The Autism Society San Diego offers support groups throughout the county. All Support Group dates and information can be found on our Meetup page. Meetup is a free and easy program that handles all of our group registrations. Please join today!
Here are just some of the available support groups in San Diego. Please check out our Meetup page for all of the most current information.
- Spectrum Social: A place for autistic adults to come together, make new friends, share questions and concerns, and get support from your peers, in a non judgmental and accepting atmosphere. Open to all adults with autism as well as any support people that you require to participate successfully.
- Girl Power: A safe space for autistic women 18 and over to come together to share their experiences, receive support, and make connections. Open to all adult women with autism as well as any support people that you require to participate successfully.
- Coffee Talk: Sit... Chat... Relax. An opportunity to meet up with others facing similar life issues in a comfortable, relaxing environment. Meets monthly at Panera Bread in Carlsbad.
- Thirsty Thursdays: Online and open to all members of the community interested in improving the lives of those affected by autism. The demographic includes all ages, home & out-of-home placements, and all “levels of functioning”. There’s a wealth of information to be shared and you will be welcomed regardless of where you are on this journey.
- Grupo de Apoyo en Español: Grupo de padres y familiares con niños con Autismo. Nos reunimos cada segundo Lunes del mes. Por favor de registrarse en el la pagina web de Meetup de Autism Society San Diego y busquen el Grupo De Apoyo cada mes. Vengan a compartir información, apoyo y amistad. Tambien estamos en Facebook, en La Sociedad de Autismo de San Diego.
- Davdocate Happy Hour - A Support Group for Dads. Hosted by our executive director, Shahriar Afshar, who is also the father of a teen with autism. Join us for a casual happy hour get together and talk all things autism with other dads who understand your journey. Held in the lobby lounge bar at the Fairmont Grand Del Mar.
