15 Meetup Groups match “High Functioning Autism” near Bethesda, MD
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We serve as a social, support group for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum, as well as their family and friends. We often enjoy bowling at Liberty Lanes, but sometimes we do other activities, such as: go to the movies, go to funland, have cookouts, have movie/videogame days, among others. If you are interested, come join us!
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Calling all people on the autism spectrum, parents of children with autism related disorders, and people in relationships with someone on the spectrum. Rob is Aspergian and works as an IT Consultant, Lauren is NT, and works as a behaviorist. We have been successfully and happily married for 2 years although we have known each other since high school. Rob wasn't diagnosed until age 28, so it has been a steep learning curve for both of us. So much so, that Lauren is back in school to become a coun …
This is an activity, mutual support, advocacy, etc. community for Autistic Adults (18 years and older) living in Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington, D.C. This community is organized by an Autistic Adult, for Autistic Adults, only Autistic adults may join. We are an inclusive group, all Autistic diagnoses are welcome (Asperger's Syndrome, Autistic Disorder, PDD-NOS, etc.). Autism is not an illness or a disease, there is no "cure" for Autism. Being an Adult on the Autism Spectrum means …
This is a group for African American adults with either diagnosed or undiagnosed Asperger's or High Functioning Autism. Though family members and significant others of those on the spectrum are welcome to participate, we are primarily interested in putting those in the African American community who are on the spectrum in contact with each other, with the goal of supporting one another in coping with the specific challenges that confront us living with this neurological difference. Please feel f …
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Are you an adult with Aspergers or High-Functioning Autism, 21 years old and over in the greater-Annapolis (MD) area? This is a social on the last Friday of the month. Meet and greet, board games. Snacks provided. Place: Trinity Church, 1300 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 Time: 7-9PM
There are no social or play groups in the immediate area (Carroll and Frederick Counties in Maryland) for kids with Asperger Syndrome or High Functioning Autism. My son is on the spectrum and I saw a need in the area. Please consider joining if you have a child with Aspergers or High Functioning Autism or 'PPD-NOS'.
Trying to connect families with elementary age children diagnosed with Aspergers or High-Function Autism in the Vienna/McLean/Reston area. My son loves playing with other kids but has a difficult time making close friends because of some of the Aspergers social traits. Hopefully through this play group we can get to know some other Aspie parents and kids in the area. All are welcome! Goals: * Have frequent playdates for the kids so they can make new friends and practice their social skills * Sha …
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This is a group for adults with Aspergers/High Functioning Autism. Anyone interested in making friends in the Hagerstown area. Interests are varied to include, but not limited to art, movies, video games, fairs, concerts.
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Biodanza-Creative moves for kids is one hour expressive movement class that will allow your unique child with autism or aspergers to: 1. have fun! 2. increase his/her sensory motor and perceptual motor development, 3. improve his/her socialization and communication skills, 4. foster body awareness and nurture his/her personal self-concept. We go on a "journey" during every session that takes the children on an adventure through movement with little to no speaking involved and end the class by dr …
This group is a place where families of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder in Delaware can schedule playdates. A place for both children with ASD and their siblings can get together and be "off the clock" together. Playdates will be both structured and unstructured and will include free or low cost outings to public places (zoo, parks, farms, beach, firehouse, etc) as well as group play at private homes. As a group we will try to organize this by age group and location. This is our group so …
POCWSN = Parents of children with special needs I know many parents that are in need of support, even if it's just a shoulder to cry on. As a mom of a child with ASD and ADHD, I know the frustrations that arise on a daily basis. My goal is to find ways to support one another. I would like to establish play dates, coffee breaks, Parents night out and whatever any one else feels they need. I am not a doctor or therapist. I am just a mom looking for support and advice from other parents.
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This is a playgroup for young autistic children under the age of 8. The purpose is to bring the children together to play in a structured and unstructured enviroment. I started the group to provide autistic children a possitive enviroment that understands their needs.
If you're a parent of a daughter with Aspergers, you know how hard it is for these girls to find each other! This is a social group for tween girls with Aspergers, developmentally ages 9-12. Hopefully we can plan an outing each month where the girls can meet and participate in an activity, whether it's structured like paint-your-own pottery or bowling, or unstructured like sharing a movie or going to a local park. The goal is for the girls to have a chance to meet other quirky kids like themselv …
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A co-ed social group of friends outside of school that my son and others with similar challenges can bond and experience the camaraderie and personal connections that are important to a healthy and happy life. Social events like movies, dinners, bowling, birthday celebrations, etc. A community of fitting in, feeling accepted and relating to one another.
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