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  • Mocha Matters

    Recurring

    Join our Virtual Support Group for Families of Color, a welcoming space created to connect, support, and empower families with loved ones on the autism spectrum. This monthly gathering provides an opportunity to share experiences, build community, and access valuable resources in an inclusive and understanding environment.

    Hosted by Spectrum Autism Support Group, these virtual parent meetings take place on the fourth Wednesday of each month and feature guest speakers who offer insight and expertise on a wide range of topics related to Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    While this group is designed to uplift and reach families of color, all families are welcome to join the conversation, learn, and grow together.

  • Mocha Matters

    Recurring

    Join our Virtual Support Group for Families of Color, a welcoming space created to connect, support, and empower families with loved ones on the autism spectrum. This monthly gathering provides an opportunity to share experiences, build community, and access valuable resources in an inclusive and understanding environment.

    Hosted by Spectrum Autism Support Group, these virtual parent meetings take place on the fourth Wednesday of each month and feature guest speakers who offer insight and expertise on a wide range of topics related to Autism Spectrum Disorder.

    While this group is designed to uplift and reach families of color, all families are welcome to join the conversation, learn, and grow together.

  • Support Group for Families of Autistic Adults

    This group meets one Sunday a month and is for parents, family members, and friends of Autistic individuals. Guest speakers are hosted every other month.

    Free

  • Support Group for Women

    This group is for those who identify as female. Discussions will focus on what it means to be an independent adult, sexuality, safety, mother/daughter relationships, managing anxiety and sensory issues associated with autism, work challenges and successes, being a woman on the autism spectrum, friendships and relationships.

    Free

  • Support Group for Women (50+)

    Join us monthly for an support group that offers Autistic women, age 50+ an opportunity to come together to explore issues such as:

    Receiving a diagnosis later in life
    Masking and Camouflaging
    Finding Support; Building and Maintaining Relationships
    Challenges Post Menopause; Decline of Executive Functioning
    Mid-Life Identity
    Managing Stress and Coping Strategies
    Self-Care

    $10

  • Multi-Session Workshop – ALIVE for LGBTQIA+ Adults

    ALIVE is a two part online workshop for LGBTQIA+ Autistic adults. One part is an 8 week curriculum based workshop and the other is an 8 week support group experience. There is a three month break between the parts. Registration includes both parts (16 weeks.)
    ALIVE is rooted in a neurodiversity embracing perspective and is facilitated by an autistic adult and a non-autistic adult who work together. The curriculum provides education about the science of LGBTQIA+ mental health, community building, and more. Topics of discussion will include:

    -Creating Goals
    -Science of minority stress
    -Countering shame and guilt
    -Meaning and purpose
    -Building self-compassion
    -Positive coping in today’s world
    -Science of pride and affirmation
    -Holistic self-care
    -Managing rejection expectations
    -Healthy relationships and boundaries
    -Building a future worth living for

    ALIVE offers a safe and affirming envirnoment for Autistic adults to talk with like minded people, share issues and concerns and celebrate successes It also provides opportunities for participants to build ongoing connections with a small LGBTQIA+ community’
    Dates

    September 30
    October 7
    October 14
    October 21
    October 28
    November 4
    November 11
    November 18
    February 17
    February 24
    March 3
    March 10
    March 17
    March 24
    March 31
    April 7
    AANE can offer participants a reduced fee or free registration through the Jody Acford Memorial Fund. As long as space remains, no one requesting financial aid will be turned away. To request financial aid, send an email to events@aane.org.

    $150

  • Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Autistic Individuals

    Join other parents of Autistic children of any age to share experiences, support one another, and build your toolbox to parent more confidently. We will be having a good conversation over Zoom. This group is facilitated by Bruce Sabian, who facilitated AANE’s Support Group for Fathers.

    $10

  • Multi-Session Support Group for Adults

    This 8-meeting support group is for Autistic adults (18+) who are post k-12. Through this group, members can build an ongoing connection with a small community. AANE support groups give members an opportunity to celebrate successes and support each other through difficulties. Common topics of discussion are:

    Masking/camouflaging
    Sensory sensitivities/overloads
    Relationships
    Self-care
    Disclosure
    Work/jobs
    Intersectionality
    Dates

    September 30
    October 7
    October 14
    October 21
    October 28
    November 4
    November 11
    November 18
    AANE can offer participants a reduced fee or free registration through the Jody Acford Memorial Fund. As long as space remains, no one requesting financial aid will be turned away. To request financial aid, send an email to events@aane.org.

    $100

  • Open Arms Support Group – Parents, caretakers and special educators

    Open Arms Support Group – Parents, caretakers and special educators. Our next meeting is 9/30 at 8 PM EST. Topic: Would you like to advocate like a pro? Iris Nova(licensed special education teacher of over 26 years) Open arms, support groups/family coaching Fee: $25 per session. Register by 9/29 @8:00 PM EST Let’s grow our supportive community together! If the name or email is different on the payment form make note of that.

    $25

  • Women on the Spectrum Social Support Group

    Recurring

    Spectrum has partnered with Emory School of Nursing in starting a Women Only Group for women ages 18 and up with HFA/Asperger's, focusing on sharing challenges and successes of transition, supporting one another, and building friendships for success. This group meets twice monthly via Zoom, first and 3rd Fridays. Contact Dr. Susan Brasher to be added to the email notification list and for an invitation to join the private FaceBook page (Emory PCORI Young Women on the Autism Spectrum Group) susan.n.brasher@emory.edu

    RSVP for the Women Only monthly virtual meeting. Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, 5-6 pm.

  • 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

  • Autistic Adults Social Groups

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

    This group focuses on adults that are looking for a positive and safe environment to foster social development. The group meets twice a month (once at the Spectrum meetings and one social outing a month) with 1-2 adult leaders who are trained in helping people on the Autism Spectrum. Adults who have HFA/Asperger’s Syndrome and are reaching out for help and/or seeking friendships with people with similar issues and interests are welcome! For more information about this group, please contact info@spectrumautism.org.

    Members of this group need to be out of high school in order to join the group. Our current members are generally high school graduates, attend college, or are working. Those attending the outings must be able to do so with minimal supervision (1 to 10).