*COVID-19 Update: Most of our in-person support groups are currently meeting virtually, however, we are still accepting In-person GRASP Membership requests. Please reach out to us via our contact us page to request membership for a group in your area.*
Interested in becoming a GRASP member? Membership is free! We offer two types: Online membership and Regional In-person Support Group membership. To be considered for either memberships, please use the contact page to begin the intake process, https://grasp.org/contact.
Online Membership
Online Chat Groups
Our monthly and weekly chat groups are moderated by GRASP through our 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.
Current groups:
- Mondays: Chat group using video & audio meeting on Zoom
- Thursdays:
- Primero, grupo habla hispana para padres de adolecentes autistas (12-19 anos) y adultos; los adultos autistas tambien son bienvendios
- Primero, grupo habla hispana para padres de adolecentes autistas (12-19 anos) y adultos; los adultos autistas tambien son bienvendios
- Patreon-only Facebook groups
- LGBTQIA+ community for Autistics
- Autistic Women, Femmes, and Non-binary Folx
- Over 50s autism spectrum group
- Community of Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Melanated Autistics
- Autistic Parents, Step-parents, and Caregivers group
- Significant others, spouses, and partners of Autistics group
- Parents, Step-parents, and Family members of Autistic teens (12-19 yo) and adults
- Clinicians, therapists, and coaches for Autistics group
- Teachers, para-professionals, and aides of Autistics group
Regional In-person Autism Support Group Membership
If you are interested in attending an in-person meeting, please look over the list of cities below and locate the appropriate group. When you contact us, we will begin the intake process for that group.
If you don’t see a group location in your area, please utilize the contact page and we will be happy to connect you to services and supports in your region. Additionally, we are beginning virtual groups around the globe in underserved areas; contact us and we can discuss the process of starting a group!
GRASP In-person locations
GRASP Los Angeles, CA Group
GRASP Baton Rouge, LA Group
GRASP Evanston/Chicago, IL Group
GRASP Hudson Valley, NY Group
GRASP Nassau County, NY Group
GRASP & Artemis New York City, NY Group
GRASP Philadelphia, PA Group