Support Groups – Free or Paid

Description

Dynamic Duals is a monthly program designed specifically for families & individuals with a dual diagnosis of Down syndrome-Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or sensory or behavioral challenges. Parents meet in one area to connect, have fun, share successes, resources, and strategies while participants engage in fun educational activities that respect the needs of each child. Siblings can join their brother or sister in activities that match their interests or choose other options.Our focus is creating relationships, working on individual goals, and ensuring participants feel comfortable and safe. Tools specifically designed to improve communication, ease transitions, support motor skills, and explore the sensory world are utilized based on each child’s unique characteristics and preferences. A light snack will be provided.

Phone
608-709-1411
Address
GiGi’s Playhouse Madison, 4104 Monona Drive, Madison, WI

53716
Location by County/County(ies) served
Dane
Ages Served
Birth - 2 years old, 3-5 years old, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, High School Age, 18-21 years old, Adults
Funding Sources
Free
Short Description
Pioneering the use of art, creativity, and creative technologies to spark self-confidence, encourage independence, and build pathways to employment for autistic individuals.
Description

Islands of Brilliance (IOB) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. IOB has been running creative technology-based workshops for autistic youth and young adults since 2012.

Our Mission: By using creativity, technology, and one-to-one guidance, we are positively changing personal perceptions of self and promoting broader community views of autistic individuals from people with disabilities to people with capabilities.

Phone
612-670-7134
Address
2122 East Edgewood Avenue, Shorewood, WI
53211
Location by County/County(ies) served
Crawford, Columbia, Dane, Grant, Green, Iowa, Lafayette, Richland, Rock, Sauk
Ages Served
Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, High School Age, 18-21 years old, Adults
Funding Sources
Private Pay, CLTS, IRIS, CCOP
Short Description
Family activity center that specializes in inclusive play for all ages. We offer a sensory gym, sensory reduced rooms, fenced in outdoor area, and more!
Description

We provide parent training and support groups, programming, special events, sensory play, fidget and sensory retail shop, toddler time, teen time, and more!

Phone
608-419-2741
Address
1736 Roth St. Madison, WI
53704
Location by County/County(ies) served
Dane
Ages Served
Birth - 2 years old, 3-5 years old, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, High School Age
Funding Sources
Private Pay, CLTS
Listing Title
Description

Mom’s Night Out is an informal social group for Moms who have children on the Autism spectrum. It’s an opportunity to get out and spend time with other mothers who share similar life experiences. This group meets the first Wednesday of every other month from 6:30 pm at a local restaurant, appetizers are provided.

Location by County/County(ies) served
Dane
Funding Sources
Free
Description

The Grandparents’ Network provides a context for grandparents and other family members to increase their understanding of developmental disabilities, learn how other families cope with the challenge of disability, and contribute expertise, wisdom, and experience.

Phone
608-263-5837
Address
1500 Highland Ave, Madison, WI
53705
Location by County/County(ies) served
Dane, Lafayette
Ages Served
Adults
Funding Sources
Free