Support Groups, Activities, and Events

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

September 21, 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 indicated, the program is available to those living anywhere. 

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 Morénike Giwa Onaiwu and Kyle Hill, 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.

Info Session: LOCAL NY Metro LifeNet Independent Living Support Program September 29

*NEW* In Person: LOCAL Boston, MA Boston Symphony Orchestra Concert for Adults October 3

Webinar: Medication Management for Children/Teens/Adults on the Spectrum October 5

Info Session: LifeMAP One-to-One Coaching Program October 21

*NEW* Workshop: PwC Financial Literacy for Adults: Creating and Following a Budget November 4

*NEW* Workshop: PwC Financial Literacy for Adults: Credit and Debt November 9

*NEW* HallowEEK Social Events 

• Halloween Poetry Fest for Adults October 19
• Halloween Team Trivia Night for Adults October 21
• HallowEEK Netflix Watch Party "The Conjuring" October 28
• In-Person: LOCAL Cambridge, MA Spooky Walk for Adults October 29
• In-Person: LOCAL Boston, MA Spooky Walk for Adults October 30

Social Activities + Events

FREE Online "Open" Activities and Events 

• Meetup (Science + Technology Discussion) September 23, September 30
• Meetup (Modern + Ancient Science, Philosophy, and Consciousness Discussion) September 23, September 30
• Social/Game Night (formerly Holyoke, MA)  September 23
• Netflix Watch Party "The Outlaw Josey Wales" September 23
• Social/Game Night (formerly Westwood, MA) October 4
• Social/Game Night (formerly Springfield, MA) October 6
• *NEW* Team Trivia Night for Adults October 7
• Knitting and Needlecraft Social Group October 10
• Virtual Book Club "The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Milicent Patrick" by Mallory O'Meara October 12
• Virtual Game Night October 25
• Social/Game Night (formerly Fitchburg, MA) October 27

FREE LOCAL "Open" Activities and Events

• In-Person: Greater Boston & Southeastern MA Outdoor Enthusiasts Club October 2, October 16
• Online: Salem, MA Social/Game Night October 7
• In-Person: Watertown, MA Team Trivia Night October 14
• Online: Framingham, MA Social/Game Night October 18

Connection + Support

Adults + Teens

FREE Online "Open" Community Connection Sessions

• Women September 30

FREE Online "Open" Support Groups

• Adults (formerly Westwood, MA)  September 27, October 18
• Gay Men (formerly Boston, MA) This group is for post-high school men with Asperger's who are gay. September 27, October 11
• Adults 50+ (formerly Watertown, MA) October 4
• Women (18-35) (formerly Watertown, MA) October 5
• 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 autism diagnosis or certainty about gender required. Led by an autistic/trans peer facilitator. October 7
• Adults (formerly Brentwood, NY) October 9
• Women (formerly Florence, MA) October 13
• Adults (formerly Manhattan, NY) October 19
• Women (formerly Manhattan, NY) October 26
• Adults (formerly Providence, RI) October 27

Online "Closed" Support Groups

• Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Expansive Teens (14-19) begins September 28

Neurodiverse Couples/Partners

LifeNet

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 September 29! Learn more.

Scholarship Fund for the United States

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:

• Administrative Coordinator - Watertown, MA - FT
• Clinical Case Manager - LifeNet - Watertown, MA - PT to FT
• Director of Training - Watertown, MA - FT
• Life Management Coach - Amherst, MA - PT
• Life Management Coach - Longmeadow, MA - PT
• Life Management Coach - Springfield, MA - PT
• Life Management Coach - Tolland, MA - PT

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

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