Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
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Description
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
Description
Parents often wonder how to motivate their Autistic teens, particularly how much to push them and how much to let their teens take the lead. This 90-minute workshop with time for Q&A will cover common challenges and support strategies. Parents of children and teens, clinicians, and educators are welcome to attend. Topics include
A strengths-based overview of Autism in adolescence
The intersection of stress, anxiety, and behavior
Strategies for building connection and reducing tension
Autism at school, including considerations for post-high school transition planning
If 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.
Description
Part 1: Learning how to keep your space comfortable and conducive to personal needs (topics covered: cleaning, laundry, daily chores, etc.).
Part 2: Debriefing session to discuss how it felt to implement concepts from last week’s topic, home management, into your life. Come to share your experience and learn from others!
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.
Reunase personalmente con un especialista en apoyo familiar de Care Parent Network y obtenga respuestas a sus preguntas
15 minutos
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclcemqrjMoG9AFofxva-CcBTps0Vq-t0I7
English Speaking
Meet 1:1 with a Care Parent Network Family Support Specialist and get your question answered
Sign up for a 15 minute time slot
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctduyvqzkrGtbcF1DZUfTQvK-Vj2a2uQH_
This 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
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.
Dates
January 14
January 21
January 28
February 4
February 11
February 18
February 25
March 4
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.
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
January 7
January 14
January 21
January 28
February 4
February 11
February 18
February 25
Description
This multi-session support group is for parents who have an Autistic adult child 23+ 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 single session 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
February 25
March 11
March 25
April 8
April 22
May 8
May 20
June 10
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