Welcome, Chicago area Aspies & other Spectrumites!
Welcome to CASPAN, the Chicago Autism SPectrum Adult (and Teen) Network. We have several different groups around the Chicago area.
Meet with local teens, young adults or adults affected by Asperger's, autism, PDD-NOS, and similar autistic spectrum and pervasive developmental issues. Both formally and self-diagnosed people attend regularly.
We currently have support groups that meet in Barrington, Palos Hills, Naperville, Palatine, downtown Chicago.
In addition to the monthly support groups, we have a more casual social activities with the needs of people with Aspergers in mind that periodically meets at various locations. We have also attended and tabled at a number of area autism conferences.
We are always looking for suggestions for future activites, discussion topics, and new groups.
If you are looking for the GRASP Chicago group in Evanston, please visit http://www.meetup.com/AspergerChi .
*A parent or guardian must register teen members under 18, per Meetup regulations.
*Please check the ages for each group before RSVPing.
Our next MeetupSouth Suburban Adult Asperger's Group (16+)
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New Beginnings Church11111 S Roberts RdPalos Hills, IL 60465(708) 974-3515
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5 Yes / 3 Maybe
Group is for those 16 and older on the autism spectrum, but no official diagnosis is necessary. You can also bring a support person or two. While the support people won't be ignored, the focus of the group will be for those on the spectrum.
We meet from 7:00-9:00pm at the New Beginnings Church. We will be meeting DOWNSTAIRS.
Snacks (and possibly pop or other drinks) are brought each month by group members. Read more
More upcoming Meetups
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7 Yes / 0 Maybe RSVPs
Past Meetups
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3 attended
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6 attended
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5 attended
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What's new?
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Nov 10
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New member
“I have Asperger's Syndrome, and I do not know anyone with AS. I would like to join to help others with AS, and to understand more about myself from others with AS.” -
New Greeting for“Hello and welcome to CASPAN -- hope you find something helpful.”posted by Jamie Specht
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New Greeting for“Welcome to the group! Hope to see you at one of the meetings or activities in the future. :-)”posted by Jamie Specht
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Nov 7
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New member
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Nov 6
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New Greeting for“Your rabbit is super cute, whats his/her name?”posted by Ryan Aughenbaugh
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New Greeting for“Thank you about my art!”posted by Bridgett Mahoney
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New Greeting for“Wow, your art work is really good!”posted by Ryan Aughenbaugh
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New member
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Nov 5
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New Greeting for“Weren't you at Harper for a meetup last week?”posted by Joe Bickner
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New Greeting for“Hey Rachel -- welcome to CASPAN -- hope something here interests you and you find something to attend. I co-lead (amongst other things) a women's group. Maybe you'll be interseted in attending the next meeting of that in January.”posted by Jamie Specht
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New Greeting for“Hello Slyvia -- welcome to CASPAN! I hope you find a group you like... maybe even the women's group (next one will be in January.) We've had quite a high percentage of new members lately that have been women... so this is quite exciting. Good luck --- here's your opportunity to be with people where you CAN just say "I have Asperger's -- accept me!" :-)”posted by Jamie Specht
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What members are saying
“ You will meet people similar to you. ”
“ To acquire a better insight of one's own psyche as well as others who fall on the autistic spectrum. And to share similar experiences both good and bad with confidence and assurance. ”