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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
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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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La Hora del Cuento [Virtual]

¡Nuestros especialistas en desarrollo infantil se alegran en ofrecerle a usted y a sus hijos una emocionante lectura de cuentos virtual!

Durante nuestras sesiones interactivas leeremos libros, cantaremos canciones, moveremos nuestros cuerpos y nos conectaremos con otros niños y cuidadores. Cada día leeremos una historia diferente que involucrará a los niños mientras exploran el mundo que los rodea.

Es necesario registrarse. ¡Complete el formulario de registro de participantes de Story Time para reservar su lugar!

Para obtener más información, envíe un correo electrónico a EveryoneRR@ccrcca.org

Free

Increasing Access to Early Diagnosis and Assessment of Autism via Objective and Cost-Effective Eye-Tracking-Based Tools

This presentation will focus on studies validating social visual engagement, the moment-by-moment way children look at and learn about their social surroundings, as a quantitative biomarker for autism. Leveraging this science, we have now developed and validated an eye-tracking-based tool for the diagnosis and assessment of autism in 16-30-month-old toddlers. In two multisite, prospective, double-blind clinical trials involving >1,600 toddlers, including three independent cohorts and three replications, this tool showed accuracy of a quantitative diagnostic classifier and of three quantitative indices of severity: social disability proxying the total score of the ADOS-2, and verbal and nonverbal age equivalents proxying the verbal and nonverbal scales of the Mullen. This tool was cleared by the FDA in July 2023 and has been in clinical use in the United States since August 2023. Results of the trials appeared in simultaneous publications in JAMA and JAMA Network Open in September 2023.

$25
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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.

$100

AANE’s Fall 2024 Virtual Daniel W. Rosenn Symposium – Autism and the Movies

This two-hour, live, virtual event will delve into the representation of autism in film. A panel of leading experts in the fields of movie making and visual storytelling will discuss how autism is portrayed on the big screen and how that has changed over time, its impact on public understanding and perception, and the importance of authentic representation.

$60
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FAST Fins Mountain View Aquatic Center

Mountain View Aquatic Center 2650 Gordy Parkway, Marietta, GA

FOCUS Adaptive Swim Team (FAST Fins) concentrates on perfecting swim strokes, improving stamina, developing team skills, building self-confidence, following verbal commands, and increasing fitness.

Movie Under the Stars

Mosaic Church 478 Columbia Industrial Blvd, Evans, GA, United States

What to expect:
- A delicious chili bar with different kinds of chili, chips (can you say Fritos?!), salad, and cheese quesadilla bites (perfect to dip in chili!)
- An outdoor movie under the stars! Movie choices include:
- Rudy (1993 film)
- Enola Holmes (2020 film)
- Wonka (2023 film)

Please RSVP and vote for our movie through our Google Form:
https://forms.gle/iTLTHmf7iy8WWbyA7

Though we aren't having a costume or Halloween party, you are welcome to come dressed in a costume if you'd like! Please bring an outdoor chair to sit on if you have one.

When: Friday, October 25 from 6-9pm
Where: Mosaic Church Evans
Address: 478 Columbia Industrial Blvd, Evans, GA 30809

If you need help or have any questions about meeting time, location, or details, please contact Jenni Grace at jenni@mosaicchurchevans.org or 770-633-8172, or Lynn Smith at 77lynnsmith@gmail.com or 706-667-9695. See less

Trunk or Treat – Beckhom Behavioral Consulting

Beckhom Behavioral Consulting 1509 West 3rd Ave, Albany, GA

Come join us for a morning of fun on October 26. We are also collecting donations of toiletries, water, diapers, wipes, dry goods, etc. to distribute to victims of Hurricane Helene. If you would like to participate or donate please give us a call.

Free

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