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  • Parent Support Group – Adults on the Spectrum

    Recurring
    Spectrum Autism Support Center 2997 Main St, Duluth, GA, United States

    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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • LAF Virtual Roundtable Level 3/Profound Autism Parents

    Please register to participate in our virtual roundtable discussion focused on the needs of families impacted by Level 3 and Profound Autism in South Carolina. Information and data collected during these discussions will be shared with community leaders and state stakeholders to help inform future advocacy efforts, services, and support initiatives.

  • LGBTQ2IA+ Families: Parenting with Pride

    Everyone is welcome to join us for LGBTQ2IA+ Families: Parenting with Pride, a free, national four-episode virtual conversation series designed to support parents and caregivers as they build communication skills, strengthen emotional well-being, harness the power of lived experience, and connect with a broader movement of families leading with pride.

    The series theme is Practical Skills for Advocacy, Wellness, and Change. Across the conversations, participants will move from navigating difficult conversations to caring for themselves and their families, sharing their stories with intention, and finding power in community and collective action. By the end of the series, participants will be able to:

    Identify and engage in community-based pathways for sustained action and support
    Communicate effectively with schools, providers, and family members under pressure
    Recognize and respond to the mental health impacts of chronic stress and discrimination
    Use lived experience strategically for advocacy and leadership

    Free

  • Parent Support Group-Virtual

    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!
    https://lekotekga.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/lekotekga/eventList.jsp

  • Multi-Session Support Group for Parents of Adults (23+)

    This multi-session support group is for parents who have an Autistic adult child 23 years of age or older. Other adult family caregivers may also register for this group. Multi-session 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 work 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?

    *Please note that these meetings will not be recorded.
    Dates

    June 8
    June 22
    July 6
    July 20
    August 10
    August 24
    September 14
    September 28

    $180

  • Stronger Together: Building Informal Support Around Your Family

    Join us for a meaningful conversation with parents with intellectual and developmental disabilities as they share how informal supports have helped strengthen their families. Learn about the friends, family members, neighbors, and community connections that have made a difference in their parenting journey, how they built those relationships, and what advice they have for others looking to grow their support network.

  • Parent Support Group

    Spectrum Autism Support Center 2997 Main St, Duluth, GA, United States

    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.

  • Stepping forward, stepping back: How parents can support youth moving to adult health care

    The process of moving from pediatric to adult health care involves legal and social changes. For youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities, this process often is delayed or incomplete. From sharing information and power to building new skills, this webinar will help families navigate the process of health care transition in ways that empower youth to step forward and take a leadership role in their health and care.

  • 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

  • Peachtree City Share Group

    Beignets & Brew - Peachtree City 316 City Cir, Peachtree City, GA, United States

    Share Groups are free, monthly support groups for parents and primary caregivers, meeting from September through May in various locations across Metro Atlanta. These gatherings provide a welcoming space to connect with other parents, exchange practical tips, and share both the challenges and joys of parenting. As the very first program offered by FOCUS, Share Groups remain a cornerstone of our support services. Led by dedicated parent volunteers, each meeting is designed to be positive, constructive, and uplifting.

    FOCUS is pleased to offer complimentary snack or meal cards to attending parents. We kindly ask that any guests joining you cover the cost of their own meal.

    Free