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.
Local Support Groups
DANISH, Inc.
http://www.aspergerinfo.org
Autism Society of Collin County (ASCC)
autism-ascc.org
Autism Society of Dallas County
autism-society.org/dallas_chapter
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
Camps
Camp Summit - Argyle, Texas
Provides a residential, barrier-free camping experience for persons with special
needs including swimming,horseback riding, performing arts, a rope challenge
course, wilderness and nature study, arts and crafts, fishing, games, camping
and group activities, all adapted to the individual camper's ability.
(972) 484-8900 - Corporate office
www.campsummittx.org
Camp Kodiak - Ontario, Canada
An integrated, non-competitive program for LD, ADHD/ADD and mainstream children
and teens - focus is on teaching social skills
www.campkodiak.com
Camp C.A.M.P.
(Children's Association for Maximum Potential) - Center Point, Texas
Camp C.A.M.P. is a summer camp for children with special needs, their siblings, and
other interested children. This camp is for any child, regardless of medical, physical,
and/or mental disability between the ages of 5 and 21. Parents should pick the session
that best suits their child. Siblings may attend the same session. Other activities include
Respite Weekends, Parent's Night Out, and Teens Night Out, a Child Development and
Rehabilitation Center, and educational courses. CAMP also hosts family retreats and
conferences throughout the year.
(210) 292-3566
www.campcamp.org
Camp Northwood - Remsen, New York
Provides a coed camping experience to children in need of structure and
individualization. The program is oriented toward a population of socially
immature, isolated, non-aggressive children ranging in age from 8-18 that
experience difficulties in social and academic settings due to a variety of
types of learning challenges.
132 State Route 365, Remsen, NY 13438-5700
(315) 831-3621
www.nwood.com
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
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