This is a therapist run, parent support group for children with asperger's syndrome. This is a safe enviornment to learn, connect, find support.   IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT YOUR PRIVACY:  By joining this meetup group, you understand that information you have on your profile, including photo's will be viewable by other members of this group.  If you are interested in joining this support group, but are concerned about your privacy, please feel free to contact Eric.  

Kaitlin's Hideout is a play center for children with autism and other special needs.  We are also a social, resource and support center for parents and caregivers.   We are dedicated to helping families in any way we possibly can.  We encourage families to socialize here, support one another and share resources.   Anyone who is looking for personnel "face to face" support and socialization is strongly encouraged to join. Many of us find it difficult to meet people going through what we are, and …

I started this group since I didn’t see a meetup group for single dads specifically. Dads need a group to provide support and make new friends. I know I do. Let’s make this a group that actually meets up. We can just meet up at a local bar, someone’s house, doesn’t really matter to me. Maybe even plan an activity or two. I think it would be great to meet more people in a similar situation, and hopefully, you do, too. We could also have meetups with kids, but I view this as primarily a support gr …

… The purpose of this group is to provide parents of Soaring Eagles a forum to share resources, support and have some fun meeting up with our amazing kids. Maybe even a parent's night out to help us unwind. This is a completely open forum where members can schedule their own outings, post question, suggest resources or announce upcoming seminars of interest. The ultimate goal will be to have Meet Ups that accommodate all classmates with various needs, ages and abilities. To ensure our group main …

CHADD is the nation's leading non-profit organization serving individuals with AD/HD and their families. CHADD has over 16,000 members in 200 local chapters throughout the U.S. Chapters offer support for individuals, parents, teachers, professionals, and others. This group is facilitated by Eric Tivers, LCSW, MSSW. Eric Tivers is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and a Certified School Social Worker in private practice. He specializes in working with individuals and families living with ADD, au …

Being a single parent isn't easy...having a group of friends in a similar situation can be a godsend, especially for those who do not know many others in the area. This is not a dating group, but instead a group who understands the special challenges (and joys!) that come with being a solo parent ... and who support one another and share our experiences. By "single" parent it doesn't mean you cannot be dating someone lol ... it does mean that you may be divorced, separated or otherwise caring fo …

This is a group for parents in Lake County who have a child(ren) with Sensory Processing Disorder/Sensory Integration Disorder. The goal of this group is to be a support system and an information hub for each other. While the awareness of this disorder is increasing among parents, the medical field, educational system and society is not fully on board. Therefore we need to rely on each other for support, encouragement and advice. *Please note that this is a group for Sensational kids, not other …

Sometimes the time out you need is not for your kids! For moms with kids up to age 14 who need some support and want to learn. We all love our kids, but sometimes we reach our limit. Sometimes, we need some time out to get and give support and learn information to help us get to a better place with them and for ourselves and our happiness. I’m Dr. Sherri singer, Child and Family Psychologist and I look forward to having these meetups for moms who need that time out and support. 5 things we will …

The challenges and joys unique to a single parent are many. Lake County, IL PWP Chapter #247's mission is to provide a family oriented social outlet for single parents and our children. We are not a support group, but we do support each other in our common goal of raising healthy, happy and well adjusted children in our single parent families. To contact us, please go to our home page: http://pwplakecounty.org/ or call: PWP Hotline: (847) 817-5687 or Email: info@pwplakecounty.org

Beginning with those in the TriCity area, I'm building support for soon-to-be and newer parents who want to get it "Right from the Start".

The New Children The children of the new millennium are here with abundant and amazing gifts. When not embraced by their peers and society at-large, the journey of both child and their family can be scary, isolating and confusing.  Come connect with others, find answers and support for your phenomenal child, and realize you are not alone.   Indigo, Crystal, Rainbow, Star Children and the Children of Now are just a few accurate terms used to describe these incredible youth; however, we as a socie …

The Northern Illinois center for Autism (NICA) is a 501c3 non profit organization that was developed by parents, guided by professionals and has grown over these past 5 years into an organization that has a networking membership of over 575 contacts. Serving well over 1,250 people annually, NICA continues to grow and assist people with autism, their family members and those in the community who support them.

Cornerstone is a private Christ-centered cooperative group designed to offer enrichment classes for Preschool-8th grades homeschooling families. REGISTRATION FOR 2012-13 IS NOW OPEN! Returning Members can register early starting April 11th-April 25th. New Members may register starting April 26th. You can see our Mission Statement, Schedule, and Class Descriptions by clicking the "More" tab and then click on "Files". Our group is looking to acheive enrichment that adds social activities and team- …

… If you're looking for only an online support group but don't plan on getting out and getting involved, this is not the place for you.  If you want to get out and meet some new people and make some friends for you and your child(ren), please join us!   **Please take a moment and read the Rules and Guidelines before requesting to join**

We are a group of moms from McHenry and surrounding areas that are laid back and love to be active and on the go!! We love to get together for girls nights, playdates and outings, chats, book clubs, potlucks and everything else that strikes our interest! Our goal is to be a strong support network for each other and a place for our kids to meet and for all of us to build lifelong friendships. The dynamics of our group may change from time to time but the purpose will stay the same, to get you out …

… I want to include all people who support kids with special needs in a POSITIVE, supportive, information-sharing environment.   Training sessions will be held in St. Charles, IL.     Brief Bio:  I am an occupational therapist and assistive technology consultant. I consult with school districts in the NW suburbs of Chicago. I have 2 kids, an11 year old daughter with Aspergers and ADHD, and a 9 year old son with ADHD.I run two kids other groups on meetup.com www.meetup.com/Kids-Communicate …