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.

If you like to play Texas Hold-Em... want a chance to win a $2,500... and want to help an amazing cause, join this MeetUp Group !!! Learn more or signup for our next tournament $125 advanced buy in, $150 at door $2,500 first place (assumes 100 players) Tournaments are professionally run, include a buffet and refreshments. Includes buffet and refreshments Lessons available for new players Garden Academy was founded by parents in response to a critical shortage of appropriate services in …

Are you the parent of a child with special needs? A child with a diagnosis on the autistic spectrum, ADHD, or general developmental delays. Most often recommended therapies, programs, and biomedical treatments are the same for these children. So, let’s chat about it…learn from each other and the professionals that we have entrusted with our most precious gift. Have you had a success story that you have wanted to share with everyone? Do you want to hear other success stories that can help your …

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 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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

This is a group for anyone who is a parent of a child with special needs. Ever felt alone, tired, and overwhelmed and that you wished you knew other parents who you could connect with and relate to? Have questions about available resources for your child and don't know where to start? The goal of this group is to provide parents with the support, resources, and friendship that will help them with their amazing children and in the process be the best mommies and daddies they can be!! We will …

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 …