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Online “Open” Workshop – Understanding Burnout

This workshop is designed to provide autistic individuals, caregivers, educators, and clinicians with insights into navigating autistic burnout, emphasizing prevention and recovery in a supportive setting. We’ll explore the roots and effects of burnout, sharing practical advice for managing it. Participants will learn to spot early signs and adopt strategies that foster well-being. Recovery options will highlight the power of self-care and community resources. A Q&A session will encourage open dialogue, allowing everyone to share experiences and solutions, building a network of support.

$25
Recurring

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

Budgeting 101

Budgeting 101: Learn the ins and outs of creating a budget! Acquire skills such as tracking spending and learn about basic budgeting. Workshop will run from 11/14 - 11/21. 💸
For more information or if you have any questions, email us at admin@lifebehaviorconsulting.com or call us at 678-235-8817.

AANE Webinar: What We Have Learned from Teaching Healthy Relationships on the Autism Spectrum (HEARTS)

Healthy Relationships on the Autism Spectrum (HEARTS) is an online class for autistic adults that provides information about friendships and dating relationships. In this presentation, the speakers will describe why and how they co-created the HEARTS program, what they have learned from facilitating sessions, and what the evidence suggests about HEARTS.

An important note: This is a presentation about HEARTS, not a HEARTS workshop, attendees will not learn new relationship skills from this presentation.

$35
Recurring

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
Recurring

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

Online “Open” Social Group for Queer Adults

This is an hour-long social group for Neurodivergent queer folks. This is a safe space to socialize, share stories with, or gather support if needed from others with similar experiences. This group hopes to provide community, comfort, and fun. The group is facilitated by a Trans person on the spectrum. No autism (or related) diagnoses are required, nor is certainty about your queer identity. This is a safe space to explore all those things.

$10
Recurring

Online “Closed” Support Group for Men (18-30)

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 men can talk with like-minded people, share issues and concerns, and celebrate successes. Common topics include: disclosure, self-advocacy, and relationships.

Advanced registration is required.

$100

Online “Open” Support Group – Employment for Adults

This support group is for Autistic adults (18+) who are post k-12. Through this support group, members can connect with a variety of participants on the topic of employment. Whether you’re currently working, looking for a job or recuperating from burn out, this group is a chance to receive support, share what works for you and learn from each other, on all things related to employment. Advanced registration is required.

Online “Open” Community Connection Session for Parents of Children/Teens/Young Adults

This event is to help parents with an Autistic child. If you’re unsure how to provide structure with kids out of school, need some self-care, or if you’re feeling isolated from other adults and the community drop into our community support sessions to connect with other parents via the Zoom online video conferencing links below. Sessions will be facilitated by AANE’s Individual and Family Services staff who know firsthand the need to maintain a balance for ourselves and our children when life brings the unexpected. Advanced registration is required.

Free

Online “Open” Workshop – Strategies and Supports for Caregivers of Autistic Children/Teens

As a follow up to our Intro to Autism workshop, this 90 min workshop will go through practical ways parents and caregivers of autistic children and teens can find the support that they need. We will discuss how to determine what your family needs, and then some practical ideas on how to meet those needs. This will include possible service providers and how to find them, as well as some strategies that might work in your home. Note that this is different from our Benefits conference, which gives comprehensive information on how to get services covered by state benefits. You are welcome in this webinar regardless of whether or not your child or teen has a medical diagnosis of autism. Please note that we may not be able to answer complex questions about your situation during the presentation. However, this is a great place to get ideas, and then consider accessing Parent Coaching for specialized support.

$25
Recurring

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

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