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Securing the Future: The Power of Vision

This workshop is designed specifically for parents and advocates of young adults transitioning to adulthood, by offering practical guidance on decision-making for high school, graduation, work, and further education.

Parents will learn how a clear vision and high expectations can guide and ground their child’s transition to adulthood, especially when navigating challenges faced by young people with disabilities.

Presenter:
Dana Lloyd, Director of Community Engagement & Outreach
Georgia Advocacy Office
Contact: Amanda Brown
Email: amandab@p2pga.org
Phone: (678) 736-7314

More Info: https://tinyurl.com/29sdb8ff

Recurring

Parent Support Group

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

Monthly 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.

Free
Recurring

Multi-Session Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9)

Virtual

Description
This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of Autistic children in the tween range (grades 4-9). The multi-session support group provides a guaranteed spot over a set number of sessions, which creates an opportunity to develop deeper connections and receive extensive peer support from the same group members.

Dates
March 25
April 8
April 22
May 6
May 20
June 3
June 17
July 1

$180
Recurring

Autism Parents Coffee Tuesday

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
Recurring

Multi-Session Support Group for Parents of Adults (23-30)

Virtual

Description

Description
This multi-session support group is for parents who have an Autistic adult child 23-30 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 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?
Dates
March 25
April 8
April 22
May 13
May 27
June 10
June 24
July 8

$180

Parents as Partners: Supporting Neurodivergence in Adulthood for Families

Presented by parent-child team Ilia and Ryan Walsh, this session offers a comprehensive exploration into the dynamics of parenting adult neurodivergent individuals.

Drawing from their own experiences, they will provide practical strategies for establishing a collaborative relationship between parents and their adult neurodivergent children. The focus will be on mutual understanding, respect, and the empowerment of neurodivergent adults, with an emphasis on recognizing and leveraging their unique strengths.

$25
Recurring

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

Virtual

Description
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.

Dates
March 18
April 1
April 15
April 29
May 13
May 27
June 10
June 24

$180

Recurring

Multi-Session Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9)

Virtual

Description
This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of Autistic children in the tween range (grades 4-9). The multi-session support group provides a guaranteed spot over a set number of sessions, which creates an opportunity to develop deeper connections and receive extensive peer support from the same group members.

Dates
March 25
April 8
April 22
May 6
May 20
June 3
June 17
July 1

$180
Recurring

Autism Parents Coffee Tuesday

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
Recurring

Multi-Session Support Group for Parents of Adults (23-30)

Virtual

Description

Description
This multi-session support group is for parents who have an Autistic adult child 23-30 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 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?
Dates
March 25
April 8
April 22
May 13
May 27
June 10
June 24
July 8

$180

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.

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