Sensory Santa
319 North Stevens Street 319 North Stevens Street, Thomasville, GAPhotos with Santa, sensory games, crafts, and food!
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JINGLE ALL THE WAY FOR AUTISM
White Oak Park 298 Mustang Dr, Dallas, GA, United StatesPLEASE JOIN US FOR AN EVENT FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH AUTISM
Enjoy ornament making, decorating the christmas tree, stuffing a stocking, & pictures with Santa.
Online “Open” Knitting and Needlecraft Social Group for Adults
VirtualDo 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
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
VirtualChildren 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
Bloom: Building Love On Opportunities & Mission
Once Upon a Playhouse 323 N Hamilton St., Dalton, GA, United StatesJoin BLOOM Mission, Inc. for their parent/caregiver support group
December meeting dates are: Monday, December 2nd, 9th, and 16th
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Once Upon a Playhouse, 323 N Hamilton St., Dalton, 30720
For more information or to RSVP please contact Rebekah Rogers at 706-280-4516 or BloomMissionInc@gmail.com
Online “Open” Support Group for Gay Men
VirtualAre 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
VirtualJoin 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
VirtualThis 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
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
VirtualUniting 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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