This is a group for anyone who is a parent of a child with special needs. Ever felt alone, tired, and overwhelmed and that you wished you knew other parents who you could connect with and relate to? Have questions about available resources for your child and don't know where to start? The goal of this group is to provide parents with the support, resources, and friendship that will help them with their amazing children and in the process be the best mommies and daddies they can be!! We will …

Our group is a Social Network for the Special Needs Community and their parents/guardians to come together to socialize with each other. There are scheduled events happening in New Jersey... Such as Dances, Movies, Beach Parties, Bowling, Parent Meetings, Support Group, etc. This is a private meetup site. It’s for families who still have a family member with Special Needs living with them. We want our meet up site to be a nice friendly atmosphere. We would like a picture of yourself or your fami …

This group is a play group and social club for families who have a baby, infant, or toddler from age 0 to 2 years old with special needs. Finding out your baby is special can be hard. It's a whole new world of doctors, Early intervention providers, meetings and IEPs. Lets not do this alone. We are hoping to meet once a week or as close as possible for play group with the the kids and monthly nights out just grown ups to decompress.

As director of a pediatric therapy clinic in Manhattan, I have committed to offering support to our community, through monthly seminars and providing information on updated news and events that impact the children and families we work with. Please visit us at www.ctdtherapy.com for further information

This is a support group for parents of children and teens with special needs. This group offers you a way to reduce your isolation and get support from other parents who understand the challenges and rewards of parenting a child with special needs.

This group will give legal support to divorcing parents of special needs children. Their issues are unique and yet some of them are common and we are here to help with legal questions and provide a comfortable place for parents to meet with others in a similar situation.

Girls /Women 18+ years old with intellectual disabilities /special needs who are interested in making friend, sharing craft ideas; cooking; recipes; shopping; or various outings, just getting together like girlfriends do.

This is a group for parents of children who are receiving some form of intervention (OT, PT, Speech, etc) and want a place to brainstorm and create fun activities that fit their unique lifestyle and interests but are still fulfilling their child's therapeutic needs. Ideally, it is a place where parents will share and learn how to do this on their own so that these necessary home activities are actually fun and interesting and a way for them to play together rather than become another burden of …

We are two moms that have dealt with varying things that have affected our childrens lives.  Juarline Starvrinos children and other family members have food allergies and she had to learn how to modify recipes and bascailly alter the way her family ate in order to have a healthy way of life. This brought her to her desire to support others on the Healthy/Happy life journey and she has become a Health Coach. Margarita Daskalakis has two children one of which is on the Autistic Spectrum.  She has …

This group is for parents and family of children with special needs to come together and blend ideas on how to cope with the challenges and stress that we undergo while having fun dining out and traveling. This gorup is to also reach out and volunteerily give our support and help build up families with similar needs within our local communities, nationally and internationally, expecially in third world countries. We are also about building up the self esteem of our children with special needs so …

This is a group for parents to discuss fitness activities for themselves and their Extraordinary child. We plan on doing social-fitness activities with and without our little ones. We can meet anywhere within the NYC and tri state area. We look forward to sharing positivity, support and having fun with moms, dads and can even plan activities together.

MyGOAL Autism exists to support Individuals and Families with Autism. We host family and Siblings support groups, Stress management programs, and Educational Conferences. Our mission is to restore hope through education and empowerment. If you are parent, caregiver or an individual with autism or a professional, you are invited to join us.

NOTE: CIRCLE CANCELLED Feb 16, 2013 Created by CareGivers for CareGivers of individuals with special needs, developmental disabilities and/or on the autism spectrum. We are natural givers, but struggle to find the time to receive the care we need. Meet other CareGivers in a relaxing and friendly environment, and re-energize through breathing, gentle yoga stretches, relaxation techniques, meditation and massage. Receive the support you need, so you can be all you need to be for your loved ones! W …

if you live in the new york city area and are the proud parent (or sibling, or grandparent) of a child with mild or moderate cerebral palsy, then this group is for you! children of all ages welcome, but will focus on ages 2-10 for now. Let us empower each other and support one another in this lifetime of challenges for our children.  Together we can help strengthen our families who have loved ones with Cerebral Palsy.  We can make a difference for our children and their future.

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 an …

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 somewhere we can talk and confide in each other!! You have questions, advice or even need to vent here is the place to do it. I would love to get together at least once a month so we can discuss and vent!!! I have looked high and low for a group in my area and I cant seem to find one!! So here I am screaming for help so I created my own group!!! Lets all help each other!!

This is a group for families of toddlers with autism who are interested in getting together for play dates on the weekends or just getting together to talk about some of the difficulties of being a parent of a special needs child. I have twin boys that are 5 years old and I'm looking to connect with other parents that have special needs children and have some play dates for my boys.

Hi and welcome! My name is Jeanann and I am a mother of two. I decided a while back that I wanted my children to be able to participate in girl scouting groups but hey I found Boy Scouts and Girl scouts to be horrible choices through trial and error! If you are more like me why not try SpiralScouts then? SpiralScouts™ International is a program for girls and boys of all faiths working, growing and learning together. Making its public debut in February of 2001, SpiralScouts™ International has gr …

Program Hope is a direct service/advocacy organization dedicated to effectively serve, empower and protect children and people with disabilities as well as abused, trafficked and/or exploited women, residing primarily in the Bucks County and Northeast Philadelphia areas, while actively working to promote economic and social justice.

This is a group for mothers of children with autism or related developmental disorders to get together and share experiences, resources and strategies for their children and support each other through a shared experience which can sometimes be very isolating. We will have our first meeting as soon as we have sufficient interest - 10+ members. I look forward to helping parents connect. PS: Although we are called "Moms of..", Dads are very welcome to join us.

Meet other friendly First (and Second and even Third time!) Upper West Side moms and dads to set up playdates, explore the neighborhood and have fun!  Our members share experiences, get advice and make new friends.  All parents are welcome and maternity wear is considered completely acceptable attire!  While the vast majority of our members are moms, dads are also welcome. Dues are only $10.00 year, which is a fraction of the average cost of a mom/child class.  We have meetups every week for dif …

This is a group for anyone who cares for children and wants to help guide development, build skills, overcome challenges and inspire learning. Parents, teachers, grandparents, nannies and aunties welcome! Helping children maximize their potential for over 25 years.

I have created this group to provide Socialization an Play dates for Tweens and Young Teens

For over 110 years, Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens has been providing quality social services to the neighborhoods of Brooklyn and Queens, and currently offers nearly 180 programs and services for children, youth, adults, seniors, the developmentally disabled, and the mentally ill. Catholic Charities is also one of the largest faith-based providers of affordable housing in New York City, providing 3,700 units of housing for low-income seniors, families, and the formerly homeless, includi …

Many thanks to Investor Llew for his years of dedicated service to the novice/intermediate investor community, having founded this meetup!  I have personally observed Llew work tirelessly to promote financial astuteness and make it accessible to all.   I feel comfortable saying that his investor education program has been one of the most comprehensive and targeted programs I've ever seen.  Having gotten to know Llew over the past couple of years, I can also say unequivocally that he has proudly …

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 meetup page is used to list trips for the Outdoor Club of South Jersey (OCSJ). Trips are open to all OCSJ members, and guests that would like to try out our club. Main Club website: www.ocsj.org Biking Events: http://www.meetup.com/Outdoor-Club-of-South-Jersey/ Canoeing/Kayaking Events: http://www.meetup.com/Outdoor-Club-of-South-Jersey-Canoeing/ Membership (paypal) page: membership page You do not need to RSVP to take part in these trips. OCSJ is a member club. For $20 yearly, you ha …