The Benicia Special Needs Parent Support Group was established to help create a place where families with special needs children can come together for support, fun, and friendship. As parents with special needs children, we understand the importance of having a strong support system. We believe because we have been so blessed to have this amazing support system in our lives, we have been able to face some of our darkest and most challenging moments. This support group will allow us, to give back …

This is a parent group for special needs children and their siblings.  Moms, dads, grandparents and others who are raising young special needs children are welcomed.  In Our Perfect World, kind, compassionate, socially conscious people who come together to share deep, authentic friendships based on mutual support in raising our children, building our businesses in the community, and building a better future for all of us together. We are not just "tolerant", but we celebrate diversity of race, s …

This group's purpose is to organize events with our awesome special need children/family members with other members who "get it". We will plan playdates, family day trips and organize  events for parents without the kids. If you are a parent of a special need child, want to get support from other parents who face the same challenges you do, but mostly, relax and have fun, with our without the kids, come and join us.

This Meetup is for parents of children with special needs in the Silicon Valley who want the straight scoop on the legal planning they should have in place to make sure their kids and money are taken care of by the people they want in the way they want ... no matter what. At our Meetups, you will learn: -- How to Take Charge of Your Child’s Future and Build a Fortress of Protection Around Your Child that Will Last a Lifetime. -- The 10 Steps You Must Take to Plan for the Future Care of You …

If there are any other parents living in San Jose looking to organize playdates for younger children (ages 2-12) with autism let's find a way to get together! Our children benefit so much from being involved in social activities with other children, but it is often difficult to find supportive and understanding environments for our children to play in. We can meet-up at parks, have play-dates in our homes, plan mini-trips on the weekend to various parks or trails etc. Many parents with children …

If you can't find a group.. start a group. :) I have 2 wonderful special needs kids.. a 10 year old boy with Aspergers and an 8 year old girl with ADHD. I'm looking for other parents to connect with and share the experience. Seems like we could help eachother avoid the IEP pitfalls, find better resources and possibly create lasting friendships for our children as well as ourselves. As great as our families and friends are, they aren't in our shoes... Heck, sometimes it's a problem trying to …

I have 2 great kids, an almost 12 year old boy and a 9 year old girl.  My son, Tyler, is diagnosed with Asperger's with High Anxiety and is in the 6th grade in the Fremont Unified School District with an IEP. I am looking to meet and share with other parents and for my son to meet other kids with special needs. All meetups are for parents and kids unless specified parents only.  We are looking forward to meet new friends!

Lets get together and enjoy the beautiful Bay Area! This is a group for anyone who enjoys the outdoors, socializing, spotrs and meeting new people! We can meet in different places and head out together to explore new trails and get some fresh air! We will make sure the events are suitable for anyone wishing to participate with restricted abilities, just need to plan ahead! Looking forward to meeting some new friends from the community!

This group is intended to bring special needs children and their families together through playgroups and activities for the purpose of establishing supportive friendships and building strong networks. My family began our journey with a special needs child just over 1 year ago and as my son has grown and fallen further and further behind, it has felt more and more alienating with each missed milestone. I'm starting this group so that parents and children can have an opportunity to feel supported …

This group is for parents of children with OCD who are struggling and need support or have been through it and would like to give support. Relatives and friends of people with OCD are also encouraged to meetup to share their experiences.

The Benicia Autism Support Group was created by a small group of parents with children on the spectrum, out of a desire to create a more supportive environment in the City of Benicia for those with an ASD. As parents, we feel there is very little communication, resource information sharing and school support for our children. The diagnosis of an ASD is a very challenging and frightening experience for many parents. It is our hope that we can help relieve some of this anxiety and concern by showi …

Have you had those days where you want to pull out your hair after attempting to get your child to sit down and complete a task? Maybe other parents just do not understand and are quick to judge your means of discipline. Have you been to a doctor who just discusses your child's symptoms instead of telling you about his/her underlying brain imbalance? Are you frustrated with not having answers? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, this group is for you! This group is dedicated to t …

This group was created to bring valuable feelings of assistance from people in similar situations that have children ages 8-15 who are diagnosed with ADD, aspergers or bi-polar. This successful group of activity-centered support lies in a relaxed and casual atmosphere, frank discussions, friendships and a focus on group events. The core values are honesty, patients and love. Proactive encouragement and objective empathy Freedom from the isolation of day-to-day living Activity-Based Support for …

"One never stands so tall as when kneeling to help a child" Our Mission :: Active 20-30 US & Canada provides young adults with an opportunity for personal growth, friendships and leadership development while improving the quality of life for the special needs of children in their community. The San Francisco Chapter is a group for men and women between the ages of 21 to 39 and is filled with community minded members who are interested in philanthropy, friendship and fun! We have monthly meeting …

Are you the parent of a young adult with high functioning Asperger's who is trying to maneuver his or her way through college. Do you find yourself having to do some of the maneuvering for them and feel clueless at times. Also, maybe they do not want to go to college, or want to take a break, or not know what they want to do. Lets us unite and try to figure this thing out in order to help our kids figure it out as well.

This group is for parents, teachers, and anyone that works with kids. It is a group that is focused on teaching our kids social and emotional skills.

Are you in an abusive or love-less relationship with a partner that you have lost your connection with. Is the stress affecting the health of our children and/or yourself? Are you or your spouse deeply in debt? Are you in an abusive and/or co-dependent relationship that needs to end? Are you to depressed to find out what you need to do before, during and after the divorce? If so, this group is for you. I am Certified Family Law Specialist, certified by the California State Bar of Legal Specializ …

This purpose of this group is to bring together individuals in the Central Valley and the Bay Area in California to learn more about Autism treatment utilizing the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis. This group is for professionals, families, and anyone interested in ABA therapy/treatment. Access to ABA services will also be discussed. It is mandated by the state of California for insurance companies to cover ABA for individuals with Autism. Learn more about how you can get access to this b …

Offspring of Toxic Parents A monthly support group for the adult children of self-absorbed and toxic parents Did your mother or father often criticize and attack you? Did they ignore and discount your feelings and needs? Did the world revolve around their moods and demands? A self-absorbed or narcissistic parent is one who puts his or her needs first. They have little empathy and cannot recognize the feelings of others. They expect understanding and admiration but are unable to give them in r …

From the founder: Upon graduation, I promised myself I would never wear a suit, nor would I work in an office. Fate threw me suited up into an office for seven years. This was my tour of duty in the illusory world of hierarchical control, greed, fear and systemic hypnosis. I was living a half-life, and no-one was more aware of this fact than I was. There were, of course, moments of stunning humanity in my time in “the office” working as a financial adviser and all round salesman for the corpor …

Are your kids not minding what you say enough of the time? Not listening? Do you ever struggle with how to discipline? Would you like to be able to inspire good behavior while stopping bad behavior? Are there problems that you have struggled to solve and have not found a good solution for yet? Would you like support and community around parenting? If you resonate with any of these, then this group is for you. You dont have to live in the Bay Area to join this parenting group either, some meetup …

CLINE was established to encourage and facilitate the scientific exploration of the intersection of computation, language, information, complexity, and intelligence as they are influenced by, and influence, the process of evolution. Of particular interest to this group is the development of self-evolving systems. The assumption is that apex systems evolve toward greater and greater complexity-handling capacity. Some call this "artificial intelligence," but we have trouble with the term as it: 1 …