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  • Night to Shine

    Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center 801 Front Ave, Columbus, GA

    We are so excited to be an official host church for this year’s Night to Shine, sponsored by the Tim Tebow Foundation. Night to Shine is an unforgettable prom night experience centered on God’s love for people with special needs, ages 14 and older. On one night, hundreds of churches of different denominations from all over the world will come together to celebrate people with special needs! This year’s Night to Shine event will be on Friday, February 13th, from 6-10 PM, and it will be held at the Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center

  • Support Group for Teens (15-19)

    This group meets on the second Saturday of the month and is for individuals (ages 15-19) who are Autistic or who suspect they are. All AANE-facilitated support groups provide information, connection, and community where participants can share similar issues and concerns and celebrate successes. Groups are designed for the teens only – parents and other family members should not attend the groups.

    $10

  • 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

  • 2026 FSU CARD Monday Meet-Ups

    Join CARD Consultants for weekly one-hour virtual meetups to discuss topics affecting adults with autism. Activities will include engaging presentations by CARD consultants and guest speakers, open topic chats, and playing games to better get to know one another. Participants will also have a chance to chat with other adults on the spectrum about their successes and challenges. This series is for adults (18 and up) who are registered with FSU CARD.

    Free

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

    Recurring

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

  • Autism Parent Coffee Tuesday

    Recurring
    Autism Hope Center 2000 Hamilton Road Ste B, Columbus, GA, United States

    Meet with other parents for resources and support! First and third Tuesday of every month.

    Free

  • Tool Time Tuesdays: Questions Parents Can Ask Before, During and After IEP Meetings

    Questions Parents Can Ask Before, During and After IEP Meetings - Parents are valuable members of their child's IEP Team, and asking good questions can be central to effective participation! Join us to learn from Karen Laughlin, ECAC Parent Educator, and other parents about questions that work before, during, and after IEP meetings. Presented by Karen Laughlin, Parent Educator

    Free

  • What, Wait! You Want Me to Talk About Sexuality?

    Healthy relationship boundaries are an important skill. We will explore tips and tools for addressing sexuality with people you work with.

    Healthy relationship boundaries are an important skill for us all. We are seeing more and more examples of those who have crossed lines in our culture. Even though people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are sexual beings, just like everyone, they also need the information and skills to navigate these waters and learn what's okay and not okay in various settings.

    This webinar will explore tips and tools for addressing sexuality one-on-one with the individuals you work with. We will explore why this topic can be difficult to approach and useful tools that will help you become more comfortable and confident and communicate about this sensitive topic.

    Free

  • Let’s Get Away, Together! Let’s Enter the World of the Milliner and Discover the Amazing World of Hats!

    ✈️ Embark on a Journey with "Let's Get Away, Together!" Series 28! ✈️-
    Join us in welcoming the new year on Tuesdays at 1pm (PST) from January 6th - February 24th for our 28th series of "Let’s Get Away, Together!"

    This is an open group so please share the registration link with anyone you think might enjoy the topics or community opportunities.

    Free

  • Multi-Session Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Interest Group for Adults

    This interest group is intended for post-high school adults who fulfill the player pre-requisites outlined below:

    Participants need to have played Dungeons and Dragons before either at AANE or elsewhere.
    They must also be familiar with character creation, general rules of D&D Edition 5, cooperation within a team, and following campaign rules and storyline.
    Each participant is expected to attend all 8 meetings in order to help his/her team advance as far as possible in the campaign.
    This interest series will be using a campaign selected by the Dungeon Masters. Participants must agree to follow the rules of the campaign at all times.
    Because this is an interactive/collaborative game. Participants need to be able to participate fully in each game session.

    Dates

    February 17
    March 3
    March 17
    March 31
    April 21
    April 28
    May 12
    May 26

    $100

  • 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