National organization supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) across the lifespan.
Offers guidance on housing, employment, guardianship, and transition to adulthood.
Local chapters across the U.S. provide in-person support groups and services

Provides resources tailored to autistic adults and their families

Topics include employment, independent living, advocacy, and parent support

Find local affiliates via their website

Offers coaching, online parent groups, adult transition support, and practical toolkits

Especially helpful for parents of adults with high-functioning autism or Asperger profiles

National ADHD advocacy and education organization

Hosts online webinars, parent training programs, and ADHD coaching resources

Includes content for adult ADHD and parent navigation

Peer support network connecting parents of individuals with disabilities, including neurodivergence

You can be matched with a trained parent mentor

Focuses on emotional support and shared lived experience

Offers information on postsecondary education options for students with intellectual disabilities

Especially helpful for parents seeking adult learning or community college pathways

Legal advocacy for disability rights, including supported decision-making and transition rights

Great resource for parents navigating guardianship or alternatives

Tools and frameworks to help families plan for adulthood, housing, community, and support

Developed by families for families—used by professionals nationwide

Each U.S. state has a Protection & Advocacy (P&A) agency that offers legal help and guidance to individuals with disabilities and their families.