The Autistic Self Advocacy Network seeks to advance the principles of the disability rights movement in the world of autism. Drawing on the principles of the cross-disability community on issues such as inclusive education, community living supports and others, ASAN seeks to organize the community of Autistic adults and youth to have our voices heard in the national conversation about us. In addition, ASAN seeks to advance the idea of neurological diversity, putting forward the concept that the …

We serve as a social, support group for children and adolescents on the autism spectrum, as well as their family and friends. We often enjoy bowling at Liberty Lanes, but sometimes we do other activities, such as: go to the movies, go to funland, have cookouts, have movie/videogame days, among others. If you are interested, come join us!

Life on the Spectrum is a mix of emotions and experiences for families living with Autism, Aspergers, ADD/ADHD, NonVerbal Learning Disorders, etc. Here at Spectrum Life we offer support to caregivers from a holistic perspective. The best care for our children and loved ones starts with taking good care of ourselves. We explore topics from the emotional, spiritual, educational and real life dimensions. Join us and find comfort, courage and empowerment as we journey this path of the Spectrum Life.

We are a group parents in Loudoun County, VA who have preschool and elementary aged special needs children. This is a place to organize play dates and trips for summertime and beyond. If you have a special needs child between the ages 2 1/2 and 10 and you are interested in doing some fun summertime activities, please join us!

There are no social or play groups in the immediate area (Carroll and Frederick Counties in Maryland) for kids with Asperger Syndrome or High Functioning Autism. My son is on the spectrum and I saw a need in the area. Please consider joining if you have a child with Aspergers or High Functioning Autism or 'PPD-NOS'.

This is a peer-to-peer group for adults anywhere on the autism spectrum age 18 and up. We meet to socialize and to support each other. Please note, events are for adults on the autism spectrum only, 18+, unless otherwise stated. This is because peer-to-peer support in a safe atmosphere is so crucial for building self-esteem, making connections, finding others who understand, and having fun. We welcome all adults on the autism spectrum, without judgment, understanding that each autistic adult has …

Are you an adult with Aspergers or High-Functioning Autism, 21 years old and over in the greater-Annapolis (MD) area? This is a social on the last Friday of the month. Meet and greet, board games. Snacks provided. Place: Trinity Church, 1300 West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401 Time: 7-9PM

Young Adult Aspergers is a lifestyle. Are you out of school with no more support? Looking for friends that "get" you? Looking for a group that is consistently there for you?  Well, this is the place!  Friends, family, and supporters are also welcome! As of December 2012, Heather and Stu have stepped down as organizers and Elbert will be taking their place.  The AAS Meet-Up will continue to be available to foster social events to bring members together.  We encourage all members to suggest and le …

A co-ed social group of friends outside of school that my son and others with similar challenges can bond and experience the camaraderie and personal connections that are important to a healthy and happy life. Social events like movies, dinners, bowling, birthday celebrations, etc. A community of fitting in, feeling accepted and relating to one another.

SPANNER is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for young people with developmental disabilities. With the addition of mentors, every club member has a chance to grow socially. SPANNER is an acronym that loosely stands for: Special Population Achieving Normalcy Through Education and Recreation

We provide free social activities for children and adolescents diagnosed with autism spectrum, including Aspergers syndrome and pervasive developmental disability. All individuals must be accompanied by a parent, therapist or adult caregiver. This group provides an opportunity for individuals to participate in social activities planned specifically for them.

Calling all people on the autism spectrum, parents of children with autism related disorders, and people in relationships with someone on the spectrum. Rob is Aspergian and works as an IT Consultant, Lauren is NT, and works as a behaviorist. We have been successfully and happily married for 2 years although we have known each other since high school. Rob wasn't diagnosed until age 28, so it has been a steep learning curve for both of us. So much so, that Lauren is back in school to become a coun …

This is a group for adults with Aspergers/High Functioning Autism. Anyone interested in making friends in the Hagerstown area. Interests are varied to include, but not limited to art, movies, video games, fairs, concerts.

This is a group for adults with Asperger's and their friends and family. We are hoping to create a comfortable environment for people to gather and socialize. We are awesome!

