Welcome to CASPAN, the Chicago Autism SPectrum Adult (and Teen) Network! Meet with local teens, young adults and adults affected by Asperger's, autism, PDD-NOS, and related autistic spectrum and pervasive developmental issues. Both formally and self-diagnosed people attend regularly. We have several different groups around the Chicago area. We currently list support groups that meet in Barrington, Palos Hills, Naperville, Palatine, and downtown Chicago. We additionally have groups just for Women …

Is your partner extremely logical, literal and/or routine-based? Does s/he have engrossing hobbies and flashes of focused brilliance and insight, but difficulties navigating social situations? These are some of the most common expressions of Aspergers. Whether he/she is formally diagnosed with Asperger's or not, forming a partnership with an individual who displays these traits can be challenging for a non-Aspie (neurotypical) partner. I started this group because I was looking for support for p …

Having a child with Aspergers is challenging and overwhelming. It is extremely beneficial to talk with others who can share your struggles and help you to realize you are not alone! This group is specifically for moms with Aspergers kids! The purpose is to learn, share, support and encourage each other.

While there are groups in the Chicago area for Adults with Asperger's and for Parents of Kids on the Autism Spectrum, I couldn't find a group focused on Parents of Kids with Asperger's. There is so much variance among kids on the Spectrum, that I thought it would be great to meet parents dealing with the specific issues raised by Asperger's. The purpose of the group is to create a community where parents of "Aspies" can support one another and exchange ideas and opinions on everything from schoo …

This is a therapist run, parent support group for children with asperger's syndrome. This is a safe enviornment to learn, connect, find support. IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT YOUR PRIVACY:  By joining this meetup group, you understand that information you have on your profile, including photo's will be viewable by other members of this group.  If you are interested in joining this support group, but are concerned about your privacy, please feel free to contact Eric.

ASAN-Chicago brings together young adults and adults who are anywhere on the autistic spectrum-- and their friends-- to share ideas, to give advice and support, and to create a learning environment for self advocacy.  ASAN-Chicago is a group whose membership is open to people on the autistic spectrum who are 18+ (younger teens are also welcomed on a case-by-case basis) and are either medically or self-diagnosed. Cross-disability and other non-autistic allies are more than welcome to join us as l …

Lake County and NWI Autism Allies is a social group specifically for teens and twenties individuals with Asperger's Syndrome or Autism Spectrum issues in the greater Lake County, Indiana area. We plan to meet once a month (or more) to participate in a variety of social activities such as movies, skating, bowling, miniature golf, hiking, biking, etc.