Manhattan Family Group
The Manhattan Family Group is for parents, family members and caregivers of individuals on the autism spectrum. There is no fee for current AHA members or individuals on the spectrum to attend support meetings. All are welcome to attend the group, and it is not necessary to pre-register. Membership is encouraged to support AHA in our work to educate, advocate, and create activities for families and individuals with a diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome and related conditions.
Children will not be admitted to meetings; we regret any inconvenience, but the presence of young children is distracting to participants.
Evening Support
Meetings are held the second Thursday
of each Month
from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location:
Spectrum Services
303 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1003 (between 31-32nd Streets)
New York, NY 10016
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Manhattan Family Group Meeting Dates for 2015:
January 15, 2015 February 12 March 12 April 9 May 14 June 11 July no meeting August no meeting September 17 October 8 November 12 December 10
Spouse Partner Group
Spouse/Partner Group Meets in NYC and Long Island
This is a six-week support group and workshop for spouses or partners married or in a relationship with someone with ASD. The group plans to provide an understanding of the complex nature of the relationship when one partner has Asperger syndrome and the other does not.
Group #1 AHA @ Spectrum Services/NY City Dates
TuesdaysWinter Session Dates, To Be Announced
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Fee: $200, due at first session
Location: AHA at Spectrum Services, 303 Fifth Avenue, 10th Floor,
Suite 1005, Between 31-32nd Street, NY, NY 10016
Group #2 AHA Main Office in Amityville, LI Dates:
Mondays
Winter Session Dates, To Be Announced
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Fee: $200, due at first session
Location: AHA Offices, 330 Broadway, Amityville, NY 11701In order to participate in the group please schedule a phone intake with the facilitator, Pat Schissel, LMSW. You may email Pat at [email protected] or call (646) 504-6011.
During the first two meetings participants will introduce themselves in depth and discuss their reasons for participating in the group. In sessions 3 and 4 there will be an exploration of traits common to Asperger syndrome, related conditions on the Autism Spectrum and non-AS/ASD traits. In sessions 5 and 6, group members will explore strategies, solutions and interventions that have proven effective for managing their relationships.
The group includes handouts and reading material.
This is an open group for anyone with a spouse or partner diagnosed or suspected of having Asperger Syndrome or a related condition. There is no need to pre-register.
AHA partners this group with Spectrum Services at the AHA Offices at Spectrum Services, 303 Fifth Avenue, 10th Floor, Suite 1003 (between 31-32 St), NY, NY 10016.
Please call the AHA OFFICE hotline for any immediate
concerns at: 888.918.9198