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  • Support Group for Gay Men

    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! Advanced registration is required.

    $10

  • Jackbox Game Night for Adults

    Join us for camaraderie and fun! We will be playing a variety of Jackbox games that we will select as a group! Most games fit about 8 participants, but are still a blast to watch! We rotate through both games and players to have a great time together! Advanced registration is required.

    $10

  • Support Group for BIPOC Adults

    This is our support group for Autistic people of color (18+). These spaces are peer-led and provide an opportunity for participants to explore how their multiple identities show up and address their specific needs, by sharing experiences and offering support to one another. We are running these meetings through the winter and then will determine the next steps for future programming based on interest and feedback.

    Free

  • Multi-Session Support Group for Parents of LGBTQ+ Teens & Adults (14+)

    Recurring

    This 8-session AANE support group is designed for parents and caregivers of Autistic (or similarly neurodivergent) teens (age 14+) and adults who also identify as LGBTQ+. In this small, welcoming group setting, participants will have the opportunity to share experiences, access valuable resources, and build meaningful connection with others navigating similar journeys. Each session offers a supportive space to explore the unique intersections of neurodivergence and LGBTQ+ identity, while providing guidance, insight, and a sense of community. Advanced registration is required.

    $180

  • Multi-Session Support Group for Parents of Adults (18-35)

    This multi-session group is designed for parents and family members of Autistic adults (18-35). This group is limited to 15 participants for caregivers to connect with one another and share information.

    Dates:

    January 13
    January 27
    February 10
    February 24
    March 10
    March 24
    April 14
    April 28

    Advanced registration is required.

    $180

  • Support Group for Women (50+)

    This 8-session support group is designed for autistic or similarly neurodivergent women over 50. Through this support group, women can build an ongoing connection with a small community of other women. Members will have an opportunity to voice their concerns and frustrations, celebrate victories, and engage in mutual support. Common topics of discussion are:

    Late diagnosis
    Masking/camouflaging
    Sensory sensitivities/overloads
    Relationships
    Self-care
    Empathy
    Executive functioning

    Dates

    January 13
    January 20
    January 27
    February 3
    February 10
    February 17
    February 24
    March 3

    Advanced registration is required.

    $100

  • Support Group for Women (35-50)

    Recurring

    This multi-session support group is designed for women (35-50) who are Autistic. 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
    Advanced registration is required.

    $100

  • Multi-Session 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
    Advanced registration is required.

    $100

  • Multi-Session Support Group for Parents of High School Teens

    This multi-session group is designed for parents and family members of Autistic high school teens. This group is limited to 15 participants for caregivers to connect with one another and share information.

    Dates

    January 15
    January 29
    February 12
    February 26
    March 12
    March 26
    April 16
    April 30

    Advanced registration is required.

    $180

  • HEARTS Continued: Deepening Connections for Adults

    If you enjoyed HEARTS and want to explore relationship related topics in more depth, join us for our NEW multi-session workshop, HEARTS CONTINUED: DEEPENING CONNECTIONS.

    This workshop will combine open discussion with a deep dive into select topics such as

    – Navigating Social Situations
    – Connections; With Family, Friends, and in the Workplace
    – Authenticity and Self Expression
    – Wellbeing and Self Care
    – Identity and Strengths

    This workshop is only open to past HEARTS participants. If you wish to register, please email groups@aane.org.

    Meetings will include resource materials as well as optional time for participants to connect informally. Developed and facilitated by HEARTS instructors Jess Alder and Tory Reome, HEARTS CONTINUED is your opportunity to keep learning, sharing and growing in a space informed by past HEARTS participants.

    Dates

    January 15
    January 22
    January 29
    February 5
    February 12
    February 19
    February 26
    March 5

    Advanced registration is required.

    $150

  • Support Group for Adults

    This support group is for Autistic adults (18+) who are post k-12. Through this support group, members can connect with a variety of participants.

    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
    Advanced registration is required.

    $10