The mission of QSEPG is to promote in the community and school system attitudes and practices that are inclusive to children/students with disabilities. Ensuring that parents are knowledgeable of their rights and responsibilities under the Individuals with Disability Education Act “(IDEA”) and other statutes and regulations. If you have a child living with special needs in Queens, NY, we welcome you to join us today! If you have a special needs child in any other borough, please contact me and I …

For our 'Tween age children (very roughly ages 8-14) whose lives are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder-NOS, High Functioning Autism), and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities with ongoing, regularly scheduled activities that offer them the opportunity to interact and socialize with their peers.

This Spiritual Community has been created for families & Caregivers of our uniquely gifted intuitive children. They are our future! We need to honor and celebrate their presence in our lives as our teachers and healers. They are commonly referred to as Crystal, Rainbow, Star Children, & Indigos. We recognize and encourage who they are, no matter how different or socially awkward they might appear to the standards of our current society. We know they are here to play the most important role in th …

A group for families and friends in Fairfield County area that share in the joys and challenges of having someone in our lives with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and/or other disabilities. We meet to share ideas about the care and advocacy of our children and to provide a network where we can get the extra care we need to take care of our families and ourselves. We host speakers and workshops to help us navigate the social and educational challenges of raising kids with ASD and other special n …

The Westchester Autism and Asperger's Group (TWAAAG) is available as a support group and education and resource center for all parents, families, relatives, friends, caregivers, professionals and most importantly, for people who live with Autism or Asperger's in Westchester County, New York and surrounding areas. All are welcome, accepted and appreciated for who they are in a non-judgmental, safe, encouraging and nurturing atmosphere.  All are equals among us as no one person has all of the ans …

CMG Fundraising Foundation is proud to be the official fundraising organization for Sensory Bullets and The Westchester Autism and Asperger’s Group. CMG Fundraising Foundation is here to raise funds for advocates, providers (both individual and professional), organizations and the children, adults and families that they serve who have and live with Sensory Processing Disorder and/or Autism Spectrum Disorder and for medical institutions to continue research into these epidemic neurodevelopmental …

Whether you are hoping to learn more about parenting techniques, information about school, educational and community issues, or whether you are looking for your own support and self-care around caring for these sometimes difficult to parent children, this group is intended for you so come gain support and learn about the realities of parenting a child with autism or ADHD

We invite all those who are professionally involved in the care of individuals with autism and autistic spectrum disorders -- with special focus on the transition from adolescence to adulthood and the special needs of adults -- to share knowledge, insights and collaborate on providing direct services; planning, implementation and management of programs and services; professional development; and policy development.

A support group open to anyone who wishes to recover their — and their family's — health using the most powerful body and mind healing protocol there is. What is GAPS? The GAPS Diet is based on the work of Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride. She discovered the SCD Diet (Specific Carbohydrate Diet) and took it a step further by describing the gut-brain connection in the book Gut and Psychology Syndrome. Her patients coined the term GAP Syndrome or simply GAPS. The diet became known as the GAPS Diet. G …

STEVEN'S WISH... Awesome teen socials! Because everyone should have a friend. I'm so proud of what this Meetup has become. Thank you to all the dedicated parents that know the importance of developing social skills, friendships and making the constant effort to remain consistent. I see growth with every single Meetup and I am so proud of our kids:) To our new members (Friends) Thank you for joining. This will be a wonderful experience for your child as long as you continue to be involved, to j …

NOTE: CIRCLE CANCELLED Feb 16, 2013 Created by CareGivers for CareGivers of individuals with special needs, developmental disabilities and/or on the autism spectrum. We are natural givers, but struggle to find the time to receive the care we need. Meet other CareGivers in a relaxing and friendly environment, and re-energize through breathing, gentle yoga stretches, relaxation techniques, meditation and massage. Receive the support you need, so you can be all you need to be for your loved ones! W …

I started this group to provide a place where NT partners/spouses could meet and support each other. The meetings are not intended to be therapy sessions, but more along the lines of supporting each other since many of our friends and family members do not understand our unique relationships with our Aspie spouses/partners. Some of the meet-ups will have particular topics to discuss, some will be fun events to play and afford us a stress-free time and others will be informal with discussions bei …

Welcome to the New Yorkers for Autism Awareness Meetup Group! This group is open for everyone! Quality Services for the Autism Community has many events throughout the year, and we are always looking for volunteers, sponsors, donors, friends and families to participate any way they know how!  To learn more about QSAC please visit: www.qsac.com. You can also join the NEW YORKERS FOR AUTISM AWARENESS Meetup Group for resources. Click "Join us" in the upper right hand corner.

