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  • Support Group for Adults Over 50

    Recurring
    Virtual

    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.

    $10

  • Focus Share Group

    Recurring
    Chick-fil-A Scenic Highway 1559 Scenic Hwy N, Snellville, GA, United States

    Children participating in FOCUS activities range in age from birth through 29 years old and have lifelong developmental and/or physical disabilities. Some common diagnoses include but are not limited to cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, spina bifida, degenerative illnesses, and rare genetic syndromes.
    BENEFIT
    Share Groups are free support groups for parents and meet monthly (September to May) in several locations around metro Atlanta so parents can meet other parents and share tips, fears, and joys. Support Groups also called Share Groups are the backbone of FOCUS, the first program ever offered. Parent volunteers facilitate the groups, keeping them positive, constructive, and uplifting.

    Meets 2nd Friday of each Month at 10AM (exept school breaks)
    RSVP: spicyk44@msn.com
    Chick-fil-A Scenic Highway: 1559 Scenic Hwy N, Snellville
    focus-ga.org/program/support-groups

  • Sip & Share Group

    Virtual

    Support Groups also called Share Groups are the backbone of FOCUS, the first program ever offered. Share Groups meet monthly (September to May) in several different locations around metro Atlanta so parents can meet other parents and share tips, fears, and joys. Parent volunteers facilitate the groups, keeping them positive, constructive, and uplifting.

    Eligibility:

    Be a parent/caregiver of a child/young adult with a physical and/or developmental disabilities, including rare genetic syndromes, cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome.

  • Support Group for Teens (15-19)

    Recurring
    Virtual

    (formerly Plainview, NY) 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.

    Free

  • Sibs Bowling

    Bowlero Chamblee 2175 Savoy Dr., Chamblee, GA, United States

    Sibs Bowling at Bowlero Chamblee on January 11th.

  • Support Group for Adults

    Virtual

    (formerly Brentwood, NY) 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
    Disclosure

    $10

  • Knitting & Needlecraft Social Group for Adults

    Recurring
    Virtual

    Do you enjoy crafts such as knitting, crocheting, sewing, and embroidery? AANE has created a new online group for you! The group is open to Autistic adults regardless of skill level or diagnosis. In addition to meeting online via Zoom, group members also have the option to participate in the AANE Knitting & Needlecrafts Online Discussion Forum, so that they can share tips, patterns, and positive encouragement in between meetings. (This forum is hosted on the Google Groups platform.) The group will meet every second Sunday of the month on Zoom. Each meeting will have time to work on individual projects and get feedback from group members.

    $10

  • CA Child Care Preventive Health and Safety

    Virtual

    CCRC invites you to our upcoming training Creating A Sense of Belonging Through Books!

    At this training, participants will:

    – Understand how social-emotional development unfolds in the first five years and the brain’s role in the process
    – Learn how to support young children in their social-emotional development
    – Identify the areas of the brain involved in social interactions and the vital role relationships play in social-emotional development
    – Recognize the effects of stress on brain development and which part of the brain is responsible for emotional reactions

    Free

  • Support Group for Gay Men

    Virtual

    (formerly Boston, MA) Are you a gay man in the AANE community? Have you ever wanted to share your thoughts and experiences with other Autistic gay men? Join us!

    The facilitator will send the Zoom link to the group on the day of the event.

    $10

  • Jackbox Game Night for Adults

    Virtual

    Join us for camaraderie and fun! We will be playing a variety of Jackbox games that we will select as a group! Most games fit about 8 participants, but are still a blast to watch! We rotate through both games and players to have a great time together!

    $10