Autism Support Groups

BACH’s parent support group meetings provide a support system for families, giving parent’s the emotional and educational assistance they need in dealing with the hard choices and everyday challenges that come with raising a child with special needs.

The Parent and Professional Support Group for children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder was developed in June of 2006 and has served 81 unduplicated caregivers to date. The meetings are held at the BACH facility in Angleton once a month on Monday evenings. Refer to the BACH Calendar for upcoming meeting dates and times—must register to attend!

In addition to the Professional and Parent Support Groups, BACH offers childcare for parents during the meeting times, referred to as our “Therapy Play Group” for children with special needs and their siblings. This play group allows the children to engage in sensory rich activities while the parents are networking and receiving valuable information in the support group meeting.

The success of our support group has not only provided a forum for parents to interact with each other but has also empowered the parents and professionals attending the meetings to increase community awareness. The Autism Support Group participated in the 2006 Autism Walk Now Houston event, BACH’s 2007 Annual Roll ‘N Stroll fundraising activity, and hosted the BACH Autism Awareness Fair in April of 2007. In addition, families have met for a social outing at the local recreation center’s indoor pool and have volunteered at times to work an Autism Information Booth at community health fairs.

Please see our links page for additional resources on Autism Spectrum Disorders.