A hiking group for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families and friends. We engage in monthly hikes during the Spring, Summer and Fall months.

We are two moms that have dealt with varying things that have affected our childrens lives.  Juarline Starvrinos children and other family members have food allergies and she had to learn how to modify recipes and bascailly alter the way her family ate in order to have a healthy way of life. This brought her to her desire to support others on the Healthy/Happy life journey and she has become a Health Coach. Margarita Daskalakis has two children one of which is on the Autistic Spectrum.  She has …

This is a support group for parents of children and teens with special needs. This group offers you a way to reduce your isolation and get support from other parents who understand the challenges and rewards of parenting a child with special needs.

I am a speech-language pathologist currently working in a private special needs school in New York City. My experience has taught me that the greatest hope we have in helping children and teens with special needs is working together - parents, educators, therapists, siblings, doctors, etc. Though we are all in this together, many often feel isolated. Many do not have enough information on how to navigate the day-to-day as well as the future ahead. Many feel overwhelmed with too much information. …

Let's talk about what autism, learning disabilities, ADHD really is on the inside and not just on the outside. What are the triggers for behavior. The brainmaps for autism show 70% have low level seizure activity which they cannot control. Most nutritional protocols actually make this worse! Talk to an epilepsy expert (1 in 5 in the country) about what really does work for autism; how to understand and handle behavior problems; what are the potential triggers; how to rehabilitate the autistic br …

This is a group for mothers of children with autism or related developmental disorders to get together and share experiences, resources and strategies for their children and support each other through a shared experience which can sometimes be very isolating. We will have our first meeting as soon as we have sufficient interest - 10+ members. I look forward to helping parents connect. PS: Although we are called "Moms of..", Dads are very welcome to join us.

This group is for men who want to share about their daily involvement with their childern diagnosed on the autism spectrum. I started this group because i myself at times struggle with my daughters conditions and need to share. There is strength in numbers.

This group is designed for anyone who has a child with a Language Disorder. We finally have a support group in New York City! These Meet-ups are designed as lectures, with guest speakers and support staff. Each month we will bring in lectures in the field of developmental delays to give a presentation with Q and A sessions. Looking forward to meeting you all!

Note: This group is ONLY for parents, guardians and family members of teens ages 15 - 17 with Aspergers Syndrome or High functioning Autism. I am hoping this group grows quickly because our young teens with Asperger's are very bright young people in need of making friends that can relate with them. Most teens with Asperger's have excellent academic records but that's not enough. So let's get them together for fun activities at least once a month they deserve it they work hard in school and have …

Greetings- This is a group primarily to provide opportunities for ASD-PDD kids (and their parents/ caregivers) to interact with peers. My observations and experience is that there are plenty of groups on LI for people to talk about things. This will be a forum for kids to hopefully interact with other kids, and parents/ caregivers can align to create play groups, support networks, idea/ method exchange, etc. The idea for this group came about as I have a 7 y.o. ASD-PDD grandson who lost his Dad, …

My 22 month old was recently diagnosed with PDD NOS, which is on the Autism Spectrum. Its been a whirlwind of emotion, information, scheduling and finally starting ABA therapy. I would like to find parents that are going through the same. I think shared experiences are helpful. I would also LOVE to have a playgroup for my child to participate in with other children and parents that can understand our world. We are looking forward to exploring this new world with other parents and their children.

Do you know an adult with autism or asperger's who *also* has musical talent or ambition? Let's jam! We're trying to gather a group (4~5) of "like-minded" musicians who want to sharpen their playing skills. So far we have a drummer and a keyboardist...looking for complementary instruments to make a complete band.

My son has autism and I am struggling tremendously. I want to get together weekly with other people like me so we can all help each other cope.

This group is for families affected by autism in the Queens, NY and surrounding areas as well as professionals in the field or anyone just interested in learning more about autism. This group is run by the Queens County Parents Autism Coalition, Inc. (QCPAC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization run by parents of children affected by autism for parents of children affected by autism. We offer parent support, parent training and workshops, family events, play dates, adult only gatherings, and commu …

This group consists of professionals, parents and friends of high functioning children on the autism spectrum (and related disorders) who are dedicated to sharing information on best practices. We will explore topics in brain science, what institutes in NYC are offering best resources and what are the emerging trends in the field. We will invite speakers who can explain the various techniques and philosophies on therapeutic interventions. We can explore school/ camp options and the rationale beh …