The Benicia Autism Support Group was created by a small group of parents with children on the spectrum, out of a desire to create a more supportive environment in the City of Benicia for those with an ASD. As parents, we feel there is very little communication, resource information sharing and school support for our children. The diagnosis of an ASD is a very challenging and frightening experience for many parents. It is our hope that we can help relieve some of this anxiety and concern by showi …

This will be a play/support group for parents who have small children (up to 10 years old or so) with Autism, PDD-NOS, Asperger's Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, etc. I am mother to 2 wonderful children, a 4 year old boy and a 2 year old girl. Last year my son was privately diagnosed as PDD-NOS. Since then, it has been a confusing and often lonely journey as my family has been trying to get our hands around this. I am looking for other parents who are going through a similar journey to un …

Monthly Meetups to get the kid together to play, for the parents to talk and network and to offer support and share resources with each other. My son is 9 years old, and so it might help for others to know that if you have a child in the age range of 8-12, this might be a good fit for your child.

This is a group for those who feel interpersonally or emotionally in the range 10-20ish (despite being 18 or over in body), and find it difficult to connect socially in the "default" 20s (or older) culture of bars and pre-established groups of friends. If you see kids playing in the park and wish you could be like them, or dream of going back to a middle or high school dance because you wonder why the guys or girls around you don't act like they did back then, this is the group for you. You may …

The adult Asperger self help revolution is on! We meet to share experiences, support each other, find resources, interact in a safe environment, network with fellow Aspies, and take responsibility for our growth. One aim of this group is to connect people who are in the early stages of their AS realization journeys with those who have known they had AS for much of their lives. We have a lot to learn from each other about how to thrive in wider society as well as how to live in less conventional …

Are you a parent of a high functioning autistic/aspergers adult looking for a support group to discuss ideas? How can we offer support to adults over college age? Let's talk and share ideas about networking, social skills, and job skills that we can pass on. We'll meet once a month in a member's home or coffee shop and communicate in between meetings as well.

If you can't find a group.. start a group. :) I have 2 wonderful special needs kids.. a 10 year old boy with Aspergers and an 8 year old girl with ADHD. I'm looking for other parents to connect with and share the experience. Seems like we could help eachother avoid the IEP pitfalls, find better resources and possibly create lasting friendships for our children as well as ourselves. As great as our families and friends are, they aren't in our shoes... Heck, sometimes it's a problem trying to …

This group's purpose is to organize events with our awesome special need children/family members with other members who "get it". We will plan playdates, family day trips and organize  events for parents without the kids. If you are a parent of a special need child, want to get support from other parents who face the same challenges you do, but mostly, relax and have fun, with our without the kids, come and join us.

This group is for young adults, ages 18 to early 20's, who have Aspergers or those who are just shy and are having difficulty finding and maintaining friendships. My daughter is 20 and would love to meet other young adults in our area to have fun, share common (or uncommon! LOL!) interests - dinosaurs, movies, claymation, comic books, sci-fi, animals/pets, art, science, books, robots, zombies, photography, drawing/art.... (the list goes on!) Our goal is to schedule regular get-togethers and acti …

The Benicia Special Needs Parent Support Group was established to help create a place where families with special needs children can come together for support, fun, and friendship. As parents with special needs children, we understand the importance of having a strong support system. We believe because we have been so blessed to have this amazing support system in our lives, we have been able to face some of our darkest and most challenging moments. This support group will allow us, to give back …

I have 2 great kids, an almost 12 year old boy and a 9 year old girl.  My son, Tyler, is diagnosed with Asperger's with High Anxiety and is in the 6th grade in the Fremont Unified School District with an IEP. I am looking to meet and share with other parents and for my son to meet other kids with special needs. All meetups are for parents and kids unless specified parents only.  We are looking forward to meet new friends!

Do you wonder if you are doing it right? What if there was no right or wrong way to parent your children? Do you ever get frustrated with what your children are choosing? What if you could recognize and facilitate their gifts, talents and capabilities with ease? Do you sometimes feel like you are giving up your entire life for your children? Would you like to create an extraordinary life for you and also be an extraordinary parent? Do you often worry about your children’s safety, their schools, …

Are you the parent of a young adult with high functioning Asperger's who is trying to maneuver his or her way through college. Do you find yourself having to do some of the maneuvering for them and feel clueless at times. Also, maybe they do not want to go to college, or want to take a break, or not know what they want to do. Lets us unite and try to figure this thing out in order to help our kids figure it out as well.

