7 Meetup Groups match “Parents of Special Needs Kids” near Chicago, IL
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less than 1 mile away in Evanston, IL169 Parents of Kids on the SpectrumMeetup details are available only to members.
The purpose of the group is to provide support for parents whose kids have multiple needs and many acronyms (PDD, ADHD, NVLD, SID, ASD, CAP disorders, etc.!) Parents like me, whose children need multiple therapies, appointments, school accommodations. It is exhausting, overwhelming, and way too isolating. Break out of your isolation and meet others who understand what it's like to live a life with a Spectrum kid, attend a meet up! I hope we can share resources and support, and have a little f …
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less than 1 mile away in Evanston, IL46 Group MembersMore conversation about our kids and ourselves
Monday 7:30 PMat Prairie Moon in Evanston, ILWho's attending?
2 attendingThis group is for fathers of children with Aspergers Syndrome (and PDD-NOS) to get together and share the unique experience of being a father of a child with AS, and to arrange recreational activities for the kids too. The reason this is designed for fathers specifically is that almost all of the support groups I have seen on this topic are for mothers, or are dominated by mothers. Parenting AS affects men in a unique way, and Aspie kids need male presence that meets their needs too.
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less than 1 mile away in Oak Park, IL88 Adoptive and Foster Families
Meetup details are available only to members.
FIND Oak Park Area Adoption/Foster Care information and Support Group on FACEBOOK Meet other families in the Chicago and Chicago Suburban area who are interested in learning more about adoption and foster care or in need of post-adoptive or post-foster placement support. We generally meet in Oak Park, but all local families are welcome to join. Also open to discussing joys and challenges of living as a transcultural family or adoptive family with special needs. Meeting times and locations to be …
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less than 1 mile away in Glen Ellyn, IL51 Members
There are no upcoming Meetups.
Kaitlin's Hideout is a play center for children with autism and other special needs. We are also a social, resource and support center for parents and caregivers. We are dedicated to helping families in any way we possibly can. We encourage families to socialize here, support one another and share resources. Anyone who is looking for personnel "face to face" support and socialization is strongly encouraged to join. Many of us find it difficult to meet people going through what we are, and te …
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less than 1 mile away in Deerfield, IL94 Members
Tourette Connection Drop-In
Tuesday 7:00 PMTourette Connection is a casual gathering of people whose lives are affected by TS. … Read moreWho's attending?
3 attendingTourette Connection is a meet-up group for anyone whose life is affected by Tourette Syndrome: self, spouse, partner, child, sibling, teacher, health professional, etc. Children are welcome to attend-supervision, snacks, crafts, and games are provided. Our next event is July 29th at Rainbow Falls waterpark.
Special Needs Families, Parents of Special Needs Kids, Special Needs Children, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Learning Disability, Bipolar Disorder, ADD/ADHD Support and their Families, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Special Needs, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Special Education, Parents of Children with ADHD, ADHD -
less than 1 mile away in Chicago, IL13 Fathers of Amazing Children
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I will be starting a group for fathers of children with Sensory Processing Disorder, Autism, Aspergers and any other related condition. We can meet once a month, twice a month. Leep Forward has generously donated their space for our meetings. I look forward to meeting more people who are either in the beginning of their journey to help their children, or years-in who can share their challenges and successes.
Autism, Autism and ADD/ADHD, Parents of kids with Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory processing and the child with autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Parents of Aspergers Kids, Parents of Special Needs Kids, Fathers of kids with autism, Fathers of kids with aspergers, Fathers of kids with Sensory Processing Disorder, Sensory Processing Sensitivity, Sensory Integration Dysfunction -
less than 1 mile away in Chicago, IL13 Mixers
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Sunday 4:00 PMat Movieco in Rosemont, ILContact me, I'd like to chat and explore the level of interest and so we can set up an activity.Who's attending?
6 attendingIt's tough to be "different." It's good to have friends. Young adults with disabilities want and need social interaction and often find it difficult to interact with their peers. This group will plan social events and activities for the group where they can mix and mingle and enjoy each other's company, making new friends.
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