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Focus Share Group

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

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Online “Open” 2-Part Workshop – Leisure for Adults

Part 1: Brainstorm and identify different ways to plan for ways to relax, feel restored, and enjoy free time.

Part 2: Debriefing session to discuss how it felt to implement concepts from last week’s topic, leisure, into your life. Come to share your experience and learn from others!

Advanced registration is required.

$25

Online “Open” Community Connection Session for Adults

This community connections discussion session is for Autistic adults. Participate in this free online discussion to connect with other Neurodivergent adults. Online sessions are hosted on the Zoom platform and are facilitated by AANE’s Adult Services staff who have years of experience with autism and who understand the challenges that this pandemic can pose.

Advanced registration is required.

Free

Murray County Developmental Center Annual Golf Tournament

Indian Trace Golf Corse 730 Mitchell Bridge Rd, Chatsworth, GA

Tag your golfing friends! Our annual golf tournament is coming up!
Due to the potential for inclement weather, the golf tournament has been rescheduled for next Wednesday, October 2nd.

$300

Cyberbullies, Scammers, and Trolls, Oh My! Navigating Social Media and the Internet Safely for Neurodivergent Adults

In this dynamic presentation, attendees will learn social media and internet safety best practices for online interactions, including topics such as how to spot a scammer, preferred communication and tone indicators, managing digital boundaries, and more. Izzie will walk through actual social media profiles on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and Hiki to enhance your web-surfing experiences. Register today to secure your spot!

Register now and watch this webinar live or later on demand.

$35

Online “Open” Social/Game Night for Adults

Socialize, and play games! This is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and to welcome many new AANE members!

Advanced registration is required.

$10

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