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Extra Special Saturday Respite

Embry Hills UMC 3304 Henderson Mill Road, Chamblee, GA

A nurse is at each location to manage G-tube feedings, seizures, and other medical care. Caregivers at each location are knowledgeable and experienced in caring for children with special needs. Ratio of caregiver to child is 1:4, but community volunteers are often on hand to help and play. It’s a wonderful time for the children to enjoy free play, music, and extra attention from FOCUS caregivers and volunteers. Oh, and the parents enjoy the break!!

Eligibility
Have a physical and/or developmental disability, including rare genetic syndromes, cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome.
Be age 1-12 at the date of respite.
Willing to stay with a group and function in a 1:4 caregiver to child ratio.
Have no recent instances of elopement or wandering away.

Table Talk Jr

City Cafe and Bakery 215 GLYNN ST S, Fayetteville, GA, United States

Get ready to meet and mingle with like-minded young teens (ages 12-17) on the spectrum. A great opportunity to be social and make new friends as you move from table to table to get to know new people. Table Talk is $25 and includes a meal and a drink. Space is limited, please sign-up now at www.SpectrumAutism.org. Brought to you by Life With the Spectrum with Gina Kavali on YouTube and Spectrum Autism Support Group.

$25

Table Talk

City Cafe and Bakery 215 GLYNN ST S, Fayetteville, GA, United States

Get ready to meet and mingle with like-minded young adults on the spectrum. A great opportunity to be social, make new friends, or possibly find love as you move from table to table to get to know new people. Table Talk includes a meal and a drink. Space is limited, please sign-up now at www.Spectrum Autism.org. Brought to you by Life With the Spectrum with Gina Kavali on YouTube and Spectrum Autism Support Group.

Recurring

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.
Dates

December 1
December 15
January 5
January 19
February 2
February 16
March 2
March 16

$100
Recurring

Sensory Friendly Mornings

Tellus Science Museum 100 Tellus Dr, Carterville, GA

These exclusive mornings include:

Designated “Quiet Spaces” located at the back of the theatre
Sound reduction where possible, like turning off hand dryers throughout the museum and delaying loud tasks, i.e. vacuuming or mowing
Specialized equipment that can be checked out from the front desk (limited quantities available):
Weighted lap pads
Wheelchairs
Sunglasses for overstimulating lights
Noise reduction earmuffs for overstimulating sounds
Name tags with contact information for children (provided upon request)
Waterproof aprons and gloves are available in the gem panning and fossil dig area
Additional directional signage will be throughout the museum
Strollers are allowed throughout the museum
A “Quiet Space” is available during any visit to the museum. This room has been designed to provide a soothing environment. Please ask a staff member or a security guard for access.

Free

Support Group for Families of Autistic Adults

Virtual

(formerly Greater Hudson Valley, NY) This open group meets one Sunday a month and is for parents, family members, and friends of Autistic individuals. Guest speakers are hosted every other month.

Free

Unwind with SHINE

Event Timing: January 19, 2024 7pm est
Event Address: 11596 Hastings Bridge Rd Hampton, Ga 30228
Contact us at (404)369-1090 or info@shineautism.org
*Adults Only*

$10
Recurring

Multi-Session Small Group Employment Coaching for Experienced Workers

Virtual

If you are experienced in your career and are looking for a new job, career, promotion or just ways to make your current job work better for you, this is a coaching course that could be helpful. This practical coaching course will cover all aspects of job hunting/maintaining by building your knowledge weekly, helping you identify action steps and supporting you to work through any worries or issues you face, with the help of a workbook. We’ll cover conflict, difficult conversations and feedback too.

You will be provided with guidance, training, accountability and inspiration over the 8 weeks to help you feel more confident, leaving you with a personalized roadmap for getting what you want in your working life.

$150
Recurring

Touchpoints Training: The How of Child and Family Engagement (JAN2025)

Virtual

Touchpoints: The How of Child and Family Engagement is an intensive training program that introduces the Touchpoints Approach, which is an evidence-based approach to building strong family-child relationships from before birth through age 5. Participants who implement Touchpoints in their practice partner with families to lay the vital foundation for children’s early learning and healthy development.

Course format: This course consists 28 training hours including six monthly one-hour virtual reflective practice sessions. Attendance is required at all live sessions, each of which is 4 hours long. Participants who complete the course will receive a certificate of attendance. This course is approved for 20.25 Continuing Education Credits for physicians, nurses, social workers, and psychologists. Learn more.

Session Dates and Times: This course will take place on the following days @ 9 am – 1 pm ET / 6 – 10 am PT

Tues 01/14/2025
Thurs 01/16/2025
Tues 01/21/2025
Thurs 01/23/2025
Tues 01/28/2025
Thurs 01/30/2025
What you will learn:

Strategies for building partnerships with parents that promote family strengths
A framework to understand why children’s behavior can sometimes be challenging and confusing
Techniques for talking with families about child development concerns
How to actively listen to families and collaboratively solve problems related to child development or a child-family relationship
Number of participants: Minimum of 10 Maximum of 20

$895
Recurring

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

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