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Employment Workshop – How to Find a Good Fit Job for Adults

Virtual

Description
Figuring out what kind of jobs are a good fit for you is a really important part of a job search. While there’s no “perfect job”, knowing your interests, skills, values, and support needs among other factors can help you carry out a more informed and productive search. Come learn ways to self reflect and navigate this process.

*Please note that this event will be recorded. The recording will be sent out to registrants a few days after the live event and participants can watch the recording for up to 30 days.

Registration
Advanced registration is required. After you have registered, a confirmation email is sent with a link to attend the program. Registrants who do not receive the confirmation email should check their email spam folder. Registration closes 24 hours prior to the event. Early registration is highly recommended as many programs fill quickly.

$25

Retro City Arcade

Retro City Arcade 4446 Washington Rd Suite 7, Evans, GA, United States

Come to Retro City Arcade for our first outing of the new year!
They have tons of cool, old school arcade games from the 70s, 80s, and 90s. They have a concession stand with snacks, so please eat dinner before you come or bring money for a snack or two. Learn more about the arcade at their website.
RSVP Here: https://forms.gle/vyS864L4bow7TG989
Cost: $12 per person
When: Monday, January 6, 2025 | 6:00-8:00 PM
Where: 4446 Washington Road, Suite 7, Evans, GA 30809
If you need help or have any questions about meeting time, location, or details, please contact Lynn Smith at 77lynnsmith@gmail.com or 706-667-9695, or Jenni Grace at jenni@mosaicchurchevans.org or 770-633-8172

$12

AANE YouTube Livestream – Infinity & Beyond! for the AANE Community

Virtual

DESCRIPTION

AANE’s YouTube Livestream – Infinity and Beyond!

Join Liv (she/they) and Ryan Walsh as they interact with viewers on a new topic each month. Bring your opinions, your questions, and an open mind.

Subscribe to AANE’s YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@AANEforAutism) for a notification when we get started!

DISCUSSION TOPIC

TBD

Free

Discussion/Support Group for Adults over 50

Virtual

Description
(formerly Watertown, MA) Are you an Autistic or Neurodivergent adult, over age 50? This group is a place for those over 50, to discuss a previously agreed to topic and share the unique concerns and issues that come with later awareness, in an atmosphere of support and understanding.

The social hour meets from 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM ET and the support group meets from 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET.

Free

GLP Parent Group

Virtual

GLP Parent Group
1st Tuesday of every month
Join via Zoom! Open to all parents of GLPs email to confirm: angelica.shaneregasictherapy.com

Workshop – Understanding Sensory Processing for Adults

Virtual

This session will review “Dunn’s Model of Sensory Processing” to guide group members in identifying and understanding their personal sensory needs. It will also help group members with developing and practicing methods to meet those sensory needs to promote self regulation.

$25
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

Community Connection Session for Adults

Virtual

This community connections discussion session is for Autistic adults. Participate in this free online discussion to connect with other Neurodivergent adults. Online sessions are hosted on the Zoom platform and are facilitated by AANE’s Adult Services staff.

Free
Recurring

Horario De Oficina Virtual

Virtual

Reunase personalmente con un especialista en apoyo familiar de Care Parent Network y obtenga respuestas a sus preguntas

15 minutos

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZclcemqrjMoG9AFofxva-CcBTps0Vq-t0I7

Recurring

Virtual Office Hours in English

Virtual

English Speaking

Meet 1:1 with a Care Parent Network Family Support Specialist and get your question answered

Sign up for a 15 minute time slot

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZctduyvqzkrGtbcF1DZUfTQvK-Vj2a2uQH_

Recurring

Multi-Session Support Group for Parents of Transition Age Youth (18-22)

Virtual

This closed group is designed for parents and family members of Autistic transition-age youth (18-22). This group is limited to 15 participants for caregivers to connect with one another and share information.

Dates
January 7
January 14
January 21
January 28
February 4
February 11
February 18
February 25

$180
Recurring

Online “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Adults (23+)

This “closed” support group is for parents who have an Autistic adult child 23+ years of age. Other adult family caregivers may also register for this group. “Closed” support groups are ideal for parents and other adult family caregivers who want to go beyond sharing their stories with newcomers each time at open support group meetings.

AANE support groups provide an opportunity for parents and family caregivers to voice their concerns and frustrations and celebrate hard-won and unexpected victories. Although each group will focus on different themes and questions, here are some of the most common ones:

Now that your child is an adult, how do you support and/or parent without power?
How do you keep the lines of communication open?
How can you help the Autistic adult find and sustain employment and live independently?
How do you motivate them to expand their social network?
What types of services have other families used and what were the results?
How have other members tapped into health, income, housing, and other benefits?

8 week series. Advanced registration is required.

$180

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