Parent Support & Advocacy Groups in New York

Compare 9 listings for parent support & advocacy groups in New York. Review available age groups, languages, settings and contact details, then confirm current services, fees and wait times with each provider.

Support and advocacy organizations connect families with peer support, workshops, help navigating school plans (IEPs) and funding programs, and someone to talk to who has been there. Many are parent-founded nonprofits and free to join. They are often the fastest way to learn how services actually work in your area — ask about parent mentoring and newcomer sessions.

How to compare parent support & advocacy groups in New York

Compare peer support, advocacy help, meeting format, eligibility, languages and fees. Listing details can change, so confirm fit, availability and costs directly before making a decision.

  • Is the group for parents, caregivers, autistic adults, siblings or a particular community?
  • Are meetings facilitated, peer-led, professionally led or a mix of formats?
  • What privacy expectations, accessibility supports and language options are available?
  • How can someone join, and are meetings free, online, in person or offered both ways?

Providers

  1. AHRC New York City

    AHRC New York City is listed as a advocacy nonprofit provider. This imported listing should be verified with the provider before booking; ask about autism experience, waitlists, fees, insurance or…

    Phone: +1 212-780-2500

    Provider website

  2. NEXT for AUTISM

    NEXT for AUTISM is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building resources and services for autistic adults nationwide. The organization provides mentorship programs, grants for community-based…

    Age groups
    adults 18 plus
    Languages
    en

    Phone: +1 212-759-3775

    Provider website

  3. Bridge Kids of New York

    Bridge Kids of New York is a multidisciplinary clinic offering ABA therapy, speech and language services, diagnostic autism evaluations, and feeding evaluations. Led by a Licensed Psychologist/BCBA…

    Settings
    clinic

    Phone: +1 212-683-3400

    Provider website

  4. Integrative Neuropsychological Services PLLC, John Ferrera PhD

    Integrative Neuropsychological Services PLLC, led by John Ferrera PhD, provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations and diagnostic consultations for children and adolescents with learning…

    Age groups
    school age 6 12, teens 13 17
    Languages
    en
    Settings
    clinic, telehealth

    Phone: +1 917-300-8006

    Provider website

  5. The Meeting House - Social Skills After School

    The Meeting House provides social emotional learning (SEL) programs for students at under-resourced NYC elementary schools through their LevelUp SEL initiative. The organization focuses on building…

    Age groups
    school age 6 12
    Languages
    en
    Settings
    school, community

    Phone: +1 212-355-1908

    Provider website

  6. afss ny autism community

    Aspies For Social Success (AFSS) is a fiscally sponsored project of the Center for Transformative Action, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. AFSS offers support groups, social groups, and events for…

    Languages
    en
    Settings
    community

    Phone: +1 917-745-5925

    Provider website

  7. Ready, Set, Play!

    Ready, Set, Play! is a social skills development program in NYC offering neurodiverse-focused playgroups and educational services since 2007. They provide afterschool social skills groups, hangout…

    Age groups
    early intervention 0 3, preschool 3 5, school age 6 12, teens 13 17
    Languages
    en
    Settings
    clinic, community

    Phone: +1 212-227-7138

    Provider website

  8. Pop.Earth - A Place for All (The Clark Gillies Center)

    Pop.Earth is a non-profit community center on Long Island, New York, offering inclusive health and wellness programs for all ages and abilities. Services include yoga (OM for All), art, music, modern…

    Languages
    en
    Settings
    community

    Phone: +1 516-650-6121

    Provider website

  9. Sparkidz

    Sparkidz is a Saturday enrichment program for children and young adults ages 7 to 25 in New York City, offering classes in art, martial arts, sports, dance, music, drama, and yoga. Led by…

    Age groups
    school age 6 12, teens 13 17, adults 18 plus
    Languages
    en
    Settings
    community

    Phone: +1 646-250-7573

    Provider website

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