• ESPlay Athens (0-4)

    Recurring
    ESP Athens 189 VFW Drive, Watkinsville, GA

    For Parents/caregivers and their children aged 0-3 years. ESPlay is our way of connecting young families to the mission of ESP by offering enrichment opportunities for parents and their children through music programming and more!

  • 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.

  • 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

  • The Big Catch-ability Classic Fishing Tournament

    Pyne Road Park Boat Ramp/Pavillion 4481 Roanoke Rd, LaGrange, GA

    West Georgia Autism Foundation is proud to sponsor The Big Catch-ability Classic Fishing Tournament!

    This is for all kids/families with Special Needs but registration is required and space is limited so sign up now!

  • Saturday Social Club

    Recurring
    Spectrum Autism Support Center 2997 Main St, Duluth, GA, United States

    Spectrum Saturday Social Club will provide a safe space for adults who are on the autism spectrum. Participants who are out of high school and are 18 years or older, have independent self help skills, and are able to function with little supervision. The group will meet on Saturdays from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm where they will play games, enjoy karaoke, or watch movies with friends. The club will be supervised by professional staff that will facilitate the members to help make new friends and strengthen social skills.

    This will be like a gym membership where you pay $200 for 10 week session to participate one Saturday or all Saturdays in a quarter. You must register but then can attend as often or as little as you want. Registration is now open!

    $200
  • Animated Minds ATL

    Recurring
    Spectrum Autism Support Center 2997 Main St, Duluth, GA, United States

    The Animated Minds ATL is a welcoming community for autistic adults ages 18 and older who share a passion for animation and visual storytelling. This program is designed for adults who do not require support or supervision and who enjoy creating and sharing their work with others.

    Participants gather to talk about animation, draw, create, and connect with others who share similar interests. Members often bring their own creations to share with the group — including characters, animated shorts, comic books, and other visual storytelling projects. The club celebrates creativity, imagination, and collaboration in a supportive environment.

    Each month, participants also have the opportunity to learn from guest speakers with expertise in animation, art, film, voice acting, and more, who share their skills and creative process with the group.

    $10
  • Support Group for Women

    This group is for those who identify as female. Discussions will focus on what it means to be an independent adult, sexuality, safety, mother/daughter relationships, managing anxiety and sensory issues associated with autism, work challenges and successes, being a woman on the autism spectrum, friendships and relationships.

    Free
  • Support Group for Women (50+)

    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

    $10
  • Workshop – Seeking a Diagnosis for Adults

    Are you an adult who thinks you may be Autistic and considering getting a diagnosis? Join us for a comprehensive workshop where we’ll explore the pros and cons of seeking a diagnosis, how to find the right provider, and what to expect during the evaluation process. We’ll also discuss the important steps to take after receiving your results, including accessing resources, support, and connections to help you thrive.

    $25
  • Multi-Session 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.

    $100
  • LIFE’s Social Club – hybrid!

    LIFE Living Independence for Everyone (Savannah) 4811 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA

    Looking for a fun way to relax, and connect with others who get it?
    Join us for LIFE’s Social Club - a monthly hangout for people with disabilities to laugh, share, socialize, and take a break from everyday stress.
    There’s no pressure - just good vibes, great company, and plenty of fun.
    Enjoy simple refreshments!
    Enter to win a $10 gift card door prize - just for showing up!
    When: Last Wednesday of every month from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
    Where: Join in person at LIFE, Inc. – 4811 Waters Avenue, Savannah
    Or hop on Zoom - call 912-920-2414 for login.
    Open to people with disabilities in LIFE’s service counties:
    Appling · Bacon · Brantley · Bryan · Bulloch · Camden · Candler · Charlton · Chatham · Effingham · Evans · Glynn · Liberty · Long · McIntosh · Pierce · Tattnall · Toombs · Ware · Wayne