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AANE June 2024 Newsletter: Pride Month
Autism & LGBTQ+ Identities
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AANE Events
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Supporting Healthy Intimate Relationships
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It isn't always easy to reconcile the desire to respect and support an adult child's relationship choices and autonomy with parental concerns that their relationships may not be healthy. Executive Director Brenda Dater shares how she is navigating this balance as her own Autistic Transgender daughter explores new relationships.
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Don't miss these upcoming AANE presentations...
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Click the buttons below to view other upcoming events and support groups!
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Check out these helpful AANE resources!
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AANE's Support Group for Gay Men
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Building a Community of Learning & Support
Ten years ago, AANE held its first support group for Autistic gay men, and it's still going strong. Hear reflections from its facilitator about the group's beginning and what these meetings means to him and its members.
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Here are some helpful links for adults in our community:
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Gender Identity & Affirming Care in the United States
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An Update to Legislative Action Eroding Autistic LGBTQ+ Rights
The effort to undermine or eliminate gender affirming care and add barriers impacting the Autistic LGBTQ+ community continues. Read about the latest developments and what action we can take.
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Don't miss these services AANE provides for parents and families:
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Autism Intersecting With LGBTQ+ Identities
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Gender Identity, Sexuality, and Autism
In this webinar based on their book, Gender Identity, Sexuality, and Autism, Eva Mendes and Meredith Maroney share personal experiences and discuss emerging research, and Kendrick Cronin, an Autistic Transgender man shares his first-person perspective. Use the promo code JUNE2024 to watch for free during the month of June!
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Learn more about AANE programs, support, and training for professionals.
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LifeMAP
Individualized life coaching program for Autistic older teens & adults
LifeMAP offers tailored support for their clients who are exploring relationship building, dating, and gender identity. Coaching provides a safe, understanding environment to navigate these complex areas. Learn more about LifeMAP.
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LifeNet
Team-based support to help Massachusetts Autistic adults optimize independence
LifeNet can help optimize independence while offering support and validation if clients are navigating a sexual or gender identity journey, helping them live the life they want as their authentic selves. Learn more about LifeNet.
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Neurodiverse Couples Institute
Resources for couples and couples therapists/coaches
AANE’s training gives therapists and coaches the knowledge they need to work with neurodiverse partners, including those with non-heterosexual identities, to guide them to better understand each other. Learn more about AANE courses.
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If you or someone you know is looking for support surrounding sexual or gender identity, there is help available. Visit The Trevor Project or call 1-866-488-7386.
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Please note that AANE is not a hotline and does not provide emergency behavioral health services. If you or someone you know is experiencing an emergency, contact 911 or go to your nearest emergency department.
Crisis Resources:
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