Positive Behavior Support: Addressing Challenging Behavior
Better understand the functions of behavior
Increase knowledge of positive behavioral interventions and supports
Learn strategies that encourage/increase desirable behavior
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Better understand the functions of behavior
Increase knowledge of positive behavioral interventions and supports
Learn strategies that encourage/increase desirable behavior
Come to socialize, and play games! This event is available to anyone and is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and welcome many new AANE members!
Join our Virtual Support Group for Families of Color, a welcoming space created to connect, support, and empower families with loved ones on the autism spectrum. This monthly gathering provides an opportunity to share experiences, build community, and access valuable resources in an inclusive and understanding environment.
Hosted by Spectrum Autism Support Group, these virtual parent meetings take place on the fourth Wednesday of each month and feature guest speakers who offer insight and expertise on a wide range of topics related to Autism Spectrum Disorder.
While this group is designed to uplift and reach families of color, all families are welcome to join the conversation, learn, and grow together.
Are you a gay man in the AANE community? Have you ever wanted to share your thoughts and experiences with other Autistic gay men? Join us!
The facilitator will send the Zoom link to the group on the day of the event.
Join CPN for an informative discussion on sleep in medically complex children, featuring Dr. Pinar Polat, Katherine Wesley, PhD, DBSM, and two parent caregivers. This session will cover topics such as sleep-disordered breathing, circadian disruption, and insomnia as they relate to chronic illness and neurodevelopmental differences. In addition, the conversation will address the impact of sleep disruptions on caregivers, offering practical coping strategies to support both child sleep and parent well-being.
This is the seventh of ten webinars held monthly in the 4th Thursday ADA Talks from January to October 2026.
In recognition of Disability Pride Month and the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), this session explores the critical intersection of mental health and workplace inclusion. Learn how organizations can build supportive work environments that foster wellbeing, reduce stigma, and accommodate a wide range of mental health needs. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to strengthen mental health support, enhance inclusion, and sustain a healthier, more resilient workforce.
Planificacion medica es un proceso por el cual puede instruir el cuidado por el cual optaría o no, de manera anticipada a una crisis o necesidad, para utilizarse como una guía de sus cuidados en caso de que no pudiera hablar por sí mismo.
En 3 talleres, FCA le ayudará a tomar pasos prácticos para prepararse para futuras decisiones médicas y recibir la atención que es más importante para usted. Aprenderá cómo identificar a una persona de confianza que pueda hablar en su nombre si usted no puede hacerlo, aclarar sus valores y preferencias, comunicar lo que más le importa y documentar sus deseo
Executive function challenges at work can look like procrastination, messiness, or “not trying.” In reality, it’s often task paralysis caused by unclear expectations, overload, and constant interruptions.
This practical 60-minute webinar teaches neurodivergent adults how to start tasks when they feel stuck, prioritize without panic, and communicate clearly with managers, including micro-managers. You’ll learn step-by-step methods to make tasks “startable,” simple prioritization rules that reduce overwhelm, and scripts for negotiating deadlines, workload, and clarity.
You’ll leave with employment tools you can use the same day. No pressure to speak. Designed for mixed neurotypes and ability levels.
You will learn how to:
Understand task paralysis and why it happens at work
Turn any task into a “startable” first step in minutes
Use a simple prioritization filter to decide what matters today
Build a 3-list system that stops your day being hijacked
Communicate priorities and trade-offs with your manager confidently
Reduce micro-management by increasing visibility in a structured way
Handle on-the-spot questions without freezing
Describe your organization methods in interviews without oversharing
Unwind in the AANE movie discussion group! This is a group for those who enjoy movies to talk about them with other Neurodivergent participants. There isn’t a specific theme or film per session, the group functions as an informal space to discuss a wide variety of your favorite (or least favorite!) movies. Both verbal and typed discussion allowed and encouraged!
Parent support group
This group is for those who identify as female. Discussions will focus on what it means to be an independent adult, sexuality, safety, mother/daughter relationships, managing anxiety and sensory issues associated with autism, work challenges and successes, being a woman on the autism spectrum, friendships and relationships.
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