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Support Groups, Activities, and Events
for Adults & Teens with Asperger's or Similar Autism Spectrum and Neurodiverse Profiles
June 8, 2021
All AANE programming is currently online (with the exception of some LifeNet programs). 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's Summer 2021 Virtual Conference
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Presented in partnership with: 
Join us for a star-studded line up of actors and professionals in the industry as they discuss what it takes to create authentic autistic representation in TV and film. Speakers and panelists include:
- Jason Katims, father of an adult son on the spectrum and executive producer and writer of NBC's hit Parenthood, Friday Night Lights and Amazon's upcoming series On the Spectrum
- Lillian Carrier, autistic actor from the Freeform show Everything's Gonna Be Okay
- Silas Howard, filmmaker Transparent, This is Us, High Maintenance, Everything's Gonna Be Okay
- Daryl "Chill" Mitchell, father of an adult son on the spectrum and actor from NCIS: NOLA and Fear the Walking Dead
- Desmin Mitchell, adult on the spectrum, set production and cast assitant NCIS: NOLA
Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor!
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Featured Events
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 Webinar and Workshops
- AANE Webinar: A Discussion about Pornography June 14
To view the current groups, activities, and events for families, please click the button below.
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Social Activities + Events
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FREE Online "Open" Activities and Events
- Meetup (Science and Techology Discussion) June 10
- Netflix Watch Party "Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny" June 10
- *NEW GROUP* Knitting and Needlecrafts Social Group June 13
- Social/Game Night (formerly Fitchburg, MA) June 23
- Social/Game Night (formerly Holyoke, MA) June 24
- Netflix Watch Party "Fun with Dick and Jane" June 24
- Virtual Game Night June 28, July 12
- Social/Game Night (formerly Springfield, MA) July 7
- Social/Game Night (formerly Westwood, MA) July 12
- Virtual Book Club "Uprooted" by Naomi Novik July 13
FREE Online LOCAL "Open" Activities and Events
- Framingham, MA Social/Game Night June 21
- Outdoor Enthusiasts Club June 27
- Boston Book Club "Rain Reign" by Ann M. MartinJune 29
- Salem, MA Social/Game Night July 1
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Connection + Support
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Adults + Teens
Connect with others in the community and AANE staff.
FREE Online Community Connection Sessions
FREE Online "Open" Support Groups
- Adults (formerly Brentwood, NY) June 12
- Gay Men (formerly Boston, MA) This group is for post-high school men with Asperger's who are gay. June 21
- Adults (formerly Providence, RI) June 23
- Adults (formerly Westwood, MA) June 28
- Women (18-35) (formerly Watertown, MA) July 6
- Women (formerly Florence, MA) July 12
- Adults 50+ (formerly Watertown, MA) July 12
- Adults (formerly Manhattan, NY) July 20
- Women (formerly Manhattan, NY) July 27
- *NEW GROUP* Gender Identity for Adults This group is for post-high school adults on or near the spectrum who identify as transgender, non-binary, gender-fliud, 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. August 5
- Teens (15-19) (formerly Plainview, NY) August 14
FREE Online LOCAL "Open" Support Groups
- 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. June 15
- Danvers, MA - Adults June 17
- Florence, MA - Adults June 20
- Portland, ME - Adults July 3
Online "Closed" Social + Support Groups
Neurodiverse Couples/Partners
Click to join a supportive online community moderated by AANE staff
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LifeMAP Coaching for Adults
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Recognizing many adults on the spectrum were not receiving enough support, AANE developed the LifeMAP, one-to-one coaching program in 2008 to meet this need. Since then, LifeMAP has assisted over 2,600 adults and older teens in reaching their goals in the areas of employment, social engagement, independent living, and more. Learn how LifeMAP can help! |
Scholarship Fund for New England & New York State Adults
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The Daniel Braun Memorial Camp and Recreation Activities Scholarship Fund for Adults
Thanks to the generous support of the Daniel Braun Memorial Camp and Recreational Activities Scholarship Fund, AANE is pleased to provide financial assistance for a limited number of adults who need help paying for services. Learn more.
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Volunteers Needed
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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
events@aane.org
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