Halloween Dance
Join us for a frightfully fun afternoon full of tricks, treats, and terrifying good vibes! Come dressed in your favorite costumes, lunch will be provided, and music by DJ ROCKIN WHEELS!
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Join us for a frightfully fun afternoon full of tricks, treats, and terrifying good vibes! Come dressed in your favorite costumes, lunch will be provided, and music by DJ ROCKIN WHEELS!
A multi-session support group has the same group members (up to 12) for a set number of sessions (8). Multi-session support groups are ideal for adults who are looking for deeper connections and more extensive peer support from group members. For the best support group experience, closed group members should plan on attending all 8 meetings in the series. This group offers a safe environment where Autistic adults can talk with like-minded people, share issues and concerns, and celebrate successes. Common topics include: disclosure, self-advocacy, and relationships.
Learn how to make reading more accessible and engaging with Chrome! Join us for this workshop to learn about a variety of tools available on Chromebooks and within the Chrome browser that support and enhance reading. We will explore built-in Chromebook accessibility features and browser extensions designed to assist with visual customization, literacy skill development, and reading with text-to-speech. These tools can benefit users of all ages and abilities, especially students with dyslexia, ADHD, low vision, slower cognitive processing, or reading comprehension difficulties.
AANE is offering an 8-week virtual group for Autistic and Neurodivergent teens aged 17-19. This group is designed to provide teens with a safe space to feel connected to and engage with each other while practicing their social skills in a facilitated setting. The group will be developed based on the interests and needs of the members.
AANE is offering an 8-week virtual group for Autistic or Neurodivergent young adults aged 19-23. This group is designed to provide young adults navigating the transition between teenage years and adulthood a safe space to feel connected to and engage with each other while practicing their social skills in a facilitated setting. The group will be developed based on the interests and needs of the members.
Presented by parent child team Ilia and Ryan Walsh, this session offers a comprehensive exploration into the dynamics of parenting adult neurodivergent individuals.
Drawing from their own experiences, they will provide practical strategies for establishing a collaborative relationship between parents and their adult neurodivergent children. The focus will be on mutual understanding, respect, and the empowerment of neurodivergent adults, with an emphasis on recognizing and leveraging their unique strengths. Advanced registration is required.
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
This 90-minute workshop will address common misconceptions, investigate Autistic identity, and explore Autistic traits, strengths, and challenges. This presentation will provide insights into your child’s neurotype, preparing you with an informed mindset for raising an Autistic child. Parents, family members, and caregivers of individuals who are potentially Autistic are also encouraged to attend. Advanced registration is required.
SAVE THE DATE: October 28, 2025! Come celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with the Advancing Employment team at Institute on Human Development & Disability / UGA, along with some key partners, including Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Georgia Council on Developmental Disabilities, and others!
This event will take place at the Tubman Museum in Macon, Georgia, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Food trucks will be available.
This is a free event, but you must RSVP - link coming soon
Spectrum's Homeschool Learning and Enrichment program offers an inclusive and welcoming space for 3rd-12th grade students who are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning differences. This program is designed for children with independent self-help skills who require minimal supervision with staff ratios of 1:6.
The group will meet on Tuesdays, 11 am to 1:30 pm Social skills development with structured peer interactions, group activities, socio-emotional strategies will be offered. We will offer enrichment activities like Arts and Crafts, Music, Gardening and Nature Activities, Executive Function Skills, STEM (task management, time management), Social Skills and Peer Interaction, Life Skills (e.g., cooking, budgeting, organization), and Career Readiness (for teens and young adults). Arts, drama, music, STEM, cooking, gardening, and life skills training. Innovative learning methods will feature activities led by specialists such as drum circle leaders, theatre professionals, Master Gardeners, and yoga instructors. Opportunities to build friendships and strengthen social skills through fun and engaging activities like playing games, outdoor play, and watching movies with peers will be provided after lunch. Students will bring their own lunch.
Social skills development with structured peer interactions, group activities, socio-emotional strategies will be offered.
We will offer enrichment activities like Arts and Crafts, Music, Gardening and Nature Activities, Executive Function Skills, STEM (task management, time management), Social Skills and Peer Interaction, Life Skills (e.g., cooking, budgeting, organization), and Career Readiness (for teens and young adults). Arts, drama, music, STEM, cooking, gardening, and life skills training. Innovative learning methods will feature activities led by specialists such as drum circle leaders, theatre professionals, Master Gardeners, and yoga instructors. Opportunities to build friendships and strengthen social skills through fun and engaging activities like playing games, outdoor play, and watching movies with peers will be provided after lunch. Students will bring their own lunch.
10/7/25: Reimagining Support: A New Way to Learn and Transform Lives for Medically Fragile Kids - We will take a look at the new media channel for Advocates for Medically Fragile Kids NC and see how this tool can put more information into the hands of parents. Presented by Jenny Hobbs
10/14/25: Virtual Meetings 101 - Virtual IEP meetings are occurring more and more frequently. In this webinar, we will explore how to navigate virtual meetings while still maintaining communication and collaboration. Join us for some tips and tricks as well as supporting resources. Presented by Anastacia Newton, Parent Educator
10/21/25: From Incident to Insight: Actively Participating in a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) - Your guide to a successful Manifestation Determination Review: prep, participation tips, and ECAC’s MDR Checklist. Presented by Mandy Sonnenberg, PTI Manager
10/28/25: What is the Prior Written Notice and why does it matter? - Other than the Individualized Education Program (IEP), the Prior Written Notice (PWN) is one of the most important documents in the special education process. We will go through the PWN form and discuss why it is critical to make sure that it is accurate. We will also touch on other places where IEP team decisions are documented. Presented by Doreen Byrd, Lead Parent Educator
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