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 …

This group is for anyone who is interested in the GAPS nutritional protocol. Members will receive education and support from two certified GAPS practitioners and other members who are living the GAPS lifestyle. GAPS is an acronym for Gut And Psychology/Physiology Syndrome and was coined by Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride. She holds a Degree in Medicine and  Postgraduate Degrees in both Neurology and Human Nutrition. In 1998 Dr. Campbell-McBride set up The Cambridge Nutrition Clinic where she specia …

A group of parents and adults who have autism or other disorders that have found benefit using complementary healing modalities or are exploring complementary healing and would like more information.

Our group is part of the Southern California chapter of the National Tourette Syndrome Association. We have plenty of helpful books, pamphlets, CD's to help you better understand the breadth of this mysterious affliction but more importantly, so much more is learned from sharing our stories and experiences. Detailed information is scarce, and even diligent parents struggle to find answers. By pooling information parents can learn a great deal from one another. Children and welcome to sit with th …

Hello OC Families! Footprints Behavioral Interventions is excited to host Orange County's Playgroups for Children with Autism and Special Needs! In response to parent requests for playgroups, we are thrilled to be able to offer this opportunity once every month in which we invite you to bring your entire family to join us for a couple hours of giggles and oodles of fun! Please check out our MeetUp page to find out when and where we are meeting as our venues may vary. We encourage families with c …

Bringing together parents, professionals and people with special needs in order to educate, enrich and empower the special needs community. Offering seminars and trainings by local special needs professionals such as advocates, teachers, speech language pathologists, doctors, psychologists, and attorneys. Topics will include advocacy, special education rights and services, speech language issues, sensory and transition to adulthood. We will also provide social and recreational resources and oppo …

Miss the days of John Wayne, Roy Rogers, Dale Evans, Bonanza and The Big Valley? Even the movie Tombstone? All those great westerns. Enjoy the feel of the old west when days were simple. You can even play cowboy and cowgirl for the day. Oak Meadows Ranch is a western style horse rescue and horse sanctuary. Blue Pearl Project is a non profit corporation here to save the unwanted, starving horses and share them with the community and for those who want a horse but can't afford horseboarding and fe …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning more about Cochlear and Baha implants. I started this group to meet other cochlear implant recipients as well any people interested in the technology. If hearing aids no longer help you this is a meet up for you as well.  Understanding hearing loss is the first step to treating it. Learn more about hearing loss and its common causes, impacts and treatments so you can make informed and confident decisions. If you have a severe to profound hearing …

We are bully-free, alcohol-free, drug-free & smoke-free. Welcome!  We are a sober and kid-friendly "support" group.  There are no therapists, professionals, workshops, etc.  Our focus is on the well-being of the individual or family being comfortable in their own community. We are free of judgement and are respectful of one another.  We come in with an open mind and can relate to one another in a way others can't.  There is no pressure or intent of "fixing" anyone. Our purpose is to have a good …

We have many questions and we want useful, accurate answers. There is much to be done and we could use some support. Let's reach out and get together to help ourselves, help each other, and soothe our busy minds. We will meet regularly to de-stress, and enjoy delicious foods, share our stories and our gifts, experience feeling completely supported. Teachers, Administrators, Trainees, Leaders, Related Service Providers, Parents, Advocates, Learners, Siblings, Caregivers, Helping Professionals, an …

I am starting this for my brother (47, slight cerebral palsy and learning disabilities) who is a sweet kind guy but who has had some extra challenges in life...he is moving to San Diego and I want him to have a group of friends who like  to do fun things folks who are nice, smart, and maybe challenged by light handicaps or learning disabilities or social anxiety etc. etc. ANYONE is welcome if the interest is in being with a group of folks who are like minded- and who want to go to movies, hiking …