WHO WE ARE

The Autism Society of the Black Hills was founded in October of 1997. We are a non Profit affiliate of the Autism Society of America (ASA). We have joined together to enable all families and others associated with an autistic, Asperger's or Pervasive Development Disorder individual to have access to support groups, meetings, additional information and resources.

UPCOMMING EVENTS

 

The Autism Society Presents

Mardi Gras 2010

Febuary 20th 2010

Canyon Lake Chophouse

PROGRAMS

Support Group Programs - Quarterly meetings with a topic or guest speaker generally held at RC Regional Hospital and other locations.

 

Online Forums - Information national and local along with weekly discussion topics.

Discussion Focus: Education

 

Parent Classes - teaching parents about the unique challenge in raising children with autism and Asperger's syndrome

 

 

INFORMATION

 

Autism Society of the Black Hills is now on Facebook

 

Asperger’s Community Social Group

 

Facts about Autism

 

Here are 10 things every child with autism wishes you knew.

 

 NEWS

Asperger’s Community Social Group

2009-11-02

The Autism Society of the Black Hills is excited to announce registration for our Asperger’s Community Social Group! This is a 6 week program, designed to help adolescents and young adults with Asperger’s and their parents improve on their community social skills and friendship skills. Parentâ

Genetic Factors in Autism

2009-04-18

A concerned mother calls my office one morning for advice. "My sister just found out that she's pregnant," she says, "and I have a 6 year old son with autism. I've heard it's genetic, is there a test she could have to find out if her baby will have autism?" Inquiries such as these are frequent for p