Support Groups, Activities, and Events

for Autistic and Similar Neurodivergent Adults & Teens

March 21, 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.

FAMILY & PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS + EVENTS

AAANE's 2023 Virtual Jody Acford Conference

LEARN MORE + REGISTER

Webinars + Workshops

Workshop: Asperger/Autism 101 for Adults March 23

*NEW* Employment Workshops for Adults

Applications March 31
Interviews April 5
Day One April 11
Week One April 21
Challenges at Work April 24
Confident Communication May 2

2-Part Workshop: Leisure for Adults April 3 + 10

PwC Workshop - Financial Responsibility & Decision Making: Preventing Financial Fraud April 11

Webinar: From Community to Culture - Valuing the Autistic Identity April 27

Featured Events

*NEW* Transportation Interest Group for Adults begins March 29

6-Part Workshop: Alcohol and Other Substances for Adults

*NEW* 8-Part Workshop: Mindful Yoga Therapy (MYT) for the AANE Community begins April 18

"Closed" Social + Support

Teens

Teens (14-16) begins May 3
Teens (14-16) begins May 4
Trans, Non-Binary, and Gender Expansive Teens (14-19) begins May 2
Teens (17-19) begins May 1
Teens (17-19) begins May 4
Teens/Young Adults (19-22) begins May 3

Adults

Autistic Parents begins March 30 (1 spot left)
Adults (18-30) begins April 4
Men (18-30) begins April 6

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:

Teens (14-19)
Adults (18+)

Social Activities + Events

FREE Online "Open" Activities and Events

Discussion Group/Meetup (Science + Technology) March 23, April 6
Discussion Group/Meetup (Modern + Ancient Science, Philosophy, + Consciousness) March 23, April 6
Movie Discussion Group for Adults: Epic Night of Undeniable Awesomeness - Movies that make you cry March 23
Social/Game Night (formerly Holyoke, MA) March 23
Social/Game Night (formerly Westwood, MA) April 3
Social/Game Night (formerly Springfield, MA) April 5
Knitting and Needlecraft Social Group April 9
Virtual Game Night April 10, May 8
Virtual Book Club "Unmasking Autism: Discovering The New Faces of Neurodiversity" by Devon Price April 11
Queer Adults (18-30) April 13
*NEW* Crafting Group for Adults - Introduction Shield April 24
SocialGame Night (formerly Framingham, MA) April 24
Social/Game Night (formerly Fitchburg, MA) April 26

LOCAL "Open" Activities and Events

Outdoor Enthusiasts Club March 25
In-Person Team Trivia for Adults April 4, April 25

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: