This is a group of families of children with autism and professionals that serve these families. We come together to support one another and build a community for kids on the spectrum to succeed. Grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles, neighbors, and friends of people with autism are also welcome! We will have the following meetups: - Family Support Group (only for families, we share our challenges, exchange ideas on what worked, help and support one another through difficult phases) - Informa …

This purpose of this group is to bring together individuals in the Central Valley and the Bay Area in California to learn more about Autism treatment utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. This group is for professionals, families, and anyone interested in ABA therapy/treatment. Access to ABA services will also be discussed. It is mandated by the state of California for insurance companies to cover ABA for individuals with Autism. Learn more about how you can get access to this b …

If there are any other parents living in San Jose looking to organize playdates for younger children (ages 2-12) with autism let's find a way to get together! Our children benefit so much from being involved in social activities with other children, but it is often difficult to find supportive and understanding environments for our children to play in. We can meet-up at parks, have play-dates in our homes, plan mini-trips on the weekend to various parks or trails etc. Many parents with children …

This will be a play/support group for parents who have small children (up to 10 years old or so) with Autism, PDD-NOS, Asperger's Syndrome, Sensory Processing Disorder, etc. I am mother to 2 wonderful children, a 4 year old boy and a 2 year old girl. Last year my son was privately diagnosed as PDD-NOS. Since then, it has been a confusing and often lonely journey as my family has been trying to get our hands around this. I am looking for other parents who are going through a similar journey to un …

I decided to start this group so my daughter and other kids and teens on the spectrum and/or other special needs would have a friendly environment to create friendships through activities and games. This group is open to kids and teens on the spectrum, including Autism, High Functioning Autism, Aspergers, PDDNOS, NVLD and ADHD or kids with other special needs ages 5 to 19 plus family and friends and advocates with kids. A diagnoses is not necessary. Siblings and friends are welcome to participat …

I have 2 great kids, an almost 12 year old boy and a 9 year old girl.  My son, Tyler, is diagnosed with Asperger's with High Anxiety and is in the 6th grade in the Fremont Unified School District with an IEP. I am looking to meet and share with other parents and for my son to meet other kids with special needs. All meetups are for parents and kids unless specified parents only.  We are looking forward to meet new friends!

The adult Asperger self help revolution is on! We meet to share experiences, support each other, find resources, interact in a safe environment, network with fellow Aspies, and take responsibility for our growth. One aim of this group is to connect people who are in the early stages of their AS realization journeys with those who have known they had AS for much of their lives. We have a lot to learn from each other about how to thrive in wider society as well as how to live in less conventional …

This group is open to people on the autistic spectrum, either questioning their diagnosis or know that they are on the autistic spectrum. Or have High-Functioning Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, or PDD-NOS. This group is for adults and the activity will be a social outlet and free-form discussion available on a monthly basis for people in the Central Valley. This meetup group will be held at the Stanislaus County Library, Main Branch, 1500 I Street, Modesto, CA, 95350. There will be a limit of …

Are you the parent of a young adult with high functioning Asperger's who is trying to maneuver his or her way through college. Do you find yourself having to do some of the maneuvering for them and feel clueless at times. Also, maybe they do not want to go to college, or want to take a break, or not know what they want to do. Lets us unite and try to figure this thing out in order to help our kids figure it out as well.

Once a month meeting at a local park or other suggested or offered venue for the boys ages 9-11 and siblings to play and bond with like minded peers. A parent run gathering with best intentions and good will. We can't be alone here their must be more little boys like mine who want a friend.

If you can't find a group.. start a group. :) I have 2 wonderful special needs kids.. a 10 year old boy with Aspergers and an 8 year old girl with ADHD. I'm looking for other parents to connect with and share the experience. Seems like we could help eachother avoid the IEP pitfalls, find better resources and possibly create lasting friendships for our children as well as ourselves. As great as our families and friends are, they aren't in our shoes... Heck, sometimes it's a problem trying to …

This group is for young adults, ages 18 to early 20's, who have Aspergers or those who are just shy and are having difficulty finding and maintaining friendships. My daughter is 20 and would love to meet other young adults in our area to have fun, share common (or uncommon! LOL!) interests - dinosaurs, movies, claymation, comic books, sci-fi, animals/pets, art, science, books, robots, zombies, photography, drawing/art.... (the list goes on!) Our goal is to schedule regular get-togethers and acti …

This is a group for young adults, 18-28, with Asperger's Syndrome or HFA who enjoy art, animation, music, entertainment, popular culture and lot's of other stuff. We meet at a spacious, Aspie friendly, house in Willow Glen. A great place to connect with other young adult Aspie's make friends, and enjoy common interests. Our Saturday classes are of a particular subject but our Friday group is a social group. We are leaving it open because the main purpose is to create a safe enviourment to come s …

Starting in September, our Parents Information Night will change to a monthly parents support group called Parenting Beyond 18. This support group will meet once a month, coinciding with the first Club Neuro of the month. We'll meet at EvoLibri's office and once Club Neuro is underway, we'll walk to a nearby restaurant. It is VITAL that you RSVP if you plan on attending, and if you change your mind, to change your RSVP to no if you cannot. We make reservations at local restaurants based on RSVP …

Join us and join in the fun! Host a group in your neighborhood! Set up a playdate with other families at the parK! Have a game night for your child and other families at a local restaurant! All you need to do is schedule an event with the details, place, etc.  PHP will then approve it and your set. Meetup.com does most of the work of inviting and reminding people. Be sure to be specific about your target group in the title. Parents Helping Parents (PHP) strives to improve the quality of life f …