This group is for parents (or caregivers) of children who would like to learn more about how to obtain appropriate special education services from other parents. It is an opportunity to share experiences and insights, to form alliances with other parents, and to explore creative new ways of advocating for our children. The group's leader parent of a child with an autism spectrum disorder and a child with ADHD. All parents are welcome to join, even if unable to attend a meetup. Hope to see you so …

If you live in the southern part of Worcester (zip codes 01602, 01603, 01604, 01607, 01608, 01609 and 01610), Auburn or Leicester, MA, and are either expecting a child or at-home full or part-time with child(ren), we would love to have you check out the MOMS Club of Worcester South.  Please request to join this Meetup site and you will become a pending member of the MOMS Club. As a pending member, you will receive invitations to upcoming events so that you can come and meet us. Once you've come …

A working mom is a special type of mom who really does juggle it all. We need support, understanding, tips and friends to laugh with over the crazy happenings of our daily lives! As busy as we are, we need to find time for ourselves - for girl time.  We are hoping this meetup group will extend opportunities to busy working moms to vent, get together, have playdates, and maybe some much needed girl time.  I am hoping to get as much feedback as possible, to see what the current members are doing w …

Welcome! This is a social group for typically developing siblings (aged 8-10) of children with disabilities. The purpose of the group is for siblings to spend time together doing fun activities. Please note that this is not a therapeutic support group, and that parents should plan to accompany the sibling. The group is hosted by the Massachusetts Sibling Support Network (MSSN). The MSSN is a non-profit organization with the mission of supporting siblings of people with disabilities in Massachuse …

Hi there! Its really tough when you have a kiddo diagnosed with Autism or a Special Need of some sort to put yourself out there and do things that parents with NT kids do. Im not pitting folks against each other, the overall experience is just different. We get the stares, the "How could that parent let that child get AWAY with that!" sort of feedback at malls, parks, playgrounds. . .just walking around. I am proposing a group thats only semi organized since many of us live in a life thats ful …

I set this group up because I want to discuss issues and solutions around how diet and nutrition can impact and improve the wellness of children with special needs. Do you know a child with allergies, anxiety, stomachaches, a picky eater, ASD, ADHD, PDD-NOS, quirky etc. It can be challenging to teach children about healthy eating -- especially if the child is very picky and/or resistant to new foods.  If you are a parent, a service provider, a grandparent, or a person living with special needs y …

Connecting Special Needs Families Check out our Facebook Page Remember: This group depends on you creating meetups and participating in meetups all over Southern New England About: Puzzled Parents is an informal, NON-judgmental, group of parents with children that have all types of disabilities. A group where craziness and chaos is not only accepted but welcomed. We get together with our children for fun, resources, support, social opportunities, outings and sharing! Puzzled Parents are not just …

Playgroup for kids and their parents to help with socialization.  Children on the autism spectrum or with developmental, communication issues. Parents must accompany children.

Join us to connect with other parents and caregivers of children with special needs. We meet monthly for support and resource-sharing. Join us every third Thursday, from 7:30-9 pm at Bestsellers Cafe in Medford Square. Enjoy a coffee and spend some time with people who measure milestones a little differently.

A place for parents/caregivers that need to connect to others who have children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Whether your child is 18 months or 18 years old, was just diagnosed or not, come be supported, share your story or just listen, gain insight and advice, and learn about available resources. The group will be customized to meet the needs of those who participate - come help determine what that will look like.

We are a group of families who have children with special needs, of all ages and abilities, that have come together to create opportunities for our children which provide for the acquisition of daily living skills, community participation, independent living skills and fun. We work collectively to address the needs of the individual, as well as the community by sharing resources, developing programs, and supporting the use of existing programs. We strive to collaborate with other agencies in the …