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Support Groups, Activities, and Events
for Autistic and Similar Neurodivergent Adults & Teens
November 3, 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.
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| AANE Simpatico Peer Mentoring Pilot Program |
AANE has launched an exciting, pilot peer mentoring program! Read all about it and take our survey to help us build the program.
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LAST CALL!
AANE's Fall 2022 Virtual Connections Conference |
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| Featured Events |
*NEW* Workshop: Taste of Thanksgiving - Cooking for Adults November 14
Workshop: Financial Responsibility & Decision Making: Preventing Financial Fraud - PwC Financial Literacy for Adults November 15
Discussion with AANE Executive Director on Language about Autism November 17
Webinar: What can schools do to prevent PTSD among autistic students? December 1
2-Part Workshop: Studying Tips and Tricks for Teens (14-19) December 6 + 20
*NEW* Workshop: Sweet Treats - Holiday Baking for Adults December 12
*NEW* Webinar: Special Needs Trusts - Planning Options for You and Your Family December 15
Workshop: Asperger/Autism 101 for Adults January 19
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"Closed" Social + Support
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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:
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Social Activities + Events
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FREE Online "Open" Activities and Events
- Social/Game Night (formerly Westwood, MA) November 7
- Virtual Book Club "The God's Themselves" by Isaac Asimov November 8
- Queer Adults November 10
- Team Trivia November 10, November 17
- Knitting and Needlecraft Social Group November 13
- Meetup (Science + Technology Discussion) November 17, December 1
- Meetup (Modern + Ancient Sciences, Philosphy, and Consciousness Discussion) November 17, December 1
- Social/Game Night (formerly Holyoke, MA) November 17
- Social/Game Night (formerly Fitchburg, MA) November 23
- Virtual Game Night November 28, December 12
- Social/Game Night (formerly Springfield, MA) December 7
FREE LOCAL "Open" Activities and Events
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:
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"Open" Connection + Support
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FREE Community Connection Sessions
FREE Online "Open" Support Groups
- BIPOC Adults November 7, November 28
- Adults (50+) (formerly Watertown, MA) November 7
- Adults (formerly Brentwood, NY) November 12
- Gay Men (formerly Boston, MA) November 14
- Men (18-30) November 15, November 29
- Adults (formerly Providence, RI) November 23
- Adults (formerly Westwood, MA) November 28, December 12
- Women (formerly Manhattan, NY) November 29
- Gender Identity for Adults December 1
- Women (21-35) (formerly Watertown, MA) December 6
- Teens (15-19) (formerly Plainview, NY) December 10
- Adults December 13
FREE Online LOCAL "Open" Support Groups
Neurodiverse Couples/Partners
Click to join a supportive online community moderated by AANE staff
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AANE LifeNet Program Welcomes New Staff
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LifeNet is welcoming new staff to support its ever-growing program that currently supports 70 adults, ages 21-89, in Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York. Each team member brings a diverse range of skills, experiences, and perspectives to help autistic adults optimize their independence and build the lives they want.
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Job Opportunities
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AANE is currently seeking to fill the following positions:
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Volunteer Opportunities
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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:
- Autistic adult mentors needed (aged 18-35 living in MA) to work with autistic mentees as part of the new pilot Simpatico Peer Mentoring Program
- Help registrants log into virtual webinars and events
- (CART)/closed captioning assistance for webinars and conferences
- Event planning assistance for conferences
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Interested in other upcoming events? Click below to see the upcoming events!
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Questions? Call: 617-393-3824
events@aane.org
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