We decided to start this group for father's who are trying to raise kids with autism to share ideas and also provide support to each other.

A group of parents and adults who have autism or other disorders that have found benefit using complementary healing modalities or are exploring complementary healing and would like more information.

Looking for something FUN for your child to do that allows them to interact with their peers in a community environment? Come and join us! This playgroup offers a safe place where kids can experience joy, laughter, fun, games and new friendships. Activities are organized and led by trained behavior therapists. This combination of structured activity with free play facilitated by professional therapists nurtures an atmosphere of organized fun and encourages plenty of opportunities for social in …

    West Los Angeles Parents of children with Special Needs (Autism, ASD, ADD/ADHD, PDD... etc.) come together to hear testimonies, share stories, gather resource and fellowship with one another over the recognition that they share the bond of parallel circumstances. Through grieving the loss of a 'typical' child, learning to cherish our children with special needs, and learning how to cope and manage the challenges along the way, WLA Support Groups is filled with other parents just like you.   …

The Social Club is part of SociAbilities Services, a project supported by the Asperger Society and Cal State Long Beach. The Social Club is a positive environment with social standards, expectations, and social skills support. It is most appropriate for adult transition-age people on the higher-functioning end of the autism-spectrum. We also have lots of facilitators, both professional and student, so please contact the group leaders if you'd like to become a volunteer. Social Club events al …

This meetup is a community based support and educational structure designed for people to share experiences, learn about GAPS, learn new recipes, and have questions answered by GAPS Practitioners. All GAPS clients and anybody who is interested in learning about GAPS may attend. GAPS is an acronym that was trademarked for Gut and Psychology Syndrome by Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride in 1988. Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride holds a Degree in Medicine and Postgraduate Degrees in both Neurology and Human …

This group is for anyone who is interested in the GAPS nutritional protocol. Members will receive education and support from two certified GAPS practitioners and other members who are living the GAPS lifestyle. GAPS is an acronym for Gut And Psychology/Physiology Syndrome and was coined by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride. She holds a Degree in Medicine and  Postgraduate Degrees in both Neurology and Human Nutrition. In 1998 Dr. Campbell-McBride set up The Cambridge Nutrition Clinic where she specia …

Happy families don't just happen ... they begin with Empowered Parents. As a parent myself I know how rewarding having kids can be and also how challenging and frustrating it can get. I understand the need for balance and all the control, manipulation, and judgment that can be part of the family dynamic. I started this group because I desire to share some simple tools with parents that have created "A Different Normal" in my family and have made parenting fun and enjoyable. What if you …

The vision of Celebrating Today's Family is one of shifting perspectives around desires instead of needs, traditional family roles to the new paradigm of freedom within truly loving relationships, and from a paradigm of "it's broken, let's fix it," to one of "it's perfect just as it is, let's celebrate it." Understanding that it can be a difficult task untangling from the old paradigm of belief systems, Celebrating Today's Family offers support through spiritual counseling, healing and education …

Hello OC Families! Footprints Behavioral Interventions is excited to host Orange County's Playgroups for Children with Autism and Special Needs! In response to parent requests for playgroups, we are thrilled to be able to offer this opportunity once every month in which we invite you to bring your entire family to join us for a couple hours of giggles and oodles of fun! Please check out our MeetUp page to find out when and where we are meeting as our venues may vary. We encourage families with c …

A Los Angeles AD/HD..is a self-support group that meets to talk . about AD/HD related issues such as * Tips in life management * medication experiences * How AD/HD affects our relationships ** therapy/counseling/coaching etc... and create a empathetic support system

ASAN-LA/UCLA is working to achieve human rights for all autistic people. We are interested in working to improve services, supports, and education for autistic people, and to improve awareness and acceptance of neurodiversity principals in the general public. We oppose the pro-cure agenda, dangerous and unproven "treatments" for autism, and dehumanizing and offensive media portrayals of autistic people. We wish to provide support and self-advocacy skills for autistic adults, and also invite fami …

If American diet trends continue, it is predicted that by the year 2015, 2 in every 5 adults will be obese. Hundreds of nutritional studies have demonstrated a strong and undeniable link between malnourishment and chronic illnesses such as Type 2 diabetes, Heart Disease, and Cancer. By providing our members with the opportunity to attend FREE nutrition lectures in addition to special diet cooking classes, healthy eating store tours, fitness assessments, a nutrition book club, and consultations w …

  Well, Travelers... I hope you like dolphins, Lasers, Lego's, Star Wars, video games, movies and many other things- because here at the Great Asperger's homeschool Group the kids have a say in what  our meetups are about!    Parents, Talk to your kids and ask them what they would like to do or where they would like to meet, and post it on our suggestion board.    But remember- parent supervision is required at all Meetups for the safety of our children.   See you there!!!  

We're a private group for moms who have children on the spectrum of Autism. Please, do not apply if you don't meet that criteria. Thank you!   Our vison and purpose for our group is to connect, support and educate our mom's in the vast area of Autism. We meet monthly to listen to speakers and become a support system for referrals and emotional support. Our intent is to connect and support each other through an open and non judgmental forum. Since 2006 we started as a small coffee group and have …

NO MONTHLY DUES, NO MANDATORY, NO DRAMA - JUST GO RIDE! We gather for Motorcycle Events/Charities, as well as weekly/monthly Group Rides. Whether you ride a Japanese rocket, European-exotic, German enduro, 2-stroke track machine, some sort of speed demon, gravity-defying dirt bike, long-distance tourer, or an American cafe-racer, there's a place for you here. We hang out, talk about bikes, discuss gear, and anything motorcycle related. Learn about diff bikes, meet new friends to ride with at our …