For many years, I have led a popular Adult ADHD group in Palo Alto. Through that, I've learned that many people in surrounding areas also need such a group. Throughout 13 years of nationally advocating for greater Adult ADHD awareness and treatment standards, I've gained a broad and detailed body of knowledge about ADHD challenges and treatment strategies. As the author of a bestselling book on Adult ADHD (Is It You. Me, or Adult A.D.D.?) and international speaker on the topic who has no third-p …

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 …

We are women who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, ADHD, and who are interested in learning strategies, skills, and processes which can enhance our lives.  We seek companionship, support, resources, recommendations and the kind of understanding that comes from being with those who "get it" from the inside out. Stacy and Christine met at a local CHADD support meeting. The more we learned about ADHD/ADD the more we saw that women have issues and experiences that may be different from …

This group is for anyone looking for a support group for their relationship or marriage where ADHD/Anxiety is a factor. My husband was diagnosed 10 years ago and through our personal experience, we have learned many techniques to overcome the various obstacles that come with ADHD/Anxiety. Our goal is to bring order to the disordered life and help alleviate the hurt, pain, financial strain, and overall family stress that accompanies this relationship and life damaging disorder. It's time for the …

This group is to support parents of ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) children--to provide emotional support, dispell the myths, answer questions and provide information on local resources.

This is a group to help support parents of kids with ADD, ADHD and Learning Disabilities. We will offer help, support and events to help navigate the challenges we face.

Thanks for attending our group! Please join our monthly ongoing group for adults who live with AD/HD. We focus on identifying skills and strategies that improve our daily lives.We have a mix of dynamic speakers and workshops on creating less chaos and more joy. April Ancel, the facilitator and group leader, provides information, coaching tips, tools, strategies and educational materials. Fellow members contribute insights and useful strategies that work. In this uplifting and even fun atmosphere …

WHAT IS CLUB iROC? - - Club iROC is a relaxing and comfortable place for young adults to socialize, and to discuss any ideas to further improve their daily social and emotional lives that may be impacted by executive functioning challenges.  (Parents and caretakers are also encouraged to connect with each other for support.) WHERE: We meet for activities monthly on 4TH FRIDAYS somewhere in Downtown Davis! WHEN: 4th Fridays (Organizer TJ present = 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM) However, iROCkers are encourag …

This group will meet to help ones deal with Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder.

Hi There! This meetup group is for adults who live with AD/HD and seek to gain new skills and strategies for improving their daily lives in order to make room for fun and joy. I've spent the past six years working with dynamic and creative individuals who have this condition, or who suspect that they might. I hold regularly scheduled workshops at a relatively low cost for people who want to improve their time management, relationship skills, and who want to accomplish the goals that they'v …

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 …

ADHD is a very complex and misunderstood condition. This group is designed as a way for individuals and families affected by ADD/ADHD to become better educated about it and how it is showing up in their lives. We share experiences and provide support to one another. The group is facilitated by Cindy Diaz, ACG, ACC Life Coach. Regardless of location of the meetups, the group is independent, open to the general public and is not affiliated with any school or other group. I hope you will join us!  …

Overwhelmed! How To Turn Your child with Special Needs Into A Great Gift Who this event is for, is for loving Bay Area Parents of special needs kids. Perhaps its Autism, Down syndrome, MS, adhd, md or cerebral palsy to name a few... Parents think that when you have a child with special needs that your life is over. I know I did! But really it’s an opportunity for a new awakening. My name is Baruch Vargas and I have a child who is 10 years old who has Down syndrome. Have you ever felt alone …

This is a group for parents of children who do not fit into the educational "box". I would like to get together to share and support each other through what can sometimes be paralyzing and emotionally exhausting. Let's meet to share information about IEP's/504's, educational options and legal rights, as well as share our personal experiences.

This Meetup group will create a community of women and girls dedicated to discovering and sharing ways mothers and daughters can stay close and thrive together through adolescence and beyond. Our focus will be on girls between the ages of 10 and 12, and their mothers. We will be drawing from the ideas developed by SuEllen Hamkins and Renée Schultz,  and described in their book: The Mother-Daughter Project: How Mothers and Daughters Can Band Together, Beat the Odds, and Thrive Through Adolescence …

Do you have a strong-willed child? Do you wish you had more effective and enjoyable ways to interact with them? Are you experiencing too much frustration and not enough fun with your child? This meetup, sponsored by Fall Creek Counseling Associates, will give you better ways to connect with your child so that your entire family has more peace, pleasure, and success. Not all children are the same and what works with one child does not necessarily work with another! You don't have to re-invent th …

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.

