Support Groups, Activities, and Events

for Adults & Teens with Asperger's or Similar Autism Spectrum and Neurodiverse Profiles

June 29, 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.

Featured Events 

 Online "Closed" Social + Support Groups

To view the current groups, activities, and events for families, please click the button below.

Social Activities + Events

FREE Online "Open" Activities and Events 

• Meetup (Science + Technology Discussion) July 1
  
• Social/Game Night (formerly Springfield, MA) July 7
• Netflix Watch Party "The Death of Stalin" July 8
• 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 Holyoke, MA) July 22
• Social/Game Night (formerly Fitchburg, MA) July 28

FREE Online LOCAL "Open" Activities and Events

• Salem, MA Social/Game Night July 1
• Framingham, MA Social/Game Night July 19
  
• Boston, MA Book Club July 27
• Outdoor Enthusiasts Club July 31

Connection + Support

Adults + Teens

FREE Online "Open" Support Groups

• 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 Westwood, MA) July 19
• 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
• Adults (formerly Manhattan, NY) August 17
  
• Women (formerly Manhattan, NY) August 24
• Teens (15-19) (formerly Plainview, NY) September 11

Neurodiverse Couples/Partners

AANE Training for Employers

From corporations to non-profit organizations, employees benefit from an understanding and supportive workplace. AANE offers convenient, virtual training facilitated by experts with first-person, professional, and lived experience. This can help employers in a wide variety of sectors work more effectively with their team members who have Asperger/autism profiles. Please share with the managers, team leaders, and HR departments in the corporations and organizations who may be interested! Learn more.

Scholarship Fund for New England & New York State Adults

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.

Job Opportunities

AANE is currently seeking to fill the following positions:

• LifeMAP - Life Management Coach
• LifeNet MA - Clinical Case Manager / Personal Advocate

Interested in other upcoming events? Click below to see the calendar!

Questions? Call: 617-393-3824
events@aane.org