Hi, My name is Keely. I have a daughter that is  5 and was diagnosed with ASD at the age of 3. Katie is high functioning, but still faces challenges and has overcome a lot of obstacles. This group is for children ages 3-8 who live in the murrieta/menifee and temecula area that have been diagnosed with ASD.  We all faces our own challenges when it comes to raising our kids. I know sometimes I have to leave certain public places because my daughter has auditory and some visual sensory disorders; m …

Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) is a national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educating, empowering and supporting families affected by autism. For families who have just received the autism diagnosis, TACA aims to speed up the cycle time from the autism diagnosis to effective treatments. TACA helps to strengthen the autism community by connecting families and the professionals who can help them, allowing them to share stories and information to help improve the quality of life fo …

The Family Autism Network and the Grandparents Autism Network are established and respected support groups for the autism community.  Come to our future events for fun and enlightenment. This group is being formed to support parents and caregivers of adults on the Autism Spectrum. The focus will be on families sharing resources, concerns, tips and triumphs. It will encourage other activities, social opportunities and friendships for families. The facilitator is Alexandra Rogers, Ph.D., an Orange …

We are a support group for parents, caregivers, families, and friends of individuals diagnosed with Autism, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Together, we will gain information from educators, share resources and experiences, and learn together the challenges and victories of helping persons as they evolve and transition through life. Support meetings are held every 3rd Wednesday of each month at Riverside Medical Clinic, located at 7117 Brockton Ave, Riverside, CA 92506, in the lower level room. Ch …

Welcome to Autism Playgroup of Southern California! 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 an accepting environment where our 'Autistic Angels' can have new and flourishing experiences. Support and community are everything to parents who have a child with special needs. It can be such a relief to swap stories with other parents who understand your situation and not feel like …

This group is for families that have children/adults living with autism. We've started this group to bring families together by having workshops, support meetings and events for families that have children with autism and their siblings. The typical community is also welcome to our events. This will provide everyone with the opportunity to socialize and learn from one another.

This group is for individuals with autism and Asperger's who are 18 years or older. We meet once a month at the Regional Center and then have other monthly activities. We have visited museums and art galleries, gone bowling and to the movies, among many other activities and are always looking for new experiences. All adult individuals on the autism spectrum will benefit by joining this group. The groups are run by Arman Khodaei, an individual on the autism spectrum. His official website can be f …

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.

Are you looking to connect with other families who have children on the autism spectrum? Do you have or know a child on the spectrum? Do you have questions? Do you have answers? Have you said "yes" to any of the above questions? This meetup is geared towards the inclusion of the entire family in meetups and playdates for not only our special needs kids, but for everyone in the family. I would like to create a community where parents can come to socialize, ask questions and get answers from o …

Do you have AS or are you a high-functioning autistic? While everyone's different, you feel really different, but can't put your finger on it. Ya we know how that is. Each month we schedule a couple get-togethers in different places around LA. Want to belong and be normal for once? Wouldn't it be nice to meet people and not get that awful feeling? Here's your chance. When you are with us you are "normal" and you do belong. It takes a while to get used to being 'okay' after a lifetime of …

WELCOME! Our monthly support group meetings are open to Individuals and Families (kids age 11 and older) with: Asperger's Syndrome (diagnosed and undiagnosed] High-Functioning Autism (HFA) [diagnosed and undiagnosed] PDD-NOS [diagnosed and undiagnosed] www.ocaspergers.org 2012 Theme:  "Asperger's 411" Got guestions.... We have answers * * * Next Meeting Sept. 24th St. Andrews Church, Newport Beach 7-9pm Next North County Meeting Sept 24th *Can you help? We need a North County Location* Br …

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 alter …

This group is for spouses and partners living with an adult with Aspergers or Autism Spectrum Disorder. A formal diagnosis is not necessary. This a place to talk, share, and learn with those that really get what it’s like living in this challenging relationship. This group is not for those that have ASD so please do not join if you do. There is so much out there for those affected by this syndrome, and I am grateful for that, but there is hardly anything out there for us, the other half of Asper …

Here is your chance to connect with moms who understand how you feel because we have children just like yours! This group is open to mothers of children with developmental delays, autism (anywhere on the spectrum), ADD/ADHD or other special needs. Whether you’re new to it all, or “seen it all,” please join us! We meet on the first Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Coffee Table in Eagle Rock for support, sharing, networking and caffeine.

