Delco Family PDD/Autism Spectrum Support

10/18/2026

Hi everyone! 💙 My name is Melissa, and I’ll be taking over as admin for Penny! It’s a pleasure to virtually meet you all. I’ll do my very best to find and share helpful events, resources, and information with everyone in the group!

A little about me:

I was born in Philadelphia and raised in Delco, and I’m a proud millennial mom! 😊 I have a wonderful 3-year-old son who is on the autism spectrum.

As a first-time mom and a mom of a child on the spectrum, I spend a lot of my time researching and exploring resources, activities, and different approaches that can help my son grow, learn, and thrive. I’m always open to learning new things, trying new approaches, and discovering resources that might make a positive difference in our lives.

My son is the best thing that has ever happened to me. He is truly the light of my life, and I wouldn’t have it any other way. 💙

I’m excited to share what I’ve learned along the way, learn from all of you, and connect with other families who are navigating similar journeys. I believe we can learn so much from one another, and I look forward to being part of this wonderful community!

I’m happy to be here, and I can’t wait to get to know everyone! 💙✨

- Melissa Nguyen

10/14/2026

Hello everyone,

Well, the time is here. I am ready to happily hand over this group to someone else who can manage and run it. My adult daughter who is autistic is getting older (and so am I!) and I would like to shed some responsibilities. This group used to be an in person support group. I joined when my child was 4 or 5 years old. She is now 29. Ran the in person group for 11+ years, with speakers and events. Then it sort of morphed into this over time.

I am looking for someone to take it over. It means managing members, posting events, keeping an eye on the group for wayward souls not connected to autism who wander in, posting information for the group. etc.

There are two groups, one this public page and two, a private group for parents/guardians and the like. I am really interested in someone taking over the private group for families in the Delaware County area. I am fine letting this public group close if needed.

Anyone interested? It takes time and commitment. If no one is, the private group and this public page will end on December 31st

Thanks.

09/30/2026

09/14/2026

https://www.dciu.org/learn/family-community-engagement

05/05/2026

DCIU Parent Needs Survey