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This meetup, for some, will provide a safe space to begin the journey in understanding how children with special needs change our lives - and for others, it will provide a place for advancing our knowledge as we continue our journey along side the sp…
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This group is for parents (or caregivers) who are experiencing an uphill struggle to obtain appropriate special education services for their children. It is an opportunity to share experiences and insights, to form alliances with other parents, and…
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Parents of Aspergers Kids, Shyness & Social Anxiety, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Parenting & Family, Parents of Special Needs Kids, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, PDD-NOS, ADHD, Special Needs Children, Sensory Integration Dysfunction, Mental Health, Learning Disability, Special Education Advocacy, Special Education, Show more...Show less...
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The purpose of this group is to share resources within the community that support the educational development of children and young adults with special needs. The organizers are a team of parents and professionals who have tremendous experience in ad… |
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This group is for parents (or caregivers) of children who would like to learn more about how to obtain appropriate special education services for their children. It is an opportunity to share experiences and insights, to form alliances with other par…
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Parents of Children with ADHD, Autism and ADD/ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, High Functioning Autism, PDD-NOS, ADHD, Special Needs Families, Autism, Autism and Asperger's, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Special Education, Parents of Special Needs Kids, Special Education Advocacy, Special Needs Children, Show more...Show less...
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MyGOAL Autism exists to Support Families Facing Autism. We do this through education, marriage counseling, and advocacy as they navigate through the complex challenges associated with the journey of autism from diagnoses to recovery or a better quali…
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Special Needs Families, Autism, Autism Support Group, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Special Education, Biomedical Intervention for ASD, Autism Dad support group, Special Education Law, Special Education Advocacy, Autism and Family Issues, Playgroup for Tweens with Autism/Asperger's, Playgroup for Children with Autism, Playdates for children with Autism, Young adults with autism social activities, Show more...Show less...
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So what is special needs? "Special Needs" is an umbrella underneath which a staggering array of diagnoses can be wedged. Children with special needs may have mild learning disabilities or profound mental retardation; food allergies or terminal illne…
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Children, Dads, Moms, Parents, Special Needs Children, Children with Special Needs, Special Needs Families, Special Education, Learning Disability, Moms and Dads Group, Parents of Special Needs Kids, Special Needs Socialization and Play Group, Special Needs Parenting, Special Education Advocacy, Show more...Show less...
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B.I.T.E. Your Bills! is a method to reduce your medical expenses. After several years of experience handling health insurance issues, medical tax deductions, and assisting special needs families, I wrote "B.I.T.E. Your Bills: A Four Point Plan to…
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As an educator for many years, I have come to understand that the parents are the key to their child's success. I decided to start this group because I want to provide a forum that educates and supports parents on their journey to helping their child… |
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I am forming this group because there is a black hole in our area of advocates for education in the arena of Special Services- and because I wish someone (like the person I am now) could have been there for me to point me in the right direction when…
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Children with Special Needs, Asperger's Syndrome, Living with Disabilities, Special Needs Families, Autism and Asperger's, Autism, Special Education, Special Education Advocacy, Parents of Special Needs Kids, Special Needs Children, Support for Parents of Special Needs Kids, Education for the Special Needs Children, Learning Disability, Show more...Show less...
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This group is intended to educate and support Parents of Children with learning disabilities. We can share experiences and helpful hints when dealing with the public school system. Learn your rights. Learn where to get resources so you can help you…
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January 26, 2012
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This group is for parents of special needs children who would like more information/assistance in regards to the rules/regulations/responsibilities of IDEA and/or Section 504. This includes children "suspected" of having a disability but may not yet… |
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January 24, 2012
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I am an educator by profession; and, a mother of two special needs children--my daughter is bi-polar and my son has dyslexia and mild Aspeger's. The public school system simply wasn't a good fit for my children. They were beautiful piglets in a room…
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Bullying Prevention and Response, Autism and Asperger's, High Functioning Autism, Anti-Bullying, Parents of Special Needs Kids, Special Needs Families, Children who Learn Differently, Special Education Advocacy, The Gift of Dyslexia, Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities, Homeschooling the Dyslexic Child, Learning Disability, Cyber Bullying, homeschooling for teens
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January 8, 2012
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I'm hoping to find other parents of children with dyslexia or reading disorders to exchange resources with. Even if you suspect your child may have Dyslexia but have not recieved a formal diagnosis, please feel free to join. |
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November 17, 2011
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MyGOAL Autism exists to Support Families Facing Autism. We do this through education, marriage counseling, and advocacy as they navigate through the complex challenges associated with the journey of autism from diagnoses to recovery or a better quali…
Meetup topics:
Special Needs Families, Autism, Autism Support Group, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Special Education, Biomedical Intervention for ASD, Autism Dad support group, Special Education Law, Special Education Advocacy, Autism and Family Issues, Playgroup for Tweens with Autism/Asperger's, Playgroup for Children with Autism, Playdates for children with Autism, Young adults with autism social activities
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July 21, 2011
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As an educator for many years, I have come to understand that the parents are the key to their child's success. I decided to start this group because I want to provide a forum that educates and supports parents on their journey to helping their child… |
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March 11, 2011
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Going through College/Univ. with a disability has its own set of challenges; let alone what the everyday person with disabilities goes through. Those people with disabilities who have experienced/experiencing some of these can help guide those who ma…
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Disability Discrimination, Learning Disability, Disability Rights, Living with Disabilities, College Students, Undergraduates, Special Education Advocacy, ADA/ADAA - Americans w/Disabilities Act & Amend.s, Parents of Hearing and/or Visually Impaired Kids, Dyslexia and Learning Disabilities, Lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, Cerebral Palsy, Adults with ADHD, Adult ADD
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February 14, 2011
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Private
This group is for parents (or caregivers) of children who would like to learn more about how to obtain appropriate special education services for their children. It is an opportunity to share experiences and insights, to form alliances with other par…
Meetup topics:
Parents of Children with ADHD, Autism and ADD/ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorder, High Functioning Autism, PDD-NOS, ADHD, Special Needs Families, Autism, Autism and Asperger's, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Special Education, Parents of Special Needs Kids, Special Education Advocacy, Special Needs Children
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February 2, 2011
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Private
I am forming this group because there is a black hole in our area of advocates for education in the arena of Special Services- and because I wish someone (like the person I am now) could have been there for me to point me in the right direction when…
Meetup topics:
Children with Special Needs, Asperger's Syndrome, Living with Disabilities, Special Needs Families, Autism and Asperger's, Autism, Special Education, Special Education Advocacy, Parents of Special Needs Kids, Special Needs Children, Support for Parents of Special Needs Kids, Education for the Special Needs Children, Learning Disability
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July 24, 2010
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Private
So what is special needs? "Special Needs" is an umbrella underneath which a staggering array of diagnoses can be wedged. Children with special needs may have mild learning disabilities or profound mental retardation; food allergies or terminal illne…
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June 7, 2010
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B.I.T.E. Your Bills! is a method to reduce your medical expenses. After several years of experience handling health insurance issues, medical tax deductions, and assisting special needs families, I wrote "B.I.T.E. Your Bills: A Four Point Plan to… |
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