Autism Support Center

Contact Information""

6 Southside Road
Danvers, MA 01923

(978) 777-9135
Toll Free: (800) 7-AUTISM
Fax: (978) 762-3980

View the Autism Support Center website

Information Specialist: ASC Coordinator
E-mail: asc@ne-arc.org

Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 5 PM

Additional Locations: None.

Organization Narrative

Autism Support Center was created in 1991 to support parents and professionals who expressed a need for assistance finding information and support about autism, pervasive developmental disorder and Asperger’s Disorder. It is directed by a Parent Advisory Policy Committee comprised of parents of children with autism PDD. ASC is a program of the Northeast ARC with funding from the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services.

Population(s) Served

Families of children with autism spectrum disorders. Information is available to any parent, professional or person who contacts the ASC. The primary-service area is Northeastern Massachusetts.

Language(s)

Spanish

Services

  • information & referral
  • lending library
  • quarterly newsletter
  • home visits
  • support groups
  • parent workshops
  • professional training
  • annual conference
  • activities and events for families
  • monthly electronic bulletin

Eligibility/Criteria/Enrollment

No information.

Fees

No information.

Other Information: Gloria Castillo & Susan Gilroy are co-directors.