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  • Music Therapy – F.A.S.T.

    Our Music Therapy will now be led by Shanice Richards from Healing Hearts Music Therapy! Based on her schedule & travel from Tallahassee, FL to serve us, sessions will be on Thursday afternoons at this time. Session times vary between 3:30 - 6:15 PM. Pre-Registration is required (Link Provided Below). Space is very limited so please only sign up if you plan to attend! Location info & your child's time will be sent via email closer to date.

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    This event is sponsored by FAST so there is no charge to FAST members. The charge for non-members is $10.

    Check out this video below to see photos from our previous Music Therapies, led by Wimberly Giardina, MT-BC of Southwest Georgia Music Therapy. Unfortunately, she moved away but we have been making new music memories with our families with Healing Hearts Music Therapy!

    $10

  • Online “Open” Social Group for Queer Adults

    This is an hour-long social group for Neurodivergent queer folks. This is a safe space to socialize, share stories with, or gather support if needed from others with similar experiences. This group hopes to provide community, comfort, and fun. 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 safe space to explore all those things.

    Advanced registration is required.

    $10

  • Online “Open” Support Group – Employment 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 on the topic of employment. Whether you’re currently working, looking for a job or recuperating from burn out, this group is a chance to receive support, share what works for you and learn from each other, on all things related to employment.

    Advanced registration is required.

    $10

  • Online “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Transition Age Youth

    Recurring

    This 8-week AANE support group is for parents and caregivers of Autistic or similarly neurodivergent young adult children ages 18-22. This small group setting allows parents and caregivers to connect with each other, share experiences, celebrations and delivers a wealth of information.

    Advanced registration is required. Financial assistance available.

    $180

  • Online “Open” Support Group for Adults Over 50

    Come join other adults age 50+ with autism or similar Neurodiverse profiles in an atmosphere of support and understanding. The group meets on the second Friday of every month.

    Advanced registration is required.

    $10

  • Cobb Computer Club (Ages 8-15)

    1925 Vaughn Rd NW 1925 Vaughn Rd NW, Kennesaw, GA

    Kids ages 8-15 are invited to join us for computer games, pizza and fun! Cost is $10 (scholarships are available) Registration is required--space is limited.
    Registration on our website will be available at the beginning of the month prior to the Club date. If you are not currently receiving notifications when registration is available, please contact the Cobb office to get on our email list! 770-420-9889.

  • Parents Night Out

    Cascade Hills Church 727 54th Street, Columbus, GA, United States

    The Autism Hope Center is offering a free night out for parents of children with Autism, Developmental Disabilities, and their siblings all over 3 years old.

    Dates: Aug 16th, Sept 13th, Oct 11th, Nov 8th, Dec 13th

    One time registration is required: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rXrRQ09iCFaJGz0T09qViEBbNoZHAJPb-QC71GHZHxg/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawEQ4OtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHftrswjyHMiLgbbp_CrM35KXhkRCXr2i1KLYkCvKzpQEbJtsvYFYO6MXSw_aem_gkYx8kxCK4gAt1i9bn7KpQ&edit_requested=true

    Free

  • 3rd Annual Fall Arts & Crafts Festival

    Murray County Developmental Center 735 W Chestnut St., Chatsworth, GA

    Join us for our 3rd Annual Fall Arts & Crafts festival and enjoy good food and shop with local vendors.
    Located at Murray County Developmental Center
    735 W Chestnut St. in Chatsworth, GA
    9 am - 3 pm
    Rain Date October 26th

  • Online “Open” Support Group for Teens (15-19)

    This open group meets on the second Saturday of the month and is for individuals (ages 15-19) who are Autistic or who suspect they are. All AANE-facilitated support groups provide information, connection, and community where participants can share similar issues and concerns and celebrate successes. Groups are designed for the teens only – parents and other family members should not attend the groups.

    Advanced registration is required.

    Free

  • Boo-B-Que

    Holy Cross Catholic Church 3773 Chamblee Tucker Road, Atlanta, GA

    Join us outside in your not so scary costume. Enjoy spooky activities, games, and barbecue! Our favorite dogs from CAREing Paws will visit.

    Menu: Knights of Columbus provide food for this event. Menu is typically: Barbecue Chicken, Barbecue Pork, Macaroni & Cheese, Coleslaw, Dessert with tea and water.

    *If you or your child has an food allergy, please bring a meal/snack.

    Eligibility:

    FOCUS Kid must be 29 and under at event date.
    Have a physical and/or developmental disabilities, including rare genetic syndromes, cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome.
    Siblings welcome

    Registration Required through your Family Portal.

    *Venue and Food Sponsored by The Knights of Columbus