This group is for families affected by autism in the Queens, NY and surrounding areas as well as professionals in the field or anyone just interested in learning more about autism. This group is run by the Queens County Parents Autism Coalition, Inc. (QCPAC) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization run by parents of children affected by autism for parents of children affected by autism. We offer parent support, parent training and workshops, family events, play dates, adult only gatherings, and commu …

This is a group for parents, siblings and professionals catering to the complex world of autism! I started this group as a mother to a daughter with severe Autism and Founder of Hope 4 Autism, Inc. Like my organization, I strive to make autism less of a burden by offering events, programs, support and training that focuses on being a better you. In order to care for our children with autism, we MUST take care of ourselves. I look forward to connecting and building with you all because we are ALL …

We provide free social activities for children and adolescents diagnosed with autism spectrum, including Aspergers syndrome and pervasive developmental disability. All individuals must be accompanied by a parent, therapist or adult caregiver. This group provides an opportunity for individuals to participate in social activities planned specifically for them.

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.

Do you know an adult with autism or asperger's who *also* has musical talent or ambition? Let's jam! We're trying to gather a group (4~5) of "like-minded" musicians who want to sharpen their playing skills. So far we have a drummer and a keyboardist...looking for complementary instruments to make a complete band.

Social Group for Kids with Asperger and PDD -Autism Spectrum- Would you like your child or teen with High Functioning Autism be part of a fun, engaging and no pressure group of friends? This group is for you! Our group provides frequent opportunities for CHILDREN OF ALL AGES with Asperger Syndrome and PDD-NOS and their siblings to socialize in a relaxing fun way without fear of rejection. We know our children with ASD need opportunities to have fun and enjoy, and practice their social skills. We …

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 …

Note: This group is ONLY for parents, guardians and family members of teens ages 15 - 17 with Aspergers Syndrome or High functioning Autism. I am hoping this group grows quickly because our young teens with Asperger's are very bright young people in need of making friends that can relate with them. Most teens with Asperger's have excellent academic records but that's not enough. So let's get them together for fun activities at least once a month they deserve it they work hard in school and have …

For our 'Tween age children (very roughly ages 8-14) whose lives are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders (Asperger Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder-NOS, High Functioning Autism), and Nonverbal Learning Disabilities with ongoing, regularly scheduled activities that offer them the opportunity to interact and socialize with their peers.

As a psychotherapist and parenting coach for children and teens with Aspergers, I've noticed that there aren't enough ways for parents to connect with one another, and get the expert support they need. The purpose of this group is to empower parents of children with Aspergers, NVLD and other Executive Functioning concerns to get the support they need, a community of like minded parents, and the guidance of an expert. If you are interested in connecting with other parents, guidance in the CSE pro …

We are a family support group that is looking to help families who have a child or children with autism, PDD-NOS, and/or sensory processing disorder so that we can support, connect, and learn from one another.  We are housed in Plymouth Meeting and are looking to meet with other parents in the Plymouth Meeting area. This group was started by two parents who, upon learning that their 3 year-old had autism, searched for a support group.  To their dismay they were unable to find one that focused o …

A group for families and friends in Fairfield County area that share in the joys and challenges of having someone in our lives with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and/or other disabilities. We meet to share ideas about the care and advocacy of our children and to provide a network where we can get the extra care we need to take care of our families and ourselves. We host speakers and workshops to help us navigate the social and educational challenges of raising kids with ASD and other special n …

This group is for young adults ages 18-30 who are interested in meeting others in the New York area and making friends/networking. We started this group to help young adults with high functioning Asperger's and other disabilities to socialize and meet new friends. We look forward to meeting you at our first event!

Greetings- This is a group primarily to provide opportunities for ASD-PDD kids (and their parents/ caregivers) to interact with peers. My observations and experience is that there are plenty of groups on LI for people to talk about things. This will be a forum for kids to hopefully interact with other kids, and parents/ caregivers can align to create play groups, support networks, idea/ method exchange, etc. The idea for this group came about as I have a 7 y.o. ASD-PDD grandson who lost his Dad, …

Get-togethers and varied activities for young adults 17-27 with Asperger's and other issues. We meet regularly and have formed many friendships. Parents are involved and support each other, but the young adults help create the activities and do things on their own. Socializing in homes, dining out, movies, dances, swim parties, gaming, hiking, trips and many other activities have been successful. The group has been in existence nearly three years and is thriving. We welcome new members and new i …

Looking for other parents who have children who may be struggling with social skills or other issues such as adhd, aspergers, pdd, mood disorder or anything similar. I would like to get our kids together for playdates such as Lego groups, crafts, going to meet ups at museums, parks & other fun events. I think it would also be helpful for us parents to share some of our experiences/struggles & to learn from one another. This group is for children between the ages of 8-12.

The purpose of this group is to meet with other like-minded adult's who have asperger's and are interested in improving their social skills.

I started this group to provide a place where NT partners/spouses could meet and support each other. The meetings are not intended to be therapy sessions, but more along the lines of supporting each other since many of our friends and family members do not understand our unique relationships with our Aspie spouses/partners. Some of the meet-ups will have particular topics to discuss, some will be fun events to play and afford us a stress-free time and others will be informal with discussions bei …

SPANNER is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for young people with developmental disabilities. With the addition of mentors, every club member has a chance to grow socially. SPANNER is an acronym that loosely stands for: Special Population Achieving Normalcy Through Education and Recreation

Young Adult Aspergers is a lifestyle. Are you out of school with no more support? Looking for friends that "get" you? Looking for a group that is consistently there for you?  Well, this is the place!  Friends, family, and supporters are also welcome! As of December 2012, Heather and Stu have stepped down as organizers and Elbert will be taking their place.  The AAS Meet-Up will continue to be available to foster social events to bring members together.  We encourage all members to suggest and le …

Are you the parent of a child with special needs? A child with a diagnosis on the autistic spectrum, ADHD, or general developmental delays. Most often recommended therapies, programs, and biomedical treatments are the same for these children. So, let’s chat about it…learn from each other and the professionals that we have entrusted with our most precious gift. Have you had a success story that you have wanted to share with everyone? Do you want to hear other success stories that can help your …