Are you looking to connect with other families who have children on the autism spectrum? Do you have or know a child on the spectrum? Do you have questions? Do you have answers? Have you said "yes" to any of the above questions? This meetup is geared towards the inclusion of the entire family in meetups and playdates for not only our special needs kids, but for everyone in the family. I would like to create a community where parents can come to socialize, ask questions and get answers from o …

West Los Angeles Parents of children with Special Needs (Autism, ASD, ADD/ADHD, PDD... etc.) come together to hear testimonies, share stories, gather resource and fellowship with one another over the recognition that they share the bond of parallel circumstances. Through grieving the loss of a 'typical' child, learning to cherish our children with special needs, and learning how to cope and manage the challenges along the way, WLA Support Groups is filled with other parents just like you.

NO MONTHLY DUES, NO MANDATORY, NO DRAMA - JUST GO RIDE! We gather for Motorcycle Events/Charities, as well as weekly/monthly Group Rides. Whether you ride a Japanese rocket, European-exotic, German enduro, 2-stroke track machine, some sort of speed demon, gravity-defying dirt bike, long-distance tourer, or an American cafe-racer, there's a place for you here. We hang out, talk about bikes, discuss gear, and anything motorcycle related. Learn about diff bikes, meet new friends to ride with at our …

ASAN-LA/UCLA is working to achieve human rights for all autistic people. We are interested in working to improve services, supports, and education for autistic people, and to improve awareness and acceptance of neurodiversity principals in the general public. We oppose the pro-cure agenda, dangerous and unproven "treatments" for autism, and dehumanizing and offensive media portrayals of autistic people. We wish to provide support and self-advocacy skills for autistic adults, and also invite fami …

Ashaylee Sky High Functioning Autism/Asperger's Social Group is a Meetup group for teens who have a diagnosis of, or who demonstrate characteristics of, Asperger's Syndrome/ high functioning autism. The goal of Ashaylee Sky is to provide typical, age-appropriate activities for teens who are able to meet on a regular basis and, as a result, develop both friendships and increased social skills. During the school year, our Second Saturday group meets at a local mall once a month for lunch, games (b …

Yvonne & Friends Meetup Group was formed to provide safe and caring social activities for developmentally disabled adults and their families in the community. Our focus centers on replacing the social segregation and isolation that are experienced by some developmentally disabled. We will do this by providing wide-ranging activities that are designed to promote their independence. We also offer the opportunity to have fun with their friends and to make new ones. The entire family is urged to joi …

The Social Club is part of SociAbilities Services, a project supported by the Asperger Society and Cal State Long Beach. The Social Club is a positive environment with social standards, expectations, and social skills support. It is most appropriate for adult transition-age people on the higher-functioning end of the autism-spectrum. We also have lots of facilitators, both professional and student, so please contact the group leaders if you'd like to become a volunteer. Social Club events alter …

This meetup is a community based support and educational structure designed for people to share experiences, learn about GAPS, learn new recipes, and have questions answered by GAPS Practitioners. All GAPS clients and anybody who is interested in learning about GAPS may attend. GAPS is an acronym that was trademarked for Gut and Psychology Syndrome by Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride in 1988. Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride holds a Degree in Medicine and Postgraduate Degrees in both Neurology and Human …

We decided to start this group for father's who are trying to raise kids with autism to share ideas and also provide support to each other.

Autism in Long Beach provides Free Resources, Events, Sibling Inclusion, Group Activities, & Support for Families on the Spectrum

Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) is a national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educating, empowering and supporting families affected by autism. For families who have just received the autism diagnosis, TACA aims to speed up the cycle time from the autism diagnosis to effective treatments. TACA helps to strengthen the autism community by connecting families and the professionals who can help them, allowing them to share stories and information to help improve the quality of life fo …

Welcome! You've found the Hollywood/LA area support group for those on or curious about the GAPS diet (Gut and Psychology Syndrome). From the book Gut and Psychology Syndrome: "Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride set up The Cambridge Nutrition Clinic in 1998. As a parent of  a child fully recovered from a severe learning disability, she was acutely aware of the difficulties facing other parents like her, and she has devoted much of her time to helping thses families. She realised that nutrition played …

We want to provide a safe and secure place where Jewish adults with special needs can experience fun social experiences. Most adults with special needs crave the same community and friendships as do their neurotypical counterparts. They often have difficulty in joining such a community. We give them that chance! We provide indoor and outdoor activities, such as bowling, theme parks, sporting events, game days, cooking, or just hanging out. Our staff includes a psychologist and rabbi with extensi …

Q: Why this group? A: There are lots of ADHD folks out there yet not nearly enough resources or groups to share ideas and connect and feel shared experiences with. Q: What will the group focus on? A: In general on helping its membership, specifically in finding systematic ways to address ADHD challenges. Q: What do you mean by systematic ways? A: ADHD folks can have follow-through and organizational challenges. Our group can be a laboratory to help address that and find ways that work for ADH …

