• Community Connection Session for Parents/Families of Children/Teens/Young Adults (through age 22)

    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.

    Free
  • Parents Night Out

    Recurring
    Cascade Hills Church 727 54th Street, Columbus, GA, United States

    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

    Free
  • Autism Parents Coffee Tuesday

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

    Join the Autism Hope Center for fellowship and resources. First and third Tuesday of every month.

    Free
  • Multi-Session Support Group for Parents of LGBTQ+ Teens & Adults (14+)

    Recurring

    This 8-session AANE support group is designed for parents and caregivers of Autistic (or similarly neurodivergent) teens (age 14+) and adults who also identify as LGBTQ+. In this small, welcoming group setting, participants will have the opportunity to share experiences, access valuable resources, and build meaningful connection with others navigating similar journeys. Each session offers a supportive space to explore the unique intersections of neurodivergence and LGBTQ+ identity, while providing guidance, insight, and a sense of community. Advanced registration is required.

    $180
  • Family Empowerment Series- Starbridge

    Recurring

    The Family Empowerment Series is multi-session workshop part of Starbridge’s Signature Series offered each year. This series of workshops prepares families and caregivers to better advocate within the educational system for their children and to be a resource for other families of students who have disabilities in their communities.

    Free
  • Family Empowerment Series- Starbridge

    Recurring

    The Family Empowerment Series is multi-session workshop part of Starbridge’s Signature Series offered each year. This series of workshops prepares families and caregivers to better advocate within the educational system for their children and to be a resource for other families of students who have disabilities in their communities.

    Free
  • Multi-Session Support Group for Parents of Young Children (<12)

    This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of young Autistic children under the age of 12. This group is limited to 16 participants or caregivers to connect with one another and share information.
    November 25
    December 16
    December 30
    January 13
    January 27
    February 10
    February 24
    March 10
    Advanced registration is required.

    $180
  • Support Group for Parents of High School Teens

    Recurring

    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.

    $180