Coffee, Tea, and Autism provides an informal forum for discussion and information sharing among anyone impacted by autism.  Facilitators are volunteers who have first-hand knowledge of living the autism journey and have completed their training in active listening skills, group dynamics and accessing resources.

These support groups can … 

• Connect people with similar experiences
• Provide new resources, ideas, and suggestions
• Encourage you throughout your journey
• Celebrate successes no matter how small
• Let you know you are not alone
• Allow understanding with no judgment

Sometimes the best support and information comes from others living the same journey.

LET’S GET YOU CONNECTED!

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KENT/STOW

Meeting Dates: 1st & 3rd Friday of Every Month
Meeting Time:  7:00pm
Location:  Panera Bread · 4338 Kent Road, Stow OH 44224

Peer Facilitator:  Mary Richards

A little about Mary ... I am Mary Richards. I am a single woman raising an autistic grandchild. I have raised four children to adulthood already. I have worked in audit and finance and am currently working as the Chief Advocate for Tommy. I have experience leading groups of all sizes and ages both through my work history and my volunteer work with Girl Scouts and my church.

Like you, I experience the joys and challenges of raising a special needs child. No two of our children are alike, but we have a similar journey. Tommy is considered on the mild to moderate end of the autism spectrum. I have concerns about his being able to live independently, making friends, being comfortable in the world at large. I want to help him have an enviable life full of confidence and joy.

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