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Support Groups, Activities, and Events
for Autistic and Neurodivergent Teens & Adults
September 26, 2023
All of AANE programming is currently online (with the exception of LifeNet, local MeetUp programs, and special events listed) and registration is required. 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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| Price Changes + Financial Assistance |
As of September 1, 2023, program fees for our groups and workshops have changed. AANE can offer participants reduced and free program registration. For more information, email events@aane.org.
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| AANE’s 2023 Virtual Daniel W. Rosenn Connections Conference |
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| Webinars + Workshops |
Webinar: Understanding Disclosure and the Importance of Psychological Safety in the Workplace September 28
2-Part Workshop – Nutrition Planning and Management for Adults October 3
Workshop: Introduction to Autism for Adults October 16
Workshop: Accomodations at Work for Adults October 27
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“Closed” Social + Support
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Registration for additional closed social/support groups will begin on a rolling basis. If you want to receive early notification when groups are forming, please fill out the form linked below based upon your age:
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Social Activities + Events
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Online “Open” Activities and Events
- Social/Game Night (formerly Holyoke, MA) September 28
- Social/Game Night (formerly Westwood, MA) October 2
- Social/Game Night (formerly Springfield, MA) October 4
- (Free) Science + Technology Discussion/Meetup October 5, October 19
- (Free) Modern + Ancient Science, Philosophy, + Consciousness Discussion/Meetup October 5, October 19
- Team Trivia October 5, October 26
- Knitting and Needlecraft Social Group October 8
- Virtual Book Club “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott October 10
- Social/Game Night October 10
- Queer Adults (18-30) October 12
- Social/Game Night (formerly Framingham, MA) October 16
- Crafting Goup – Decoupage Jars October 23
- Virtual Game Night October 23, November 13
- Social/Game Night (formerly Fitchburg, MA) October 25
- Movie Discussion Group: Epic Night of Undeniable Awesomeness – Favorite Scary Movie October 26
In-Person LOCAL “Open” Activities and Events
Registration for additional closed interest groups will begin on a rolling basis. If you want to receive early notification when groups are forming, please fill out the form linked below based upon your age:
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“Open” Connection + Support
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Community Connection Sessions
Online “Open” Support Groups
- LGBTQIA+ Adults September 28
- (Free) BIPOC Adults October 2, October 30
- (Free) Adults (50+) (formerly Watertown, MA) October 2
- Men (18-30) October 3, October 10
- Women (21-35) (formerly Watertown, MA) October 3
- Adults October 5
- (Free) Gender Identity for Adults October 5
- Women (formerly Florence/Northampton, MA) October 11
- Adults (50+) October 13
- (Free) Teens (15-19) (formerly Plainview, NY) October 14
- Adults (formerly Brentwood, NY) October 14
- Gay Men (formerly Boston, MA) October 16
- Women (50+) October 16
- Adults (formerly Westwood, MA) October 16, October 30
- Adults (formerly Manhattan, NY) October 17
- Adults (formerly Danvers, MA) October 19
- Women (50+) October 23
- Women (formerly Manhattan, NY) October 24
- Adults (formerly Providence, RI) October 25
Online LOCAL “Open” Support Groups for Adults
Neurodiverse Couples/Partners
Click to join a supportive online community moderated by AANE staff
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AANE’s LifeNet Independent Living Support Program
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AANE’s LifeNet program helps Autistic adults in Massachusetts optimize their independence and quality of life. Caring support from AANE staff can help lessen the individual burden of facing a daunting amount of everyday tasks alone, such as maintaining a safe living environment, managing budgets, cooking, making appointments, or other chores. The program helps adults manage competing tasks or priorities, become better self-advocates, and feel backed by a deeply-knowledgeable team of support professionals that truly understands them.
Learn more about LifeNet.
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Job Opportunities
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Volunteer Opportunities
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If you would like to apply to volunteer for any of these positions or in any other capacity, please email volunteer@aane.org and include the volunteer opportunity you would like to pursue in the subject line of your email along with a brief explanation of your interest and experience.
AANE is currently seeking to fill the following volunteer positions:
- Autistic adult mentors needed (aged 18-35 living in MA) to work with autistic mentees as part of the new pilot Simpatico Peer Mentoring Program
- (CART)/closed captioning assistance for webinars and conferences
- Help registrants log into virtual webinars and events
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Interested in other upcoming events? Click below to see the upcoming events!
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Questions? Call: 617-393-3824
events@aane.org
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