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 to explore creative new ways of advocating for our children. All are welcome to join, even if unable to attend a meetup. Don't let geographic distance deter you!

Social skills, Friendship skills, "I can handle this" skills (these are self-regulation skills). Social skill groups are taught by an Autism Consultant @ Your Autism Solutions Center in Cambridge, Minnesota. Sign-up now! different age groups will be starting soon. Ongoing sessions are $20. Skills are taught directly, modeled and then the kids role-play the newly learned skill. Parents, you can learn tips that work with your child during individualized sessions of parent training. Do you have a …

This meetup is for parents and kids where the kids have social and emotional issues due to their intensity, rambunctiousness, and/or impulsivity - traits typical of kids on the autism spectrum (ADHD, ADD, EBD, Asbergers, etc... My *primary focus* is on kids getting with kids and learning to be productive, caring, respectful, self-confident citizens. My vision is to have both a learning/sharing aspect for parents so they can address and share current issues we are having with our kids, books and …