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High-Five Society Invites you to Gobble ’til you Wobble

144 Essex Street 144 Essex Street, Cedartown, GA

Location:144 Essex Street, Cedartown, GA 30125

Join us for an afternoon filled with delicious food, fun, and the chance to connect with a community that cares. We’ll be discussing Community Supports—how we can lean on one another and find the resources we need to thrive together. Bring your family and your child’s favorite dish to share, and get ready for an unforgettable day of friendship, fun, and togetherness! We’ll have games, arts & crafts, fun in the ball pit and gym, and meaningful conversations about the importance of building a strong support network.
What to Expect:

A wide variety of foods kids will love
Engaging games and activities for all ages
Arts & crafts to spark creativity
Thoughtful discussions on Community Supports
A warm, welcoming space for connections and gratitude

This is more than a meal—it’s a time to come together and celebrate the power of community. Bring a friend, bring a dish, and bring your heart full of gratitude!
For more information or to RSVP please contact info@highfivesociety.org or 678-675-3303

NeuroNook Sensory Space Grand Opening

406 Eagles Landing Parkway 406 Eagles Landing Pathway, Stockbridge, GA

Henry County's first inclusive sensory friendly play space! Where every child can play, grow, and explore in an environment tailored just for them.

Free

The 16th Annual Hope for Autism Gala 2024

Green Island Country Club 6501 Standing Boy Rd, Columbus, GA

Please join us for a fabulous night of fun and excitement to benefit the Autism Hope Center so we can continue to serve local individuals and families living with autism. The sixth Annual Hope for Autism Gala will be held at Green Island Country Club. The silent auction starts at 6 p.m. and includes complimentary drinks. Dinner begins at 7 p.m., followed by awards, music, and dancing

$95

Georgia Medicaid Basics and an Overview of Home and Community-Based Services

Learn about Medicaid programs and services, including how to qualify for Medicaid based on a child’s disability or chronic health condition (Katie Beckett Deeming Waiver). This course will include information on EPSDT, GAPP, SOURCE, and a brief overview of CCSP, ICWP and NOW/COMP waivers.

Recurring

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

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

Family Jump Nights at Recoil

Recoil Trampoline Park 3103 N Ashley St, Valdosta, GA

FAST has partnered with Recoil Trampoline Park to offer sensory friendly Family Jump Nights periodically through the year! During these special private events for our families, doors are closed to the public and there are smaller crowds, softer music, and MORE FUN!

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FAST sponsors the full price of admission for a limited number of current FAST members. Siblings/parents can jump as well for a reduced admission group rate (paid to FAST). All admissions include unlimited jump time during the hours of the event plus a FREE pair of Recoil socks (required to jump).

*Spectators are always free at Recoil. Laser Tag & Virtual Reality not included. Please make sure to complete an online waiver with Recoil for everyone who plans to jump in your family.​

Online “Open” Workshop – Autism and the IEP for Caregivers of Autistic Children/Teens/Young Adults

Join AANE for a 90-minute workshop with Q&A for parents and guardians on the ins and outs of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for autistic students. Learn what our staff look for when conducting IEP reviews. This workshop is not state specific. Topics include::

Autism-specific considerations for the parent input statement
Evaluations
Accommodations
SMART goals
Services
Post-secondary transition planning

$25
Recurring

Unwind with SHINE

Autism and special needs parent support group. Event Timing: Third Friday's at 8pm (2/16, 3/15, 5/17, 6/21, 7/19, 8/16, 9/20, 11/15, 12/20)
Event Address: Google Meet
Contact us at (404)369-1090 or info@shineautism.org

Online “Open” Jackbox Game Night for Adults

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
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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