• Holidays: Merry, not Meltdown-y

    Holidays: Merry, not Meltdown-y. Autism-Friendly Navigation of the Holiday Season. Holidays can be challenging for autistic individuals. Amanda Tami, LPC, BCBA, will share tips, tricks, and suggestions to help you plan for a merry holiday season.

    Free
  • Recurring

    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. Advanced registration is required.

    $100
  • Parents’ Place for Middle and High School: Stress Management

    Join us for a thoughtful and supportive conversation about the stressors commonly faced by teens and young adults on the autism spectrum. 💬

    Together, we'll explore ways to help our children manage stress and build resilience for a healthier future. 🌱

    📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer or click here to register: https://bit.ly/3KTmMKf

    Free
  • Recurring

    Support Group for Women (35-50)

    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
  • Recurring

    Group Music Lessons for Teens (14-19)

    Multi-Session Group Music Lessons for Teens (14-19) from Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education Berklee School of Music.
    The Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education (BIAAE) is thrilled to offer free online group music lessons for teens (ages 14-19), welcoming participants of all skill levels who want to explore singing or playing any instrument in a supportive, friendly, and creative environment. Join and collaborate with students from across the country!

    What to Expect:
    Our class features whole group instruction, small group lessons, and private instruction. Sessions focus on:

    Learning to read notes and rhythms
    Basic music theory topics
    Different genres of music
    Developing instrumental or vocal technique
    Practicing techniques to expand your musical ability
    Recording your own music

    During class, you will rehearse and collaborate with other students using Bandlab for Education, a free and easy-to-use online platform that gives you access to virtual instruments if you do not have an instrument of your own. Click here to watch a video explaining how Berklee Staff uses Bandlab.

    Free
  • Recurring

    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
  • Recurring

    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!

  • Representative Payee vs. Trust Representative: What’s the Difference and Why it Matters

    When it comes to managing money for someone with a disability, two roles often come into play — the Representative Payee and the Trust Representative. These roles can seem similar, but they have very different responsibilities, and it’s important to know who does what.

    This session is designed for caregivers, people with disabilities, attorneys, and financial professionals who are involved in planning or managing a Special Needs Trust. We’ll explain each role in clear terms, show how they can work together, and help you avoid common mistakes that could lead to compliance issues or lost benefits.

    Whether you’re a family member managing care, or a legal or financial professional supporting a client, this session will give you practical tools and a better understanding of how to protect the financial future of someone with a disability.

    Free
  • Christmas Caroling

    Maxwell House Apartments 1002 Green Street #3, Augusta, GA

    Come caroling with us as we pass out our Christmas Blessing Bags at Freedom's Path and Maxwell House apartments. We will be with the TMC Pantry team (Bags & Hugs Small Group) as they deliver meal boxes at 11:45am on Thursday, December 11th.
    Residents will come to the lobby to pick-up meal boxes and gifts. We will not go beyond the lobby area, where our Pantry Ministry typically serves.
    Meet us at Mosaic at 11:15am to carpool downtown, or meet us at Maxwell House Apartments located at: 1002 Green Street #3, Augusta, GA 30901 (right across from Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church).
    Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0948AEAD22A4F85-60090274-caroling?fbclid=IwY2xjawOcMLtleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVVnp1M3MxTXdRSWs2a0NMc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHvf7HgjzzOkea38QviD5FqBRQB0PKOx6NDBftQpaox_mA69XfBtB6f0i0J6X_aem_qRAoUQrTLFG8qF6rR0Aqfw#/

  • Recurring

    Support Group for Gender Diverse Adults

    This group is for autistic adults who are also nonbinary, trans, and/or questioning. This group is not for folks who identify with the gender they were assigned at birth (cisgender). You may enjoy this group if you feel the need or desire for community to discuss issues relating to neurodiversity and gender identity. We will both celebrate successes and support each other through difficulties. This multi-session support group meets for 8 sessions, every other week. Advanced registration is required.

    $100
  • Recurring

    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.

    $180
  • ¿Qué es la mediación en educación especial?

    Es importante que los padres y el personal de la escuela resuelvan los problemas relacionados con el IEP rápidamente cuando surjan. La mediación es una forma útil de abordar un punto muerto o una disputa. Este taller incluye información sobre los servicios de mediación gratuitos disponibles del Sistema de Mediación de Educación Especial de WI ("WSEMS" para abreviar); leyes federales y estatales relacionadas con la mediación; cuándo y cómo solicitar la mediación; quiénes son los mediadores; participación en la mediación; y más.

    Free