Guest guest Posted February 19, 2005 Report Share Posted February 19, 2005 Charlotte, One more point on starting a support group. Write a press release and answer the following questions to the public, what, when ,where, why, and how. When you think of what you want to write in a flier. also send one to your local papers, schools. What I did was look up slp's, ot's, pediatricians, hospitals with speech clinics in the phone book and mail a flier to them. Ask if they would like to be on a professional email or mailing list, ie references, including the local speech and hearing association in your state. Jeanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 20, 2005 Report Share Posted February 20, 2005 hi jeanne- i plan on doing that and i hope you read the national geographic magazine because there is a good article about an unusually gifted 15 year old with severe autism. i think the today show series starts this week about autism also. i will let you know how the support group for asd at the school goes. the 1st meeting is tuesday evening. i sm hoping my dtory will inspire others. charlotte henry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 2006 Report Share Posted December 8, 2006 Hello everyone, I have left a few messages in the past. talking about my concerns of add on line is great but, I would like some help in starting one where I work. I work for a church.Could anyone give me some starting words to bring fourth the group. I want the people to feel comfortable in responding about ADD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 I am trying to start a group in ville, TN. If you get any ideas, please pass them along and I will do the same. Thanks, W ( ) Starting a support group Has anyone started or considered starting a support group in your city? I have been considering this as I have learned about several Asperger children in the area. I was just wondering if it worked out or if you had any ideas about how to get started. I have been trying to contact the Autism Society of Alabama but they don't return emails or phone calls even when I've signed the volunteer card online. ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with for Mobile. Get started. http://mobile./mail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 I will love to have a support group too here in Langley BC Canada. I am moving to Chillliwack BC tough but If you find how to open one please let me know! I would prefer to have it in my house than to travel to somewhere else. Momsi. > > I am trying to start a group in ville, TN. If you get any ideas, please pass them along and I will do the same. > Thanks, > > W > > > ( ) Starting a support group > > Has anyone started or considered starting a support group in your > city? I have been considering this as I have learned about several > Asperger children in the area. I was just wondering if it worked out > or if you had any ideas about how to get started. I have been trying > to contact the Autism Society of Alabama but they don't return emails > or phone calls even when I've signed the volunteer card online. > > > > > > > ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ > No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go > with for Mobile. Get started. > http://mobile./mail > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 9, 2007 Report Share Posted March 9, 2007 I started a group here several months ago in NC. First, set your goals, what do you want to accomplish? Have By-laws set up so the group has guidelines to follow, find a meeting spot (churches are good spots to ask for space from) and then get flyers, posters and business cards with your group name, meeting time, email address and such out. Be clear what your group wishes to accomplish, have a mission statement. We are still small but have made some great connections with our local TEACCH, Partnership for Children and even our local museum of art. We are growing slowly...but make sure you have help. It's a big undertaking and you will need a partner or " board " . Good luck! > > Has anyone started or considered starting a support group in your > city? I have been considering this as I have learned about several > Asperger children in the area. I was just wondering if it worked out > or if you had any ideas about how to get started. I have been trying > to contact the Autism Society of Alabama but they don't return emails > or phone calls even when I've signed the volunteer card online. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Hello Yes a friend and I have started a HFA/AS Support group in our area in NC. It has been interesting. We are not " in " with any national organization and we have had monthly meeting for 3 months. We met through an ad she put in the local paper looking for anyone interested in starting a support group. We decided to do it together and it has been going well. We are not super organized yet but really I think everyone just likes to come together and realize they are not alone! We are planning on doing more specific meetings and stuff but right now we are just getting going. I looked on line and there are a few good places to get info on how to start a group...I think I just goggled " how to start a support group " Good Luck! - C. Mom to Cassie 15 PCOS, Austin 13 ADHD and a 3 HFA/AS & SPD/SID ( ) Starting a support group Has anyone started or considered starting a support group in your city? I have been considering this as I have learned about several Asperger children in the area. I was just wondering if it worked out or if you had any ideas about how to get started. I have been trying to contact the Autism Society of Alabama but they don't return emails or phone calls even when I've signed the volunteer card online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 10, 2007 Report Share Posted March 10, 2007 Hi where in NC is your group? - C. Mom to Cassie 15 PCOS, Austin 13 ADHD and a 3 HFA/AS & SPD/SID ( ) Re: Starting a support group I started a group here several months ago in NC. First, set your goals, what do you want to accomplish? Have By-laws set up so the group has guidelines to follow, find a meeting spot (churches are good spots to ask for space from) and then get flyers, posters and business cards with your group name, meeting time, email address and such out. Be clear what your group wishes to accomplish, have a mission statement. We are still small but have made some great connections with our local TEACCH, Partnership for Children and even our local museum of art. We are growing slowly...but make sure you have help. It's a big undertaking and you will need a partner or " board " . Good luck! > > Has anyone started or considered starting a support group in your > city? I have been considering this as I have learned about several > Asperger children in the area. I was just wondering if it worked out > or if you had any ideas about how to get started. I have been trying > to contact the Autism Society of Alabama but they don't return emails > or phone calls even when I've signed the volunteer card online. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Fayetteville, NC > > > > Has anyone started or considered starting a support group in your > > city? I have been considering this as I have learned about several > > Asperger children in the area. I was just wondering if it worked out > > or if you had any ideas about how to get started. I have been trying > > to contact the Autism Society of Alabama but they don't return emails > > or phone calls even when I've signed the volunteer card online. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 12, 2007 Report Share Posted March 12, 2007 Oh...We used to live there, while dh was in the 82cnd. We are now over by Asheville...in the mountains :-) - C. Mom to Cassie 15 PCOS, Austin 13 ADHD and a 3 HFA/AS & SPD/SID ( ) Re: Starting a support group Fayetteville, NC > > > > Has anyone started or considered starting a support group in your > > city? I have been considering this as I have learned about several > > Asperger children in the area. I was just wondering if it worked out > > or if you had any ideas about how to get started. I have been trying > > to contact the Autism Society of Alabama but they don't return emails > > or phone calls even when I've signed the volunteer card online. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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