Support Groups

Our goal is to provide information, education, support and advocacy for your child. Groups are a collaboration between parents and professionals.

Support Groups offer families the opportunity to meet and talk with others facing similar concerns or challenges. Group meetings provide education, resources and the opportunity for participants to exchange shared experiences, emotions, ideas and suggestions in order to better seek needed services and advocate for their children.


Pediatric Autism Support Group
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to provide support and education in a group context in order to help empower parents and caregivers raising children with autism. Group discussions and presentations are guided by the needs of group members.

Date: 4th Tuesday of every month
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Location: JRI Pediatric Rehab Department, 2050 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08818
Contact: Norma Prisco, RN, BSN or Michelle Meade, Spec. Ed. 732-548-7610
Parents only, please. Children invited for special sessions.


Pediatric Hydrocephalus Support Group
Mission Statement:
The Pediatric Hydrocephalus Support Group was created to provide interactive support for children with hydrocephalus and their parents in efforts on becoming proactive advocates for their children.

Educational speakers and interaction between the children aide in promoting a comfortable atmosphere in which to grow and learn together.
Together we can make a difference!!!

Date: 3rd Saturday of every month
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: NJ Neuroscience Conference Room, JFK Medical Center, 65 James Street, Edison, NJ 08818
Contact: Nancy Vassallo, RN, BSN, CNRN 732-321-7000, ext 65362


Pediatric Epilepsy Support Group
Mission Statement: 
Our mission is to provide support, encouragement and acceptance for children and families affected by epilepsy and to increase awareness and knowledge of issues relating to epilepsy.

Date: 2nd Wednesday of every month
Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: NJ Neuroscience Conference Room, JFK Medical Center, 65 James Street, Edison, NJ 08818
Contact: Diane Poracky, RN, BSN, CNRN 877-JFK-CNRC