Parents Night Out
The Autism Hope Center is offering a free night out for parents of children with Autism, Developmental Disabilities, and their siblings over the age of three.
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The Autism Hope Center is offering a free night out for parents of children with Autism, Developmental Disabilities, and their siblings over the age of three.
Our teen social group will meet on Friday, July 10th, from 6:30 - 8 pm. If you have already filled out the one-time registration, please email each month to reserve a slot, as space is limited. autismhopecenterLLP@gmail.com
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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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!
The Preschool Autism Summit kicks off July 12 with special guests Abbey & Christine Romeo from Netflix's "Love on the Spectrum," then brings a new lineup of speakers each day.
Gestalt language processing, AAC, regulation, PDA, play-based learning, picky eating, and so much more, from SLPs, OTs, educators, and autistic voices.
July 12-15. Watch from anywhere. Built for teachers, SLPs, OTs, and parents of young autistic children.
Do you enjoy crafts such as knitting, crocheting, sewing, and embroidery? AANE has created a new online group for you! The group is available to Autistic adults regardless of skill level or diagnosis. 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.
RAISE Forward brings together Parent Centers, disability organizations, RSA Parent Centers (RSA-PCs), and partners to share tools, strategies, and insights that strengthen long-term impact. Featuring updates from RSA-PCs and Youth Engagement Transition Initiative (YETI) leaders, this virtual summit focuses on practical resources, emerging technologies, and collaborative approaches that support effective transition services and meaningful youth engagement. Participants will leave with actionable ideas to sustain and grow their work with clarity, resilience, and shared purpose.
This group meets on the second Monday of the month and is for the neurotypical individual married to or in partnership with someone who is Neurodivergent.
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!
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!
🚀 You’re Invited Inside the Omniverse with Pink STEM
Welcome Bibb County GEAR UP students and friends
This is not just an event.
This is your entry point into a new digital world.
Welcome to the Pink STEM Discovery Lab—a 3-day guided experience where you’ll explore:
🎮 Gaming & Fortnite Experiences
🤖 AI + MetaHuman Creation
🌐 Digital Identity & Virtual Worlds
💡 Real Opportunities to create, play, and grow
📅 Live from July 14→ July 16, 26
Join us in person 9-12pm CGTC Campus-3300 Macon Tech Dr Macon GA for an immersive experience into Digital Worlds
Join anytime. Catch up anytime. Level up at your own pace.
This is our support group for Autistic people of color (18+). These spaces are peer-led and provide an opportunity for participants to explore how their multiple identities show up and address their specific needs, by sharing experiences and offering support to one another. We are running these meetings through the winter and then will determine the next steps for future programming based on interest and feedback.
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