Central Iowa AS:pire
(Autism Spectrum Parent Information Resources & Education) Support group for family members of children and young adults with Autism Spectrum disorder. Meets from 6:30-8:30 PM the first Tuesday of each month at Childserve in Ames.
Jan 5- The Over-stimulated Child: Touch & Hearing Sensory Issues
For free childcare, registration is required. Contact Jamie Gurganus or Jane Run.
CHADD of Iowa (greater Des Moines Chapter)
The 1st Monday of each month from 7:00pm-8:30pm at the Urbandale Public Library. For more information contact Laura Walth at 515-830-1738
Family Night
Urbandale, West Des Moines, & Johnston Districts - Meeting once per school year for families with children ages 0 - 6 yr. To register or for more information contact Mary Watkins or Kari Paulsen at 515-270-9030
Mom's Morning Club
Pella, Knoxville, Melcher-Dallas, Twin Cedars Districts - Moms of young children with special needs. Meetings on the last Wednesday morning of each month from September thru April. For more information contact Terry Mendell
Mom's Morning Coffee
Urbandale, West Des Moines, & Johnston Districts - Parents of children ages 2 to 6 years receiving services thru the Early Childhood Special Education Program. Meetings are from 9:30am to 11:00am the last Thursday of the month from September thru April. For more information contact Mary Watkins or Kari Paulsen at 515-270-9030
Severe Emotional Disorders
Support, advocacy and information for parents & caregivers Sponsored by SED Project, Polk County Decategorization. Meetings are held at ASK Resource Center, 5665 Greendale Road, Suite D, Johnston IA on the 1st Monday of each month from 6:30pm-8:00pm. For more information contact Susan Gill at (515) 243-2723.
Support For Families Dealing With Challenging Behaviors
The 1st Monday of each month from 7:00pm-8:30pm at the Lutheran Church of Hope, 6820 Ashworth, West Des Moines, Iowa. For more information contact Karen De Felice 515-254-9257.
Greater Des Moines CHADD (Children and Adults with ADD/HD) meets the 1st Monday of each month from 7-9:00pm at the West Des Moines Public Library, 4000 Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA. Email greater-des-moines@chadd.net or call Julie at 515-223-6730.
