Hi My name is Margarita, I have two children a five year old girl and four year old boy. My son has PDD-NOS and is as people say "high functioning". Both my children bring me pure joy and many challenges in the same moment. I am hoping to "meet-up" with other families that are in similar situation so we can talk the various things that go on in our lives. I am also interested in forming a play group for my daughter and other siblings of children with special needs so that we can open up the dial …

This group is for learning disabled adults age 20 to 40 who fall between the cracks, too high functioning for most disabled groups but a little slow for regular groups, who are interested in finding new friends and activities. I would like to plan movie days, park walks, BBQ's , beach days, city trips, game nights, free town and county concerts and many other low cost events. There are many places to go in Nassau and Suffolk but no one to go with. While we help our children we can support the pa …

**Please read the RSVP guidelines under the "pages" tab.** This is a social group for moms interested in personal growth and play dates. This group brings together moms who have interest or success in applying the Law of Attraction, goal setting techniques, or ways to achieve life balance and harmony. The only criterion to join the group is to make a commitment for positive growth and to offer positive support and feedback to each other. We meet through activities for young children where moms c …

This Spiritual Community has been created for families & Caregivers of our uniquely gifted intuitive children. They are our future! We need to honor and celebrate their presence in our lives as our teachers and healers. They are commonly referred to as Crystal, Rainbow, Star Children, & Indigos. We recognize and encourage who they are, no matter how different or socially awkward they might appear to the standards of our current society. We know they are here to play the most important role in th …

This group is a group aimed to empower parents of special needs children. We will aim to eventually become a non-profit organization and get funding and grants to be able to give our members salaries. Funding will be available to provide needed resources for our children. Our interests are helping the parents to survive stress, emotional burnout, financial burnout, to empower them to fight for their children in educational, health and social settings. To lift the parents out of despair and despe …

… His extensive experience, his knowledge of contemporary research, and his own research all indicate that the pace and stress of modern life can produce “cumulative stress disorders” in children and their families. Simplicity Parenting is for all families living in today's modern, fast-paced American culture. Psychologists claim that children have lost more than 12 hours of free time a week in the past two decades. Where did those lost hours go? Probably to find more stuff, sign up for new activi …

A hiking group for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and their families and friends. We engage in monthly hikes during the Spring, Summer and Fall months.

The Westchester Autism and Asperger's Group is open to everyone!  All that we ask is that you do not join if all you want is to market something.   This group is for all parents, families, friends, caregivers, professionals and most importantly - people experiencing the effects of living with Autism and Asperger's!  We are not limited to just Autism and Asperger's though.  We are a group specializing in this area but are open to all with any special needs.   We are proud to say that we are a clo …

… Learn more about this group by visiting: Join to network with hundreds of families, be informed and RSVP for thousands of events (both public and private), read 100% parent-authored publications & ratings on local businesses & other parenting resources, participate in hot topic forums, redeem dozens of perks & promotions thanks to the many business partner/sponsorships! Members can also manage their calendar adding their own private play dates knowing that all of the network families have been …

The Midshore Mothers' Center (MMC) is a not-for-profit, non-sectarian community program that was formed to promote the positive aspects of parenthood and families by offering playgroups, parent education and support, mom & child activities, and family functions. We provide a forum for mothers to meet and talk, to gain friendships and knowledge and most of all find a place to feel comfortable in. The MMC is part of the National Association of Mothers' Centers. It is operated by parent members a …

Whether you are hoping to learn more about parenting techniques, information about school, educational and community issues, or whether you are looking for your own support and self-care around caring for these sometimes difficult to parent children, this group is intended for you so come gain support and learn about the realities of parenting a child with autism or ADHD

This group was created due to a lack of local support groups for parents of children learning disabilities. We welcome parents of children with all types of disabilities. I am a stepmother with an newly diagnosed stepson with ADHD, a 20-year-old daughter also diagnosed with ADHD, comprehension dyslexia and mood disorder, not otherwise specified.  I am a Psychology major working on my Masters and believe that a good support system is necessary for the holistic management of children with ADHD. Bi …

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