This group's purpose is to organize events with our awesome special need children/family members with other members who "get it". We will plan playdates, family day trips and organize  events for parents without the kids. If you are a parent of a special need child, want to get support from other parents who face the same challenges you do, but mostly, relax and have fun, with our without the kids, come and join us.

If you can't find a group.. start a group. :) I have 2 wonderful special needs kids.. a 10 year old boy with Aspergers and an 8 year old girl with ADHD. I'm looking for other parents to connect with and share the experience. Seems like we could help eachother avoid the IEP pitfalls, find better resources and possibly create lasting friendships for our children as well as ourselves. As great as our families and friends are, they aren't in our shoes... Heck, sometimes it's a problem trying to …

This Meetup is for parents of children with special needs in the Silicon Valley who want the straight scoop on the legal planning they should have in place to make sure their kids and money are taken care of by the people they want in the way they want ... no matter what. At our Meetups, you will learn: -- How to Take Charge of Your Child’s Future and Build a Fortress of Protection Around Your Child that Will Last a Lifetime. -- The 10 Steps You Must Take to Plan for the Future Care of You …

Have you had those days where you want to pull out your hair after attempting to get your child to sit down and complete a task? Maybe other parents just do not understand and are quick to judge your means of discipline. Have you been to a doctor who just discusses your child's symptoms instead of telling you about his/her underlying brain imbalance? Are you frustrated with not having answers? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, this group is for you! This group is dedicated to t …

This group is for parents, teachers, and anyone that works with kids. It is a group that is focused on teaching our kids social and emotional skills.

Overwhelmed! How To Turn Your child with Special Needs Into A Great Gift Who this event is for, is for loving Bay Area Parents of special needs kids. Perhaps its Autism, Down syndrome, MS, adhd, md or cerebral palsy to name a few... Parents think that when you have a child with special needs that your life is over. I know I did! But really it’s an opportunity for a new awakening. My name is Baruch Vargas and I have a child who is 10 years old who has Down syndrome. Have you ever felt alone …

This group was created to bring valuable feelings of assistance from people in similar situations that have children ages 8-15 who are diagnosed with ADD, aspergers or bi-polar. This successful group of activity-centered support lies in a relaxed and casual atmosphere, frank discussions, friendships and a focus on group events. The core values are honesty, patients and love. Proactive encouragement and objective empathy Freedom from the isolation of day-to-day living Activity-Based Support for …

If there are any other parents living in San Jose looking to organize playdates for younger children (ages 2-12) with autism let's find a way to get together! Our children benefit so much from being involved in social activities with other children, but it is often difficult to find supportive and understanding environments for our children to play in. We can meet-up at parks, have play-dates in our homes, plan mini-trips on the weekend to various parks or trails etc. Many parents with children …

The Benicia Autism Support Group was created by a small group of parents with children on the spectrum, out of a desire to create a more supportive environment in the City of Benicia for those with an ASD. As parents, we feel there is very little communication, resource information sharing and school support for our children. The diagnosis of an ASD is a very challenging and frightening experience for many parents. It is our hope that we can help relieve some of this anxiety and concern by showi …

This group is intended to bring special needs children and their families together through playgroups and activities for the purpose of establishing supportive friendships and building strong networks. My family began our journey with a special needs child just over 1 year ago and as my son has grown and fallen further and further behind, it has felt more and more alienating with each missed milestone. I'm starting this group so that parents and children can have an opportunity to feel supported …

The Benicia Special Needs Parent Support Group was established to help create a place where families with special needs children can come together for support, fun, and friendship. As parents with special needs children, we understand the importance of having a strong support system. We believe because we have been so blessed to have this amazing support system in our lives, we have been able to face some of our darkest and most challenging moments. This support group will allow us, to give back …

This is a parent group for special needs children and their siblings.  Moms, dads, grandparents and others who are raising young special needs children are welcomed.  In Our Perfect World, kind, compassionate, socially conscious people who come together to share deep, authentic friendships based on mutual support in raising our children, building our businesses in the community, and building a better future for all of us together. We are not just "tolerant", but we celebrate diversity of race, s …

Welcome to Woodland/Davis Autism and Special Needs Playgroup! Any parent or family with a family member with autism or special needs is welcome to join our group. My hope is that through this group you will be able to connect with other families and get to enjoy some fun outings in safe, sensory friendly venues.

This purpose of this group is to bring together individuals in the Central Valley and the Bay Area in California to learn more about Autism treatment utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. This group is for professionals, families, and anyone interested in ABA therapy/treatment. Access to ABA services will also be discussed. It is mandated by the state of California for insurance companies to cover ABA for individuals with Autism. Learn more about how you can get access to this b …

The Healthy home group is designed to help people find safe products to use around the home. Many products that people buy from the supermarket are actually pretty dangerous and can cause health problems. These products have warning labels and safety caps on them. Many common health problems can be helped by cleaning one's homes and ridding them of toxic personal care and dangerous home care products. Chemicals like ammonia and bleach or air fresheners which are made from chemicals that can make …

This group will meet to help ones deal with Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder.

Are you the parent of a young adult with high functioning Asperger's who is trying to maneuver his or her way through college. Do you find yourself having to do some of the maneuvering for them and feel clueless at times. Also, maybe they do not want to go to college, or want to take a break, or not know what they want to do. Lets us unite and try to figure this thing out in order to help our kids figure it out as well.

Once a month meeting at a local park or other suggested or offered venue for the boys ages 9-11 and siblings to play and bond with like minded peers. A parent run gathering with best intentions and good will. We can't be alone here their must be more little boys like mine who want a friend.

Are your kids not minding what you say enough of the time? Not listening? Do you ever struggle with how to discipline? Would you like to be able to inspire good behavior while stopping bad behavior? Are there problems that you have struggled to solve and have not found a good solution for yet? Would you like support and community around parenting? If you resonate with any of these, then this group is for you. You dont have to live in the Bay Area to join this parenting group either, some meetup …