Southwest Florida Autism Coalition
Bradenton
Monthly support group for parents & professionals facing autism.
Topics include Financial Planning, Sensory Integration, Social Skills Training, and Communication
3rd Thursday of every month from 7-8:30pm
At the Pinnacle Academy
6215 Lorraine Rd
Bradenton, FL
Contact: Dr. Kirstina Ordetx
941-755-1400
Hernando Autism Parenting & Personal Experience Network
Spring Hill
This is a support group for parents & other relatives of children on the Autism Spectrum.
3rd Wednesday of every month from 7-9pm
120 Fountain Ct
Spring Hill, FL
Contact: Leslie Bolen
352-683-0209
Autism Monthly Support Group for those affected by Autism
Pasco County
Various topics & speakers ranging from diet, therapy, & advocacy
1st Tuesday of every month
5740 Moog Rd.
Pasco County
Contact: Monica Bice
727-945-0947
Parental Encouragement for Autistic Children
Lakeland
Our mission is to educate, empower & provide a positive support environment to Families with children on the Autism Spectrum.
1st Tuesday of every month from 6-8pm
1021 Lakeland Hills Blvd.
Lakeland, FL 33805
Contact: Nicole Torres
863-686-1221 ext. 228
Free Autism Screening
15 Months through 4 years of age
Face Autism, Inc. is providing free autism/ASD screenings to children 15 months through 4 years of age, in Sarasota/Manatee/Charlotte counties who show signs of autism/ASD.
The screenings will be performed by a certified Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist / certified Floortime Therapist. The tool used for the screening will be the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS). If a child is at risk for autism/ASD, they will then be referred back to their pediatrician, pediatric neurologist, child psychologist, or developmental pediatrician for further evaluation/diagnosis. Early detection leads to early intervention.
Contact: 813-240-3044