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  • 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

  • Tool Time Tuesdays: Self-Care

    Calling all superheroes (a.k.a. parents and professionals) - Self-Care - We know you’re juggling all the things—and probably doing it on caffeine and sheer willpower. But even superheroes need a break! You can’t pour from an empty cup—so let’s fill it back up together. Join us for a fun and refreshing conversation all about real-life self-care—because bubble baths are great, but so is breathing for five minutes without a toddler asking for snacks. Let’s talk easy ways to sneak self-care into your day (yes, even your busy day). You deserve it! Presented by: Anastacia Newton, ECAC Parent Educator

    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

  • Unlocking Answers: What Every Parent Should Know About Genetic Testing

    Genetic testing can play a powerful role in helping families find answers about their child’s health. In this session, we’ll walk you through the different types of genetic tests, what they can (and can’t) tell you, and how they’re used to diagnose a wide range of conditions. We’ll also talk about how re-checking genetic data over time can lead to new insights and better outcomes. Finally, we’ll explore how ongoing efforts are making genetic testing more available and more useful for families from all backgrounds.

    Free

  • 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. 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 single session 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?

    Dates

    February 11
    February 25
    March 11
    March 25
    April 8
    April 22
    May 6
    May 20

    $180

  • 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

  • Tool Time Tuesdays: Understanding Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDRs)

    Understanding Manifestation Determination Reviews (MDRs): Preparing, Participating, and Following Up - This brief session will provide parents and caregivers with a clear understanding of what a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) is, when it is required, and how it protects students with disabilities during disciplinary actions. Participants will learn how to prepare for an MDR meeting, including what information to review, who to invite, and how to document connections between a child’s disability and the behavior in question. Presented by Amanda Sonnenberg, Assistant Programs Director

    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

  • Support Group for Parents of Transition Age Youth (18-22)

    Description

    This group is designed for parents and family members of Autistic transition-age youth (18-22). This group is limited to 15 participants for caregivers to connect with one another and share information.

    Dates

    April 9
    April 16
    April 23
    April 30
    May 7
    May 14
    May 21
    May 28

    Advanced registration is required.

    $180

  • Parents Night Out

    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 and Developmental Disabilities, along with their siblings over the age of 3 years old. Pre-registration is required.