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Support Groups, Activities, and Events
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for Adults with Asperger's or Similar Autism Spectrum
and Neurodiverse Profiles
April 13, 2021
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All AANE programming is currently online. 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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Online "Open" Team Trivia Interest Group for Adults April 22
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AANE Webinar: Healthy Dating Relationships on the Autism Spectrum: Finding Joy and Staying Safe April 26
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Online "Open" PwC Financial Literacy Workshop for Adults: Creating and Following a Budget May 12
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LAST CALL! Winter 2021 On-Demand Jody Acford Conference - A Roadmap Through Adulthood, register by April 16. Recorded presentations and resources available on-demand to view through April 30. Learn more.
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Thank You to Our Platinum Conference Sponsors!
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Social Activities + Events
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FREE Online "Open" Activities and Events
Find connection and fun with others in the AANE community!
- Meetup (Science and Technology Discussion) April 15
- Social/Game Night (formerly Holyoke) April 22
- Netflix Watch Party"Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)"April 22
- Social/Game Night (formerly Fitchburg) April 28
- Social/Game Night (formerly Westwood) May 3
- Social/Game Night (formerly Springfield) May 5
- Virtual Game Night May 10, May 24
- Virtual Book Club "The Night Watchman" by Louise Erdich May 11
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FREE Online "Open" LifeNet Social Activities
LifeNet, AANE's independent living support program, offers a variety of social activities for its clients and is making those activities available to a small number of non-LifeNet clients for a limited time.
- LifeNet Viewing Party "TaskMaster"April 15
- LifeNet Morning Chair Exercises April 22
- LifeNet Movie Monday "The Pixar Story"April 26
- LifeNet Viewing Party "TaskMaster"April 29
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FREE Online LOCAL "Open" Activities and Events
- Framingham, MA Social/Game Night No meeting in April due to Patriots Day.
- Outdoor Enthusiasts Club April 21, May 1, May 2
- Boston, MA Book Club April 27
- Salem, MA Social/Game Night May 6
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Online "Closed" Activities and Events
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Connect with others in the community and AANE staff.
FREE Online "Open" Community Connection Sessions
FREE Online "Open" Support Groups
- Adults (formerly Manhattan, NY) April 20
- Adults (formerly Westwood, MA) April 26
- Gay Men (formerly Boston, MA) This group is for post-high school men with Asperger's who are gay. April 26
- Adults (formerly Providence, RI) April 28
- Adults 50+ (formerly Watertown, MA) May 3
- Women (18-35) (formerly Watertown, MA)May 4
- Adults (formerly Brentwood, NY) May 8
- Women (formerly Manhattan, NY) May 25
- Teens (13-19) (formerly Plainview, NY) June 12
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FREE Online LOCAL "Open" Support Groups
- Danvers, MA - Adults April 15
- Florence, MA - Adults April 18
- Watertown, MA - Gender Identity for Adults This group is for post-high-school adults on or near the spectrum who identify as transgender, non-binary, gender-fluid, and/or who are questioning their gender identity or gender roles. No AS diagnosis or certainty about gender required. Led by an autistic/trans peer facilitator. April 20
- Portland, ME - Adults May 1
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Click to join a supportive online community moderated by AANE staff.
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101 For Couples: 35% Off Through April!
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When partners discover they are in a neurodiverse relationship, gaining a deeper understanding of their unique neurological profiles can expand the empathy they have for each other and help couples reframe differing reactions and communication styles. Learn more about AANE’s self-paced, online course " 101 For Couples," and use the promo code NEUROLOGY35 at registration during the month of April for 35% off! |
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Focus Group
Interested in giving us feedback about AANE communications? We want to hear from you! Volunteer to join an AANE focus group! Learn More.
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Interested in other upcoming events? Click below to see the calendar!
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Questions? Call: 617-393-3824
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