… This Meetup is based on creating friendships and a social community between ourselves, and to provide an environment of edification and encouragement for our children on the spectrum.  Children who find it difficult to form friendships in the school systems are finding natural and strong bonds with one another.    If your child is having a hard time making friends, I would encourage you to join this group.   If you are a parent who is weary from the battle of protecting your child from the bully …

… We provide a fun, pressure-less social environment where you are accepted just as you are. For a couple hours you can just be yourself, do what you do, say what you say and not have to worry or feel bad. Even if we did notice we wouldn't care because we have the same thing you do. Man I love that, it's just magical! Look, you are different true, but in a really cool way, and we will like you. Come on, join us. You don't have to be alone anymore. It'll be fun.

Yvonne & Friends Meetup Group was formed to provide safe and caring social activities for developmentally disabled adults and their families in the community. Our focus centers on replacing the social segregation and isolation that are experienced by some developmentally disabled. We will do this by providing wide-ranging activities that are designed to promote their independence. We also offer the opportunity to have fun with their friends and to make new ones. The entire family is urged to joi …

Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) is a national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educating, empowering and supporting families affected by autism. For families who have just received the autism diagnosis, TACA aims to speed up the cycle time from the autism diagnosis to effective treatments. TACA helps to strengthen the autism community by connecting families and the professionals who can help them, allowing them to share stories and information to help improve the quality of life fo …

This group is about enriching the lives of children with autism/ADHD by educating the parents of these children giving them the tools needed to raise a child with autism/ADHD.

This group is for people with social thinking challenges -- and people who love them -- who are interested in social development in the context of a fun, accepting, educational environment.  

We decided to start this group for father's who are trying to raise kids with autism to share ideas and also provide support to each other.

Welcome! You've found the Hollywood/LA area support group for people and their families on the GAPS diet (Gut and Psychology Syndrome). I have been on the GAPS diet since 2011 (my family joined me in 2012) and my health has soared since. No more bloating, increased energy, my anxiety attacks are gone, I could go on and on. My kids' and husband's health has improved as well. If you have a similar story, or are curious about GAPS, and would love to meet up with other GAPS-minded people, you've fou …

ASAN-LA/UCLA is working to achieve human rights for all autistic people. We are interested in working to improve services, supports, and education for autistic people, and to improve awareness and acceptance of neurodiversity principals in the general public. We oppose the pro-cure agenda, dangerous and unproven "treatments" for autism, and dehumanizing and offensive media portrayals of autistic people. We wish to provide support and self-advocacy skills for autistic adults, and also invite fami …

Are you looking to connect with other families who have children on the autism spectrum? Do you have or know a child on the spectrum? Do you have questions? Do you have answers? Have you said "yes" to any of the above questions? This meetup is geared towards the inclusion of the entire family in meetups and playdates for not only our special needs kids, but for everyone in the family. I would like to create a community where parents can come to socialize, ask questions and get answers from o …

… The purpose of my group is to allow others to sit and learn WHY they are suffering from their chronic condition. Finding the REAL answer is the hard part. Too many people are told it is this, or it is that. But...they are still suffering. Too many people have been promised help if they listen to this doctor or listen to this "NEW" procedure. I see it everyday, it is very disappointing and discouraging for these sufferers. You should join this Meetup group if you are tired of suffering from your …

The vision of Celebrating Today's Family is one of shifting perspectives around desires instead of needs, traditional family roles to the new paradigm of freedom within truly loving relationships, and from a paradigm of "it's broken, let's fix it," to one of "it's perfect just as it is, let's celebrate it." Understanding that it can be a difficult task untangling from the old paradigm of belief systems, Celebrating Today's Family offers support through spiritual counseling, healing and education …

    West Los Angeles Parents of children with Special Needs (Autism, ASD, ADD/ADHD, PDD... etc.) come together to hear testimonies, share stories, gather resource and fellowship with one another over the recognition that they share the bond of parallel circumstances. Through grieving the loss of a 'typical' child, learning to cherish our children with special needs, and learning how to cope and manage the challenges along the way, WLA Support Groups is filled with other parents just like you.   …

A Los Angeles AD/HD..is a self-support group that meets to talk . about AD/HD related issues such as * Tips in life management * medication experiences * How AD/HD affects our relationships ** therapy/counseling/coaching etc... and create a empathetic support system

This group is dedicated to supporting families in holistic ways in order to support a balanced, joyful way of Living and Being.