ARCH of the Upper Valley
"Autism Resources for the Community and Home, or ARCH, came together because of a series of conversations among mother of children with autism spectrum disorders. We know first hand how important family support and education is, as well as the pressing need for a wider array of treatment options and educational approaches in the Upper Valley. How strong we build this ARCH depends upon having many hands! We are anxious to hear from others in our community who are supporting a child, teen or young adult with ASD. What resources do you need to better care for your family member? What programming would you like to see ARCH sponsor?"

For more information, and to be included on ARCH's mailing list, please call Kirsten Murphy at (603) 643-9772 or send her an email.


Shadows of the Moon: A Support Group for Families and Individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
"Please join us to talk, learn, and even teach each other. Free and open to all." Meets from 6:30-8:30pm on the last Tuesday of every month at the Family Center (27 Lower Newton Street) in St. Albans. For more information, please call: Cheryl at (802) 868-3658 or Laura at (802) 849-2817. 


Grand Isle Parents and Friends of Children with
Special Needs Support Group
For more information, call Jim at 796-3969.


Autism Support Daily - Online support as well as live meetings!
Autism Support Daily is a support group open to parents, families and friends of those with autism. Check out our website. Most information shared will be specific to the state of Vermont. Topics discussed at our live meetings and online message board include but are not limited to the gluten free/caseine free diet, medical interventions for removal of heavy metals, ABA, DTI, RDI, PLAY and other forms of interventions, parent-to-parent support, and any other topic on autism people wish to discuss.

We welcome you to join our private-for-parents-only online support group. Once you join, you will have access to our files, links and photos, or you can add some of your own! You will enjoy asking questions and sharing your experiences with others! Professionals are encouraged to join our Parents/Professionals online board!

We also hold live support meetings the first Monday of each month from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at 600 Blair Park Road, Suite 240 (Enter and park via South Entrance.) For more information call Laurie at (802) 985-8773 or email us at: Info@AutismSupportDaily.com


Vermont Food Allergy Organization (VTFAO)
Supporting Families throughout Vermont that are Living with Food Allergies - this nonprofit charitable educational organization that provides support and assistance to families, schools/preschools and other childcare institutions as it pertains to food allergies in areas of education, risk reduction and management. VTFAO also provides assistance and support to families preparing 504 and IHP plans.

Email: info@vermontfoodallergyorg.org
Website: www.vermontfoodallergyorg.org
Phone: 802-985-5050


South Burlington Special Needs Parents Advisory Group
This site is host to resources and information that South Burlington parents of special needs children have found helpful. This website is still a work in progress. Please let the Advisory Group know what you think would be helpful to add to the page. Please send your comments via email.

Contact information:
Email: info@sbsnparents.net
Website: www.sbsnparents.net


Partners of Adults with AD/HD
Support group for partners/spouses of adults with AD/HD meets twice monthly in Burlington. We relax, share stories, and discuss strategies for living with and loving people with attention deficits. If one or more of your children has AD/HD it is likely that you or your partner have it as well.

Contact information:
Email: addpartner@yahoo.com
Phone: Contact Karen at 802-862-2481


AAWARE- Approach Autism with Advocacy,
Recovery & Education
Support group for parents and caregivers of children with autism, with a semi-structured social group for siblings and kids with autism spectrum disorders in a room adjoining the parent group.

Contact information:
Website: www.aaware.org
Online Support Group: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/aaware/
Email: Contact Claudia at cpringles@aaware.org
Phone: Contact Claudia at (802) 229-4665


Additional Support Groups
Parent to Parent of Vermont has an extensive listing of support groups on their website. If you still don't find what you are looking for on their list, contact Parent to Parent about getting help starting your own support group.

Contact information:
Website: www.partoparvt.org
Email: p2pvt@partoparvt.org
Phone: 802-764-5290