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    Online “Closed” Support Group for Women (40-60)

    This “closed” support group is designed for Autistic women (40-60) looking to build an ongoing connection with a small community of other women. This “closed” 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

    $100
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    Online “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Adults (23+)

    This “closed” support group is for parents who have an Autistic adult child 23+ years of age. Other adult family caregivers may also register for this group. “Closed” support groups are ideal for parents and other adult family caregivers who want to go beyond sharing their stories with newcomers each time at open support group meetings.

    AANE support groups provide an opportunity for parents and family caregivers to voice their concerns and frustrations and celebrate hard-won and unexpected victories. Although each group will focus on different themes and questions, here are some of the most common ones:

    Now that your child is an adult, how do you support and/or parent without power?
    How do you keep the lines of communication open?
    How can you help the Autistic adult find and sustain employment and live independently?
    How do you motivate them to expand their social network?
    What types of services have other families used and what were the results?
    How have other members tapped into health, income, housing, and other benefits?

    8 week series. Advanced registration is required.

    $180
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    Online “Closed” Support Group – Intimacy for Men

    This is a new intimacy support group designed for Autistic men in relationships to discuss physical intimacy in a safe, non-judgmental space. Through open dialogue, discussions will include demystifying what a partner might be looking for in a sexual relationship and strategies to grow intimacy. Group members will be free to ask questions and speak candidly about a range of issues, including performance anxiety, sensory sensitivities, and the impact of media culture on sexual intimacy.

    $100
  • Recurring

    Simple Meals: Planning and Prep

    Simple Meals Planning and Prep: Learn how to plan and prepare simple meals! Learn the basics of meal planning, creating a shopping list, and cooking a meal! The workshop will be held on 11/13 and 11/20.

  • Recurring

    Story Time [Virtual]

    Our child development specialists are excited to bring you and your child an exciting read-aloud virtual story time!

    During our interactive sessions we will read a book, sing songs, move our bodies, and connect with other children and caregivers. Each day we will read a different story that will engage children as they explore the world around them.

    Registration is required. Complete the Story Time Participant Registration form to reserve your spot!

    For more information, please email EveryoneRR@ccrcca.org

    We look forward to engaging with you soon!

    Free
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    Online “Closed” Support Group for Queer Women & Non-Binary Adults

    This 8-week gender inclusive support group is for LGBTQIA+ women, femmes, and nonbinary people. In this 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
    – Employment
    – Intersectionality

    Advanced registration is required.

    $100
  • Online “Open” Workshop – Understanding Burnout

    This workshop is designed to provide autistic individuals, caregivers, educators, and clinicians with insights into navigating autistic burnout, emphasizing prevention and recovery in a supportive setting. We’ll explore the roots and effects of burnout, sharing practical advice for managing it. Participants will learn to spot early signs and adopt strategies that foster well-being. Recovery options will highlight the power of self-care and community resources. A Q&A session will encourage open dialogue, allowing everyone to share experiences and solutions, building a network of support.

    $25
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    Healthy Relationships on The Autism Spectrum (HEARTS)

    Healthy Relationships on the Autism Spectrum (HEARTS) is a 8 session workshop for Autistic adults who would like to learn about, and talk about, healthy friendship and dating relationships. The workshop does not teach how to find new dating partners or friends. Rather, it provides education about what a healthy vs. unhealthy relationship feels like, how to notice warning signs that a relationship is becoming unhealthy, how to cope with a breakup or end of a friendship how to restart friendships with people when you have fallen out of touch, and how to stay motivated to meet new people.

    Advanced registration is required.

    $150
  • Budgeting 101

    Budgeting 101: Learn the ins and outs of creating a budget! Acquire skills such as tracking spending and learn about basic budgeting. Workshop will run from 11/14 - 11/21. ?
    For more information or if you have any questions, email us at admin@lifebehaviorconsulting.com or call us at 678-235-8817.

  • AANE Webinar: What We Have Learned from Teaching Healthy Relationships on the Autism Spectrum (HEARTS)

    Healthy Relationships on the Autism Spectrum (HEARTS) is an online class for autistic adults that provides information about friendships and dating relationships. In this presentation, the speakers will describe why and how they co-created the HEARTS program, what they have learned from facilitating sessions, and what the evidence suggests about HEARTS.

    An important note: This is a presentation about HEARTS, not a HEARTS workshop, attendees will not learn new relationship skills from this presentation.

    $35
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    Online “Closed” Support Group for Women (35-50)

    This “closed” support group is designed for women (35-50) who are Autistic. Through this “closed” support group, women (35-50) can build an ongoing connection with a small community of other women. AANE “closed” 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
    Empathy

    8 sessions. Advanced registration required.

    $100