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Support Groups, Activities, and Events
for Adults & Teens with Asperger's or Similar Autism Spectrum and Neurodiverse Profiles
June 22, 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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Autistic Representation in Television & Film
June 26, 2021, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM ET
Presented in partnership with: 
Join us for a star-studded lineup 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 an upcoming Amazon comedy/drama series about autistic young adults
- Sue Ann Pien, autistic actor from an upcoming Amazon comedy/drama series about autistic young adults
- 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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Online "Closed" Social + Support Groups
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
- Social/Game Night (formerly Holyoke, MA) June 24
- Netflix Watch Party "Fun with Dick and Jane" June 24
- Meetup (Science + Technology Discussion) July 1
- Social/Game Night (formerly Springfield, MA) July 7
- Knitting and Needlecraft Social Group July 11
- Social/Game Night (formerly Westwood, MA) July 12
- Virtual Game Night July 12, July 26
- Virtual Book Club "Uprooted" by Naomi Novik July 13
- Social/Game Night (formerly Fitchburg, MA) July 28
FREE Online LOCAL "Open" Activities and Events
- Outdoor Enthusiasts Club June 27
- Boston Book Club "Rain Reign" by Ann M. Martin June 29
- Salem, MA Social/Game Night July 1
- Framingham, MA Social/Game Night July 19
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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 Westwood, MA) June 28
- Gay Men (formerly Boston, MA) This group is for post-high school men with Asperger's who are gay. July 5
- Adults (formerly Brentwood, NY) July 10
- 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
- Adults (formerly Providence, RI) July 28
- Women (18-35) (formerly Watertown, MA) August 3
- 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
- Portland, ME - Adults July 3
- Florence, MA - Adults July 4
- Danvers, MA - Adults July 15
- 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. July 20
Neurodiverse Couples/Partners
Click to join a supportive online community moderated by AANE staff
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101 for Couples
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Soon after AANE was established 25 years ago, Grace Myhill, MSW, began facilitating support groups for neurodiverse couples to meet the growing need and has since worked with hundreds of neurodiverse couples and partners. Grace developed "101 for Couples" -- an online, self-paced course for couples, which can help partners better understand the impact their neurological differences have on their relationship. Learn more.
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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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Job Opportunities
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AANE is currently seeking to fill the following positions:
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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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