Amazing and Brilliant Minds...  That is what our children have.  Children on the spectrum have awesome abilities and giftings that are often overlooked and ignored.  We are standing as a body of people on the spectrum or related to people/ children on the spectrum,  believing that amazing and brilliant capabilities are more of a focus than the "disability" label so many put on us.  Many would say it is a question of weather the glass is half empty or half full, but we say the glass is completely …

Make play dates and events for kids with Highfunctiong Autism and Aspergers Syndrome. Share experiences and help.

Hello and I am Dr. Corey King, D.C., owner and director of Tustin Chronic Condition Center. My passion is teaching others how to handle and cope with their "chronic conditions". I am the only doctor in the Tustin area who is using neurological and metabolic therapy to help chronic conditions; specifically: fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, headaches (migraines/tension/cluster), dizziness/vertigo, insomnia, thyroid disorders, autoimmune diseases, diabetes, chronic pain, Austism Spectrum Disorders a …

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 …

Welcome to Autism Playgroup of Southern California! Looking for something FUN for your child to do that allows them to interact with their peers in a community environment? Come and join us! This playgroup offers an accepting environment where our 'Autistic Angels' can have new and flourishing experiences. Support and community are everything to parents who have a child with special needs. It can be such a relief to swap stories with other parents who understand your situation and not feel like …

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 Autism Society San Diego is a non-profit organization that originated in 1966 as the National Society of Autistic Children. It served to unite and inform parents on new revelations concerning intervention therapy. Today, the organization serves as the voice and resource of the local autism community. Members include parents, relatives, friends, advocates, medical professionals and educators throughout San Diego County and beyond. Our Board of Directors composed primarily of parents of indivi …

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 group is for events, workshops and classes to encourage personal development, transformation and healing of the mind body and spirit. A special emphasis for families affected by autism, asperger's syndrome, adhd, special needs and chronic illness such as Lyme disease, etc. Types of workshops and classes we provide are: Beat the Odds Children's Drumming Circle Reiki 1 Self-Healing Class Women's Soul Circle Group Meditation Vibrational Healing and Vibrational Alignment Angel readings Treatmen …

Well, Travelers... I hope you like dolphins, Lasers, Lego's, Star Wars, video games, movies and many other things- because here at the Great Asperger's homeschool Group the kids have a say in what  our meetups are about! Parents, Talk to your kids and ask them what they would like to do or where they would like to meet, and post it on our suggestion board. But remember- parent supervision is required at all Meetups for the safety of our children.   See you there!!!

This group is for anyone who is interested in the GAPS nutritional protocol. Members will receive education and support from two certified GAPS practitioners and other members who are living the GAPS lifestyle. GAPS is an acronym for Gut And Psychology/Physiology Syndrome and was coined by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride. She holds a Degree in Medicine and  Postgraduate Degrees in both Neurology and Human Nutrition. In 1998 Dr. Campbell-McBride set up The Cambridge Nutrition Clinic where she specia …

We're a private group for moms who have children on the spectrum of Autism. Please, do not apply if you don't meet that criteria. Thank you! Our vison and purpose for our group is to connect, support and educate our mom's in the vast area of Autism. We meet monthly to listen to speakers and become a support system for referrals and emotional support. Our intent is to connect and support each other through an open and non judgmental forum. Since 2006 we started as a small coffee group and have g …

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 …

A group of parents and adults who have autism or other disorders that have found benefit using complementary healing modalities or are exploring complementary healing and would like more information.

Hello OC Families! Footprints Behavioral Interventions is excited to host Orange County's Playgroups for Children with Autism and Special Needs! In response to parent requests for playgroups, we are thrilled to be able to offer this opportunity once every month in which we invite you to bring your entire family to join us for a couple hours of giggles and oodles of fun! Please check out our MeetUp page to find out when and where we are meeting as our venues may vary. We encourage families with c …

Bringing together parents, professionals and people with special needs in order to educate, enrich and empower the special needs community. Offering seminars and trainings by local special needs professionals such as advocates, teachers, speech language pathologists, doctors, psychologists, and attorneys. Topics will include advocacy, special education rights and services, speech language issues, sensory and transition to adulthood. We will also provide social and recreational resources and oppo …

Hi, My name is Keely. I have a daughter that is  5 and was diagnosed with ASD at the age of 3. Katie is high functioning, but still faces challenges and has overcome a lot of obstacles. This group is for children ages 3-8 who live in the murrieta/menifee and temecula area that have been diagnosed with ASD.  We all faces our own challenges when it comes to raising our kids. I know sometimes I have to leave certain public places because my daughter has auditory and some visual sensory disorders; m …

We are a support group for parents, caregivers, families, and friends of individuals diagnosed with Autism, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Together, we will gain information from educators, share resources and experiences, and learn together the challenges and victories of helping persons as they evolve and transition through life. Support meetings are held every 3rd Wednesday of each month at Riverside Medical Clinic, located at 7117 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92506, in the lower level room. Ch …

The Family Autism Network and the Grandparents Autism Network are established and respected support groups for the autism community.  Come to our future events for fun and enlightenment. This group is being formed to support parents and caregivers of adults on the Autism Spectrum. The focus will be on families sharing resources, concerns, tips and triumphs. It will encourage other activities, social opportunities and friendships for families. The facilitator is Alexandra Rogers, Ph.D., an Orange …

We are a co-ed dance oriented social club for young adults with special needs. We meet at the Stampede in Temecula where we learn country western dancing from professional instructors. No worries... you don't have to know how to dance, we'll teach you!

Community Autism Now provides resources and aid to families affected by Autism in Orange County. This meetup group is intended to be a place to post the events that we host and attend each year. Activities, fundraisers, announcements and more will be shared with the community. CAN is a California nonprofit organization with 501(c)3 status.

For those who feel different, have trouble meeting people and want to meet others in similar situations. This is a group where we can plan fun events meet up at places like the zoo, theme parks and even go for road trips, ECT! Use your imagination and suggest what you want to do and we can make that happen!

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 …

Parents and children can get together on occasional Saturdays or Sundays for a play day in Orange County, CA. The activities will change every time for variety. We can sometimes meet at a park and the kids can play, meet at Bounce U or the Sky High Trampoline place, and eventually members can come to my house and we can have a play day here with their kids. My son is 7 years old and he loves legos, Roblox video game, playing ball, building things, bike riding, etc. Looking forward to meeting you …

As a parent/guardian of a child with Aspergers/HF Autism we want our children to have a friend or two that shares common interests and won't be put-off by their quirky social skills. We hate to feel like we are "helicopter parents" but realize that because our kids have social deficits we need to create opportunities for our kids to hang out with other kids. Examples of meetups include the beach, swimming in pools, hiking, bowling, mini-golf, going to the Zoo or Sea World etc...I want to give th …

Going gluten/dairy free? Been diagnosed with celiac, IBS, or trying to just get healthy? Have a kid who is gluten and/ or dairy free? How about the whole darn family like me? Do you cringe with each b-day invite your child gets, knowing its another pizza party with a cake that has more preservatives in it than King Tut? If you do, you may even have health issues with it or a child on the spectrum. Well... I for one have all of the above in my family circle and understand going to birthday partie …

“Play is a powerful intervention tool” MISSION:Social Kiddos Playdates (SKP) strives to engage children with Autism mentally, physically and most importantly, socially. SKP is open to parents, professionals and members of the community interested in improving the lives of anyone affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders. We serve as a non-profit group with a solid parent-volunteer base that collectively meets regularly for enrichment activities. ABOUT/ Social Kiddos Playdates: (SKP) stemmed from W …