Care Parent Cafe-Transition Age
VirtualVirtual
English Speaking
info@careparentnetwork.org
Support for families of kids ages 16-22+
Group meets virtually over zoom and is open to parents living in Contra Costa County
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Virtual
English Speaking
info@careparentnetwork.org
Support for families of kids ages 16-22+
Group meets virtually over zoom and is open to parents living in Contra Costa County
AANE is offering an 8-week virtual group for Autistic and similarly neurodivergent teens aged 14-16. This group provides a secure and inclusive environment where teens can foster connections and engage with one another in a facilitated setting
Dates
January 8
January 15
January 22
January 29
February 5
February 12
February 19
February 26
This closed group is designed for parents and family members of Autistic high school teens. This group is limited to 15 participants for caregivers to connect with one another and share information.
Dates
January 9
January 16
January 23
January 30
February 6
February 13
February 20
February 27
(formerly Danvers, MA) This support group is for Autistic adults (18+) who are post k-12. Through this support group, members can connect with a variety of participants.
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
Get ready to meet and mingle with like-minded young teens (ages 12-17) on the spectrum. A great opportunity to be social and make new friends as you move from table to table to get to know new people. Table Talk is $25 and includes a meal and a drink. Space is limited, please sign-up now at www.SpectrumAutism.org. Brought to you by Life With the Spectrum with Gina Kavali on YouTube and Spectrum Autism Support Group.
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
4th Wednesday of every month-mornings
Virtual
English Speaking
info@careparentnetwork.org
Support group for families of special needs kids k-12.
AANE is offering an 8-week virtual group for Autistic and similarly neurodivergent teens aged 14-16. This group provides a secure and inclusive environment where teens can foster connections and engage with one another in a facilitated setting
Dates
January 8
January 15
January 22
January 29
February 5
February 12
February 19
February 26
Do you find yourself experiencing waves of discomfort and extreme emotions throughout the day? Is this interfering with your ability to do what you want and need to do every day? Or maybe you want to better understand how your sensory needs impact you. Come learn some helpful strategies to manage these highs and lows and how to stop them before they happen so you can find more control in your day.
This closed group is designed for parents and family members of Autistic high school teens. This group is limited to 15 participants for caregivers to connect with one another and share information.
Dates
January 9
January 16
January 23
January 30
February 6
February 13
February 20
February 27
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
AANE is offering an 8-week virtual group for Autistic and similarly neurodivergent teens aged 14-16. This group provides a secure and inclusive environment where teens can foster connections and engage with one another in a facilitated setting
Dates
January 8
January 15
January 22
January 29
February 5
February 12
February 19
February 26
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