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Spectrum Events: Connecting, Educating, and Celebrating Diversity

Recurring

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
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
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
8 sessions. Advanced registration is required.

$100

Effective communication with the IEP team

This workshop will teach parents how to effectively collaborate with their child’s IEP team. Participants will learn how to have productive discussions at IEP meetings and engage in their child’s educational planning.

Free
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

Transitioning to Adulthood: The Checklist

Empower College and Career Center 1660 Winder Hwy, Jefferson, GA

In this presentation, we will discuss an overview of the components involved in the transition to adulthood, what to focus on based on the age of your child and how to develop an Action Plan for your child’s transition to adulthood.

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
Recurring

Online “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Transition Age Youth

This 8-week AANE support group is for parents and caregivers of Autistic or similarly neurodivergent young adult children ages 18-22. This small group setting allows parents and caregivers to connect with each other, share experiences, celebrations and delivers a wealth of information.

Advanced registration is required. Financial assistance available.

$180

North Georgia Autism Conference

Dalton Convention Center 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway, Dalton, GA

The 9th Annual Autism Conference is intended for parents/caregivers, educators, healthcare professionals, young adults on the autism spectrum, self-advocates, and other interested individuals.

$65

MBSC Trunk or Treat

Mitchell Baker Service Center 65 Industrial Blvd, Camilla, GA

Mark your calendars NOW! The 5th annual MBSC Trunk or Treat will be held Friday, October 25th at 10:00 a.m. in our parking lot. We have had a few individuals and organizations already asking for the date so they could get it on their calendar and we are excited! It grows each year! SO FUN! If you or your business or organization would like to be a part of this fun morning, please comment below or call us at 336-7977. You can also email our Director, Ginna Waters, at gwaters@mbsc65.com. THANK YOU! We cannot wait!

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