We at the ASRC have been working to develop resources and are conducting activities throughout the state of Connecticut to benefit those on the autism spectrum and their family members.

Among our recent accomplishments, we have provided and continue to develop:

• A parent and family support group system
• A support group for older teens and adults with ASD
• Training for both families and professionals:
• Conferences for families and professionals
• Long-term professional study groups
• Workshops presented to community agencies, groups, and schools
• 'Educational Advocacy' support, information, and a comprehensive training series
• Community awareness:
• Resource Fair for families and professionals
• Serving on statewide committees and agency boards
• Media coverage of disability issues
• Educating legislators on the need for state-funded services
• Statewide information network:
• Bimonthly nationally distributed newsletter, ASRC Network
• Phone referrals and information dissemination
• A Statewide Autism Spectrum Resource Guide book
• Library of printed (and other media) materials
• This website and bulletin board
• School/Camp Brochures
• Provision of services:
• Recreation programs for teens and young adults
• Social skills groups for teens
• Sibling support groups
• Continual development of new resources and expansion of existing programs
• Development of assorted printed info. for families in Spanish