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Story Time [Virtual]

Our child development specialists are excited to bring you and your child an exciting read-aloud virtual story time!

During our interactive sessions we will read a book, sing songs, move our bodies, and connect with other children and caregivers. Each day we will read a different story that will engage children as they explore the world around them.

Registration is required. Complete the Story Time Participant Registration form to reserve your spot!

For more information, please email EveryoneRR@ccrcca.org

We look forward to engaging with you soon!

Free
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Online “Closed” Support Group for Queer Women & Non-Binary Adults

This 8-week gender inclusive support group is for LGBTQIA+ women, femmes, and nonbinary people. In 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
– Employment
– Intersectionality

Advanced registration is required.

$100
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Healthy Relationships on The Autism Spectrum (HEARTS)

Healthy Relationships on the Autism Spectrum (HEARTS) is a 8 session workshop for Autistic adults who would like to learn about, and talk about, healthy friendship and dating relationships. The workshop does not teach how to find new dating partners or friends. Rather, it provides education about what a healthy vs. unhealthy relationship feels like, how to notice warning signs that a relationship is becoming unhealthy, how to cope with a breakup or end of a friendship how to restart friendships with people when you have fallen out of touch, and how to stay motivated to meet new people.

Advanced registration is required.

$150
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Online “Closed” Support Group for Women (40-60)

This “closed” support group is designed for Autistic women (40-60) looking to build an ongoing connection with a small community of other women. This “closed” 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
8 sessions. Advanced registration is required.

$100
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Online “Closed” Support Group for Women (35-50)

This “closed” support group is designed for women (35-50) who are Autistic. Through this “closed” support group, women (35-50) can build an ongoing connection with a small community of other women. AANE “closed” support groups for women also give women an opportunity to voice their concerns and frustrations. It also lets them acknowledge hard-won and unexpected victories. Common topics of discussion are:

Masking/camouflaging
Sensory sensitivities/overloads
Relationships
Self-care
Empathy

8 sessions. Advanced registration required.

$100
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Online “Closed” Support Group for Women (50+)

This 8-week gender inclusive women’s support group is for Autistic women (50+). Through this support 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
Employment
Intersectionality

$100
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Online “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Transition Age Youth

This 8-week AANE support group is for parents and caregivers of Autistic or similarly neurodivergent young adult children ages 18-22. This small group setting allows parents and caregivers to connect with each other, share experiences, celebrations and delivers a wealth of information.

Advanced registration is required. Financial assistance available.

$180
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La Hora del Cuento [Virtual]

¡Nuestros especialistas en desarrollo infantil se alegran en ofrecerle a usted y a sus hijos una emocionante lectura de cuentos virtual!

Durante nuestras sesiones interactivas leeremos libros, cantaremos canciones, moveremos nuestros cuerpos y nos conectaremos con otros niños y cuidadores. Cada día leeremos una historia diferente que involucrará a los niños mientras exploran el mundo que los rodea.

Es necesario registrarse. ¡Complete el formulario de registro de participantes de Story Time para reservar su lugar!

Para obtener más información, envíe un correo electrónico a EveryoneRR@ccrcca.org

Free

Disinhibited Eating Behaviors and Intervention in Youth with Overweight and Obesity

Virtual

This lecture will discuss childhood obesity and when to address concerns. It will also cover the relevance of behavioral phenotyping in overweight or obese children and adolescents, and those who are at risk for complicated weight gain. Next, the talk will discuss the body of research on pediatric “loss of control” eating and interventional approaches. The lecture will conclude with a hypothesis-generating proposal for more precise phenotyping and intervention.

Learning Objectives
Assess whether intervention is required and what type of approach may be effective for preventing obesity and eating disorders
Incorporate research of behavioral phenotypes when working with children in larger bodies
Differentiate the types of behaviors that predict eating disorders and increased weight gain

$27.18
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Online “Closed” Support Group for Adults

A 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.

$100

Online “Open” Knitting and Needlecraft Social Group for Adults

Virtual

Do you enjoy crafts such as knitting, crocheting, sewing, and embroidery? AANE has created a new online group for you! The group is open to Autistic adults regardless of skill level or diagnosis. In addition to meeting online via Zoom, group members also have the option to participate in the AANE Knitting & Needlecrafts Online Discussion Forum, so that they can share tips, patterns, and positive encouragement in between meetings. (This forum is hosted on the Google Groups platform.) The group will meet every second Sunday of the month on Zoom. Each meeting will have time to work on individual projects and get feedback from group members.

$10

Embracing Autism Parenting Summit

Raising kids with autism takes love, patience, understanding and community.

But the challenges parents face can be overwhelming.

The sleepless nights. The communication barriers. Behavioral challenges. The constant worry about your child’s future.

We realize that more support is needed for parents of kids with autism.

That’s why we’re bringing together 25+ world-renowned experts in psychology, education, speech language pathology, and therapy…

…As well as parents who are successfully navigating the challenges of raising kids with autism…

…To bring you new, fresh, and alternative strategies to manage autism-related parenting challenges.

Free

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