Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
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This multi-session group is designed for parents and family members of Autistic high school teens. This group is limited to 15 participants for caregivers to connect with one another and share information.
PAVE is here to walk alongside you with tools, knowledge, and support. This fall, join us for trainings and clinics designed to empower families, caregivers, and educators supporting students with disabilities. Understand student rights to assistive technology and how AT supports high school transition success.
This group focuses on adults that are looking for a positive and safe environment to foster social development. The group meets twice a month (once at the Spectrum meetings and one social outing a month) with 1-2 adult leaders who are trained in helping people on the Autism Spectrum. Adults who have HFA/Asperger’s Syndrome and are reaching out for help and/or seeking friendships with people with similar issues and interests are welcome! For more information about this group, please contact info@spectrumautism.org.
Members of this group need to be out of high school in order to join the group. Our current members are generally high school graduates, attend college, or are working. Those attending the outings must be able to do so with minimal supervision (1 to 10).
Parent Support Group
Spectrum hosts monthly parent meetings the first and second Thursday of each month featuring guest speakers who share their knowledge and expertise regarding a variety of topics related to the Autism Spectrum Disorder. First Thursday of the month meetings are offered Sept-May for parents of school age children. Breakout sessions are also offered for Dads, parents of preschoolers, and in Spanish only.
Social Skills programs are offered at the same time for children ages 5-22. Childcare is offered for those under 5. Second Thursday of the month meetings are for parents of adults out of high school and for adults on the spectrum.
Location: Spectrum Autism Support Center, 2997 Main St., Duluth, GA 30096
Sesiones de Familia in Spanish via ZOOM twice a month. Email Mariana to be added to the list mariana.ortiz-padilla@georgialda.org
Paula Schirmer, provides meeting content on the first Thursday, in person, in Spanish for Spanish speakers
Second Thursday of the month: A support group meeting for parents of adults with autism over the age of 18 who are out of high school. Social Support group is offered for adults out of high school with higher ability level or Asperger's. No childcare is offered.
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 on the topic of employment. Whether you’re currently working, looking for a job or recuperating from burn out, this group is a chance to receive support, share what works for you and learn from each other, on all things related to employment. Advanced registration is required.
This event is to help parents with an Autistic child. If you’re unsure how to provide structure with kids out of school, need some self-care, or if you’re feeling isolated from other adults and the community, drop into our community support sessions to connect with other parents. Sessions will be facilitated by AANE’s Individual and Family Services staff who know firsthand the need to maintain a balance for ourselves and our children when life brings the unexpected. Advanced registration is required.
Come join other adults age 50+ with autism or similar Neurodiverse profiles in an atmosphere of support and understanding. The group meets on the second Friday of every month. Advanced registration is required.
Spectrum's Friday Homeschool Social Club will provide a safe space for neurodiverse homeschooled individuals on the autism spectrum, with ADHD or learning differences, ages 5-18. Participants need to have independent self-help skills, and able to function with minimal supervision. They will play board games or video games, enjoy karaoke, play outdoors or watch movies with friends. The club will be supervised by professional staff that will facilitate the members to help make new friends and strengthen social skills. We will have one supervisor for this program and will ask parents to sign up to take a turn as a volunteer monitor one time and will look for 2 to 3 monitors per week per session.
If you have a child that is a sibling to a special needs individual, please join us on Friday, Nov 14th at the Carroll Rec Center to celebrate them for their constant dedication, patience and love that they give to their brothers and sisters every day! Celebration starts at 5:30 and no need to rsvp. We hope to see you there!
We’re excited to have our 1st Run, Walk ‘n’ Roll event in Savannah this fall! The Run, Walk ‘n’ Roll is inclusive to all ages and abilities. Its goal is to raise funds for our Home Medical Equipment Program.
This Fall, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., supporters can join us at Lake Mayer Park or participate virtually by running, walking, rolling, or engaging in any other type of movement! Both options offer self-guided and self-paced activities.
This event supports our home medical equipment program, which provides mobility equipment to those in need at little to no cost!
$25 Registration includes:
T-shirt
Lunch
Musical entertainment
Games
The Autism Hope Center is offering a free night out for parents of children with autism, Developmental disabilities and their siblings all over the age of 3. A one time registration is required. Call or email each month to reserve a slot. Phone: 706-604-6333. Email: autismhopecenterLLP@gmail.com
This group meets one Sunday a month and is for parents, family members, and friends of Autistic individuals. Guest speakers are hosted every other month. Advanced registration is required.
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