Our Mission:  To develop a dynamic social networking and support group for young adults with Asperger’s Syndrome located in San Francisco East Bay communities.  Member input is of utmost importance.

"Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go."-T.S. Eliot Could Autism Spectrum people maintain the most positive aspects of our characters(Intellect, Honesty, Morality, Creativity, etc.) yet simultaneously alleviate the challenges that can turn our lives into an unbearable existence(Keeping track of time, Communicating with or even merely facing other human beings, Organizing our personal papers, etc.)? The above question is one of the foundations for the k …

Join us and join in the fun! Host a group in your neighborhood! Set up a playdate with other families at the parK! Have a game night for your child and other families at a local restaurant! All you need to do is schedule an event with the details, place, etc.  PHP will then approve it and your set. Meetup.com does most of the work of inviting and reminding people. Be sure to be specific about your target group in the title. Parents Helping Parents (PHP) strives to improve the quality of life f …

Once a month meeting at a local park or other suggested or offered venue for the boys ages 9-11 and siblings to play and bond with like minded peers. A parent run gathering with best intentions and good will. We can't be alone here their must be more little boys like mine who want a friend.

BAASICS (Bay Area Art & Science Interdisciplinary Collaborative Sessions) is a series of San Francisco-based evening programs that bring together working artists, scientists, and other creative individuals to present engaging, multi-media programs that explore a given theme. In the United States, the contemporary fine arts and sciences are generally set apart from popular discourse, and despite much talk of commonality between artists and scientists, there is little substantive dialogue between …

We are women who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, and who are interested in learning strategies, skills, and processes which can enhance our lives.  We seek companionship, support, resources, recommendations and the kind of understanding that comes from being with those who "get it" from the inside out. Stacy and Christine met at a local CHADD support meeting. The more we learned about ADHD/ADD the more we saw that women have issues and experiences that may be different from …

Calling all families with young children to get together for fun and supportive community outings! I started this group to help families of preschool to elementary-aged children (ages 3-10) with and without special needs.  Let's meet up for making new friendships, sharing helpful resources and exchanging empowering parenting strategies.  We can make plans to head to the park, enjoy an afternoon at the beach, attend music classes, and go for child-friendly hikes. I look forward to enjoying our co …

Overwhelmed! How To Turn Your child with Special Needs Into A Great Gift Who this event is for, is for loving Bay Area Parents of special needs kids. Perhaps its Autism, Down syndrome, MS, adhd, md or cerebral palsy to name a few... Parents think that when you have a child with special needs that your life is over. I know I did! But really it’s an opportunity for a new awakening. My name is Baruch Vargas and I have a child who is 10 years old who has Down syndrome. Have you ever felt alone …

This Meetup is for parents of children with special needs in the Silicon Valley who want the straight scoop on the legal planning they should have in place to make sure their kids and money are taken care of by the people they want in the way they want ... no matter what. At our Meetups, you will learn: -- How to Take Charge of Your Child’s Future and Build a Fortress of Protection Around Your Child that Will Last a Lifetime. -- The 10 Steps You Must Take to Plan for the Future Care of You …

This group was created to bring valuable feelings of assistance from people in similar situations that have children ages 8-15 who are diagnosed with ADD, aspergers or bi-polar. This successful group of activity-centered support lies in a relaxed and casual atmosphere, frank discussions, friendships and a focus on group events. The core values are honesty, patients and love. Proactive encouragement and objective empathy Freedom from the isolation of day-to-day living Activity-Based Support for …

Join others in the East Bay Area thriving on a gluten-free diet. It can be challenging to adhere to this diet long term. I love the way it makes me feel and I love the fact that my son has "recovered" from autism because of this diet (and other interventions). Join me and others as we share our special diet journey, compare notes, swap recipes and tips and learn how to thrive daily gluten-free. This group is formerly, "Thriving Gluten and Dairy-free" but now is a branch of the Gluten Intoleranc …