Mamis! ¡Mamis! Do you have a child with a disability or special needs? Do you have a child with autism? / ¿Tu hij@ tiene algún tipo de discapacidad o necesidades especiales? ¿Tu hij@ tiene autismo? We have meetings for Latina mothers to get information, resources, and support for you and your child. / Tenemos juntas para madres para conseguir informacion, recursos, y apoyo para ti y tu hij@. Last Wednesday of every month, 9:30 am / El ultimo miercoles de cada mes, 9:30am Free Food / Comida Grati …

This meetup is a community based support and educational structure designed for people to share experiences, learn about GAPS, learn new recipes, and have questions answered by GAPS Practitioners. All GAPS clients and anybody who is interested in learning about GAPS may attend. GAPS is an acronym that was trademarked for Gut and Psychology Syndrome by Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride in 1988. Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride holds a Degree in Medicine and Postgraduate Degrees in both Neurology and Human …

Los Angeles Accessibility and Inclusive Design Group We are accessibility and inclusive design practitioners of differing abilities who want to help practitioners who are either unaware of or hesitant to engage in accessible and inclusive design. Many of us work in large organizations with just one or two other colleagues in similar roles, as independent consultants, or in small businesses alone. This is a great way to meet other web accessibility and inclusive design practitioners. If you would …

We're just a (not for profit) group of gals and guys trying to get out and play in, talk about, or travel to, the snow. We go skiing/boarding at Mammoth, Mt. High, Big Bear, Tahoe, and anywhere else we have an itch to try. Our goal is to give you as many chances as possible to get out on the planks of your choice! We also 'meetup' at other events/places that we may find interesting as well as set up interesting events during the off season to help everyone keep in touch. To become/remain a memb …

Welcome! You've found the Hollywood/LA area support group for those on or curious about the GAPS diet (Gut and Psychology Syndrome). From the book Gut and Psychology Syndrome: "Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride set up The Cambridge Nutrition Clinic in 1998. As a parent of  a child fully recovered from a severe learning disability, she was acutely aware of the difficulties facing other parents like her, and she has devoted much of her time to helping thses families. She realised that nutrition played …

Meet other local cyclists for weekend rides, training tips, etc.! All level cyclists will enjoy our rides along the bike path and other parts of Los Angeles. We turn beginners in to cyclists, one ride at a time. We ride EVERY Sunday. Members are welcome to post their own rides. Once a month we feature a WELCOME TO CYCLING RIDE (advanced riders bring your fat tire bike!) and no rider is left behind! We have disabled the ability to choose "maybe" as an RSVP option, however, you can always show up …

Here is your chance to connect with moms who understand how you feel because we have children just like yours! This group is open to mothers of children with developmental delays, autism (anywhere on the spectrum), ADD/ADHD or other special needs. Whether you’re new to it all, or “seen it all,” please join us! We meet on the first Friday of each month at 10 a.m. at the Coffee Table in Eagle Rock for support, sharing, networking and caffeine.

Meet other local Parents of Kids with ADHD and/or Learning Differences. Gather for support, advice, and companionship. All Parents and Professionals in the areas of education and support for children with learning differences are welcome to attend.

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.

Philippians 2:4 " ... do not merely look out for your own personal interests, but also for the interests of others." Hi , My name is Dave and I decided to start this group as the result of seeing the needs of my best friend who has epilepsy. Please join if you have epilepsy, are a friend or relative of someone with epilepsy, or you wish to volunteer and help with the needs of those woth epilepsy. There are various areas and topics one can address concerning epilepsy as a support group so all m …

Small Talk Discussion Group is a community of parents that meets once every 4-8 weeks to discuss the experience related to their young children’s language development. The group is facilitated by a licensed speech-language pathologist to provide some gentle guidance and suggestions; however the group primarily intends to promote interactive discussions about the challenges and successes during a child's early speech & language development. The direction of the group is left up to the participa …

To The Person Who's Looking to Grow His/Her Business During A Challenging Economic Environment: The Beverly Hills Chapter of TEAM  is a group of business owners, sales and marketing professionals, entrepreneurs and professional practice owners committed to business networking and actively exchanging new referrals. Looking For A Growing Business Network With A Great Track Record?? We are a local group of professionals in the Beverly Hills and surrounding areas that are dedicated to helping each …

Welcome to Couple Helping Couples support group. This group is made up of couples with special needs kids, working together to strengthen and develop the parent's adult relationship. Maintaining, and nurturing the adult relationship is tough for any parents; keeping that adult relationship going can be more difficult and challenging for parents with special needs kids. Our meetings are about couples coming together: • To Support • Problem Solve • Build motivation • Receive Encouragement • Improv …

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 …

Narcolepsy LA is a meetup group for People with Narcolepsy (with or without Cataplexy) who live in or around the greater Los Angeles area. People diagnosed with Hypersomnia are welcome! Please answer profile questions and mention hypersomnia instead of N.

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 …

You don't have to feel or be alone with your ADD/ADHD; we're here for you!  We are a lively group of adults living with the challenges and delights of ADD/ADHD! ADHD L.A. is a self-support group that meets EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT to talk about ADD/ADHD related issues such as - Organization Career choices Procrastination Communication Academic success Time management Money management Tips in life management Therapy/coaching/mentoring How AD/HD affects our relationships Creating an empathetic and s …

The TCM Classic Movie Fan Club is targeted to Southern California viewers of the Turner Classic Movie network (though we are a fan group and NOT directly affiliated with TCM or its parent company Time Warner). Members of our free, non-commercial group will have the chance to attend classic movie outings and see these films on the big screen in an audience setting with other like-minded TCM viewers and classic movie buffs throughout Southern California (and especially in the greater Los Angeles a …

This group is for all of us who struggle with mild depression. We are fairly functional with our treatments (running, meds, counseling, etc.), but we sometimes are faced with day-to-day challenges of finding the motivation to be the best we can be given our disability. We will get together, eat food, and talk about our lives. In this way, we can find support and encouragement from those that actually get us, and perhaps relationships can develop for the same to happen outside of our socials. Thi …

BNI is the largest business networking organization in the world.   At the Studio City chapter, We Mean Business!  We meet weekly on Thursdays, 7 AM, at the Loteria Grill in Studio City.  Our members work out of the San Fernando Valley and Greater Los Angeles. We are actively seeking referral partners in the following professions: Graphic Designer, Banker, Bankruptcy Attorney, Estate Attorney, Plumber, General Contractor, Electrician, and many more.  We know we can help find you business!  Visi …

SOULFUL SUNDOWN is a contemplative gathering in Rancho Palos Verdes, CA. Engaged with culture, inspired by the arts, sustained by the community, we aspire to be an open generous community re-imagining our collective and personal narratives for the present moment. The thread that has run throughout our journey so far – that the arts, spirituality and community make for a heady mix of creativity and challenge – is now leading us into new collaborations and ventures. GOALS: * Present and create a v …