Autism Resources for Families in Hartford Area, CT

5/20/15 - By Tania Pesce

The prevalence of autism has increased over the years and while the cause is still unknown we have amazing resources and support to help families. There are many businesses in the Hartford County area that offer quality programs for autistic children.

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The Connecticut Autism Spectrum Resource Center in Wallingford offers a variety of programs that include an art class for children and teens, guitar lessons for teens, chess club, teen recreation and more! They also provide a great family and parent support group system.

101 N Plains Industrial Rd #1  Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 265-7717

Located in Plainville is the Innovative Autism Network an outpatient clinic that offers a wide range of services like various therapies, social skills classes, play groups, a summer camp, and so much more. Their newest addition the Creative Learning Center is a special place for children to play, imagine and learn. They get to explore and attend classes in a number of themed rooms with various activities and interactive installations throughout the space.

17 Farmington Ave  Plainville, CT 06062 (860) 351-5407

Autism Families Connecticut is a non-profit organization that provides recreational, cultural, and social activities for children with ASD who may struggle in activities designed for neurotypical children. They host various events like teen music night, a music program, and zumba parties.

P.O. Box 370162 West Hartford, CT 06137

Yoga Born delivers in home yoga services and the founder Dawn Greenfield is a yoga teacher dedicated to leading students of all abilities.

1735 Ellington Rd  South Windsor, CT 06074 (860) 432-5678

Wait Your Turn, a company based in Avon, provides parents and caregiver training by speech pathologists and occupational therapists to address all needs affecting social communication, including attention and awareness to others, turn taking, nonverbal and verbal expression, initiating and maintaining interactions, sensory regulation and motor planning. Visits are available in the home or via Skype with webcam. Services offered in the home throughout the Farmington Valley, West Hartford, Plainville and Bristol area as well as their office.

40 Dale Rd Ste 204, Avon, CT  06032 (860) 321-7230

Kindermusik with Sandie in Wallingford is a great opportunity for music instruction for your child. Music is such an amazing therapeutic intervention. Miss Sandie works with children on all levels of the spectrum in both Kindermusik classes that are designed to fit each child’s level as well as private piano and violin instruction for older children.

321 N Colony Rd  Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 265-1500

Originally published 5/20/2013.

 

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