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  • LIFE-Line Peer Support Chat Group

    Recurring
    LIFE Living Independence for Everyone (Savannah) 4811 Waters Avenue, Savannah, GA

    Please join us for the LIFE-Line Peer Support Chat today at 1:00PM! This is a hybrid meeting; you can join in person or on Zoom. Contact 912-920-2414 for the Zoom login information. 4811 Waters Avenue, Savannah.
    Did you know that regular peer support can improve the sense of well-being for people with disabilities by expanding their support network and empowering them? It's true!
    The LIFE-Line Peer Support Chat is open exclusively to people with disabilities in LIFE's twenty service counties*. The LIFE-Line Peer Chat is a safe space to talk with other people with disabilities, confidentially. We hope you'll join us!

  • Grupo de apoyo para padres Latinos

    Recurring

    Todos los padres, abuelos, guardianes, y otros miembros de la familia de niños con necesidades especiales están invitados a tomar parte en un grupo de apoyo para padres, dirigido por los padres.

    Anna Shaw Childrenʼs Institute se apega a las guías de seguridad y recomendaciones de distanciamiento social de la CDC.

  • Swift-Cantrell Splash Pad Play

    Swift Cantrell Park 3140 Old 41 Hwy NW, Kennesaw, GA, United States

    Join Lekotek at Swift-Cantrell Park's Splash Pad! This is a private event for Lekotek Families - closed to the public. It is free to attend, but please register! The Splash Pad is reserved from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Lekotek will prepare hotdogs and provide papergoods and drinks, each family should bring something to share (finger foods are preferred).

    Free

  • Camp Hollywood Lawrenceville

    Recurring
    McKendree United Methodist Church 1570 Lawrenceville Suwanee United Methodist, Lawrenceville, GA, United States

    FOCUS day camps offer the care children need – and the fun children deserve!

    Children with multiple disabilities have few opportunities to attend summer camp; their medical, physical, or cognitive needs cannot be managed by most camps. FOCUS cares about the safety of your child, while offering fun activities that everyone will love.

    $215

  • Multi-Session Support Group for Women (40-60)

    Recurring
    Virtual

    Description
    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
    Dates
    March 13
    March 27
    April 10
    April 24
    May 8
    May 22
    June 12
    June 26

    $100

  • Early Intervention to Early Education

    Join us to learn how to take the lead in your child's educational journey by knowing who is on your child's evaluation team, developing effective communication skills, exploring placement options, and planning for transitions.

  • Multi-Session Support Group for Women (18-35)

    Recurring
    Virtual

    Description
    This multi-session support group is designed for Autistic women and femme people (18-35). Through this support group, members can build an ongoing connection with a small community. AANE multi-session support groups for women also give women an opportunity to voice their concerns and frustrations. It also lets them acknowledge hard-won and unexpected victories. Common topics of discussion are:

    Masking/camouflaging
    Sensory sensitivities/overloads
    Relationships
    Self-care
    Gender expansive issues related to autism
    Dates
    March 13
    March 27
    April 10
    April 24
    May 8
    May 22
    June 5
    July 3

    $100

  • Support Group for Women (50+)

    Recurring

    This 8-week gender inclusive women’s support group is for Autistic women (50+). Through this support group, members can build an ongoing connection with a small community.

    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
    Work/jobs
    Intersectionality

    $100

  • Support Group for Adults

    Come join other post-high-school Autistic adults (ages 18+) or adults with a Neurodivergent profile in an atmosphere of support and understanding.

    $10

  • Multi-Session Support Group for Adults

    Recurring

    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.

    $100

  • Parent Support Group-Virtual

    Join us for an online Parent Support Group. Lekotek is a safe place to come and share, listen, and build relationships that will help you through this journey and celebrate your child's unique differences. Be sure to Register so we can send you the zoom link!

  • Support Group – Gender Identity for Adults

    This group always meets on the first Thursday of the month and is for post-high school Autistic adults who are interested in discussing and exploring their gender in a supportive setting. Most people who attend identify as transgender, nonbinary, and/or genderfluid, and some are questioning their gender identity or gender roles. Join us to share stories and perspectives, and to get support. No autism diagnosis or certainty about gender identity is required to attend. This is a safe place to explore intersecting identities.

    Free