• Grupo de apoyo para padres Latinos

    Recurring

    Todos los padres, abuelos, guardianes, y otros miembros de la familia de niños con necesidades especiales están invitados a tomar parte en un grupo de apoyo para padres, dirigido por los padres.

    Anna Shaw Childrenʼs Institute se apega a las guías de seguridad y recomendaciones de distanciamiento social de la CDC.

  • Story Time [Virtual]

    Recurring

    Get ready for an exciting read-aloud virtual story time!

    During our interactive session we will read a book, sing songs, move our bodies, and connect with other children and caregivers. Each day we will read a different story that will engage children as they explore the world around them.

    Registration is required. Complete the Story Time Participant Registration form to reserve your spot!

    This event occurs weekly and is open to families, child care providers, and family, friend and neighbor caregivers.

    For more information, please email EveryoneRR@ccrcca.org

    We look forward to engaging with you soon!

    Free
  • Multi-Session Support Group for Gender Diverse Adults

    Recurring
    Virtual

    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.

    $100
  • Support Group for Women (50+)

    Recurring

    This 8-week gender inclusive women’s support group is for Autistic women (50+). Through this support group, members can build an ongoing connection with a small community.

    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
    Work/jobs
    Intersectionality

    $100
  • Support Group for Adults

    Come join other post-high-school Autistic adults (ages 18+) or adults with a Neurodivergent profile in an atmosphere of support and understanding.

    $10
  • Support Group – Gender Identity for Adults

    Recurring
    Virtual

    This group always meets on the first Thursday of the month and is for post-high school Autistic adults who are interested in discussing and exploring their gender in a supportive setting. Most people who attend identify as transgender, nonbinary, and/or genderfluid, and some are questioning their gender identity or gender roles. Join us to share stories and perspectives, and to get support. No autism diagnosis or certainty about gender identity is required to attend. This is a safe place to explore intersecting identities.

    Free
  • Support Group – Gender Identity for Adults

    This group always meets on the first Thursday of the month and is for post-high school Autistic adults who are interested in discussing and exploring their gender in a supportive setting. Most people who attend identify as transgender, nonbinary, and/or genderfluid, and some are questioning their gender identity or gender roles. Join us to share stories and perspectives, and to get support. No autism diagnosis or certainty about gender identity is required to attend. This is a safe place to explore intersecting identities.

    Free
  • Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Interest Group for Adults

    Recurring

    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.

    $100
  • La Hora del Cuento [Virtual]

    Recurring

    ¡Nuestros especialistas en desarrollo infantil se alegran en ofrecerle a usted y a sus hijos una emocionante lectura de cuentos virtual!

    Durante nuestras sesiones interactivas leeremos libros, cantaremos canciones, moveremos nuestros cuerpos y nos conectaremos con otros niños y cuidadores. Cada día leeremos una historia diferente que involucrará a los niños mientras exploran el mundo que los rodea.

    Es necesario registrarse. ¡Complete el formulario de registro de participantes de Story Time para reservar su lugar!

    Para obtener más información, envíe un correo electrónico a EveryoneRR@ccrcca.org

    Free
  • WOMEN ON THE SPECTRUM SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUP

    Recurring

    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

  • 6th Annual Dueling Pianos Fundraiser

    Southern Therapy Solutions 3256 N Valdosta Rd, Valdosta, Georgia

    Thank you for your interest in becoming a sponsor of Dueling Pianos! All proceeds from this event will benefit our local nonprofit, Family Autism Support Team (FAST). FAST was founded in 2013 & offers a variety of support, resources, and outreaches to local families affected by Autism. With 1 in every 46 children born in Georgia having some form of Autism, the community served by FAST grows daily. FAST needs YOUR help to continue making Valdosta/Lowndes County an Autism-friendly community! We respectfully invite you to join us for this amazing event and ask that you take an active role in the fundraising for this very important organization through one of the listed sponsorship opportunities below. To become a sponsor, choose a payment option at the bottom of this page. If you have any questions, please let us know!

    $25 – $35