This is a group for African American adults with either diagnosed or undiagnosed Asperger's or High Functioning Autism. Though family members and significant others of those on the spectrum are welcome to participate, we are primarily interested in putting those in the African American community who are on the spectrum in contact with each other, with the goal of supporting one another in coping with the specific challenges that confront us living with this neurological difference. Please feel f …

Do you know, support, or work with someone who is diagnosed with ADD, ADHD, Aspergers, or Autism? Have you been diagnosed with one of the A's? Our Gatherings will.... -Explore alternative health and nutrition approaches for children and adults. -Build bridges of communication with children and adults who are in this spectrum of consciousness. -Explore the inner landscape of children or adults in this spectrum of consciousness and see life from their perspective. The journey will amaz …

Are you an adult with Aspergers or High-Functioning Autism, 21 years old and over in the greater-Annapolis (MD) area? This is a social on the last Friday of the month. Meet and greet, board games. Snacks provided. Place: Trinity Church, 1300 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 Time: 7-9PM

Trying to connect families with elementary age children diagnosed with Aspergers or High-Function Autism in the Vienna/McLean/Reston area. My son loves playing with other kids but has a difficult time making close friends because of some of the Aspergers social traits. Hopefully through this play group we can get to know some other Aspie parents and kids in the area. All are welcome! Goals: * Have frequent playdates for the kids so they can make new friends and practice their social skills * Sha …

Biodanza-Creative moves for kids is one hour expressive movement class that will allow your unique child with autism or aspergers to: 1. have fun! 2. increase his/her sensory motor and perceptual motor development, 3. improve his/her socialization and communication skills, 4. foster body awareness and nurture his/her personal self-concept. We go on a "journey" during every session that takes the children on an adventure through movement with little to no speaking involved and end the class by dr …

There are no social or play groups in the immediate area (Carroll and Frederick Counties in Maryland) for kids with Asperger Syndrome or High Functioning Autism. My son is on the spectrum and I saw a need in the area. Please consider joining if you have a child with Aspergers or High Functioning Autism or 'PPD-NOS'.

As Fathers of special needs children, much of our time is spent busily supporting the family, going to or attentively finding out how doctor's appointments went, advocating for our kid(s), and simply doing our level headed best to keep it all above water.  It's helpful to know we're not the only ones out there, to have a few peers to connect with, and perhaps learn from each other's experiences as we do everything we can to help our kids and family cope with their unique challenge(s). A local Me …

Club de padres de familia interesados en intercambiar experiencias e informacion en cuanto a terapias para tratar a ninos y ninas diagnosticados dentro del espectro autista, toda persona es bienvenida al grupo, padres y madres, o familiares con un ser querido dentro del espectro autista. Este es un lugar de apoyo mutuo y amistad para recuperar a nuestros hijos o pacientes, víctimas inocentes de la modernidad.

POCWSN = Parents of children with special needs I know many parents that are in need of support, even if it's just a shoulder to cry on. As a mom of a child with ASD and ADHD, I know the frustrations that arise on a daily basis. My goal is to find ways to support one another. I would like to establish play dates, coffee breaks, Parents night out and whatever any one else feels they need. I am not a doctor or therapist.  I am just a mom looking for support and advice from other parents.

This is a playgroup for young autistic children under the age of 8. The purpose is to bring the children together to play in a structured and unstructured enviroment. I started the group to provide autistic children a possitive enviroment that understands their needs.

If you're a parent of a daughter with Aspergers, you know how hard it is for these girls to find each other! This is a social group for tween girls with Aspergers, developmentally ages 9-12. Hopefully we can plan an outing each month where the girls can meet and participate in an activity, whether it's structured like paint-your-own pottery or bowling, or unstructured like sharing a movie or going to a local park. The goal is for the girls to have a chance to meet other quirky kids like themselv …

We are a group parents in Loudoun County, VA who have preschool and elementary aged special needs children. This is a place to organize play dates and trips for summertime and beyond. If you have a special needs child between the ages 2 1/2 and 10 and you are interested in doing some fun summertime activities, please join us!

A co-ed social group of friends outside of school that my son and others with similar challenges can bond and experience the camaraderie and personal connections that are important to a healthy and happy life. Social events like movies, dinners, bowling, birthday celebrations, etc. A community of fitting in, feeling accepted and relating to one another.

This meetup group is for the Baltimore Chapter of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN), an organization for Autistic individuals. Meetings cover chapter activities, brainstorming for future social events for the group and discussions of various issues relevant to individuals on the autism spectrum, ranging across a broad variety of membership-determined topics. In addition, general discussion is welcome. Meetings are open to all individuals on the autism spectrum without charge.

Welcome Metaphysicians, New Age Spiritualists, Spiritual Healers, Magi, and religious leaders of the world. Join us in the Summer Solstice celebration. You are invited to a candlelight celebration at the Washington Monument on June 21. You can meet up with us as an individual or a group. Use the celebration to pay tribute to your own cause as a memorial or vigil. Regardless of your beliefs, religion, or spirituality, let’s all celebrate as one. There will be no speeches, lectures, protests, or d …

This group is for anyone interested in traditional and non-traditional methods of optimizing the growth and development of their special needs loved ones. From medicine to education to parenting (and more!), our focus is to share with one another ideas and information that might serve to better quality of life as well as provide support to one another as we navigate through often uncharted territory in helping our family members achieve their highest potential. We hope to make ourselves accessib …

I decided to start an accessiblity meet up group to get a feel for people who may be looking for a church home or group that caters to the need of individuals with special needs. I myself have family members who are spiritual and have special needs so i know there is a need in the washington area community for this type of ministry.

A club dedicated to broadening our minds through the reading and discussing of non-fiction books outside the mainstream - books that offer a perspective not found on the best-seller list on such topics as HIV/AIDS, the FED, global warming, 9/11, China, the CIA, peak oil, Israel/Palestine, international finance, crop circles, US foreign policy, the holocaust, immigration, Iran, hunger, Cuba, the autism epidemic, nuclear disarmament, Afghanistan, the media, terrorism, family planning, etc.