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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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Online “Open” Support Group for Partners of Autistic Individuals

This open group meets on the second Monday of the month and is for the neurotypical individual married to or in partnership with someone who is Neurodivergent.

This group may include student observers who at times may serve as Assistant Facilitators. This is AANE’s way of helping to train future facilitators who are training to be providers in the autism community. They are usually graduate students in social work, psychology, counseling or school psychology. Any assistant facilitators present are introduced at the beginning of the meeting.

$10

Facilitating Interactions Between Siblings

Virtual

Children diagnosed with autism often require a lot of individualized time and attention from their parents and caregivers, which may result in their sibling(s) feeling left out. Here, you’ll learn about different ways you can help foster interactions between your children as well as strategies to turn those negative interactions into positive ones.

This webinar will cover:

•Types of social interactions
•Strategies to increase positive sibling engagement
•Question & Answer

Online “Open” Support Group for Gay Men

Virtual

Are you a gay man in the AANE community? Have you ever wanted to share your thoughts and experiences with other Autistic gay men? Join us!

$10

Online “Open” Jackbox Game Night for Adults

Virtual

Join us for camaraderie and fun! We will be playing a variety of Jackbox games that we will select as a group! Most games fit about 8 participants, but are still a blast to watch! We rotate through both games and players to have a great time together!

$10

Technology For All Training Fall 2024: Remote Supports

Virtual

This training series aims to help people with I/DD, their families and DSPs learn to use technology. Different topics are offered each week, beginning November 5, 2024 and concluding December 10, 2024.

Each session is held via Zoom at 10 a.m.

Come to the training to:

Meet new people
Learn new things to do for fun, work, and school
Stay in touch with friends and family
Share information about things that are important to you
Learn how to stay safe online
Session topic and date:

Remote Supports: 12/10/2024

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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

$100

Uniting for Change Statewide Area Network Meeting

Virtual

Uniting for Change continues to grow the self-advocacy network across Georgia. This is an opportunity for all self-advocates to be a part of a movement that supports people to have a life of choice.

Join us on December 10th on Zoom. All self-advocates with their allies and supporters are invited. We will start the meeting together and then break-out into Local Area Networks to continue reviewing our priorities and next steps for each Area.

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