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PARCA In San Mateo County new group forming for Parents of Children with Autism call Sue for details.

Various parent meetings in South San Francisco, Millbrae, Redwood City and Half Moon Bay. Spanish translation and childcare, on request, call 650-312-0730 for details.

Morning walks/support group on Pacifica Pier, call Sue for details.

Activity group for Siblings call Sue for details.

Reading program for Adults with reading challenges, call Sue for details.

Sue Digre can be reached at PARCA at 650-312-0730. Check their website at www.parca.org
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Parents Helping Parents (PHP)
In Santa Clara County Monthly Educational Speaker Meeting, usually on the third Thursday of the month. Check our Events Calendar or PHP website for upcoming topics. Call 408-727-5775 or use the website www.php.com to RSVP.

Asperger's Parent Group at PHP First Wednesday of the Month 7:00 to 9:00 pm at 3041 Olcott Street, Santa Clara, CA 95014

Biomedical issues/interventions Parent Group at PHP Second Wednesday of the month from 7-9:30 pm at 3041 Olcott Street, Santa Clara, CA 95014

Please visit www.php.com for information on all support groups and events.
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Local Online Support Groups

Peninsula Parents of Special Needs Kids (PPSNK) is a group for parents in Northern California, specifically the area from San Jose to San Francisco. In our forum parents discuss opinions, ask questions and build connections. And our weekly playgroups give families a chance to build friendships offline. In addition to sharing support, our group's focus is on family fun. We hold special events several times a year to encourage relaxation and good times with our families -- which is the best therapy of all! Parents can email peninsulaparentssnk-subscribe@yahoogroups.com to join.

PPSNK Clips is a group where parents, extended family and professionals can share information about special needs topics. Members post relevant new stories, notices of upcoming events, and treasured resources. Signing up for the Digest format gets members a daily collection of these resources and articles. This group is open to everyone interested in keeping pace with the special needs community. To join Clips, send an email to ppsnkclips-subscribe@yahoogroups.com.

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Other

Friends of Children with Special Needs at 510-739-6900
http://www.fcsn1996.org

In San Francisco contact Support for Families at 415-282-7494. See their website at www.supportforfamilies.org

In Marin County contact Matrix at 1-800-578-2592 for current information on their groups. Website www.matrixparents.org

Asperger's Teen/ Young Adult Group in San Francisco for support and social activities. For more information call Camilla at 415-285-4915.

Redwood Shores parent group - on-going online yahoo support group and occasional group meetings for parents in the Bay Area. Contact Rona Gundrum 650-637-0882 or ronagundrum@yahoo.com.

AUTASTICS Autistics United Together And Showing They Can Succeed Support Group for Adults with Asperger's Syndrome or high-functioning Autism. Call Adam Pollack at 415-648-8390.

Ongoing support group for Japanese Families with Children with Special Needs in San Mateo County. Call Aiko Sakura at 650-737-9232 for information.

Local People First Groups Self-Advocacy group meets in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin counties. Call Area Board 5 at 510-286-0439. In Santa Clara County call Area Board 7 at 408-246-4355.

Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders at Oakes Children's Center Ages 6-14 to concentrate on socialization skills. Contact Debbie Vuong, M.S. 415-564-2310.

Coastside Parents of Special Needs Children meets the third Wednesday of every month 7-8:30 p.m. at Hatch Elementary School in Buena Vista Portable C. Spanish and English spoken. Contact Karen Holmes at 650-726-9064 for more information.

AASCEND Aspergers, Autism Syndrome Coalition for Education, Networking and Development meets once a month on Saturday morning at S.F. State. Call Adam Pollack at 415-648-8390 for more information.

San Francisco Church of Christ in Burlingame has a Support Group for Parents of Kids with Disabilities. Call Tracey Howell at 650-571-7482 for details.

PDD/Autism Support Group in San Francisco. Call Helen Rossini at 415-750-6289 for details.

If you know of other groups we should list here, PLEASE LET US KNOW!

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