Stand Up Paddle-boarding (SUP) referred to as "hu hoe hee' nalu" where it originated in Polynesia mixes the traditionaPolynesian outrigger canoe paddling with surfing. The result of this wonderful combination is a water sport that is easy for anyone to do. It is grown to be a year-round-global-water-sport largely due to pioneers Laird Hamilton (HI), Dave Kalama (HI) and Brody Welte (CA). Stand Up Paddle-boarding is the latest fitness sensation and fastest growing water-sport across the globe. SU …

As director of a pediatric therapy clinic in Manhattan, I have committed to offering support to our community, through monthly seminars and providing information on updated news and events that impact the children and families we work with. Please visit us at www.ctdtherapy.com for further information

The purpose of this group is to meet with other like-minded adult's who have asperger's and are interested in improving their social skills.

Welcome All Spiritual Seekers Of Truth & Light! Our Healing Workshops, Full & New Moon Circles, Shamanic Drumming Circles, & Spiritual Travel Retreats have finally found its home in historical Brooklyn, NY. We offer a Smorgosbord of different healing modalities, tools and techniques to assist you and your family and friends to simply feel better. We hold the space and will be the witness for you to heal yourself in a safe and supportive environment. We are here to facilitate your own healing pro …

Please note: This group is for the neurotypical partner of Aspies. We are not an Aspie group.  If you are looking for an Aspie group, please contact GRASP (grasp.org). They run several Aspie groups in the city. I started this group because I was looking for support for partners and/or spouses of Aspies and found none. There are services and groups for Aspies and parents but, none for adult partners. So, here I am, starting this group hoping to meet others in the NYC and NJ areas who face the s …

The mission of the Gramercy School Parents and Friends Group is to provide a community where parents and guardians of children enrolled at the YAI Gramercy School can connect with each other, share resources and find support. This is a private group and information shared will not be made public. In addition to this online forum, we hold regular get-togethers so parents can meet in person. Please join us at one of our playdates, morning coffees or evening happy hours. This group also helps coord …

Our group is a Social Network for the Special Needs Community and their parents/guardians to come together to socialize with each other. There are scheduled events happening in New Jersey... Such as Dances, Movies, Beach Parties, Bowling, Parent Meetings, Support Group, etc. This is a private meetup site. It’s for families who still have a family member with Special Needs living with them. We want our meet up site to be a nice friendly atmosphere. We would like a picture of yourself or your fami …

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 …

Social Group for Kids with Asperger and PDD -Autism Spectrum- Would you like your child or teen with High Functioning Autism be part of a fun, engaging and no pressure group of friends? This group is for you! Our group provides frequent opportunities for CHILDREN OF ALL AGES with Asperger Syndrome and PDD-NOS and their siblings to socialize in a relaxing fun way without fear of rejection. We know our children with ASD need opportunities to have fun and enjoy, and practice their social skills. We …

As a psychotherapist and parenting coach for children and teens with Aspergers, I've noticed that there aren't enough ways for parents to connect with one another, and get the expert support they need. The purpose of this group is to empower parents of children with Aspergers, NVLD and other Executive Functioning concerns to get the support they need, a community of like minded parents, and the guidance of an expert. If you are interested in connecting with other parents, guidance in the CSE pro …

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 …

Support group for special needs families to share life experience community events and experience.

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.

I have created this group to provide Socialization an Play dates for Tweens and Young Teens

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.

This group is for young adults ages 18-30 who are interested in meeting others in the New York area and making friends/networking. We started this group to help young adults with high functioning Asperger's and other disabilities to socialize and meet new friends. We look forward to meeting you at our first event!

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!

This somewhere we can talk and confide in each other!! You have questions, advice or even need to vent here is the place to do it. I would love to get together at least once a month so we can discuss and vent!!! I have looked high and low for a group in my area and I cant seem to find one!! So here I am screaming for help so I created my own group!!! Lets all help each other!!

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 …