Valuing Support Groups (Autism‪)‬

For people living with or caring for someone with a disability, being able to talk to someone who can relate to their feelings of frustration during difficult times, offer practical advice on an issue, or even understand the importance of a small success, can make a difference. Support groups are a mainstay for individuals coping with daily stresses, navigating service systems, and seeking information about a disability. Support groups are forums (either in person or online) where people who understand each other's experiences can gather to share knowledge or to express difficult or confusing emotions without fear of judgment. Groups can range from an informal gathering of families living in a local community to groups sponsored by an organization.