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Social/Support Group for Young Adults (19-23)

AANE is offering an 8-week virtual group for Autistic or Neurodivergent young adults aged 19-23. This group is designed to provide young adults navigating the transition between teenage years and adulthood 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

May 7
May 14
May 21
May 28
June 4
June 11
June 18
June 25

$100
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Multi-Session Social Group – Sports Talk & Analysis for Adults

Whether you like to get out there and play, watch from the sidelines or just talk about sports, you’re welcome to join our social group – Sports Talk & Analysis. We’ll spend the first meeting deciding on future discussion topics/activities based on participants’ specific sports interests. Possible topics/activities include: sports questions, current events in sports, sports movies and shows, friendly GOAT (greatest of all time) debates and sharing sports memorabilia and collectibles.

*Note: This group will be held online and discussion focused so we will not be playing any sports together.

Free
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Social/Support Group for Teens (14-16)

AANE is offering an 8-week virtual group for Autistic and similarly Neurodivergent teens aged 14-16. This group provides a secure and inclusive environment where teens can foster connections and engage with one another in a facilitated setting
Dates

May 7
May 14
May 21
May 28
June 4
June 11
June 18
June 25

$180
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Support Group for Adults

This 8-meeting 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

$100
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Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Interest Group for Adults

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
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LIFE-Line Peer Support Chat Group

LIFE Living Independence for Everyone (Savannah) 4811 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA

Please join us for the LIFE-Line Peer Support Chat today at 1:00PM! This is a hybrid meeting; you can join in person or on Zoom. Contact 912-920-2414 for the Zoom login information. 4811 Waters Avenue, Savannah.
Did you know that regular peer support can improve the sense of well-being for people with disabilities by expanding their support network and empowering them? It's true!
The LIFE-Line Peer Support Chat is open exclusively to people with disabilities in LIFE's twenty service counties*. The LIFE-Line Peer Chat is a safe space to talk with other people with disabilities, confidentially. We hope you'll join us!

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Grupo de apoyo para padres Latinos

Todos los padres, abuelos, guardianes, y otros miembros de la familia de niños con necesidades especiales están invitados a tomar parte en un grupo de apoyo para padres, dirigido por los padres.

Anna Shaw Childrenʼs Institute se apega a las guías de seguridad y recomendaciones de distanciamiento social de la CDC.

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Multi-Session Support Group for Women (40-60)

Virtual

Description
This multi-session support group is designed for Autistic women (40-60) looking to build an ongoing connection with a small community of other women. This 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
Dates
March 13
March 27
April 10
April 24
May 8
May 22
June 12
June 26

$100

Early Intervention to Early Education

Join us to learn how to take the lead in your child's educational journey by knowing who is on your child's evaluation team, developing effective communication skills, exploring placement options, and planning for transitions.

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Multi-Session Support Group for Women (18-35)

Virtual

Description
This multi-session support group is designed for Autistic women and femme people (18-35). Through this support group, members can build an ongoing connection with a small community. AANE multi-session support groups for women also give women an opportunity to voice their concerns and frustrations. It also lets them acknowledge hard-won and unexpected victories. Common topics of discussion are:

Masking/camouflaging
Sensory sensitivities/overloads
Relationships
Self-care
Gender expansive issues related to autism
Dates
March 13
March 27
April 10
April 24
May 8
May 22
June 5
July 3

$100
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Support Group for Women (50+)

This 8-week gender inclusive women’s support group is for Autistic women (50+). Through this support 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

$100

Support Group for Adults

Come join other post-high-school Autistic adults (ages 18+) or adults with a Neurodivergent profile in an atmosphere of support and understanding.

$10

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