Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
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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
This is an hour-long support group for Autistic LGBTQIA+ adults. It is a safe space to find community, share stories with, or gather support if needed from folks of similar experiences. This group hopes to provide support and comfort. The group is facilitated by a trans person on the spectrum. No autism (or related) diagnoses are required, nor is certainty about your queer identity. This is a space to explore all those things. It is also for all post-high school adults over 18 years old.
Join us for Safeguarding Supports: Navigating Benefits in Uncertain Times, AANE’s 2026 Jody Acford Conference. This impactful event is designed to discuss how changing federal policies and budget cuts may impact benefits and services for Autistic adults and their families. Learn from experts and advocates about what these changes mean, how to protect essential supports, and ways our community can work together to stay informed, resilient, and ready for what’s ahead.
Get ready for our annual bowling fundraiser—an action-packed day of friendly competition, a silent auction and community spirit.
This is a weekly Zoom gathering led by self-advocates for self-advocates. Each work, they have a different host and honored guest.
Join chef Ronna Welsh, founder of Purple Kale Kitchenworks and author of The Nimble Cook, for a virtual six week cooking series to learn how to organize, simplify, and enjoy everyday meals. In this series, we will:
– Review shopping strategies and tips
– Read and annotate recipes to make them easy to follow
– Learn how to set up a personalized, nutritious kitchen pantry
– Review essential, basic cooking techniques
– See how to set up your own Chef Station
– Learn how to turn leftovers into “look-forwards”
Sessions will include virtual cooking demonstrations and opportunities for you to ask questions and show off what you’ve been cooking!
Dates
February 23
March 2
March 9
March 16
March 30
Additional support examples: children and families, sensory needs, medical needs, behavioral needs, children who feel the need to escape, children with IEP
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
A presentation and discussion for Autistic adults to come and explore their understanding of autism through a neurological lens. We will discuss common misconceptions, the Autistic identity, and common Autistic traits, strengths, and challenges. This presentation is given by an Autistic adult and a Neurodivergent ally. You might enjoy this presentation and discussion if you are newly diagnosed, considering whether you may be autistic, or if you have only explored autism through a deficit lens in the past.
When a child qualifies for special education services, federal law requires the development of a document called an Individualized Education Program (IEP). The IEP serves as a roadmap for services, including important information about a child’s levels of performance and needs, as well as goals for the child. This workshop will prepare participants to actively participate on the IEP team. Many of the programs at Starbridge are funded through the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). We are required to maintain documentation which shows that individuals who receive services are eligible for those services. Your information is kept confidential. Thank you for providing this information.
Understanding Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDRs): Preparing, Participating, and Following Up - This brief session will provide parents and caregivers with a clear understanding of what a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) is, when it is required, and how it protects students with disabilities during disciplinary actions. Participants will learn how to prepare for an MDR meeting, including what information to review, who to invite, and how to document connections between a child’s disability and the behavior in question. Presented by Amanda Sonnenberg, Assistant Programs Director
Las leyes estatales y federales de educación especial otorgan a los padres ciertos derechos, llamados Garantías de Procedimiento, que están diseñados para proteger los derechos de los padres y sus hijos con una discapacidad. Este módulo de la Serie del Programa de Educación Individualizado (IEP) incluye: el propósito y el contenido del Aviso de Garantías de Procedimiento, lenguaje comprensible, cuándo un padre debe recibir este aviso, confidencialidad, aviso previo por escrito, consentimiento de los padres y opciones para resolver disputas que puedan surgir.
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