Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
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This 8-week AANE support group is for parents and caregivers of Autistic or similarly neurodivergent young adult children ages 18-22. This small group setting allows parents and caregivers to connect with each other, share experiences, celebrations and delivers a wealth of information.
Advanced registration is required. Financial assistance available.
This “closed” support group is for parents who have an Autistic adult child 30+ years of age. Other adult family caregivers may also register for this group. “Closed” support groups are ideal for parents and other adult family caregivers who want to go beyond sharing their stories with newcomers each time at open support group meetings.
AANE support groups provide an opportunity for parents and family caregivers to voice their concerns and frustrations and celebrate hard-won and unexpected victories. Although each group will focus on different themes and questions, here are some of the most common ones:
Now that your child is an adult, how do you support and/or parent without power?
How do you keep the lines of communication open?
How can you help the Autistic adult find and sustain work and live independently?
How do you motivate them to expand their social network?
What types of services have other families used and what were the results?
How have other members tapped into health, income, housing, and other benefits?
Dates
January 2
January 16
January 30
February 6
February 20
March 6
March 20
April 3
This group always meets on the first Thursday of the month and is for post-high school Autistic adults who are interested in discussing and exploring their gender in a supportive setting. Most people who attend identify as transgender, nonbinary, and/or genderfluid, and some are questioning their gender identity or gender roles. Join us to share stories and perspectives, and to get support. No autism diagnosis or certainty about gender identity is required to attend. This is a safe place to explore intersecting identities.
Virtual
Spanish Speaking
info@careparentnetwork.org
Virtual
Spanish Speaking
info@careparentnetwork.org
Description
Figuring out what kind of jobs are a good fit for you is a really important part of a job search. While there’s no “perfect job”, knowing your interests, skills, values, and support needs among other factors can help you carry out a more informed and productive search. Come learn ways to self reflect and navigate this process.
*Please note that this event will be recorded. The recording will be sent out to registrants a few days after the live event and participants can watch the recording for up to 30 days.
Registration
Advanced registration is required. After you have registered, a confirmation email is sent with a link to attend the program. Registrants who do not receive the confirmation email should check their email spam folder. Registration closes 24 hours prior to the event. Early registration is highly recommended as many programs fill quickly.
DESCRIPTION
AANE’s YouTube Livestream – Infinity and Beyond!
Join Liv (she/they) and Ryan Walsh as they interact with viewers on a new topic each month. Bring your opinions, your questions, and an open mind.
Subscribe to AANE’s YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@AANEforAutism) for a notification when we get started!
DISCUSSION TOPIC
TBD
Description
(formerly Watertown, MA) Are you an Autistic or Neurodivergent adult, over age 50? This group is a place for those over 50, to discuss a previously agreed to topic and share the unique concerns and issues that come with later awareness, in an atmosphere of support and understanding.
The social hour meets from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET and the support group meets from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET.
GLP Parent Group
1st Tuesday of every month
Join via Zoom! Open to all parents of GLPs email to confirm: angelica.shaneregasictherapy.com
This session will review “Dunn’s Model of Sensory Processing” to guide group members in identifying and understanding their personal sensory needs. It will also help group members with developing and practicing methods to meet those sensory needs to promote self regulation.
This “closed” support group is designed for Autistic women (40-60) looking to build an ongoing connection with a small community of other women. This “closed” support group also gives women an opportunity to voice their concerns and frustrations and lets them acknowledge hard-won and unexpected victories. Common topics of discussion are:
Masking/camouflaging
Sensory sensitivities/overloads
Relationships
Self-care
Empathy
This community connections discussion session is for Autistic adults. Participate in this free online discussion to connect with other Neurodivergent adults. Online sessions are hosted on the Zoom platform and are facilitated by AANE’s Adult Services staff.
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