter, American Red Cross, will speak about  preparing for a disaster when a household member has autism.

Spanish Speaking Parent Support Group

Meetings are held on the third Thursday of every month at 6:00 p.m. at Iglesia de Los Amigos Pico Rivera Friends Church, 4550 Paramount, Pico Rivera, CA 90660.   For further information or for child care contact Laura Ruezga, Fiesta Educativa, (323) 221-6696. 
 

AGUA (Adults Gathering, United and Autistic)

AGUA is a self run support and social group for adults with a diagnosis of either autism or Asperger's Syndrome.  Contact Arthur Ringwalt at (818) 840-9592 or email him at arthur122@earthlink.net.

Meetings are held on the third Saturday of every month at 1:00 p.m. 

AGUA Classic

AGUA Classic is a friendly self-advocacy support group for adults with autism or Asperger's Syndrome.  Meetings are held on the first Saturday of the month, location varies.  Contact Ken Brewer at (323) 296-2646 or Derrick Hall at (323) 980-8552 for information.

Board Meetings

Chapter business is conducted at these meetings, and they are open to the public.

Meetings are held on the second Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.  The location of the meetings rotates between the homes of the following board members:

        Colin O'Connor, 9309 Bigby, Downey, CA 90241.  Phone (562) 869-6445 or email GRFC1873638@cs.com.        
               
        Rita Rubin, 8620 Portafino Place, Whittier.  Phone (562) 943-3335 or (877) AUTISM9 or email brubin698@earthlink.net.

        Tina Sawires, 12936 E. Cuesta Lane, Cerritos, CA 90703.  Phone (562) 404-2374.

May 8 - This meeting will be held at Rita Rubin's home.   

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