[christinelaabs]

looking for ot hers in the area for support.

[LewLew]

I am not sure what is in Tampa, but you can call the Autism Center in Ft Myers (they are one of the few of their kind in the state), and they should have some info for you in that area. Their behavorial psychiatrist travels the entire west coast, and can probably tell you about some support groups etc. Here is the website for them; good luck.Children's Autism Treatment Specialists
18070 S. Tamiami Trail, Unit 16
Ft. Myers, FL 33908
239 985 2287
Fax: 239 481 2287
www.autism-treatment.org
Dr. Laura O'Sullivan provides assessments for infants and children with symptoms suggestive of Autism and also provides treatment for those who are on the Autism Spectrum. CATS is a center based facility dedicated to providing children with symptoms on the Autism Spectrum the highest quality Applied Behavior Analysis Therapy possible.
catsautismcenter@gmail.com
Here are some other links for you, and they might know of groups in your area
The Autism Spectrum Assessment and Treatment Center
Silver Child Development Center
University of South Florida
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine
12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd., MDC 102
Tampa, FL 33612
813 974 1516
Autism Recovery Network This looks like a great start to look stuff up for support.
http://www.city-data.com/forum/flori...ampa-have.html This website is from an old City-Data string that speaks specifically about someone moving to Tampa with autistic children and looking for support. The first response is good, and speaks of the casein free/gluten free webpage that if you dig into lists numerous support groups in your area.

Best of luck to you.

[Kelly Jackson]

http://www.meetup.com/Mane-H-I-T-Autism-Support-Squad/

They meet once per month at a local restaurant for parents to discuss and share and there is tons of wonderful info exchanged. They also plan and host socialization activities for the kids!

[Kelly Jackson]

In case the link to the support group in Tampa that I just possted didn't work, here it is again:
Mane H.I.T. Autism Support Squad (Tampa, FL) - Meetup.com