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Social and Support Groups for Teens

AANE offers two types of support groups for teens with an Asperger /autism spectrum or similar neurodiverse profiles.

  • “Open” groups are free and may have different participants joining from session to session
  • “Closed” groups are fee-based* and have the same participants for a set number of sessions

*For programs and events that require a fee, financial assistance is available and no one will be turned away for their inability to pay. Discounted registration buttons can be found on some registration pages.  To inquire about financial aid for a program or event, contact events@aane.org.

Additional resources for parents of children, teens, and young adults (through age 22)

Online "Open" Workshops for Teens

AANE is offering this upcoming series of workshops for teens ages 14-19. The series will cover topics such as self-regulation and care, conflict resolution, managing your space, and much more!

Online "Open"  Workshops for Teens facilitated by Elena Rossen

Oct 11

FILLED – Online “Open” Self Regulation – A 2-Part Workshop for Teens (14-19), 10/11/22 + 10/25/22, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM ET

October 11 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Nov 08

Online “Open” Self Care – A 2-Part Workshop for Teens (14-19), 11/8/22 + 11/22/22, 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM ET

November 8 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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Online "Open" Support Groups for Teens

AANE offers a FREE "Open" support group for teens aged 15 - 19 who identify as being on the Autism Spectrum or related diagnosis. The group aims to provide information, connection, and community where participants can share similar issues and concerns and celebrate successes. This group is designed for teens on the spectrum only. Parents and other family members should not plan on attending. Online "Open"  Support Group for Teens facilitated by Jodi Kaplan and Branden Plank
Oct 08

FILLED – Online “Open” Support Group for Teens (15-19), 10/8/22, 11:00 AM -12:30 PM ET

October 8 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Nov 12

Online “Open” Support Group for Teens (15-19), 11/12/22, 11:00 AM -12:30 PM ET

November 12 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm

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Early Notification List

If the "Closed" group you are interested in states "There are no upcoming events at this time", or if the registration of a program is "FILLED",  please sign up for early notification. Before a new round of your favorite closed support group begins, we will send you an early notification email to give you a chance to register before we open up registration to the general public.  

Early Notification for Future Teen Closed Groups

     

Online "Closed" Social/Support Groups for Teens

AANE is offering 6 Online "Closed" virtual groups for teens aged 14-19 who identify as being on the Autism Spectrum or related diagnosis. These groups are designed to provide teens with a safe space to feel connected to and engage with each other while practicing their social skills in a facilitated setting. The groups will be developed based on the interests and needs of the members.

  • Teens (14-16)

UPCOMING - Wednesdays, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM ET, 11/2, 11/9, 11/16, 11/23, 11/30, 12/7, 12/14, 12/21  facilitated by Elena Rossen

There are no upcoming events at this time.

  • Teens (17-19)

UPCOMING - Thursdays, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM ET, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22 facilitated by Elena Rossen

There are no upcoming events at this time.

UPCOMING - Mondays, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM ET, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 facilitated by Elena Rossen

There are no upcoming events at this time.

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

UPCOMING - Tuesdays, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM ET, 11/1, 11/8, 11/15, 11/22, 11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20 facilitated by Elena Rossen

There are no upcoming events at this time.

  • Teen Artists and Makers (14-19)

UPCOMING - Mondays, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM ET, 11/14, 11/21, 11/28, 12/5, 12/12, 12/19 facilitated by Elena Rossen
Oct 03

Online “Closed” Group for Teen Artists and Makers (14-19), 9/12/22 – 11/7/22, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM ET

October 3 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

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  • Teen Gamers (14-19)

Tuesdays, 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM ET, 9/6, 9/13, 9/20, 9/27, 10/4, 10/11, 10/18, 10/25 facilitated by Elena Rossen

There are no upcoming events at this time.

  • Career Readiness for Teens (16-19)

Thursdays, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM ET, 9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22, 9/29, 10/6, 10/13, 10/20 facilitated by Elena Rossen

There are no upcoming events at this time.