Do you wonder if you are doing it right? What if there was no right or wrong way to parent your children? Do you ever get frustrated with what your children are choosing? What if you could recognize and facilitate their gifts, talents and capabilities with ease? Do you sometimes feel like you are giving up your entire life for your children? Would you like to create an extraordinary life for you and also be an extraordinary parent? Do you often worry about your children’s safety, their schools, …

This is a group interested in opening the doors to developing better relationships with your children, We look at our Parenting Styles, The Temperaments and Learning Styles of our kids; how we communicate with them, the effects that today's media has on their development, developing positive management programs incorporating their needs; How to set goals and shift experiences which keep on repeating themselves over and over again; developing healthy nutrional and exercise habits; How to be more …

Calling all families with young children to get together for fun and supportive community outings! I started this group to help families of preschool to elementary-aged children (ages 3-10) with and without special needs.  Let's meet up for making new friendships, sharing helpful resources and exchanging empowering parenting strategies.  We can make plans to head to the park, enjoy an afternoon at the beach, attend music classes, and go for child-friendly hikes. I look forward to enjoying our co …

Monthly Meetups to get the kid together to play, for the parents to talk and network and to offer support and share resources with each other. My son is 9 years old, and so it might help for others to know that if you have a child in the age range of 8-12, this might be a good fit for your child.

This is a group for those who feel interpersonally or emotionally in the range 10-20ish (despite being 18 or over in body), and find it difficult to connect socially in the "default" 20s (or older) culture of bars and pre-established groups of friends. If you see kids playing in the park and wish you could be like them, or dream of going back to a middle or high school dance because you wonder why the guys or girls around you don't act like they did back then, this is the group for you. You may …

This is a group of families of children with autism and professionals that serve these families. We come together to support one another and build a community for kids on the spectrum to succeed. Grandparents, siblings, aunts and uncles, neighbors, and friends of people with autism are also welcome! We will have the following meetups: - Family Support Group (only for families, we share our challenges, exchange ideas on what worked, help and support one another through difficult phases) - Informa …

Welcome to Woodland/Davis Autism and Special Needs Playgroup! Any parent or family with a family member with autism or special needs is welcome to join our group. My hope is that through this group you will be able to connect with other families and get to enjoy some fun outings in safe, sensory friendly venues.

I'm starting this group because I believe that the best way to make positive lasting change around better managing symptoms of ADD is with the support of 1) a qualified coach, and 2) a group of people who share their stories and learn from each other. As someone who struggles with these issues myself, who has been profoundly helped by great coaches, I'd like to share what I've learned and help others achieve success, however they define it. Whether you have ADD or struggle with the common issues …

DO any of these situations sound familiar? • You’d like to invite the new neighbors over for dinner, but you’ve lost track of the dining room table. • You’ve been buying gifts all year for your nieces and nephews, but can’t put your finger on any of them in time for Christmas! • You decide it’s time to get organized, so you buy $100 worth of filing supplies and 4 weeks later you discover them under yet another pile of mail. • Every year you make the same promise to yourself, that this is the …

Please visit www.ncaee.net A free monthly seminar to provide education and support to the autism community, primarily parents of children on the autism spectrum. Many of our parents are sent home with very little information immediately following their child’s diagnosis. There are extensive amounts of materials available in the form of books, websites, journals, article, and others. Highlights from this wealth of materials are condensed for parents into a seminar to share information about "What …

The goal of this Meetup is a healthy and happy family.  Where the parents are relaxed and happy and the kids are happy and stress free.  In order to do this we come together most Sunday afternoons, to have some fun, release stress and learn ways to keep it that way. So we are happy and our kids thrive. Workshops are led by experts in their fields.  Parents can leave their kids in a structured environment for an hour or two while they get some R&R of their own. Kids topics: Art Writing Drama Game …