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 …
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. …
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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.
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.
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Well, Travelers... I hope you like dolphins, Lasers, Lego's, Star Wars, video games, movies and many other things- because here at the Great Asperger's homeschool Group the kids have a say in what our meetups are about! Parents, Talk to your kids and ask them what they would like to do or where they would like to meet, and post it on our suggestion board. But remember- parent supervision is required at all Meetups for the safety of our children. See you there!!!
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 …
Inclusion Fusion Learning Center provides a variety of services to parents and their middle or high school children who have been diagnosed with or demonstrate characteristics of high functioning autism/Asperger's Syndrome. Services include summer camp, weekly social skills classes, educational consultation and parenting classes. Summer social activities provide an opportunity for parents to network and share concerns and successes. Activities include: beach days, bowling, a trip to John's Inced …
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 …
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Do you have AS or are you a high-functioning autistic? While everyone's different, you feel really different, but can't put your finger on it. Ya we know how that is. Each month we schedule a couple get-togethers in different places around LA. Want to belong and be normal for once? Wouldn't it be nice to meet people and not get that awful feeling? Here's your chance. When you are with us you are "normal" and you do belong. It takes a while to get used to being 'okay' after a lifetime of …
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 …
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The Social Club is part of SociAbilities Services, a project supported by the Asperger Society and Cal State Long Beach. The Social Club is a positive environment with social standards, expectations, and social skills support. It is most appropriate for adult transition-age people on the higher-functioning end of the autism-spectrum. We also have lots of facilitators, both professional and student, so please contact the group leaders if you'd like to become a volunteer. Social Club events al …
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Amazing and Brilliant Minds... That is what our children have. Children on the spectrum have awesome abilities and giftings that are often overlooked and ignored. We are standing as a body of people on the spectrum or related to people/ children on the spectrum, believing that amazing and brilliant capabilities are more of a focus than the "disability" label so many put on us. Many would say it is a question of weather the glass is half empty or half full, but we say the glass is completely …
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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.
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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 …
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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
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Get together with your kids (on the spectrum or NT) at various indoor playgrounds, parks, and kid-friendly spots around the San Fernando Valley!
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