Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Support


There are numerous support/information groups in the Dallas/Fort Worth area for disorders on the autism spectrum as well as other closely-related disorders.  Also, some churches have special programs for special-needs children. Check the website or contact the group directly for more information and current meeting times and locations.

Support Groups

Autism Society of Collin County (ASCC)
autism-ascc.org

Autism Society of Greater Tarrant County
www.asgtc.org

SI-Challenge (Sensory Integration)
www.SI-Challenge.org

Echidnas Group
Social skills group for pre-teen and teens with Asperger's Syndrome/High-functioning Autism. Parents meet concurrently for support and sharing.
www.echidnasgroup.org

Respite Care for Special-Needs Children

Friday NITE Friends
Meets 6-10 p.m. on Friday nights
Custer Road United Methodist Church, Plano
(972) 618-3450
e-mail: Fridaynitekids@crumc.org
www.crumc.org

Friday's Kids
Meets 6-10 p.m. each Friday
First United Methodist Church, Denton
(940) 382-5478
www.fumc-denton.com

Night OWLS
Meets 6-10 p.m. one night a month
Highland Park United Methodist Church, Dallas
(214) 523-2209
www.hpumc.org/ministries/health.html

Sunday Programs Supporting Special-Needs Children

ARBC Special Friends
Arapaho Road Baptist Church, Garland
Special Needs Ministry Sunday School Classes
Offered Sundays at 9:15 a.m. in the Family Life Center
e-mail: specialneeds@arbcgarland.com
www.arbcgarland.com/SpecialNeeds