Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
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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.
Accessible and reliable transportation is essential for community inclusion, workforce participation, and independent living. This webinar will explore innovative solutions to fill transportation gaps for individuals with disabilities and older adults. Participants will learn how counties, state agencies, and transit providers can collaborate to design services that complement fixed-route systems. We will discuss strategies for leveraging state, federal, and local funding streams to build sustainable programs and highlight a successful model of cross-agency partnerships that maximize resources to expand transportation options.
This is an hour-long support group for Autistic LGBTQIA+ adults. It is a safe space to find community, share stories with, or gather support if needed from folks of similar experiences. This group hopes to provide support and comfort. The group is facilitated by a trans person on the spectrum. No autism (or related) diagnoses are required, nor is certainty about your queer identity. This is a space to explore all those things. It is also for all post-high school adults over 18 years old.
This multi-session support group is designed for Autistic women (18-35). Through this support group, women (18-35) can build an ongoing connection with a small group 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
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
Join us for Empowering Neurodivergent Self-Advocacy, AANE’s 2025 Fall Daniel W. Rosenn Symposium. This impactful event is designed to introduce Neurodivergent individuals to strategies for effective self-advocacy. Our inspiring speakers will share practical tools for self-advocacy, with a focus on energy regulation, storytelling, communication, and personal empowerment. Whether an Autistic individual is just beginning their advocacy journey or looking to deepen their skills, this symposium offers valuable insights to promote dynamic growth.
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
Autism and special needs parent support group.
This group meets one Sunday a month and is for parents, family members, and friends of Autistic individuals. Guest speakers are hosted every other month.
In this workshop, you’ll learn what Legal Guardianship means in Georgia and how to determine when Guardianship is appropriate. Many of the misconceptions around Guardianship will be discussed and clarified. Join Laura Akins Smith, attorney at Nadler Biernath.
Join us monthly for an support group that offers Autistic women, age 50+ an opportunity to come together to explore issues such as:
Receiving a diagnosis later in life
Masking and Camouflaging
Finding Support; Building and Maintaining Relationships
Challenges Post Menopause; Decline of Executive Functioning
Mid-Life Identity
Managing Stress and Coping Strategies
Self-Care
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.
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