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    Virtual Playgroup

    Virtual

    Get ready for a fun Virtual Playgroup experience!

    During each session our early childhood experts will plan activities that encourage adult-child interactions throughout the session and beyond. All activities and experiences are based on topics that will prepare children for success in school and life.

    Children and their caregivers will engage with other participants while singing songs, reading stories, and participating in interactive activities. Walk away with tools and resources to help create quality early childhood experiences in your home!

    Click here to reserve your virtual spot!

    For more information, please email RREveryone@ccrcca.org.

  • Recurring

    Multi-Session Support Group for Women (40-60)

    Virtual

    Description
    This support group is designed for Autistic women (40-60) looking to build an ongoing connection with a small community of other women. This multi-session support group also gives women an opportunity to voice their concerns and frustrations and lets them acknowledge hard-won and unexpected victories. Common topics of discussion are:

    Masking/camouflaging
    Sensory sensitivities/overloads
    Relationships
    Self-care
    Empathy
    Dates
    March 11
    March 25
    April 8
    April 22
    May 6
    May 20
    June 10
    June 24

    $100
  • 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
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    Multi-Session Social/Support Group for Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Expansive Teens (14-19)

    Virtual

    Description
    AANE 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
    March 10
    March 17
    March 24
    March 31
    April 7
    April 14
    April 21
    April 28

    $180
  • Recurring

    Multi-Session Social/Support Group for Teens (17-19)

    Virtual

    Description
    AANE 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
    March 10
    March 17
    March 24
    March 31
    April 7
    April 14
    April 21
    April 28

    $180
  • Recurring

    Multi-Session Support Group for Gender Diverse Adults

    Virtual

    This group is for autistic adults who are also nonbinary, trans, and/or questioning. This group is not for folks who identify with the gender they were assigned at birth (cisgender). You may enjoy this group if you feel the need or desire for community to discuss issues relating to neurodiversity and gender identity. We will both celebrate successes and support each other through difficulties. This multi-session support group meets for 8 sessions, every other week.

    $100
  • Recurring

    Virtual Playgroup

    Virtual

    Get ready for a fun Virtual Playgroup experience!

    During each session our early childhood experts will plan activities that encourage adult-child interactions throughout the session and beyond. All activities and experiences are based on topics that will prepare children for success in school and life.

    Children and their caregivers will engage with other participants while singing songs, reading stories, and participating in interactive activities. Walk away with tools and resources to help create quality early childhood experiences in your home!

    Click here to reserve your virtual spot!

    For more information, please email RREveryone@ccrcca.org.

  • Recurring

    Multi-Session Advanced Dungeons & Dragons Interest Group for Adults

    Virtual

    This interest group is intended for post-high school adults who fulfill the player pre-requisites outlined below:

    Participants need to have played Dungeons and Dragons before either at AANE or elsewhere.
    They must also be familiar with character creation, general rules of D&D Edition 5, cooperation within a team, and following campaign rules and storyline.
    Each participant is expected to attend all 8 meetings in order to help his/her team advance as far as possible in the campaign.
    This interest series will be using a campaign selected by the Dungeon Masters. Participants must agree to follow the rules of the campaign at all times.
    Because this is an interactive/collaborative game. Participants need to be able to participate fully in each game session.
    Please note that this is a two-step process (application and registration). If you are interested in this group, please submit the application above.

    $100
  • Recurring

    Multi-Session Group Music Lessons for Teens from Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education Berklee School of Music

    Virtual

    Description
    The Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education (BIAAE) is generously offering free group music lessons to Autistic teens. Traditional instrument options include: Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Trombone, Trumpet, Violin, Viola, Guitar, Piano, Voice, or Percussion. If you do not have a physical instrument, 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 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. Click here to watch a video explaining how Berklee Staff will use Bandlab for Education during this interest series.
    At the end of the session, students will participate in an online ensemble performance and receive a recording. The ensemble performance will also be featured on the BIAAE and AANE websites.
    Click here to listen to “Embraceable You,” the ensemble performance of the Winter/Spring 2020 Berklee Music Lessons Interest Series.
    Important Things to Know:
    Rental instruments are not available from Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education. You have several options:
    Use your own instrument
    Use a digital instrument available from Bandlab for Education
    Rent an instrument on your own. Click here to download a list of instrument rental companies in Greater Boston and across the US.
    Students can choose to play one of those traditional instruments: Alto Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Trombone, Trumpet, or digital/virtual instruments available on Bandlab for Education
    Note that a piano keyboard interface is used for all digital/virtual instruments (other than drums). You will be able to learn how to read music and development keyboarding skills that you can use for any MIDI instrument. However, you won’t learn how to play a physical instrument.
    Technology requirements for zoom:
    a computer or tablet device
    an internet connection
    a webcam so you can see and interact with others
    audio capability and built-in or accessory microphone
    You aren’t required to install anything on your computer or tablet in order to use Zoom, but some people do find it helpful to download the zoom client. If you have never used zoom, before the interest series, we strongly suggest that you visit: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us
    Technology requirements for Bandlab for Education:
    a computer or tablet device
    an internet connection
    audio capability and built-in or accessory microphone
    Your registration confirmation email will include a zoom link to join your lessons and instructions for accessing Bandlab for Education.