Community - Meet others in the Southern Ontario Aspergers Social group. Share your experience in a friendly and accepting space. We want everyone to feel welcome. There are a variety of activities in real life and online - hikes, coffee, board games, movies, pubs, conferences, road trips - hopefully something for everyone's interest. Safe Space - Though we love participation, we don't force it on anyone. We all know that there are days when all you feel like doing is listening, or just being aro …

Positive, holistic network group for families dealing with Autism, ADD and ADHD with the intention of supporting, brainstorming, creating friendships and learning holistic therapies to help minimize stress for parents and child alike. We meet once a month to discuss different topics and will have various guest speakers and workshops to help you and your family achieve balanced, healthy lives.  Brainstorming sessions will also be organized to help bring services closer to the Caledon community. L …

So much of today's experiences in terms of Autism/ASD/Aspergers are not working to their full potential. Whether its the school system, socialization, behaviour management or day to day activities, we are given tools/resources/answers that are staid and cookie cutter. Too often we have different pieces of the puzzle, (if we're working on that same puzzle at all). But what if we started looking for ways to create conversation and encourage collaboration amongst parents, caregivers, educators and …

This meetup is for high functioning special needs young adults and parents to meet and greet. We can have many fun, affordabl outings, such as mini golf, coffee time, and whatever you suggest, while socializing. This group is for, but not exclusive to, Thornhill, Richmond Hill and North York area's.

This group is dedicated to improving the lives of special needs children and their families. Our goal is to provide individualized resources and support to families who have children with all types of special needs. The mission of this group is to inspire, support and educate families by providing resources, tools and a positive supportive environment for them to reach their full potential. We openly invite individuals and families to connect, learn and grow with each other. We are an group who …

IF YOU ARE IN NEED OF EMERGENCY SUICIDE PREVENTION HELP OR IN DANGER OF HURTING YOURSELF OR OTHERS, YOU MUST PLEASE: Phone 911 if it is an emergency. Go to nearest hospital. This meetup group is designed to become a support network for friends, family and caregivers related or close to people with mental health challenges. Many families understand the dramatic emotional burden of dealing with loved ones with mental health challenges. Family and friends are relied upon to support those affected …

Are you an adult with an autism spectrum disorder, looking for a group, geared to such adults, with monthly events on weekends? Are you looking for events that help adults with ASD improve their social skills? I understand this dilemma, given the difficulty I've found in finding social skills workshops and groups around the Toronto Region. As of March 2013, GTR ASD Adults is there for those people disillusioned by the endless searching for service providers that have regular meetings on weekends …