The Adult Autism Group is a nonprofit organization based in Springfield, Illinois. Our mission is to help adults on the autism spectrum to live more successful, fulfilling lives while providing a safe space to meet and have social interaction with their peers.

Current Programs

Monthly Meetings

The Adult Autism Group has monthly meetings at the Lincoln Library on N. 7th St. in Springfield, IL in the Carnegie North Room on the 1st floor. While dates vary, the time is from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm. All meetings are listed on our Facebook page, The Adult Autism Group. Please check there for monthly dates, which are normally posted two weeks in advance. Make sure to check out our Facebook page for the latest information.

Recreational Activities

The Adult Autism Group plans regular outings for its members. During the summer months and into fall, our members have opted for outdoor activities in lieu of indoor meetings. These have included bowling, pool parties, game nights, trivia, a night at the zoo, movies, New Salem, pumpkin patch, a museum tour, going out for dinner, comic cons and an annual Christmas party. We have also had trips to St. Louis and Chicago.

Latest Updates

PEERS® for Young Adults (7/3/2019) - A member of The Adult Autism Group shares his experience with PEERS®The Program for the Education and Enrichment of Social Skills (PEERS®) will be offered in the Springfield, IL area this fall. PEERS® is designed for young adults, ages 18 to 35, with autism spectrum disorders and other social challenges. It is a 16-week program…
Fundraiser at Pizza Ranch (5/20/2019) - The Adult Autism Group is having a fundraiser at Pizza Ranch on June 12th! CarMax is supporting us and donating an additional $2,000! We will be helping to serve guests from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Mention TAAG when paying for your meal, and we will receive a percentage of the sale. You can also…
Weather Check Guarantee Donation (3/22/2019) - The Green Family Stores in association with WICS and their Weather Check Guarantee have donated $1,400 to The Adult Autism Group (TAAG). They donated $100 for each day in February that WICS high temperature prediction was within three degrees of the actual temperature. We had crazy weather this Februrary, so we are pleased to be…