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 …

Amazing and Brilliant Minds...  That is what our children have.  Children on the spectrum have awesome abilities and giftings that are often overlooked and ignored.  We are standing as a body of people on the spectrum or related to people/ children on the spectrum,  believing that amazing and brilliant capabilities are more of a focus than the "disability" label so many put on us.  Many would say it is a question of weather the glass is half empty or half full, but we say the glass is completely …

Parents and children can get together on occasional Saturdays or Sundays for a play day in Orange County, CA. The activities will change every time for variety. We can sometimes meet at a park and the kids can play, meet at Bounce U or the Sky High Trampoline place, and eventually members can come to my house and we can have a play day here with their kids. My son is 7 years old and he loves legos, Roblox video game, playing ball, building things, bike riding, etc. Looking forward to meeting you …

Do you have a teen with a diagnose of Asperger Syndrome, HFA, or PDD-Nos, who only need minimum support or no support? Are you constantly searching for safe and effective social opportunities for them? If yes, then you've come to the right place! AAU focuses on doing just that! American Aspergers United started with the support of a small group of of warrior parents who have been through many heartaches, hurdles and humility.  Our goal is for our teens to be able to function, tolerate or at leas …

Going gluten/dairy free? Been diagnosed with celiac, IBS, or trying to just get healthy? Have a kid who is gluten and/ or dairy free? How about the whole darn family like me? Do you cringe with each b-day invite your child gets, knowing its another pizza party with a cake that has more preservatives in it than King Tut? If you do, you may even have health issues with it or a child on the spectrum. Well... I for one have all of the above in my family circle and understand going to birthday partie …

We are a co-ed dance oriented social club for young adults with special needs. We meet at the Stampede in Temecula where we learn country western dancing from professional instructors. No worries... you don't have to know how to dance, we'll teach you!

Welcome to Couple Helping Couples support group. This group is made up of couples with special needs kids, working together to strengthen and develop the parent's adult relationship. Maintaining, and nurturing the adult relationship is tough for any parents; keeping that adult relationship going can be more difficult and challenging for parents with special needs kids. Our meetings are about couples coming together: • To Support • Problem Solve • Build motivation • Receive Encouragement • Improv …

We want to provide a safe and secure place where Jewish adults with special needs can experience fun social experiences. Most adults with special needs crave the same community and friendships as do their neurotypical counterparts. They often have difficulty in joining such a community. We give them that chance! We provide indoor and outdoor activities, such as bowling, theme parks, sporting events, game days, cooking, or just hanging out. Our staff includes a psychologist and rabbi with extensi …

Inspired by my two sons, Lavelle and David to let them be boys and play . I want to encourage families to feel comfortable by being around other parents who understand the special circumstances while allowing the kids to have safe play . We meet at the park, play areas, and attend fun outings . Something wonderful about expressing your thoughts with someone who "gets it." While allowing physical fitness and community awareness, We want to unify to create ideas for more resources in Carson and ma …

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!!!

Dating and marriage have challenges and require work. Being in a relationship with a man who has Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) can create additional challenges. People with Autistic Spectrum Disorders including Asperger's Syndrome tend to live in their own little world. Romantic relationships with someone diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome (known as an Aspie) are challenging because they struggle with communication and empathy. Entering into a relationship with an Aspie requires you to change your ex …

Young adults interested in meeting up to play chess and other games while working to enhance social skills. Dynamic group for young individuals in a relaxed environment.

Q: Why this group? A: There are lots of ADHD folks out there yet not nearly enough resources or groups to share ideas and connect and feel shared experiences with. Q: What will the group focus on? A: In general on helping its membership, specifically in finding systematic ways to address ADHD challenges. Q: What do you mean by systematic ways? A: ADHD folks can have follow-through and organizational challenges. Our group can be a laboratory to help address that and find ways that work for ADH …

Yvonne & Friends Meetup Group was formed to provide safe and caring social activities for developmentally disabled adults and their families in the community. Our focus centers on replacing the social segregation and isolation that are experienced by some developmentally disabled. We will do this by providing wide-ranging activities that are designed to promote their independence. We also offer the opportunity to have fun with their friends and to make new ones. The entire family is urged to joi …