Children with an autism spectrum disorder or ADHD can find it hard to play with peers in a bigger group. Are you looking for another family to organise for example a one-to-one playdate, a small Lego play group or a swimming date for your child? Connect here! Send an e-mail to [email protected]
Children are connected based on age, language and interests, not on diagnosis. Typically developing children who would like to be a peer for a child with a developmental disorder are welcome to respond as well. Let this be an enriching experience for both children!
Any child benefits from being involved in social activities with other children, but it can be harder for children who have an autism spectrum disorder or ADHD to find peers with similar interests, and challenges, to play with. Some families with a child on the spectrum or with ADHD feel a sense of isolation, in particular as an international family living in Japan. Opportunities to socialise for the child, and to share worries and experiences for parents, are lost. Let's find that play date for your child. You can send me a message and I will post it on this website. Announcements are anonymous but should mention your child's age, language(s) spoken, what the main challenge of your child is, what you are looking for (parent exchange, what type of activity for the child (park visit, Lego playdate, swimming, museum visit etc.), what area you can meet, any other relevant information. I do not personally know the families and each family has to find out for themselves if there is a "click" between their children/families. This is a free service and accessible for all, not just for TN clients.
Disclaimer: Tokyo Neuropsychologist is connecting interested families but cannot take responsibility for the meetings organised. Moreover, I cannot endorse people/families and each family is responsible to check the family that is interested and guarantee the child's safety during meetings/playdates. If there are any issues coming up that I need to be aware of please send me an email.
You can send me an e-mail and I am happy to post your announcement (anonymously) on this website and connect you to the responding family. The first contact beween interested families will be done by Bcc and has to go through me. You have to divulge personal information to me (your name, address and telephone number) before I will connect to the family that made the announcement, but I will keep this information confidential till the moment both families agree to connect directly. Any anonymous responses will be ignored.
Disclaimer: Tokyo Neuropsychologist is connecting interested families but cannot take responsibility for the meetings organised. Moreover, I cannot endorse people/families and each family is responsible to check the family that is interested and guarantee the child's safety during meetings/playdates. If there are any issues coming up that I need to be aware of please send me an email.
You can send me an e-mail and I am happy to post your announcement (anonymously) on this website and connect you to the responding family. The first contact beween interested families will be done by Bcc and has to go through me. You have to divulge personal information to me (your name, address and telephone number) before I will connect to the family that made the announcement, but I will keep this information confidential till the moment both families agree to connect directly. Any anonymous responses will be ignored.
June 2017 4.5 yr old boy, diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder is looking for a peer to play with. He speaks English and Japanese. He is interested in trains, likes riding his Strider bike and playing with a ball. Meeting is possible during weekends. What about playing around Tama river, or somewhere near the Denentoshi line or oimachi line? found a peer
August 2020 Looking for kids for remote playdates to play Minecraft or creative online games with English speaking 11-year old boy (with ADHD inattentive type).
An 11-year old girl (ADD, anxiety for crowds) is looking for some peers to play with/talk to in the west Tokyo area (Seibu Ikebukuru line preferably). English language. She enjoys American Girl dolls, LPS, writing, video games and Youtube kids. She’s homeschooled and gets lonely often.
Her mom could use some downtime and a coffee break too.
"My 6 yr old daughter is looking for some peers to play with. She had a language delay and has ADD/ ADHD. She speaks English and likes both outdoors and indoor play. It is OK to travel anywhere in Tokyo."
" Looking for peers who like to play with our 9 year old daughter with an autism spectrum disorder. She speaks English and basic Japanese. She likes playing tag and outdoor activities, plus she loves Japanese anime and going to the cinema. " (Tokyo)
September 2019 Looking for French families in Tokyo or Yokohama with a child on the spectrum to provide more French exposure to other French speaking children (age 5-10), and for parents to share experiences and resources.
September 2019: 10 year old boy with Aspergers /HFA is interested in play dates in East Tokyo-- but the family is happy to travel a fair distance to make a good playdate for him!
His interests are swimming, badminton, bowling, baseball and--of course-- video games. He is a friendly, warm boy with a good heart.
He is half-British, half-Japanese and either language is fine for his playmates.
May 20 "We would love to help our 12 year-old boy with high-functioning autism disorder/Asperger's syndrome find friends after recently moving to Tokyo. His interests include math, Shogi and other strategy games, physics and other sciences, Minecraft, reading. Speaks English, German, Swiss German dialect and some Japanese; in Shibuya area." found a peer
May 17 14 year boy, English speaking, living in central Tokyo, with socialising difficulties because of an autism spectrum disorder (high functioning) looking for other children his age to set up playdates. Interests: cars, (racing) games, riding his bike, camping.
Parents are also interested to connect to other international families with a child on the spectrum to learn more about how to navigate "the system" to find appropriate service in the Tokyo area. found a peer
August 2020 Looking for kids for remote playdates to play Minecraft or creative online games with English speaking 11-year old boy (with ADHD inattentive type).
An 11-year old girl (ADD, anxiety for crowds) is looking for some peers to play with/talk to in the west Tokyo area (Seibu Ikebukuru line preferably). English language. She enjoys American Girl dolls, LPS, writing, video games and Youtube kids. She’s homeschooled and gets lonely often.
Her mom could use some downtime and a coffee break too.
"My 6 yr old daughter is looking for some peers to play with. She had a language delay and has ADD/ ADHD. She speaks English and likes both outdoors and indoor play. It is OK to travel anywhere in Tokyo."
" Looking for peers who like to play with our 9 year old daughter with an autism spectrum disorder. She speaks English and basic Japanese. She likes playing tag and outdoor activities, plus she loves Japanese anime and going to the cinema. " (Tokyo)
September 2019 Looking for French families in Tokyo or Yokohama with a child on the spectrum to provide more French exposure to other French speaking children (age 5-10), and for parents to share experiences and resources.
September 2019: 10 year old boy with Aspergers /HFA is interested in play dates in East Tokyo-- but the family is happy to travel a fair distance to make a good playdate for him!
His interests are swimming, badminton, bowling, baseball and--of course-- video games. He is a friendly, warm boy with a good heart.
He is half-British, half-Japanese and either language is fine for his playmates.
May 20 "We would love to help our 12 year-old boy with high-functioning autism disorder/Asperger's syndrome find friends after recently moving to Tokyo. His interests include math, Shogi and other strategy games, physics and other sciences, Minecraft, reading. Speaks English, German, Swiss German dialect and some Japanese; in Shibuya area." found a peer
May 17 14 year boy, English speaking, living in central Tokyo, with socialising difficulties because of an autism spectrum disorder (high functioning) looking for other children his age to set up playdates. Interests: cars, (racing) games, riding his bike, camping.
Parents are also interested to connect to other international families with a child on the spectrum to learn more about how to navigate "the system" to find appropriate service in the Tokyo area. found a peer
