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maiden
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Are there support groups for parents of children with special needs?
My daughter has a sensory processing disorder which has led to a whole host of issues. I am exhausted in ways I never knew and I would love to talk to other parents with whom I could vent, commiserate, and network. Does a support group like that exist? I know there are some for kids with autism, but it seems that may not apply to us.
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Posted 5/9/13 2:45 PM  |
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Re: Are there support groups for parents of children with special needs?
I am in the same boat as you. Feel free to fm me. I have never found and appropriate group to join.
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| Posted 5/10/13 9:53 PM |
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Re: Are there support groups for parents of children with special needs?
What about starting something?
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| Posted 5/11/13 8:33 AM |
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KarenK122
The Journey is the Destination
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Are there support groups for parents of children with special needs?
You can try your school district SEPTA. A lot of districts have parent networking meetings. Also alot of the autism support groups really cover a bunch of issues so I feel that you could also get alot of support there as well. Autism is so broad it touches on almost everything.
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| Posted 5/11/13 9:05 AM |
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NewLeaf2012
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Re: Are there support groups for parents of children with special needs?
Posted by MorningCuppaCoffee
What about starting something?
I think there are enough of us on here that we can start a group of our own... I would definitely take part in that.
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| Posted 5/11/13 9:41 PM |
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maiden
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Re: Are there support groups for parents of children with special needs?
Posted by NewLeaf2012
Posted by MorningCuppaCoffee
What about starting something?
I think there are enough of us on here that we can start a group of our own... I would definitely take part in that.
I would love to start something, although it would probably be more of a meet up than a support group, since I am new to this whole thing (2.5 months) and I don't have too much information to offer to others. I will have to see what the next few weeks bring, our schedule is sooooo hectic between the doctors appointments, therapies, and school screenings. I will check out SEPTA and Autism support groups too, as the OP suggested, but I would love to get together with some moms from here and share stories and experiences.
Where does everyone live? I am in East Meadow. I am thinking Farmingdale might be a nice, central location unless everyone interested lived close to each other.
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| Posted 5/13/13 12:00 AM |
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Re: Are there support groups for parents of children with special needs?
I'd probably be down for a meet-up.
I have a lot going on right now though so I don't want to over-commit myself to anything.
I don't mind sharing the info though with what I learned through the CPSE process.
I also think Farmingdale is a perfect location.
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| Posted 5/14/13 6:17 AM |
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NewLeaf2012
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Re: Are there support groups for parents of children with special needs?
Posted by MorningCuppaCoffee
I'd probably be down for a meet-up.
I have a lot going on right now though so I don't want to over-commit myself to anything.
I don't mind sharing the info though with what I learned through the CPSE process.
I also think Farmingdale is a perfect location.
I will be in Levittown in less then 2 weeks... Maybe we can try a meetup one day and see what happens..
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| Posted 5/14/13 10:09 PM |
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mspresscott
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Re: Are there support groups for parents of children with special needs?
Does your child go to school?
At Hagedorn Little Village where my child goes to there are support groups.
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| Posted 5/14/13 10:36 PM |
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dm24angel
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Re: Are there support groups for parents of children with special needs?
I am desperate right now too. And for the same reasons, I have 3 with special needs, but my one Daughter's SPD is what is really giving me a run for my money and I feel like I am failing her , and I am exhausted. PLEASE let me know if anyone wants to start something. 
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| Posted 5/14/13 10:59 PM |
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maiden
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Re: Are there support groups for parents of children with special needs?
Posted by mspresscott
Does your child go to school?
At Hagedorn Little Village where my child goes to there are support groups.
She is not in a specialized preschool yet (she was approved, but I haven't found the right place for her yet).
I definitely want to start something. I need another week or so though to solidify things and pick a good date. I am thinking either a Friday around 6:30/7pm or a Saturday around 10:30am. What do you folks think about a day and time?
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| Posted 5/16/13 2:05 PM |
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IVFmiracle
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Re: Are there support groups for parents of children with special needs?
I wonder if parent to parent could help you.
http://www.parenttoparentnys.org/
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| Posted 5/19/13 6:52 PM |
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Shelleebean
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Re: Are there support groups for parents of children with special needs?
Hi. I came on this board with the intention of posting a question,but I noticed this thread. I would love to be involved in a meet up or group if one is started.
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| Posted 5/23/13 4:48 PM |
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maiden
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Re: Are there support groups for parents of children with special needs?
Thanks everyone for your replies. I sent out an FM discussing starting a group to those of you who have expressed interest. If I left anyone out by accident, I apologize, and please feel free to FM me. Once things are solidified, I will put up a new thread on the board to discuss when and where we will meet up.
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| Posted 5/26/13 10:29 PM |
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Miss2mrs
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Re: Are there support groups for parents of children with special needs?
hi there...I would be interested in a support group as well...
Sometimes I have no idea on who to talk to about things. this board really helps!!
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| Posted 5/28/13 10:30 PM |
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Domino
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Re: Are there support groups for parents of children with special needs?
send me a FM too!
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| Posted 5/29/13 12:07 AM |
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maiden
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Re: Are there support groups for parents of children with special needs?
Domino and Miss2mrs, I sent you both the FM that I sent to the others.
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| Posted 5/30/13 8:07 PM |
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maiden
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Re: Are there support groups for parents of children with special needs?
Ok, I put up a post about starting a support group on June 21st. I hope some of you can make it 
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