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  • Building Resilience in Families of Children with Disabilities

    Families of children with disabilities often face unique stressors such as school advocacy, balancing family needs, and managing caregivers' emotional or psychological responses to challenges. Building resilience is critical to the calm, peace and balance needed to navigate challenges and stay motivated to push forward. Developing resilience takes time, patience, and consistent effort. I look forward to sharing specific strategies toward achieving, and maintaining, a resilient spirit and state of mind.

    Free

  • Building Resilience in Families of Children with Disabilities

    Families of children with disabilities often face unique stressors such as school advocacy, balancing family needs, and managing caregivers' emotional or psychological responses to challenges. Building resilience is critical to the calm, peace and balance needed to navigate challenges and stay motivated to push forward. Developing resilience takes time, patience, and consistent effort. I look forward to sharing specific strategies toward achieving, and maintaining, a resilient spirit and state of mind.
    Presenter: Sharon M. Dossett, owner of Sharon M Dossett Consulting LLC (or SMDC), provides personal & professional development services, both virtually and in-person. Services include child specialist mediation, psychotherapy, and clinical supervision. Sharon has 35 years of experience, 20+ in leadership, working locally and abroad with culturally diverse youth and adults to promote civil dialogue, self-awareness, empathy, and authentic communication for better relationship building. Sharon earned Bachelor of Arts degrees in Sociology and Psychology, a Master's Degree in Social Work, and an MBA. To learn more about Sharon and SMDC's services, philosophy, guiding values and approach, please visit her website https://sharonmdossett.com

    Free

  • Neurodiverse Partners Support Group

    Recurring

    The Partner Support Group is for those in neurodiverse relationships with a spouse/partner who has a confirmed or suspected autism spectrum profile. The group meeting is a positive and supportive time to share experiences, gain information and understanding about how neurodiversity affects couple relationships.

    This open group meets on the third Wednesday of the month. Participants can join at any time. There is $10 cost to participants to attend any session. Advanced registration is required.

    $10

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

    Recurring

    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
    Advanced registration is required.

    $100

  • A Roadmap to Understanding the IEP

    This presentation guides parents through the key parts of their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).

    Free

  • A Roadmap to Understanding the IEP: Goals, Services, and Supports

    This presentation guides parents through the key parts of their child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). The session breaks down goals, services, and supports in plain language so you can better understand your child’s plan and feel confident in participating in their educational journey.

    Free

  • Support Group for Gender Diverse Adults

    Recurring

    This group is for autistic adults who are also nonbinary, trans, and/or questioning. This group is not for folks who identify with the gender they were assigned at birth (cisgender). You may enjoy this group if you feel the need or desire for community to discuss issues relating to neurodiversity and gender identity. We will both celebrate successes and support each other through difficulties. This multi-session support group meets for 8 sessions, every other week. Advanced registration is required.

    $100

  • ¿Cómo se toman las decisiones y se organiza el trabajo dentro del grupo?

    Los padres suelen formar parte de comités, equipos o reuniones, pero a veces desconocen los procesos o cómo involucrarse efectivamente. Este tercer seminario web lo ayudará al participar y a tener voz en decisiones importantes como en las del equipo del IEP y comités escolares. Además, descubrirá cómo funcionan las reuniones, cómo se toman decisiones efectivas y consejos prácticos para participar.

    Free

  • Support Group for Adults

    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

    $10

  • Support Group for LGBTQIA+ Adults

    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.

    $10

  • AANE’s 2026 Virtual Jody Acford Conference

    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.

    $60

  • Augusta Stars Bowling Registration

    Lucky Strike Augusta 3067 Washington Rd, Augusta, GA

    Get ready for our annual bowling fundraiser—an action-packed day of friendly competition, a silent auction and community spirit.

    $25 – $125