Parents of Autistic Children Together is a support group for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.

PACT's main goal is to act as an information clearinghouse and resource center for families dealing with Autism Spectrum Disorders by providing information on legal rights, educational programs and treatment options.  PACT also sponsors many social activities for the entire family throughout the year.

PACT is the Southwest New Jersey Chapter of the Autism Society (ASA  Chapter #532 ). 
Find out more about PACT and our mission.  

PACT Membership is free and our member services include:

Monthly Parent Support Group Meeting (September through June)

Babysitting available at the meeting*

Guest speakers at various regular and special meetings

Networking with other parents that can share experiences or help other members with ideas and information from their own experience.
Member communication via a Yahoo Newsgroup
Newsletter and website access
Family Activities - free and includes all family members

Private roller skating parties (only pay for skate rental if needed)
Movies
Picnics
Local arcade / fun center events
Hayrides
Other events requested by our members
Trips to local attractions (small fee for some trips)
Monthly Bowling (small fee)
Holiday Parties- with gifts and prizes for all children in a family
Annual Holiday bus trip

*The following guidelines are listed below, so that PACT members know the limitations and expectations for this service. Cost is $10 per family. Any PACT member who is interested in the babysitting services must have a reservation in order to bring their child to a PACT meeting.

Reservations must be emailed or phoned in to Catherine Medovich at CMedo@aol.com 856-235- 3540 x103
(No reservations will be taken on the PACT voicemail) at least one week prior to meeting date. NO exceptions. Parents will be required to sign a standard babysitting waiver upon check-in.

A maximum of 10 children (including neurotypical siblings) will be permitted. PACT will hire 2 Durand staff to provide babysitting services on meeting nights. Meetings will start at 7 p.m. and the babysitting service will end at 9 p.m.<

Parents must remain at the meeting while their child is at the babysitting service. Parents are required to change their child's diaper. Children are required to remain in the babysitting room and are not allowed to roam the Durand building during the meeting. If there are any problems, the babysitter will come and get you. No children will be allowed in the meeting room.

Join Pact - See our calendar of events for details about PACT activities.

Our Diagnosis Autism page has resources and information about autism for both the parents just receiving the diagnosis of autism for their child and experienced parents.  Our Links page is an organized list of useful resources on a variety of topics related autism.

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