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40 resources

AANE · family and partner forums

Where
Online · nationwide resources
Who it is for
Parents of children, teens or adults; partners

Email discussion forums for families and neurodivergent partners, with separate communities for different relationships and life stages.

Good to know before you contact them

Choose the relevant forum and review community and privacy rules before posting.

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Source date in this record: 2026-10-09. Confirm eligibility, cost and openings with the organization.

Support & navigationFree information

Autism Society · help finding support

Where
Online · nationwide resources
Who it is for
Autistic people and families across the lifespan

Information, service navigation and connections to Autism Society affiliates and the Autism Source directory.

Good to know before you contact them

Describe the support you want and your location. Local services have their own eligibility and costs.

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Source date in this record: 2026-10-09. Confirm eligibility, cost and openings with the organization.

Support & navigationFree online tools

AASPIRE · healthcare appointment toolkit

Where
Online · nationwide resources
Who it is for
Autistic adults and their supporters

Worksheets and a healthcare accommodations tool to communicate preferences and prepare for appointments.

Good to know before you contact them

Create a report together where possible, and choose which personal information to share with the healthcare team.

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Source date in this record: 2026-10-09. Confirm eligibility, cost and openings with the organization.

Support & navigationFree information

CHADD · National Resource Center on ADHD

Where
Online · nationwide resources
Who it is for
Adults with ADHD, families and educators

Educational information and resources about ADHD, everyday challenges and finding appropriate support.

Good to know before you contact them

Use the material to prepare questions. The information center does not provide individual counseling.

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Source date in this record: 2026-10-09. Confirm eligibility, cost and openings with the organization.

Support & navigationCourse fees vary

CHADD · parent and family education

Where
Online · nationwide resources
Who it is for
Parents and family members supporting children with ADHD

Parent education with self-paced videos and practical materials about ADHD, executive function and home or school routines.

Good to know before you contact them

Check price, language, format and member discounts before enrolling. Education is distinct from individualized therapy.

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Source date in this record: 2026-10-09. Confirm eligibility, cost and openings with the organization.

Understood · ADHD everyday guides

Where
Online · nationwide resources
Who it is for
Adults with ADHD and families supporting children

Practical articles, podcasts and tools about ADHD at home, at school and at work.

Good to know before you contact them

Choose adult or parent resources as appropriate; explore English and Spanish materials.

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Source date in this record: 2026-10-09. Confirm eligibility, cost and openings with the organization.

Family Caregiver Alliance · online caregiver groups

Where
Online · nationwide resources
Who it is for
Family caregivers and partners of adults with chronic conditions

Email-based communities for sharing caregiving experiences, including a national caregiver group and an LGBTQ+ caregiver group.

Good to know before you contact them

The national Caregiver Online Group is unmoderated. Review privacy rules and confirm that the group fits your caregiving situation.

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Source date in this record: 2026-10-09. Confirm eligibility, cost and openings with the organization.

Support & navigationFree online information

Family Caregiver Alliance · practical care guides

Where
Online · nationwide resources
Who it is for
Family caregivers; especially those supporting adults

Practical resources about caregiving tasks, caring for yourself and finding community support.

Good to know before you contact them

Start with one current question. Check location and eligibility for any service described.

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Source date in this record: 2026-10-09. Confirm eligibility, cost and openings with the organization.

NAMI · family support groups

Where
Online · nationwide resources
Who it is for
Adults supporting someone with a mental health condition

Peer-led groups for family members, friends and other supporters. Many affiliates offer virtual meetings.

Good to know before you contact them

Use the event finder to confirm virtual access and registration. These groups focus on mental health conditions and are not autism-specific.

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Source date in this record: 2026-10-09. Confirm eligibility, cost and openings with the organization.

NAMI · family caregiver HelpLine

Where
Online · nationwide resources
Who it is for
Family caregivers of people with mental health conditions

Caregiver-informed help finding information and support, with phone, text and email contact options.

Good to know before you contact them

For information and support, not emergency response or individual clinical care.

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Source date in this record: 2026-10-09. Confirm eligibility, cost and openings with the organization.

