All Open Support Groups have new people joining from session to session and are FREE. The groups are facilitated by AANE staff, consultants, or volunteers who themselves are on the autism spectrum, have family members on the spectrum, or have worked extensively with the Asperger/autism community. Learn more about our facilitators here.
Open Support Groups for Adults
LOCAL [City, State] Open Support Groups are intended for those living in or near the indicated area and intend to resume in-person when health and safety conditions allow.
LOCAL Massachusetts Open Support Groups
LOCAL Maine Open Support Groups
Registration is required. Click on the event links below to learn more and register.
Open Support Groups
*NEW* Support Group for LGBTQIA+ Adults, the fourth Thursday of each month. Facilitated by Olive Gallop
Thu
22
FILLED – Online “Open” Support Group for LGBTQIA+ Adults, 6/22/23, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM ET
June 22 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Support Group for BIPOC Adults, two Mondays per month. Facilitated by Nicola Brown and Ilia Walsh
Mon
12
Online “Open” Support Group for BIPOC Adults, 6/12/23, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM ET
June 12 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Jul
06
Online “Open” Gender Identity Support Group for Adults, 7/6/23, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM ET
July 6 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Jul
06
Online “Open” Support Group for Adults, 7/6/23, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM ET
July 6 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Mon
12
FILLED – Online “Open” Support Group for Adults, 6/12/23, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM ET
June 12 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Support Group for Adults, (formerly Manhattan, NY) one Tuesday per month. Facilitated by Kate Cody and Pat Schissel
Tue
20
FILLED – Online “Open” Support Group for Adults, 6/20/23, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM ET
June 20 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sat
10
Online “Open” Support Group for Adults, 6/10/23, 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM ET
June 10 @ 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Support Group for Adults, (formerly Providence, RI) fourth Wednesday of each month. Facilitated by Tobi Liebowitz
Wed
28
Online “Open” Support Group for Adults (formerly Providence RI), 6/28/23, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM ET
June 28 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
*NEW* Support Group for Men (18-30) This group is for men (18-30) in the AANE community. Facilitated by Ryan Walsh.
Tue
20
Online “Open” Support Group for Men (18-30), 6/20/23, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM ET
June 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Jul
10
Online “Open” Support Group for Gay Men, 7/10/23, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET
July 10 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Wed
14
FILLED – Online “Open” Support Group for Women, 6/14/23, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM ET
June 14 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Tue
27
Online “Open” Support Group for Women, 6/27/23, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM ET
June 27 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Support Group for Women (ages 21 - 35) (formerly Watertown, MA) First Tuesday of every month. Facilitated by Allyson Linehan
Aug
01
Online “Open” Support Group for Women (21-35), 8/1/23, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET
August 1 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Support Group for Women Over 50, fourth Monday of each month. Facilitated by Trish Huff
Mon
26
FILLED – Online “Open” Support Group for Women (50+), 6/26/23, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM ET
June 26 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
*NEW* Support Group for Women Over 50, third Monday of each month. Facilitated by Jenna O'Donnell
There are no upcoming events at this time.
Support Group for Adults Over 50, second Friday of each month. Facilitated by Wilma Wake
Fri
09
Online “Open” Support Group for Adults over 50, 6/9/23, 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM ET
June 9 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Discussion/Support Group for Adults Over 50, (formerly Watertown, MA) first Monday of each month. Facilitated by Anastasia O'Meleveny
Jul
10
Online “Open” Discussion/Support Group for Adults over 50, 7/10/23, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET
July 10 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
LOCAL Massachusetts Open Support Groups
These groups are intended for those living in or near the indicated "LOCAL" area and will resume in-person when health and safety conditions allow.
LOCAL Watertown, MA Open Support Group for Women, fourth Monday of each month. Facilitated by Maggie Bowlby
LOCAL Danvers, MA Open Support Group for Adults, third Thursday of each month. Facilitated by Olive Gallop and Bob Waters
LOCAL Florence, MA Open Support Group for Adults, first and third Sunday of each month. Facilitated by Trish Huff
LOCAL Watertown, MA Open Gender Identity Support Group for Adults, third Tuesday of each month. Facilitated by Maxfield Sparrow and Emmett Perkins. For adults on (or near) the autism spectrum who identify as transgender and/or nonbinary (or who are questioning their gender identity).
Mon
26
Online LOCAL Watertown, MA “Open” Support Group for Women, 6/26/23, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM ET
June 26 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Thu
15
Online LOCAL Danvers, MA “Open” Support Group for Adults, 6/15/23, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM ET
June 15 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Sun
18
Online LOCAL Florence, MA “Open” Support Group for Adults, 6/18/23, 3:00 PM -5:00 PM ET
June 18 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tue
20
Online LOCAL Watertown, MA “Open” Gender Identity Support Group for Adults, 6/20/23, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM ET
June 20 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
LOCAL Maine Open Support Groups
These groups are intended for those living in or near the indicated "LOCAL" area and will resume in-person when health and safety conditions allow. LOCAL Portland, ME Open Support Group, first Saturday of each month. Facilitated by Robert Lagos and Wilma Wake
Jul
01
Online LOCAL Portland, ME “Open” Support Group for Adults, 7/1/23, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET
July 1 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm