Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
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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
Presented by parent-child team Ilia and Ryan Walsh, this session offers a comprehensive exploration into the dynamics of parenting adult neurodivergent individuals.
Drawing from their own experiences, they will provide practical strategies for establishing a collaborative relationship between parents and their adult neurodivergent children. The focus will be on mutual understanding, respect, and the empowerment of neurodivergent adults, with an emphasis on recognizing and leveraging their unique strengths.
This 90-minute workshop will address common misconceptions, investigate Autistic identity, and explore Autistic traits, strengths, and challenges. This presentation will provide insights into your child’s neurotype, preparing you with an informed mindset for raising an Autistic child. Parents, family members, and caregivers of individuals who are potentially Autistic are also encouraged to attend.
This group offers a safe environment where men can talk with like-minded people, share issues and concerns, and celebrate successes.
Description
This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of young Autistic children under the age of 12. This group is limited to 16 participants or caregivers to connect with one another and share information.
Dates
March 18
April 1
April 15
April 29
May 13
May 27
June 10
June 24
Social Skills to Social Success is a student-centered, interactive series designed to help youth with disabilities improve their communication, relationships, and self-regulation. These skills are essential for thriving in school, work, and social settings.
This free series is ideal for students with disabilities who affect social interaction and want to build confidence and independence.
? Weekly Topics:
Session 1 (June 18): What Are Social Skills & Why Are They Important?
Session 2 (June 25): Feelings vs. Emotions
Session 3 (July 2): Self-Regulation & Appropriate Public Behavior
Session 4 (July 9) Basics of Conversations & Social Skills in School & the Workplace
Session 5 (July 16): Social Skills: Friendships
Session 6 (July 23) Self-Advocacy
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
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.
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
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.
Come to socialize, and play games! This event is available to anyone and is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and welcome many new AANE members!
A virtual support group created to reach families of color with loved ones on the autism spectrum. All families welcome.
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