This group is for all of those amazing, determined, and strong parents out there who are raising a child with Aspergers. Parents who may not know where to turn. What to do. Who to believe. Who to even "ASK". I've spent the past 9 years fighting to help my son get the services and education he needs and deserves. Fighting to give him a voice when it felt as if no one out there was listening. Fighting to ensure his needs were met and he was thriving as a child on the spectrum, and as a human being …

We are a family support group that is looking to help families who have a child or children with autism, PDD-NOS, and/or sensory processing disorder so that we can support, connect, and learn from one another.  We are housed in Plymouth Meeting and are looking to meet with other parents in the Plymouth Meeting area. This group was started by two parents who, upon learning that their 3 year-old had autism, searched for a support group.  To their dismay they were unable to find one that focused o …

Biodanza-Creative moves for kids is one hour expressive movement class that will allow your unique child with autism or aspergers to: 1. have fun! 2. increase his/her sensory motor and perceptual motor development, 3. improve his/her socialization and communication skills, 4. foster body awareness and nurture his/her personal self-concept. We go on a "journey" during every session that takes the children on an adventure through movement with little to no speaking involved and end the class by dr …

Looking for other parents who have children who may be struggling with social skills or other issues such as adhd, aspergers, pdd, mood disorder or anything similar. I would like to get our kids together for playdates such as Lego groups, crafts, going to meet ups at museums, parks & other fun events. I think it would also be helpful for us parents to share some of our experiences/struggles & to learn from one another. This group is for children between the ages of 8-12.

This is a group for African American adults with either diagnosed or undiagnosed Asperger's or High Functioning Autism. Though family members and significant others of those on the spectrum are welcome to participate, we are primarily interested in putting those in the African American community who are on the spectrum in contact with each other, with the goal of supporting one another in coping with the specific challenges that confront us living with this neurological difference. Please feel f …

This is a playgroup for young autistic children under the age of 8. The purpose is to bring the children together to play in a structured and unstructured enviroment. I started the group to provide autistic children a possitive enviroment that understands their needs.

A club dedicated to broadening our minds through the reading and discussing of non-fiction books outside the mainstream - books that offer a perspective not found on the best-seller list on such topics as HIV/AIDS, the FED, global warming, 9/11, China, the CIA, peak oil, Israel/Palestine, international finance, crop circles, US foreign policy, the holocaust, immigration, Iran, hunger, Cuba, the autism epidemic, nuclear disarmament, Afghanistan, the media, terrorism, family planning, etc.

Welcome Metaphysicians, New Age Spiritualists, Spiritual Healers, Magi, and religious leaders of the world. Join us in the Summer Solstice celebration. You are invited to a candlelight celebration at the Washington Monument on June 21. You can meet up with us as an individual or a group. Use the celebration to pay tribute to your own cause as a memorial or vigil. Regardless of your beliefs, religion, or spirituality, let’s all celebrate as one. There will be no speeches, lectures, protests, or d …

This group is for anyone interested in traditional and non-traditional methods of optimizing the growth and development of their special needs loved ones. From medicine to education to parenting (and more!), our focus is to share with one another ideas and information that might serve to better quality of life as well as provide support to one another as we navigate through often uncharted territory in helping our family members achieve their highest potential. We hope to make ourselves accessib …

Get-togethers and varied activities for young adults 17-27 with Asperger's and other issues. We meet regularly and have formed many friendships. Parents are involved and support each other, but the young adults help create the activities and do things on their own. Socializing in homes, dining out, movies, dances, swim parties, gaming, hiking, trips and many other activities have been successful. The group has been in existence nearly three years and is thriving. We welcome new members and new i …

Trying to connect families with elementary age children diagnosed with Aspergers or High-Function Autism in the Vienna/McLean/Reston area. My son loves playing with other kids but has a difficult time making close friends because of some of the Aspergers social traits. Hopefully through this play group we can get to know some other Aspie parents and kids in the area. All are welcome! Goals: * Have frequent playdates for the kids so they can make new friends and practice their social skills * Sha …

If you're a parent of a daughter with Aspergers, you know how hard it is for these girls to find each other! This is a social group for tween girls with Aspergers, developmentally ages 9-12. Hopefully we can plan an outing each month where the girls can meet and participate in an activity, whether it's structured like paint-your-own pottery or bowling, or unstructured like sharing a movie or going to a local park. The goal is for the girls to have a chance to meet other quirky kids like themselv …

Club de padres de familia interesados en intercambiar experiencias e informacion en cuanto a terapias para tratar a ninos y ninas diagnosticados dentro del espectro autista, toda persona es bienvenida al grupo, padres y madres, o familiares con un ser querido dentro del espectro autista. Este es un lugar de apoyo mutuo y amistad para recuperar a nuestros hijos o pacientes, víctimas inocentes de la modernidad.