Autism support groups in Summit County

ASGA Caregiver Virtual Support Group

Monthly virtual group, 3rd Thursday 6:30 pm

Ages: Caregivers

Coverage: Free; registration required

ASPIES Greater Akron

Monthly parent meetings

Ages: Parents

Solon Schools OPEN (Organized Parent Education Network)

Family networking and special-education guidance; parent mentor

Ages: Families

Twinsburg City Schools Parent Mentor Program

Special-education and family support guidance

Ages: Families

Payment accepted: Free

ASGA Friendship Club

Social club, 2nd and 4th Saturdays, Sept-May

Ages: 7-12

Age groups: 4–12

Payment accepted: Free

Coverage: Registration required

ASGA Teen Social Club

Social club, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays

Ages: 13-17

Age groups: 13–17

Coverage: Registration required

ASGA Adult Social Club

Social club, 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 7-8 pm, Sept-May

Ages: 18+

Age groups: 18–21, 22+

Coverage: Registration required

Summit County People First Self-Advocacy Group

Self-advocacy group hosted by Summit DD, in person or virtual; most recent meeting notice we found was for May 2026, so ask Summit DD about current dates

People First of Ohio

Statewide self-advocacy organization led by people with disabilities; helps set up local chapters

Ages: Teens through adults

Autism Society of Greater Akron (ASGA)

Help line, caregiver support, parent cafes, social clubs, adapted events, water safety

Ages: All ages

Age groups: 0–3, 4–12, 13–17, 18–21, 22+

Coverage: Free/low cost

Lifeworks Autism Services (formerly Milestones resources)

Help desk, trainings, resource directory; services across the lifespan

Ages: All ages

Age groups: 0–3, 4–12, 13–17, 18–21, 22+

Coverage: Mostly Medicaid; some commercial