Sensory Spooktacular Trick or Treat
The Conner Group for Pediatric Therapies - Douglas 111 N Coffee Ave, Douglas, GAJoin us for our Trunk or Treat event in DOUGLAS next monday (10/28/24) from 5:30-7:00pm
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Understanding Autism with Dr. Graves – What is ASD?
Virtual +1 more
$25
Online “Open” Support Group for Women (50+)
Join us monthly for an open 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
$10
Online “Closed” Support Group for Parents of High School Teens
This 8-week AANE support group is for parents and caregivers of Autistic or similarly neurodivergent teen children. This small group setting allows parents and caregivers to connect with each other and delivers a wealth of information.
Advanced registration is required.
$180
Online “Closed” Support Group – Intimacy for Men
This is a new intimacy support group designed for Autistic men in relationships to discuss physical intimacy in a safe, non-judgmental space. Through open dialogue, discussions will include demystifying what a partner might be looking for in a sexual relationship and strategies to grow intimacy. Group members will be free to ask questions and speak candidly about a range of issues, including performance anxiety, sensory sensitivities, and the impact of media culture on sexual intimacy.
$100
Online “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Young Children (<12)
This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of young Autistic children under the age of 12. This group is limited to 16 participants or caregivers to connect with one another and share information. 8 sessions.
Advanced registration is required.
$180
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
Haunter House Party
The ND Learning Center 246 Milledge Rd, Augusta, GAJoin us for a haunted house adventure! The building will be transformed into a spooky haunted house with each room having a different theme. Outside in the parking lot there will be vendors, food, and sign up for our costume contest!
There is a small fee to join the costume contest with major prizes.
Costume contest is open to all ages! ADULTS TOO! See less
Online “Open” Workshop – Self Care for Teens (14-19)
Sometimes, taking care of yourself can be the hardest task of the day. Come learn ways to take care of yourself even when life gets busy and overwhelming.
$25
Trick or Treat
Hays Mill Overlook 420 Old Mill Drive, Carrollton, GA📣West Ga Autism Foundation Friends! 📣 Join us Wednesday, October 30, at 6:00 p.m. for a special night of Trick or Treating ahead of Halloween night, just for our local special needs families to enjoy together. 🤠🤡🎃👻👽 Hays Mill Overlook is excited to host us again this year! This Trick or Treat event is made just for families with children on the autism spectrum or other special needs and their siblings. Slots are limited so please RSVP HERE ➡️ https://bit.ly/wgahalloween ⬅️with the number of children attending. We can't wait to see you there!
Online “Open” Support Group for Fathers of Autistic Individuals
Fathers’ Group is a place where fathers can share their experiences, support one another, and build their toolbox to parent more confidently. We will be having a good conversation over Zoom.
Parenting can be demanding, frustrating, and at times stressful long after the child is grown. Autistic children can often have unique challenges. Parent Support Groups provide feedback, support, and perspective from peers on a variety of common issues. Groups are meant strictly for parents and do not include the Autistic child.
$10
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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