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Online “Closed” Support Group for Parents of High School Girls

This closed group is designed for parents and family members of Autistic high school girls. This group is limited to 15 participants for caregivers to connect with one another and share information. Advanced registration is required.

Dates

September 26
October 10
October 17
October 24
October 31
November 7
November 14
November 21

$180
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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

Parents Night Out

Cascade Hills Church 727 54th Street, Columbus, GA, United States

The Autism Hope Center is offering a free night out for parents of children with Autism, Developmental Disabilities, and their siblings all over 3 years old.

Dates: Aug 16th, Sept 13th, Oct 11th, Nov 8th, Dec 13th

One time registration is required: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1rXrRQ09iCFaJGz0T09qViEBbNoZHAJPb-QC71GHZHxg/viewform?fbclid=IwY2xjawEQ4OtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHftrswjyHMiLgbbp_CrM35KXhkRCXr2i1KLYkCvKzpQEbJtsvYFYO6MXSw_aem_gkYx8kxCK4gAt1i9bn7KpQ&edit_requested=true

Free
Recurring

Parents Night Out

Cascade Hills Church 727 54th Street, Columbus, GA, United States

The Autism Hope Center is offering a free night out for parents of children with autism, developmental disabilities and their siblings all over the age of three. A one-time registration is required, call or email each month to reserve a slot. Call: 706-604-6333. Email: autismhopecenterLLP@gmail.com

Free

Think College: College to Career: Inclusive Internship Support and Student Success

Join us to learn practical strategies for enhancing internship programs for students with intellectual disability. We’ll cover how to support internship sites in creating a positive and inclusive environment, the importance of continuous feedback, and ways to foster student self-advocacy.

We’ll begin with a presentation from former Think College intern Rachel Adams-Duffy, who will share her personal journey from college student to professional advocate. Rachel’s story highlights how internships can open doors to career success and foster self-advocacy.

Free
Recurring

Online “Closed” Support Group for Parents of High School Girls

This closed group is designed for parents and family members of Autistic high school girls. This group is limited to 15 participants for caregivers to connect with one another and share information. Advanced registration is required.

Dates

September 26
October 10
October 17
October 24
October 31
November 7
November 14
November 21

$180

Recapping Significant 2024 IDEA Legal Decisions

Join us as Art Cernosia provides his review and analysis of the implications of IDEA legal developments within the last year. Both new federal policy and judicial decisions with broad implications under the IDEA will be covered. Participant questions will be addressed throughout the webinar. This webinar will be archived on the CADRE website.

Free
Recurring

Online “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Adults (30+)

This “closed” support group is for parents who have an Autistic adult child 30+ 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?

$180

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