• Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9)

    Recurring

    This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of Autistic children in the tween range (grades 4-9). The multi-session support group provides a guaranteed spot over a set number of sessions, which creates an opportunity to develop deeper connections and receive extensive peer support from the same group members

    $180
  • Social/Support Group for Teens (14-16)

    Recurring

    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.

    $180
  • Parents of Adults (23+)

    Recurring

    This multi-session support group is for parents who have an Autistic adult child 23+ years of age. Other adult family caregivers may also register for this group. Multi-session support groups are ideal for parents and other adult family caregivers who want to go beyond sharing their stories with newcomers each time at single session 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.

    $180
  • Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Interest Group for Adults

    Recurring

    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
  • Support Group for Women (35-50)

    Recurring

    This multi-session support group is designed for Autistic women (35-50). Through this support group, women (35-50) can build an ongoing connection with a small community of other women. 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
    Empathy

    $100
  • LIFE-Line Peer Support Chat Group

    Recurring
    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!

  • Support Group for Women (40-60)

    Recurring

    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

    $100
  • Multi-Session Support Group for Women (18-35)

    Recurring

    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

    $100
  • Support Group for Autistic Parents

    Recurring

    This is a Support Group for autistic adults who are parents. As an autistic individual, parenting brings with it a multitude of unique experiences and challenges. That’s why we’re here! Together we can share lived experiences and offer support to one another so we can grow and succeed in parenthood. Whether your child is arriving soon, a toddler, in high school, or an adult themselves, parents of all genders are welcome.

    $100
  • WOMEN ON THE SPECTRUM SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUP

    Recurring

    Spectrum has partnered with Emory School of Nursing in starting a Women Only Group for women ages 18 and up with HFA/Asperger's, focusing on sharing challenges and successes of transition, supporting one another, and building friendships for success. This group meets twice monthly via Zoom, first and 3rd Fridays. Contact Dr. Susan Brasher to be added to the email notification list and for an invitation to join the private FaceBook page (Emory PCORI Young Women on the Autism Spectrum Group) susan.n.brasher@emory.edu

    RSVP for the Women Only monthly virtual meeting. Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, 5-6 pm. RSVP here

  • Support Group for Teens (17-19)

    Recurring

    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.

    $180