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

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! We are here for you! GROUP RUNS WEEKL …

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.       

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 …

This group is for adults with autism and thier parents. The goal is to create a group where parents, caregivers and thier adults with developmental disabilities can meet for social gatherings and do activities such as museums, zoo's, day at the park, movies and other fun activities. It would also give us a chance to socialized and build friendships with others who share a common interest.

This group is for parents who want to have fun with their children. I think back to the many fun excursions I had with my family when I was young and realize my children haven't had those experiences. Anyone who wants to have fun with their children should join.

**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 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.

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

We represent Love and Water Designs (www.loveandwaterdesigns.com) and want to band together and sponsor fun, creative, exciting projects in the name of, and for the benefit of inspiring non-profits and charities. We imagine kickball tournaments, sidewalk chalk festivals, field days and bike parades (followed by a drink -or two- at a neighborhood watering hole) with a host of other creative engaged folks.

… February has over 25 events scheduled so far, including a group trip to the Bronx zoo and a special meetup for Mandarin speaking moms.  We also offered two free in-home professional photoshoots for newborns.  We have volunteer opportunities for moms who want to give back.  Locations for Meetups range from midtown to harlem (e.g., West 60s up to West 120s).  Most events are during the week, but we do occasionally have weekend or evening events. Our email list serve is a great way to find out …

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 …

Support group for Caregivers who take care of loved ones with a terminal disease, developmental disability and/or any diagnosis needing special care.