Support Groups, Activities, and Events

for Autistic and Similar Neurodivergent Adults & Teens

September 13, 2022

All of AANE programming is currently online (with the exception of LifeNet, local MeetUp programs, and special events listed) and registration is required.. Blue text links to further information and registration pages. The following terms indicate the event's structure and intended audience.

"Open" programs may have different participants joining from session to session.
"Closed" programs have the same participants for a set number of sessions.
LOCAL [City, State] programs are intended for those living in the vicinity of the indicated area. If LOCAL is not indicated, the program is available to those living anywhere.

For programs that require a fee, financial assistance is available and no one will be turned away for the inability to pay. To inquire about financial assistance or for general inquiries, please email events@aane.org.

FAMILY & PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS + EVENTS

AANE's Fall 2022 Virtual Connections Conference

MORE INFORMATION + REGISTRATION

Featured Events

Informational Session: LifeMAP Coaching Program September 21

Workshop: End of Summer Recipes to Share for Adults September 21

Webinar: Transition Planning for Autistic Youth - from Public Schools to Postsecondary Education, Employment, and Adult Life (includes information for teens and young adults ages 14-22) September 21

NEW Informational Session: AANE LifeNet Program in CT and NY Metro September 28

Community Chat: with Executive Director, Brenda Dater September 29

Taller: Educación financiera de PwC: Prevención del fraude financiero para adultos (Workshop: PwC Financial Literacy: Preventing Financial Fraud for Adults) Octubre 5

Webinar: Detecting and Diagnosing Autism in Women October 6

NEW Online "Open" 2-Part Workshops for Teens (14-19)

Self Regulation October 11 + 25

NEW In-Person LOCAL Watertown, MA "Open" AANE Halloween Party for Adults October 25

"Closed" Social + Support

Teens

Teen Artists and Makers (14-19) second meeting September 19

Adults

*NEW* Exploring Our Sensory Experiences - A Journaling Workshop for Adults begins October 3

Registration for additional closed social/support groups will begin on a rolling basis. If you want to receive early notification when groups are forming, please fill out the form linked below based upon your age:

Teens (14-19)
Adults (18+)

Social Activities + Events

FREE Online "Open" Activities and Events

Knitting and Needlecraft Social Group September 18
Meetup (Science + Technology Discussion) September 22, October 6
Meetup (Modern + Ancient Science, Philosophy, and Consciousness Discussion) September 22, October 6
Social/Game Night (formerly Holyoke, MA) September 22
HBO Max Watch Party "The Iron Giant" September 22
Virtual Game Night September 26, October 24
Social/Game Night (formerly Fitchburg, MA) September 28
Social/Game Night (formerly Westwood, MA) October 3
Social/Game Night (formerly Springfield, MA) October 5
Virtual Book Club "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath October 11
Queer Adults October 13

FREE LOCAL "Open" Activities and Events

Framingham, MA Social/Game Night September 19

Outdoor Enthusiasts Club September 24

Salem, MA: Social/Game Night October 6

Registration for additional closed interest groups will begin on a rolling basis. If you want to receive early notification when groups are forming, please fill out the form linked below based upon your age:

Adults (18+)

"Open" Connection + Support

FREE Community Connection Sessions

Adults October 4

FREE Online "Open" Support Groups

Women (35-50) September 15
Women (50+) September 19
BIPOC Adults September 19, October 3
Adults (formerly Manhattan, NY)September 20
Adults (formerly Westwood, MA) September 26, October 17
Men (18-30) September 27, October 4
Women (formerly Manhattan, NY) September 27
Adults (formerly Providence, RI) September 28
Gay Men (formerly Boston, MA) October 3
Adults (50+) (formerly Watertown, MA) October 3
Women (21-35) (formerly Watertown, MA) October 4
Gender Identity for Adults October 6
Adults (formerly Brentwood, NY) October 8
Adults October 11
Women (50+) October 24
Women (formerly Florence/Northampton, MA) November 9

FREE Online LOCAL "Open" Support Groups

Danvers, MA - Adults September 15
Florence, MA - Adults September 18, October 2
Watertown, MA - Gender Identity for Adults September 20
Watertown, MA - Women September 28
Portland, ME - Adults October 1

FREE ONLINE PROGRAMMING

Neurodiverse Couples/Partners
Click to join a supportive online community moderated by AANE staff

FREE Spouse/Partner in a Neurodiverse Relationship Online Forum
FREE Co-Parenting with an Ex-Spouse/Partner with Asperger's Online Forum
Couples/Partners Support + Coaching Groups
101 for Couples A Self-Paced Online Course for Neurodiverse Couples

ALL SUPPORT GROUPS + ONLINE FORUMS

AANE LifeNet Info Session for NY Metro & Connecticut

LifeNet, AANE's private-pay independent living support program for autistic adults, is hosting a free online info session about its Connecticut and New York metro area programs September 28 at 5:30 p.m. EDT online via Zoom. Come meet LifeNet leaders and learn how the LifeNet team helps optimize independence for autistic adults in their day-to-day lives.

Learn more about AANE's LifeNet Program

Job Opportunities

AANE is currently seeking to fill the following positions:

Volunteer Opportunities

If you would like to apply to volunteer for any of these positions or in any other capacity, please email volunteer@aane.org and include the volunteer opportunity you would like to pursue in the subject line of your email along with a brief explanation of your interest and experience.

AANE is currently seeking to fill the following volunteer positions: