Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
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✈️ Embark on a Journey with "Let's Get Away, Together!" Series 28! ✈️-
Join us in welcoming the new year on Tuesdays at 1pm (PST) from January 6th - February 24th for our 28th series of "Let’s Get Away, Together!"
This is an open group so please share the registration link with anyone you think might enjoy the topics or community opportunities.
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.
Dates
February 17
March 3
March 17
March 31
April 21
April 28
May 12
May 26
The Partner Support Group is for those in neurodiverse relationships with a spouse/partner who has a confirmed or suspected autism spectrum profile. The group meeting is a positive and supportive time to share experiences, gain information and understanding about how neurodiversity affects couple relationships.
This open group meets on the third Wednesday of the month. Participants can join at any time. There is $10 cost to participants to attend any session. Advanced registration is required.
Families of children with disabilities often face unique stressors such as school advocacy, balancing family needs, and managing caregivers' emotional or psychological responses to challenges. Building resilience is critical to the calm, peace and balance needed to navigate challenges and stay motivated to push forward. Developing resilience takes time, patience, and consistent effort. I look forward to sharing specific strategies toward achieving, and maintaining, a resilient spirit and state of mind.
Families of children with disabilities often face unique stressors such as school advocacy, balancing family needs, and managing caregivers' emotional or psychological responses to challenges. Building resilience is critical to the calm, peace and balance needed to navigate challenges and stay motivated to push forward. Developing resilience takes time, patience, and consistent effort. I look forward to sharing specific strategies toward achieving, and maintaining, a resilient spirit and state of mind.
Presenter: Sharon M. Dossett, owner of Sharon M Dossett Consulting LLC (or SMDC), provides personal & professional development services, both virtually and in-person. Services include child specialist mediation, psychotherapy, and clinical supervision. Sharon has 35 years of experience, 20+ in leadership, working locally and abroad with culturally diverse youth and adults to promote civil dialogue, self-awareness, empathy, and authentic communication for better relationship building. Sharon earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in Sociology and Psychology, a Master's Degree in Social Work, and an MBA. To learn more about Sharon and SMDC's services, philosophy, guiding values and approach, please visit her website https://sharonmdossett.com
The Partner Support Group is for those in neurodiverse relationships with a spouse/partner who has a confirmed or suspected autism spectrum profile. The group meeting is a positive and supportive time to share experiences, gain information and understanding about how neurodiversity affects couple relationships.
This open group meets on the third Wednesday of the month. Participants can join at any time. There is $10 cost to participants to attend any session. Advanced registration is required.
This multi-session support group is designed for Autistic women (40-60) looking to build an ongoing connection with a small community of other women. This support group also gives women an opportunity to voice their concerns and frustrations and 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.
This presentation guides parents through the key parts of their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
This presentation guides parents through the key parts of their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). The session breaks down goals, services, and supports in plain language so you can better understand your child’s plan and feel confident in participating in their educational journey.
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.
Los padres suelen formar parte de comités, equipos o reuniones, pero a veces desconocen los procesos o cómo involucrarse efectivamente. Este tercer seminario web lo ayudará al participar y a tener voz en decisiones importantes como en las del equipo del IEP y comités escolares. Además, descubrirá cómo funcionan las reuniones, cómo se toman decisiones efectivas y consejos prácticos para participar.
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.
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
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