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Support Groups, Activities, and Events
for Adults & Teens with Asperger's or Similar Autism Spectrum and Neurodiverse Profiles
August 24, 2021
All AANE programming is currently online (with the exception of some LifeNet programs and local MeetUp 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 indiciated, 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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| Fall 2021 Virtual Daniel W. Rosenn Connections Conference |
AANE’s annual fall conference presents cutting-edge information of interest to the entire Asperger/autism community: individuals with Asperger/autism profiles, family, friends, and professionals. This two-day virtual conference event will include keynote presentations from Kyle Hill and Morénike Giwa Onaiwu, nine breakout session options, and a variety of topic-based virtual discussion groups. Read all the presenter bios here. This renowned conference provides an opportunity for the entire autism community to work together, learn, and connect.
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| Thanks to our conference sponsor! |
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| Raise Funds for AANE |
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Social Activities + Events
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FREE Online "Open" Activities and Events
- Meetup (Science + Technology Discussion) August 26, September 2
- *NEW* Meetup (Modern + Ancient Science, Philosophy, and Consciousness Discussion) August 26, September 2
- Social/Game Night (formerly Holyoke, MA) August 26, September 23
- *NEW* Kaiju Interest Group August 26
- Netflix Watch Party "Rugrats in Paris - The Movie" August 26
- Social/Game Night (formerly Springfield, MA) September 1
- Netflix Watch Party "Terminator 2: Judgement Day" September 9
- Knitting and Needlecraft Social Group September 12
- Virtual Game Night September 13, September 27
- Social/Game Night (formerly Westwood, MA) September 13
- Virtual Book Club "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig September 14
- Social/Game Night (formerly Fitchburg, MA) September 22
- *NEW* LifeMAP One-to-One Coaching Informational Session September 23
FREE LOCAL "Open" Activities and Events
Online "Closed" Activities and Events
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Connection + Support
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Adults + Teens
Connect with others in the community and AANE staff.
FREE Online "Open" Community Connection Sessions
FREE Online "Open" Support Groups
- Gay Men (formerly Boston, MA) This group is for post-high school men with Asperger's who are gay. August 30, September 13
- Women (18-35) (formerly Watertown, MA) September 7
- Adults (formerly Brentwood, NY) September 11
- Adults 50+ (formerly Watertown, MA) September 13
- Adults (formerly Westwood, MA) September 20, September 27
- Adults (formerly Manhattan, NY) September 21
- Adults (formerly Providence, RI) September 22
- Women (formerly Manhattan, NY) September 28
- 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. October 7
FREE Online LOCAL "Open" Support Groups
- Portland, ME - Adults September 4
- Florence, MA - Adults September 5, September 19
- Danvers, MA - Adults September 16
- 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. September 21
- *NEW* Watertown, MA - Women September 22
Online "Closed" Support Groups
Neurodiverse Couples/Partners
Click to join a supportive online community moderated by AANE staff
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LifeNet
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Based on annual participant and family surveys for LifeNet --AANE’s private pay, living support program for adults with Asperger/autism profiles--94% of enrolled adults feel LifeNet helps them solve problems, and 98% of enrolled adults and their families have a positive experience with LifeNet. Learn more about LifeNet’s new expansion to the NY Metro Area, and attend our free, virtual info session on either September 20 or September 29! 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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