… 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 and www.meetup.com/KidzHelp My web address is: www.customsolutions.us   Bridgette Nicholson

Meet local Parents of Children with Special Needs, regardless of diagnosis. Gather for support and advice. Find out that there are non-medical alternatives to helping your children.

Greetings Parents of kids with Autism, Asperger's ADD/ADHD, and other related differences, Are you looking for a way to help your child improve their social skills? Does your child get stuck on one topic? Does your child have huge meltdowns over not-so-huge problems? Would you like to see your child be a little more flexible? If you answered yes, have you heard about Superflex(TM) or Social Thinking(R)? Social Thinking(R) is an exciting and innovative approach helping kids develop “socia …

Based on the Book All Children Flourishing; it is parenting guide for all children but developed for children with ADD/ADHD, Sensory Integration, Twice Exceptional, Gifted, High Intensity, Highly Sensitive, Spectrum/Autistic qualities, Anxiety/Depression, School Refusal, Homeschooler, Educators and Therapists

The purpose of the group is to provide support for parents whose kids have multiple needs and many acronyms (PDD, ADHD, NVLD, SID, ASD, CAP disorders, etc.!) Parents like me, whose children need multiple therapies, appointments, school accommodations. It is exhausting, overwhelming, and way too isolating. Break out of your isolation and meet others who understand what it's like to live a life with a Spectrum kid, attend a meet up! I hope we can share resources and support, and have a little …

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 …

Tourette Connection is a meet-up group for anyone whose life is affected by Tourette Syndrome: self, spouse, partner, child, sibling, teacher, health professional, etc. Children are welcome to attend-supervision, snacks, crafts, and games are provided. Our next meeting is March 14th.  There is no charge to attend our monthly meetings. 

A support group for parents struggling with the difficulties of being a parent. A place where parents can share their thoughts and feelings honestly with others, and receive encouragement and support.

ADDers, Loved ones, Partners and Friends .. This group is for ADDers or Partners to share ideas. Ex's are also invited whether or not having ADD. At times those with ADHD keep others most significant to them at arm's length. Strangers may be treated better, because deeper emotions are not in the picture. Struggle, drama and fighting may ensue, bringing upset or even misery to personal lives in and out of the bedroom. This sequela is not inevitable, yet will typically occur wit …

… Your child has been accused of having an ADHD problem and has either been on meds and you want off or you just didn't want it in the first place. How to Handle It. *Is Lowering the Bar on School Expectations Such a Good Thing? Are You Happy With How Your Child Is Learning In School and How You Can Help. *Ways To Make Grounding Work Without Grounding Yourself Forever! Many other topics. 2) Vent. We all love our kids, but sometimes we reach our limit. We can talk to Dad, but sometimes he doesn't q …

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.  

Join adoptive and foster families in the Chicago and Chicago Suburban area who are interested in finding support and information. This group offers workshops on topics such as attachment, emotional and behavioral problems, ADHD, trauma, loss, sexual abuse, and more. It also offers a supportive forum where families can discuss the joys and challenges of fostering and adopting.

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 …

This is a unique Homeschooling group for moms who have been frustrated with the school systems and decided to take control of their child's education. Through my own frustrations I have realized that UNCONDITIONAL LOVE and BELEIF in my child is what my child needed to grow and succeed. I was not finding that through the public school system. I didn't need my child 'fixed' because he was not broken, but gifted! There are many misconceptions about homeschooling! If you are homeschooling or thinkin …

Pathways Connect is a group of wellness minded parents that are interested in a more holistic approach to raising their children. The group meets quarterly for a discussion that is based on information from the Pathways Magazine. The group is facilitated by Dr. Derek Kasten. Dr. Tony Ebel and a guest speaker will present and answer questions at each discussion group. The discussion groups are held in the evening and we ask that kids not be present. Find us on facebook at Pathways Connect Crystal …