Caregiver Action Network · caregiver toolbox

Where
Online · nationwide resources
Who it is for
Family caregivers across different conditions

Checklists, guides and practical resources for organizing care, asking for help and looking after your own needs.

Good to know before you contact them

Choose a guide that fits your situation and turn one useful idea into a next step.

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Source date in this record: 2026-10-09. Confirm eligibility, cost and openings with the organization.

FAU Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD)

Where
Palm Beach & Treasure Coast
Who it is for
All ages

Free consultation, training and support for eligible autistic people, people with related disabilities, families and professionals in Palm Beach and the Treasure Coast.

Good to know before you contact them

Register with the center serving your county and ask for age-appropriate groups, training or provider referrals. CARD is a support and navigation service; it does not supply personal-care shifts.

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Source date in this record: 2026-10-28. Confirm eligibility, cost and openings with the organization.

Support & navigationCost: ask the organization

The Arc of Palm Beach County

Where
Riviera Beach & Palm Springs campuses
Who it is for
Birth through adulthood

Early intervention, an inclusive pre-K, children’s education and recreation, and adult career education—its adult campuses include the former Seagull Services (Riviera Beach) and Palm Beach Habilitation Center (Palm Springs).

Good to know before you contact them

Ask about in-home versus center-based respite, current eligibility by age, staffing, funding and intake. A listing does not establish an available care shift.

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Source date in this record: 2026-10-28. Confirm eligibility, cost and openings with the organization.

Support & navigationCost: ask the organization

United Community Options of South Florida

Where
Miami-Dade, Broward & Palm Beach
Who it is for
Infants to adults

Disability supports across South Florida include education, day and community programs, family support and respite. Availability differs by location.

Good to know before you contact them

Ask the local office which respite or personal-support services are available for the person’s age, funding and care needs. Confirm staffing, hours, transportation and current intake.

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Source date in this record: 2026-10-28. Confirm eligibility, cost and openings with the organization.

Day program & life skillsConfirm fee/funding with intake

Arc of the Treasure Coast

Where
Stuart & Port St. Lucie
Who it is for
Adults with disabilities; intake required

Day training, community skills and personal/companion supports.

Good to know before you contact them

Ask which adult day, employment, community-inclusion and Port St. Lucie TIP services are currently enrolling. Day training, community skills and personal/companion supports. Confirm campus, transport, 1:1 or small-group availability and waiver/private-pay access.

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Source date in this record: 2026-10-11. Confirm eligibility, cost and openings with the organization.

Support & navigationCost: ask the organization

Cicily Cares — Special Needs Support

Where
Port St. Lucie · Treasure Coast & Palm Beaches
Who it is for
Children, young adults and adults with special needs

Special-needs concierge care, companion/life-skills support, personal care and socialization. The organization also offers respite for eligible clients under 21.

Good to know before you contact them

For adults, ask specifically about Life Skills Development/Companion and Personal Care rather than assuming respite eligibility.

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Source date in this record: 2026-10-05. Confirm eligibility, cost and openings with the organization.

Support & navigationFree directory

Florida APD Provider Search

Where
Florida statewide
Who it is for
APD clients and families

Official APD search tool using APD iConnect data to locate licensed providers and services by location across Florida.

APD / iBudget
Good to know before you contact them

For adults, search services such as Personal Supports, Companion, Supported Employment, Adult Day Training and Supported Living Coaching. APD respite under iBudget is specifically described for people under 21.

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Source date in this record: 2026-10-28. Confirm eligibility, cost and openings with the organization.

Support & navigationCost: ask the organization

Florida APD iBudget — Life Skills, Employment & Supports

Where
Florida statewide
Who it is for
Eligible people with developmental disabilities

Florida’s iBudget waiver can authorize services including companion/socialization, supported employment, adult day training, personal supports, supported living coaching, therapies, specialized mental-health counseling and transportation when eligibility and coverage criteria are met.

APD / iBudget
Good to know before you contact them

This is a funding/navigation pathway rather than a single provider. Ask APD or the waiver support coordinator which enrolled providers serve your area.

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Source date in this record: 2026-10-05. Confirm eligibility, cost and openings with the organization.