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 …

if you live in the new york city area and are the proud parent (or sibling, or grandparent) of a child with mild or moderate cerebral palsy, then this group is for you! children of all ages welcome, but will focus on ages 2-10 for now. Let us empower each other and support one another in this lifetime of challenges for our children.  Together we can help strengthen our families who have loved ones with Cerebral Palsy.  We can make a difference for our children and their future.

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 …

This Spiritual Community has been created for families & Caregivers of our uniquely gifted intuitive children. They are our future! We need to honor and celebrate their presence in our lives as our teachers and healers. They are commonly referred to as Crystal, Rainbow, Star Children, & Indigos. We recognize and encourage who they are, no matter how different or socially awkward they might appear to the standards of our current society. We know they are here to play the most important role in th …

Parents in Transition Consultants work together as one community towards the common goal of ensuring that parents learn to maintain a healthy parenting relationship. This is an open forum for parents and educators to meet and discuss developing strategies for raising children. These courses will help you in learning effective parenting skills, improve your relationships with your children and co-parent(s), and also reinforce appropriate behavior in others.

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 is a group for parents of children who are receiving some form of intervention (OT, PT, Speech, etc) and want a place to brainstorm and create fun activities that fit their unique lifestyle and interests but are still fulfilling their child's therapeutic needs. Ideally, it is a place where parents will share and learn how to do this on their own so that these necessary home activities are actually fun and interesting and a way for them to play together rather than become another burden of …

FFNY:Fathers, Grandfathers, male caregivers are all invited to attend our quarterly forums and events - "Just Dads" and "Dads & Kids". Check back for upcoming dates! Special Connections NY: (Postponed until Sch Yr 2013-2014, to focus on setting up FFNY) Meet other parents of children with special needs, regardless of diagnosis and age. Come to network with other caregivers and professionals. Our groups are quarterly, small and interactive. Coming Soon: 1) Our e-group for special ed and special …

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 will give legal support to divorcing parents of special needs children. Their issues are unique and yet some of them are common and we are here to help with legal questions and provide a comfortable place for parents to meet with others in a similar situation.

This is a social group for moms interested in personal growth and play dates. This group brings together moms who have interest or success in applying goal setting techniques, or ways to achieve life balance and harmony. The only criterion to join the group is to make a commitment for positive growth and to offer positive support and feedback to each other. We meet through activities for young children where moms can socialize and make friends or through mom only events. We also have a monthly “ …

This is a group for anyone who cares for children and wants to help guide development, build skills, overcome challenges and inspire learning. Parents, teachers, grandparents, nannies and aunties welcome! Helping children maximize their potential for over 25 years.

This group is a group aimed to empower parents of special needs children. We will aim to eventually become a non-profit organization and get funding and grants to be able to give our members salaries. Funding will be available to provide needed resources for our children. Our interests are helping the parents to survive stress, emotional burnout, financial burnout, to empower them to fight for their children in educational, health and social settings. To lift the parents out of despair and despe …

This group is a play group and social club for families who have a baby, infant, or toddler from age 0 to 2 years old with special needs. Finding out your baby is special can be hard. It's a whole new world of doctors, Early intervention providers, meetings and IEPs. Lets not do this alone. We are hoping to meet once a week or as close as possible for play group with the the kids and monthly nights out just grown ups to decompress.

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.

Do you live in Ramsey or Saddle River and have a special needs child? Does your child have an IEP, IFSP, or a Section 504 Plan? Are you the parent of an adult child who once had one of those plans? Do you live out of district, but your child is schooled in either Ramsey or Saddle River? Come meet with us the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30pm at The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 55 Wyckoff Avenue, Ramsey. This group is by parents and for parents. Together we define and meet our needs throug …

“Let's get together for activities such as going to storytime at the library, having picnics, going to the park, playgrounds, and play dates in our homes, go to group classes that enhance our children's social skills, focus on occupational, speech and physiotherapy skills while having fun. We can also have events just for moms, mom's night-outs, dad's nights, movies, dinner, sibling nights and family outings… anything that looks like fun.”

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. 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. I am …

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 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 …

Meet other local families of children with Special Needs, regardless of diagnosis. Gather for support, advice, and socialization. I would like to hold bi-monthly get-togethers to start. As more members join, we can increase it. I hope to make this a fun and informative group. Hopefully, many friendships will develop here. I'm very excited to get started. All I ask is that you have a little patience with me while I find my groove. All suggestions are welcome. Yearly dues will be put t …

A hiking group for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families and friends. We engage in monthly hikes during the Spring, Summer and Fall months.

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 …

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

NJ Homeschool Hangout This group is open to all Homeschoolers and those who are considering doing so in the future. . We are an eclectic group who embrace diversity! All people, regardless of religion, race, or beliefs are welcome to join. We are an all inclusive group and enjoy the diversity of ideas, events, and experiences for our children. We are committed to providing FUN, interesting, social, and informational opportunities for all home-schooling parents and their children in and around …

This is a support group for parents, caregivers, educators, coaches, etc who want to share and learn about raising boys to become men of character. Our meetups will cover boy related topics for all ages--from diapers to dating.This is fun learning inclusive environment We'll have discussions, events, book clubs, workshops and more centered around the health, education, mental/emotional and physical well-being, and personal development of boys. We will address concerns such as mental health and a …

A support group for single mother's raising their children without the support of a partner and have children with a special needs.

We've established the Brooklyn branch of the Holistic Parenting community to provide North Brooklyn with a different type of parenting group, one which provides a safe space where you can gather as parents, be your authentic selves, and discuss your deepest parenting concerns. There are several fantastic play groups in Brooklyn, which provide a very valuable resource for parents in town. But, where can you go to discuss the questions that arise each and every day regarding raising your child? Th …