Support Groups for Adults with Autism

Whether it is online, in person, or over the phone, there is a local community of family members and friends dedicated to supporting families. While all groups welcome everyone, regardless of the diagnosis, some groups have different focuses. Don’t be afraid to try a few different groups to see which one works for you!

Autism Society Inland Empire
ieautism.org
Offers a variety of support for individuals with autism, family members, and professionals. Serves all of Riverside and San Bernardino Counties, including the Coachella Valley. We also have Resource Specialist by email, phone or social media:
– Closed Facebook groups for families and professionals – https://www.facebook.com/groups/AutismSocietyInlandEmpire/
– Newly Diagnosed Adults – meets monthly
– Talk to Me Tuesday – meets weekly – parents and adults with Autism
-Murrieta Teen and Adult group- meets monthly
– Rancho Cucamonga Adult Group – meets twice a month. Once online and once in-person
– Coachella Valley have a monthly meet-up event for adults.

Autism & Asperger’s Social Activities Group
http://meetup.com/empoweringautism
This group is for individuals on the autism/Asperger’s spectrum who are 18 years or older. We meet on ZOOM and in-person and our primary focus is to create a fun and engaging environment for individuals on the autism spectrum. If you are looking to foster connections, meet cool people, and have fun, then this group is for you. Anyone, regardless, of where they live in the world can attend our meetings.

Autistic Women and Nonbinary Network (AWN)
https://awnnetwork.org/
Provides community, support, and resources for Autistic women, girls, nonbinary people, and all others of marginalized genders.

GRASP
https://grasp.org/membershipsupportgroups/
Monthly and weekly chat groups are moderated by GRASP through Zoom Chat Room and Patreon-only Facebook groups with Autistics, individuals on the Autism Spectrum, and Neurodivergent folx. These groups are an accessible way for fellow Autistic adults (age 18+) to get together to chat in a safe space. Please note to access some of their groups, you are required to have a Patreon membership with them.

Orange Country Asperger’s Support Group
https://ocaspergers.org/
OCASG is a nonprofit organization committed to improving the quality of life for individuals with Asperger’s, High-Functioning Autism and PDD-NOS and their families.

Women’s Autism Spectrum Group
Claremont, Ca
https://www.meetup.com/WomensASgroup/
A group for women on the autism spectrum and between the ages of 18 and 35. monthly meetings in which we discuss pertinent and engaging topics and do fun activities. Moreover, we have awesome outings such as going to play mini golf, go kart racing, or hanging out at the mall. This group is for women only.

Wrong Planet
https://wrongplanet.net
Wrong Planet is the web community designed for individuals (and parents/professionals of those) with Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD, PDDs, and other neurological differences. We provide a discussion forum where members communicate with each other, an article section with exclusive articles and how-to guides, a blogging feature, and more.

Autism Society Options Policy

This Resource Guide was developed to provide families and professionals with an opportunity to find resources related to autism in the Inland Empire in one place.

All information provided or published by the Autism Society Inland Empire is for information purposes only. Specific treatment, therapy or services should be provided to an individual only at the direction of the individual’s doctor, caregiver, or other qualified professional. References to any treatment or therapy option, program, service, or treatment provider are not an endorsement by the Autism Society. References of treatments, therapies, programs, services, and/or providers are not intended to be comprehensive statements. You should investigate alternatives that may be more appropriate for a specific individual. The Autism Society assumes no responsibility for the use made of any information published or provided. The Autism Society Inland Empire provides information, but it does not constitute medical or legal information. Referrals provided are suggestions to organizations that might help, but do not constitute a recommendation. The Autism Society Inland Empire cannot be held responsible for consequences that arise from individual dealings with a professional or organization. The inclusion of any organization does not imply endorsement, and omission does not imply disapproval. The Autism Society Inland Empire may add or remove organizations from this list at its discretion.