Welcome, Parents of Children with Autism!

Location
Long Beach, CA 33.77-118.19 90801US
Meetups
8 so far
Rating
Orange County Autism, Asperger's Support/Social Group 5.00 5.008
Founded
December 2, 2008

FACT conducts family support/social-communication groups for families of children with autism, Asperger Syndrome and related disabilities. Children and siblings are involved in play-based social skills groups, while the parents meet for support and information. We also host family social events and a summer camp opportunity.

After serving the Los Angeles area and surrounding communities for over 15 years, the FACT Family has grown to include many families from Orange County. After many requests we are bringing our family closer to our Orange County Members!

We would like to open our family to yours and invite you to participate in our groups. We are currently in the process of developing groups in the Cerritos area. We are also open to forming groups in other areas based on need and interest.

Please join for more information or to request local support. We look forward to meeting you!

"Our son has an Autism diagnosis from about 2 years old. We have been working with FACT since he was 3. He is now 6 and has made amazing progress in both academics and socialization. His progress is in no small part due to the programs and people that FACT uses."
-Peter Diamond

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Christmas Open House
Saturday December 12th
Anytime between 2:00pm-5:00pm
12627 Gabbett Drive, La Mirada 90638
South of Imperial Hwy, East of Biola Avenue. Near Biola University
Come meet some new friends! Drinks and appetizers provided, just bring a snack to share with the others. We will be gathering at Katelyn’s house for fun outside on the jungle gym. Read more

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 I hope others will participate more. It will give your kids a chance to socialize and play in a nonthreatening environment. ... 

 Friendship, support and socialization for our kids and ourselves. 

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  • Nov 30
    • New Greeting for
      “Louis, I am posting a message for all mom's with children close to my son's age. He is 12 and wants to have friends to e-mail. He started middle school this year and still does not have friends. He spends recess and lunch on his own. His birthday is in two days and he is sad that he doesn't have friends that will make it special like the other kids do. Today he e-mailed two other children with AS. My e-mail [masked] if you want to have them get in touch. We live in Tustin”
      posted by Jose Avila
    • New Greeting for
      “Carol, I just got two contacts for my son to get in touch with. I told them they are children that also have AS and are going through similar issues like him. He was happy and promptly added them to his list. e-mail me your address if you would like to have my son get in touch with your son. Today he was crying because he doesn't have any friends Hs birthday is in two days. He spends recess and lunch on his own playing handball in the hopes that someone would join. [masked]”
      posted by Jose Avila
  • Nov 29
    • New Greeting for
      “hi louis and family..did you get the info on the 12/12 xmas party in la mirada? i think we mite go.......................”
      posted by Rene' Meng
    • New discussion
      Started by Cheryl Ross.
    • New Greeting for
      “Hi Jose! Welcome to our group! We hope you will be able to attend Cindy's Christmas Open House on December 12th! See you soon. Cheryl”
      posted by Cheryl Ross
    • New Greeting for
      “Hi Marybeth, we weren't able to attend the bowling on Sunday. I'm hoping we will make the next meetup. I hope you all had a great time!”
      posted by Kim
    • New member
      “Yes”
  • Nov 26
    • New Greeting for
      “Can you tell me about meetings in Placentia for my daughter who works in La Habra. She has a similar story to what you wrote. Rich Reilly”
      posted by Richard Reilly
    • New Greeting for
      “Can you tell me how to pass on info on Placentia meetings for my daughter who works in La Habra - she has a son with Aspergers syndrome.”
      posted by Richard Reilly

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