I am a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist MFC# 50828. I graduated Antioch University, Ca, in 2005 with a Master's degree in Clinical Psychology. I  spent, several years working with clients in non-profit agencies, schools, multidisciplinary centers.  I have worked extensively with children & Adolescences diagnosed with Autism and range of behavior disorders. In my 6 years of experience I have had the pleasure of working  adults, and families, and have helped many recognize the gifts they posse …

Welcome to Couple Helping Couples support group. This group is made up of couples with special needs kids, working together to strengthen and develop the parent's adult relationship. Maintaining, and nurturing the adult relationship is tough for any parents; keeping that adult relationship going can be more difficult and challenging for parents with special needs kids. Our meetings are about couples coming together: • To Support • Problem Solve • Build motivation • Receive Encouragement • Improv …

This group is for spouses and partners living with an adult with Aspergers or Autism Spectrum Disorder. A formal diagnosis is not necessary. This a place to talk, share, and learn with those that really get what it’s like living in this challenging relationship. This group is not for those that have ASD so please do not join if you do. There is so much out there for those affected by this syndrome, and I am grateful for that, but there is hardly anything out there for us, the other half of Asper …

This is a group for parents of children, any age, who are battling mental illness. Not only is this a group to provide support; it is also a group to raise awareness for the natural remedies out there that can actually help one to overcome the disease. Have you noticed that the number of people who suffer from ADD, ADHD, Depression, Anxiety, Bipolar and Schizophrenia just seems to keep increasing year in, year out? And the amount of sugar, processed foods, bad quality meats seems to be increasi …

Does your child have behavior issues? Are other parent groups not really appropriate for you because of your child's developmental delays? Are you looking for resources to support your child with autism? You are not alone! We are a group of parents of children with autism in Northeast Los Angeles to share resources and provide peer support to one another. Parent-only informational meetings are held monthly and members also coordinate kid-friendly events as needed. NELA Autism Parent Meetings ar …

Inspired by my two sons, Lavelle and David to let them be boys and play . I want to encourage families to feel comfortable by being around other parents who understand the special circumstances while allowing the kids to have safe play . We meet at the park, play areas, and attend fun outings . Something wonderful about expressing your thoughts with someone who "gets it." While allowing physical fitness and community awareness, We want to unify to create ideas for more resources in Carson and ma …

This group is for families that have children/adults living with autism. We've started this group to bring families together by having workshops, support meetings and events for families that have children with autism and their siblings. The typical community is also welcome to our events. This will provide everyone with the opportunity to socialize and learn from one another.

Mamis! ¡Mamis! Do you have a child with a disability or special needs? Do you have a child with autism? / ¿Tu hij@ tiene algún tipo de discapacidad o necesidades especiales? ¿Tu hij@ tiene autismo? We have meetings for Latina mothers to get information, resources, and support for you and your child. / Tenemos juntas para madres para conseguir informacion, recursos, y apoyo para ti y tu hij@. Last Wednesday of every month, 9:30 am / El ultimo miercoles de cada mes, 9:30am Free Food / Comida Grati …

Are you looking for a playgroup for your child with autism? Look no further than The Shape of Behavior Los Angeles Autism Playgroup. It's a great place to work on social skills and play skills such as greeting peers and sharing. The group is open to children of all ages, though when it grows, we will organize playgroups for specific ages, interests and skill levels. Find out more about us at www.shapeofbehavior.com or call (818) 308-7548 or 1-866-437-2165 for more information.

Attention Beatles Fans All Together Now Let's meet for a fun interactive evening of singing, dancing & sharing Beatles lore. Join with me, a one man Beatles Band who sings, plays guitar and keyboard to my own back-up recordings of many of their all time hit songs! "A splendid time is guaranteed for all"

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We are here for moms and birth professionals to educate and provide a community for networking, education, classes, gathering and events. Our gathering include a mommy and me holistic monthy gathering, classes, care, and gatherings for pregnancy, raising healthy children with homeopathy, vaccine alternatives, educating the immune system. Training seminars on Homeopathy, Bach Flowers, Reiki, Astrology Personalities, Hypnosis, N.L.P, and more classes on demand.

"Let's get our kids ages 10-15 who have Asperger's together to do group activities at parks, BBQ's, each others home, we could hang out while our kids socialize. Lets get them off their electronics for a while to socialize with each other! There are plenty of places to go. For people who live in Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hawthorne, Lomita etc. Some of our kids/teen may make long-lasting friendship! My daughter needs friends brilliant & special like her! Lets get our kids together who understand e …

Here is your chance to connect with moms who understand how you feel because we have children just like yours! This group is open to mothers of children with developmental delays, autism (anywhere on the spectrum), ADD/ADHD or other special needs. Whether you’re new to it all, or “seen it all,” please join us! We meet on the first Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Coffee Table in Eagle Rock for support, sharing, networking and caffeine.