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

    Virtual

    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

    $180
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    Multi-Session Support Group for Women (18+)

    Virtual

    This bi-weekly “closed” support group is designed for autistic and similarly neurodivergent adult women (18+) who are looking to build an ongoing connection with other women. The group is primarily a space to learn about and discuss neurodivergence, and to explore related topics chosen by the group. Topics may include:

    Masking/camouflaging
    Sensory Sensitivities and Sensory Overload
    Relationships
    Self Care
    Empathy
    The group is structured to encourage everyone to share and participate in the discussion, with respect for all members prioritized.

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

    Virtual

    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
    January 7
    January 14
    January 21
    January 28
    February 4
    February 11
    February 18
    February 25

    $180
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    Multi-Session Group Music Lessons for Adults from Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education Berklee School of Music

    Virtual

    The 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
  • 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.

    Dates
    January 22
    February 5
    February 19
    March 5
    March 19
    April 2
    April 16
    April 30

    $100

  • DBHDD IDD Advisory Council Quarterly Meeting

    Virtual

    The Advisory Council on Services to Persons with Intellectual or other Developmental Disabilities of the Division of Developmental Disabilities Georgia Department of Behavior Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) will hold its Quarterly Meeting on January 22, 2025 from 10:00am - 12:00pm. This will be a virtual meeting.

    The role of the IDD Advisory Council is to advise DBHDD on matters relating to the care, services and supports offered to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities served by the DBHDD.

    Registration as an observer and/or to submit public comment is required: https://dbhdd.georgia.gov/contact-dd-advisory-council

    This is an open event. Please contact Bruce Lindemann with questions.

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    Multi-Session Support Group for Queer Women & Non-Binary Adults

    Virtual

    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
    – Work/jobs
    – Intersectionality

    Dates
    January 8
    January 15
    January 22
    January 29
    February 5
    February 12
    February 19
    February 26

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    Strengths-based Leadership, Mentorship, and Coaching (Jan 2025)

    Virtual

    Whether you are a leader, mentor, manager, or coach, you know that building relationships with the people you work with is key. And you know that the way you work with them shapes the way they work, and their own wellbeing too. Focusing on their strengths in your conversations with them can help build collaborative, trusting relationships that inspire confidence, nurture practice change, and unleash professional growth. This workshop series offers strategies you can use to further cultivate and sustain a strengths-based approach in your leadership, mentorship and coaching role.

    In this course, participants will learn:

    How to take the other person’s perspective to support a strengths-based approach
    How to identify where staff start and how they are advancing in their learning process
    How to highlight and appreciate staff strengths in your interactions with them
    Strategies that can help you deepen your connections with staff
    Facilitator:

    Christina Mondi-Rago, PhD
    Intended Audience:

    All professionals who serve in a leadership, management, coach, or mentor role, including directors, supervisors, coaches, peer or team leaders, and education or mental health consultants

    Course format:

    2-part workshop series, 3 hours each, totaling 6 hours of training
    January 22 & 23, 1-4 pm ET / 10-1 pm PT
    Live Spanish translation and closed captioning available
    Participants receive a certificate of participation

    $200
  • Recurring

    Multi-Session Social/Support Group for Teens (14-16)

    Virtual

    AANE is offering an 8-week virtual group for Autistic and similarly neurodivergent teens aged 14-16. This group provides a secure and inclusive environment where teens can foster connections and engage with one another in a facilitated setting

    Dates
    January 8
    January 15
    January 22
    January 29
    February 5
    February 12
    February 19
    February 26

    $180

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