This is a group for young adults that have high functioning Autism or a disability like it that want to meet new people and make friends. Maybe once a week at a park for basketball, coffee shop, out for the movies, or anything relatively easy and cheap thing. I want to meet people who are close in age that I can relate to and we can support each other.

Greetings! This community is for those with higher functioning autism to seek support and empowerment. We are human beings too

This is a support group for adults, 18 and over, who are on the autism spectrum or have a related disorder, as well as those who suspect that they may be on the autism spectrum. We provide lunch (including gluten-free items) courtesy of the Phoenix Chapter of the Autism Society of America. Members may lead discussions on topics of interest or we may invite speakers from the autism community that have information or resources that is helpful to our group. The last hour is set aside for aspies to …

I am starting this group to meet other mom's of special high functioning autistic kids. My son Aiden is 5 and was diagnosed with Autism about a year ago. Anyone can join that has children with autism.

The AZ ASAN chapter is a part of the national Autism Self-Advocacy Network [www.autisticadvocacy.org] which seeks to advance the principles of the disability rights movment in the Autistic community. ASAN fosters the idea of neurological diversity, a world in which autism is allowed to exist with the same access, rights and opportunities as all other citizens. Our chapter works with the national organization to empower Autistic people to take control of our own lives and the future of our common …

This group is a support group for parents that have children on the spectrum. We will talk about the struggles we all face everyday. As well as discuss diet changes and other natural things we can do to improve our child's quality of life.

This group is for NT spouses/partners of adult Aspies.  People w/autism have so many support groups out there...but there's nothing for their NT spouses/partners.  My goal & hope is that this group will bring together people in the same situation as ourselves...people who can understand and relate to us and can help us through the hurdles of trying to navigate a relationship w/our Aspie spouses/partners. Membership to this group is restricted to NT spouses/partners only...we will dedicate some m …

Our group is offering free sports programs for kids with special needs in the Queen Creek and San Tan Valley areas. This program will be on Saturdays starting in April. Please go to our website and click on Mighty Pals for more information or to register. Remember, it's completely free! www.paladinsports.org/mighty-pals/

This is a Meetup group for parents who want to discuss their experiences, share information, and learn from each other and our children about their uniqueness. The goal is to offer a safe environment for our children to play, learn, grow without feeling they are different then anybody else in any way. (other then being amazing, creative, fun, and beautiful) This is a non profit club and our Meetup's respect the privacy of our children and their families. Please, no sales person's or individuals …

A group designed for people to learn about A.D.D. together, sharing personal experience, insights, and wisdom. Open to anyone effected by A.D.D. or have loved ones who are.

Meet other local Parents of Children with Special Needs, regardless of diagnosis. Gather for support, advice, and companionship. Enjoy socializing with both parents and children.

ARIZONA FRIENDSHIP NETWORK IS A GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF THOSE FOLKS WHO MAY NEED SUPPORT IN THE AREAS OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS. HAPPINESS AND INDEPENDENCE ARE OUR MAIN GOALS. The NETWORK is just beginning and our most immediate objective is to set up social activities in order to help people make friends. These events will be open to all but we especially want to assist those who have, in the past, found it difficult to make friends or those …

Meet other local parents, professionals and caretakers of children with special needs, regardless of diagnosis. Gather for support, advice, and companionship. This group will be geared toward playdates, Dad's and/or mom's get-togethers (night out, morning coffee, etc.) and family events.  To foster social interaction & skills and make friends.

PERSONAL GROWTH & SUPPORT SYSTEM so you can MAXIMIZE YOUR STRENGTHS & MINIMIZE YOUR STRUGGLES. This group is for people with ADD, AD/HD and THE PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEM. PARENTS, PARTNERS, family, friends are all invited, as well as people who think they have AD/HD or who have actually been diagnosed. We are looking for people who want to move forward in their lives! This is about being self empowered to live the life you desire. So don't isolate, come visit, have a few laughs and feel better about …

This Meetup Group was started so that we all can Bring Together those people who want to share their knowledge and resources with each other, or to be mentored and supported by the membership, while they are supporting and serving their loved ones with developmental disabilities. We will plan meetings for the developmental disability community, so that we can get the latest information out to everyone. We ask that you contact us with any particular subject that you want discussed at one of our m …