I don't know about y'all, but my mom and I want to eventually move to the Columbia, SC area! We've fallen in love with the Carolinas, hence our home away from home 😊

Yes and no, most of my friends kids (the 3 or 4 I have) have some kind of challenge even if it may not be autism. I find it easier to relate to parents with autistic kids myself though because it can be a different parenting experience.

Omg if my friends lived in co ide be to happy n I would annoy you guys than u wouldn't want be my friend :(

Yes, I have but I think that is because all the parents you meet are at all the services and resources and special education meetings, meetings the parents who have typical, instead of atypical children, do not attend.  A group activity is best. Try to involve your child in activities that other parents will take their children to like some type of class or sport, or have your child join the boy scouts/girl scouts or something similar. Something where parents are sitting down waiting for their children and you have a chance to talk and get to know each other. Special Olympics is great and do involve your child if you would like, my son was involved for many years and had a great time, but also involve your child in a sport where you will have a chance to meet other parents and your child will have a chance to meet other children outside of the special ed/special olympic world. It's not easy but it can be done, so don't give up. Volunteering to help out at one of these activities is another great way to meet and get to know the parents as well.

Catherine6-sounds ideal !