Meet other local families of children with Special Needs, regardless of diagnosis. Gather for support, advice, and socialization. I would like to hold bi-monthly get-togethers to start. As more members join, we can increase it. I hope to make this a fun and informative group. Hopefully, many friendships will develop here. I'm very excited to get started. All I ask is that you have a little patience with me while I find my groove. All suggestions are welcome. Yearly dues will be …

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 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.

Our aim is to solely provide Help (in whatever form) to a variety of needs, such as Organizations that assist children. So any kind of fundraising or visiting or "adopting" a childrens ward and working with them in what they think is good for the children to raise spirits is one angle. I also love dogs and there are many shelters because of the many problems of overbreeding, crossbreeding, abuse and abandonement and so on. Connecting with the ASPCA would be best to determine ways to help in the …

Meet other parents of children with special needs, regardless of diagnosis and age. Come to network with other caregivers and professionals. There's time for Q&A and we set up What's new this season is that our group meets TWICE on the 1st Wednesday of every month. We have both an AM session at 10:00 and a PM session at 6:30 at Fordham University. (In the case of a holiday, we will choose a different day so please check our calendar!) DIRECTIONS TO FORDHAM UNIVERSITY ROSE HILL CAMPUS: by subway …

Special Education Community Our Community is made up of Parents, Educators, Caregivers and Students who want to share best practices, network, talk, share stories, and lend support to each other through the sharing of information. The group meets regularly. Anyone is welcome to attend these informative meetings which provide opportunities to: • hear from speakers • learn about resources in the community • network with other parents • keep updated on issues affecting children with special need …

The mission of UWS/QSEPC is to promote in the community and school system attitudes and practices that are inclusive to persons with disabilities, who are culturally and linguistically responsive to diversity. Ensuring that parents are knowledgeable of their rights and responsibilities under the Individuals with Disability Education Act “(IDEA”) and other statutes and regulations. If you have a child living with special needs in Queens, NY, we welcome you to join us today! If you have a speci …

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.

The Gramercy Preschool in New York City. Mission Statement: To provide a community that supports the Friends and Parents of the Gramercy School by creating avenues in which we may volunteer, strengthen and participate in the many facets of the children's educational and learning processes in the school and community at large. This is a private group and information shared will not be public.

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 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.

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.       

This group is about enriching the lives of children with autism by educating the parents of these children giving them the tools needed to raise a child with autism. We achieve this goal by allowing parents to meet with and discuss experiences and concerns as well as share resources. We also achieve this goal by offering monthly meetings on the 3rd Thursday of the month from September to June at 7:00 pm. At the meetings we receive information from a different speaker each month who is a profess …

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 …

  Asperger Talks™ Westchester is a combined Meetup Group for all (eventual) Asperger Talks™ Worldwide Communities of Westchester County, New York. Asperger Talks™ Meetup Groups currently in Westchester County: White Plains Organize an Asperger Talks™ Meetup Group in your Westchester Community today!  About Asperger Talks™ Fostering Social Interactions™ by Sharing Resources & Support with People Connected to Asperger Syndrome in Westchester County, New York & Worldwide.  Organize an Asp …