• Multi-Session Group Music Lessons for Teens from Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education Berklee School of Music

    Recurring
    Virtual

    Description
    The Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education (BIAAE) is generously offering free group music lessons to Autistic teens. Traditional instrument options include: Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Trombone, Trumpet, Violin, Viola, Guitar, Piano, Voice, or Percussion. If you do not have a physical instrument, we recommend visiting your local music store to source an instrument or use a virtual instrument through Bandlab for Education platform.
    Explore and grow as independent and ensemble musicians using instruments or voice during practice and group lessons. Lessons will focus on note reading, technique, and recording as participants work to record and perform music with their peers. Participants will use Bandlab for Education (a free platform) to collaborate in an ensemble and to optionally use virtual/digital instruments. Click here to watch a video explaining how Berklee Staff will use Bandlab for Education during this interest series.
    At the end of the session, students will participate in an online ensemble performance and receive a recording. The ensemble performance will also be featured on the BIAAE and AANE websites.
    Click here to listen to “Embraceable You,” the ensemble performance of the Winter/Spring 2020 Berklee Music Lessons Interest Series.
    Important Things to Know:
    Rental instruments are not available from Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education. You have several options:
    Use your own instrument
    Use a digital instrument available from Bandlab for Education
    Rent an instrument on your own. Click here to download a list of instrument rental companies in Greater Boston and across the US.
    Students can choose to play one of those traditional instruments: Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Trombone, Trumpet, or digital/virtual instruments available on Bandlab for Education
    Note that a piano keyboard interface is used for all digital/virtual instruments (other than drums). You will be able to learn how to read music and development keyboarding skills that you can use for any MIDI instrument. However, you won’t learn how to play a physical instrument.
    Technology requirements for zoom:
    a computer or tablet device
    an internet connection
    a webcam so you can see and interact with others
    audio capability and built-in or accessory microphone
    You aren’t required to install anything on your computer or tablet in order to use Zoom, but some people do find it helpful to download the zoom client. If you have never used zoom, before the interest series, we strongly suggest that you visit: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us
    Technology requirements for Bandlab for Education:
    a computer or tablet device
    an internet connection
    audio capability and built-in or accessory microphone
    Your registration confirmation email will include a zoom link to join your lessons and instructions for accessing Bandlab for Education.

  • Multi-Session Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Interest Group for Adults

    Recurring
    Virtual

    This interest group is intended for post-high school adults who fulfill the player pre-requisites outlined below:

    Participants need to have played Dungeons and Dragons before either at AANE or elsewhere.
    They must also be familiar with character creation, general rules of D&D Edition 5, cooperation within a team, and following campaign rules and storyline.
    Each participant is expected to attend all 8 meetings in order to help his/her team advance as far as possible in the campaign.
    This interest series will be using a campaign selected by the Dungeon Masters. Participants must agree to follow the rules of the campaign at all times.
    Because this is an interactive/collaborative game. Participants need to be able to participate fully in each game session.
    Please note that this is a two-step process (application and registration). If you are interested in this group, please submit the application above.

    $100
  • Virtual Playgroup

    Recurring
    Virtual

    Get ready for a fun Virtual Playgroup experience!

    During each session our early childhood experts will plan activities that encourage adult-child interactions throughout the session and beyond. All activities and experiences are based on topics that will prepare children for success in school and life.

    Children and their caregivers will engage with other participants while singing songs, reading stories, and participating in interactive activities. Walk away with tools and resources to help create quality early childhood experiences in your home!

    Click here to reserve your virtual spot!

    For more information, please email RREveryone@ccrcca.org.

  • Multi-Session Support Group for Gender Diverse Adults

    Recurring
    Virtual

    This group is for autistic adults who are also nonbinary, trans, and/or questioning. This group is not for folks who identify with the gender they were assigned at birth (cisgender). You may enjoy this group if you feel the need or desire for community to discuss issues relating to neurodiversity and gender identity. We will both celebrate successes and support each other through difficulties. This multi-session support group meets for 8 sessions, every other week.

    $100
  • Support Group – Gender Identity for Adults

    Recurring
    Virtual

    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.

    Free
  • 18th Annual Conference On Autism: Research-based Solutions

    Virtual

    This is a hybrid in-person and virtual conference. Recordings will be available for 14 days post-conference. (For those seeking Psychology CE Credits, there is an additional testing process to be completed for asynchronous/home-study completion.)

    Of benefit to Behavior Analysts, Psychologists, Teachers, Speech-Language Pathologists, Special Education Providers, School Administrators, Students and Parents & Caregivers

    Recordings will be available for 14-days post-conference for home-study.

    Groups of five (5) or more coming in-person from one organization/team are offered a discount. (See pricing.) If you have a group of 20 or more for in-person or virtual, please contact pavlik@behavior.org.

  • 18TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON AUTISM: RESEARCH-BASED SOLUTIONS

    Virtual

    A one-day conference featuring leading experts in fields of Science, Special Education, and Autism Spectrum Disorders.

    This is a hybrid in-person and virtual conference. Recordings will be available for 14 days. (For those seeking Psychology CE Credits, there is an additional testing process to be completed for asynchronous/home-study completion.)

    Of benefit to Behavior Analysts, Psychologists, Teachers, Speech-Language Pathologists, Special Education Providers, School Administrators, Students and Parents & Caregivers

    Recordings will be available for 14-days post-conference for home-study.

    Groups of five (5) or more from one organization/team are offered a discount. (See pricing.) If you have a group of 20 or more, p

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  • Multi-Session Support Group for Adults

    Recurring
    Virtual

    Description
    This 8-week support group is for Autistic adults (18+) who are post k-12. Through this group, members can build an ongoing connection with a small community. AANE support groups give members an opportunity to celebrate successes and support each other through difficulties. Common topics of discussion are:
    Masking/camouflaging
    Sensory sensitivities/overloads
    Relationships
    Self-care
    Disclosure
    Work/jobs
    Intersectionality
    Dates
    February 24
    March 3
    March 10
    March 17
    March 24
    March 31
    April 7
    April 14

    $100
  • Multi-Session Social/Support Group for Teens (17-19)

    Recurring
    Virtual

    Description
    AANE is offering an 8-week virtual group for Autistic and Neurodivergent teens aged 17-19. This group is designed to provide teens with a safe space to feel connected to and engage with each other while practicing their social skills in a facilitated setting. The group will be developed based on the interests and needs of the members.

    Dates
    March 10
    March 17
    March 24
    March 31
    April 7
    April 14
    April 21
    April 28

    $180
  • Multi-Session Social/Support Group for Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Expansive Teens (14-19)

    Recurring
    Virtual

    Description
    AANE is offering a 8-week virtual group for trans, non-binary, and gender expansive Autistic or Neurodivergent teens aged 14-19. This group is designed to provide teens with a safe space to feel connected to and engage with each other while practicing their social skills in a facilitated setting. The group will be developed based on the interests and needs of the members.

    Dates
    March 10
    March 17
    March 24
    March 31
    April 7
    April 14
    April 21
    April 28

    $180