SPEDTalks: Navigating Special Education
Navigating special education: the IEP process, understanding your rights, building strong partnerships with schools.
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Navigating special education: the IEP process, understanding your rights, building strong partnerships with schools.
Better understand the functions of behavior
Increase knowledge of positive behavioral interventions and supports
Learn strategies that encourage/increase desirable behavior
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.
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.
Join us for Mahjongg 101, a fun and engaging introduction (or refresher!) to the basics of American Mahjongg. Together, we’ll unravel the mysteries of the tiles, decode the NMJL card, learn the art of dealing, and “dance” through the Charleston—plus so much more. By the end of the class, you’ll feel confident and ready to play!
Choose one or more sessions and build your skills each week. This series is offered in partnership with Mahjongg instructor Rachel Timmer, and 25% of all proceeds will support Spectrum Autism Support Group.
Grab a seat at the table and join the fun—spots fill quickly!
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.
We are inviting parents and caregivers to join us for an interactive information session where your feedback, experiences, and ideas will help guide future programming. Your voice is essential in ensuring our services reflect the real needs of the community.
Enjoy a complimentary recreation night offering a firsthand look at EmployAbility’s enrichment activities. This relaxed, welcoming environment is a great way to connect, ask questions, and experience the impact of our programs.
Prepare and plan for a smooth transition from Babies Can’t Wait/
early intervention. The presentation includes an overview of various
programs and services that may be available for three year olds
with special needs in your community.
Contact: Amanda Brown
Email: amandab@p2pga.org
Phone: (678) 736-7314
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:
Join us for an online parent support group. Lekotek is a safe place to come and share, listen, and build relationships that will help you through this journey and celebrate your child's unique differences. Be sure to register so we can send you the zoom link.
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.
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