Support Group for Partners of Autistic Individuals
VirtualThis open group meets on the second Monday of the month and is for the neurotypical individual married to or in partnership with someone who is Neurodivergent.
$10
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Association for Autism and Neurodiversity (AANE)
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Support Group for Gay Men
Virtual(formerly Boston, MA) Are you a gay man in the AANE community? Have you ever wanted to share your thoughts and experiences with other Autistic gay men? Join us!
The facilitator will send the Zoom link to the group on the day of the event.
$10
Jackbox Game Night for Adults
VirtualJoin us for camaraderie and fun! We will be playing a variety of Jackbox games that we will select as a group! Most games fit about 8 participants, but are still a blast to watch! We rotate through both games and players to have a great time together!
$10
Multi-Session Small Group Employment Coaching for Experienced Workers
VirtualIf you are experienced in your career and are looking for a new job, career, promotion or just ways to make your current job work better for you, this is a coaching course that could be helpful. This practical coaching course will cover all aspects of job hunting/maintaining by building your knowledge weekly, helping you identify action steps and supporting you to work through any worries or issues you face, with the help of a workbook. We’ll cover conflict, difficult conversations and feedback too.
You will be provided with guidance, training, accountability and inspiration over the 8 weeks to help you feel more confident, leaving you with a personalized roadmap for getting what you want in your working life.
$150
Multi-Session Workshop – Own Your Day: Routines for Staying Calm and Regulated for Adults
VirtualPart 1: Discussion and practice in building and carrying out daily routines that meet your needs and promote regulation and calmness among life’s daily stressors.
Part 2: Debriefing session to discuss how it felt to implement concepts from last week’s topic, self-regulation, into your life. Come to share your experience and learn from others!
$25
Support Group for BIPOC Adults
VirtualThis is our open support group for Autistic people of color (18+). These spaces are peer-led and provide an opportunity for participants to explore how their multiple identities show up and address their specific needs, by sharing experiences and offering support to one another. We are running these meetings through the winter and then will determine the next steps for future programming based on interest and feedback.
Free
Multi-Session Support Group for Parents of Transition Age Youth (18-22)
VirtualThis closed 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
January 7
January 14
January 21
January 28
February 4
February 11
February 18
February 25
$180
Multi-Session Support Group for Adults
VirtualA closed support group has the same group members (up to 12) for a set number of sessions (8). Closed support groups are ideal for adults who are looking for deeper connections and more extensive peer support from group members. For the best support group experience, closed group members should plan on attending all 8 meetings in the series. This group offers a safe environment where Autistic adults can talk with like-minded people, share issues and concerns, and celebrate successes. Common topics include: disclosure, self-advocacy, and relationships.
Dates
January 14
January 21
January 28
February 4
February 11
February 18
February 25
March 4
$100
Multi-Session Social/Support Group for Teens (17-19)
VirtualAANE is offering an 8-week virtual group for Autistic and Neurodivergent teens aged 17-19. This group is designed to provide teens with a safe space to feel connected to and engage with each other while practicing their social skills in a facilitated setting. The group will be developed based on the interests and needs of the members.
Dates
January 7
January 14
January 21
January 28
February 4
February 11
February 18
February 25
$180
Multi-Session Social/Support Group for Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Expansive Teens (14-19)
VirtualAANE is offering a 8-week virtual group for trans, non-binary, and gender expansive Autistic or Neurodivergent teens aged 14-19. This group is designed to provide teens with a safe space to feel connected to and engage with each other while practicing their social skills in a facilitated setting. The group will be developed based on the interests and needs of the members.
Dates
January 7
January 14
January 21
January 28
February 4
February 11
February 18
February 25
$180
LifeMAP Clinical Hour
VirtualThese meetings have been established to create a group discussion where LifeMAP coaches, Intensive Autism Coach Training (IACT) graduates, and Autism Professional Coaches Association (APCA) members can share ideas and strategies on how to assist clients in various situations in coaching sessions. We also have the added guidance and expertise of coaches who have been with the program since its inception and these meetings have been designed to help coaches better meet a variety of needs with our clients. They are very informative sessions that have been well received by our coaching staff. We catch up on any new training ideas and/or workshops that address issues that are common topics of discussion.
How do we best serve our community?
When do we collaborate with therapists, family members, guardians, teachers, etc.?
When and where can we be present to advocate for our clients, such as on the job, school, counselors?
Free
Multi-Session Group Music Lessons for Adults from Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education Berklee School of Music
VirtualThe Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education (BIAAE) is generously offering free group music lessons to Autistic adults. Traditional instrument options include: Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Trombone, Trumpet, Violin, Viola, Guitar, Piano, Voice, or Percussion. If you do not have a physical instruction, we recommend visiting your local music store to source an instrument or use a virtual instrument through Bandlab for Education platform.
Explore and grow as independent and ensemble musicians using instruments or voice during practice and group lessons. Lessons will focus on note reading, technique, and recording as participants will work to record and perform music with their peers. Participants will use Bandlab for Education (a free platform) to collaborate in an ensemble and to optionally use virtual/digital instruments.
Check out the event's full description for important things to know.
Free