May 2019
AANE Dungeons & Dragons Interest Series
WHEN: Eight Wednesdays (must plan to attend all): 5/22, 5/29, 6/5, 6/12, 6/19, 6/26, 7/10, 7/17 TIME: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM WHERE: AANE Office, 51 Water Street, Watertown, MA, 02472 HOSTS: Nick Gallop & Nick Haslam COST: $80 for all eight meetings. Advanced registration is required. WHAT: The AANE DnD Interest Series is designed for adults who are familiar with Dungeons & Dragons and want to participate in an eight-night campaign starting…
Find out more »Watertown Pizza & Game Night
Have dinner, socialize, and play games (feel free to bring and share your own favorite games). This is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and to welcome many new AANE members! Upcoming Meeting Dates: 5/23/2019, 6/27/2019, 7/25/2019 *Please note that attendees now have the option to pay online or at the door. We encourage people to pay online but it is not required. **Please note that AANE reserves the right…
Find out more »Making Friends, Keeping Friends: An Interactive Workshop for Adults on the Spectrum
WHEN: Tuesday, May 28, 2019: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM (EST) WHERE: AANE Office, 51 Water Street, Watertown, MA, 02472 HOST: AANE Staff with Carol Feldman-Bass COST: $5 WHAT: Individuals who are on the autism spectrum or who have social anxiety often: are fearful of taking risks and often have only virtual friends with whom they communicate online. want friends, but don't know how to start a conversation, make small talk, or are terrified that they will…
Find out more »Fathers’ Group
Fathers’ Group is a place where fathers can share their experiences, support one another, and build their toolbox to parent more confidently. WHAT: We will be serving drinks, snacks, and good conversation. Do you wonder how you can support your son or daughters’ employment goals? Join the Father’s Group on Wednesday, May 29 for a discussion with AANE staff Nataliya Poto, LifeMAP Program Director and Nancy Schwartz, Co-Director of Adult Services. Topics will include: ·…
Find out more »June 2019
Support Group for Parents of Newly Diagnosed Children & Teens
Registration is now open for the new AANE’s Parents of Newly Diagnosed Children support group. This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of children and teens who have recently been diagnosed with Aspergers/Autism or other similar profiles. This small group setting limited to 14 participants allows parents to connect with each other and delivers a wealth of information. This group will be run by Stephanie Loo, M.Ed., Director…
Find out more »Watertown 50 and Over Drop-In Support Group
Are you an adult, age 50 or over, with AS or a related Autism Spectrum profile? Meet other diagnosed later in life and share the unique concerns and issues that come with later awareness in an atmosphere of support and understanding. Social Hour: 6 PM – 7 PM Meeting: 7 PM – 8:30 PM Upcoming Meeting Dates: 6/3/2019, 7/1/2019, 8/5/2019 *Please note that attendees now have the option to pay online or at the…
Find out more »Grandparent Open Support Group
Are you a grandparent of a child, teen or adult on the autism spectrum? If so consider joining the grandparent support group. This psychoeducational group meets bi-weekly at AANE on Tuesday mornings from 10:00-11:30. The group is geared to grandparents and offers a balance of information about ASD as well as strategies for successful experiences such as outings, play dates and family events. Contact Marcia Robinson for more information. Contact Information: 617-393-3824 ext 29…
Find out more »Watertown Young Women Drop-In Support Group
Come join other young women (18-30) on the spectrum in an environment of support and understanding. This group will provide a forum for raising issues and solving problems. We will discuss strategies for making good choices and ways to move forward. This group meets the first Tuesday of every month. Upcoming Meeting Dates: 6/4/2019, 7/2/2019, 8/6/2019 *Please note that attendees now have the option to pay online or at the door. We encourage people to…
Find out more »Financial Literacy – Taxes: How to File Your Tax Return
WHEN: Thursday, June 6, 2019 TIME: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM WHERE: AANE Office, 51 Water Street, Watertown, MA, 02472 HOSTS: PwC with AANE Staff COST: $5. Light refreshments will be provided. WHAT: Come join us for Taxes: How to File A Tax Return. This two hour class, run by PwC volunteers, will look at a tax return and go over the process of how to file a tax return. Please register by Wednesday,…
Find out more »Watertown Pizza & Game Night
Have dinner, socialize, and play games (feel free to bring and share your own favorite games). This is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and to welcome many new AANE members! Upcoming Meeting Dates: 6/13/2019, 7/11/2019, 8/8/2019 *Please note that attendees now have the option to pay online or at the door. We encourage people to pay online but it is not required. **Please note that AANE reserves the right…
Find out more »Grandparent Open Support Group
Are you a grandparent of a child, teen or adult on the autism spectrum? If so consider joining the grandparent support group. This psychoeducational group meets bi-weekly at AANE on Tuesday mornings from 10:00-11:30. The group is geared to grandparents and offers a balance of information about ASD as well as strategies for successful experiences such as outings, play dates and family events. Contact Marcia Robinson for more information. Contact Information: 617-393-3824 ext 29…
Find out more »Gender Identity Drop-In Support Group
Neurodivergent? Gender Variant? This group’s for you! Are you an adult with Asperger Syndrome or a related Autism Spectrum Profile? Do you identify as Trans, Transgender, Genderqueer, Gender Fluid, Non-binary, Questioning, or any number of other ways that would fit under the transgender umbrella? Join us for the monthly group to meet others on the spectrum who also identify as Transgender, hear one another’s stories and share unique concerns and perspectives that come…
Find out more »Fathers’ Group
Fathers’ Group is a place where fathers can share their experiences, support one another, and build their toolbox to parent more confidently. WHAT: We will be serving drinks, snacks, and good conversation. HOSTS: David Sugar and Benedikt Sander Register Additional Dates
Find out more »Watertown Pizza & Game Night
Have dinner, socialize, and play games (feel free to bring and share your own favorite games). This is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and to welcome many new AANE members! Upcoming Meeting Dates: 6/27/2019, 7/25/2019, 8/22/2019 *Please note that attendees now have the option to pay online or at the door. We encourage people to pay online but it is not required. **Please note that AANE reserves the right…
Find out more »July 2019
Asperger’s/Autism 101: A Workshop for Parents of Newly Diagnosed Children/Teens
WHEN: Monday, July 15, 2019 TIME: 7 PM - 9 PM WHERE: AANE Office, 51 Water Street, Watertown, MA, 02472 HOST: Nancy Schwartz COST: $40 per family WHAT: Start your journey with your wonderful, engaging, sometimes quirky child! This two hour workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child or teen on the autism spectrum. We will cover core strengths and challenges, some ways to cope at home, advocating at school,…
Find out more »Fathers’ Group
Fathers’ Group is a place where fathers can share their experiences, support one another, and build their toolbox to parent more confidently. WHAT: We will be serving drinks, snacks, and good conversation. HOSTS: David Sugar and Benedikt Sander Register Additional Dates
Find out more »August 2019
Fathers’ Group
Fathers’ Group is a place where fathers can share their experiences, support one another, and build their toolbox to parent more confidently. WHAT: We will be serving drinks, snacks, and good conversation. HOSTS: David Sugar and Benedikt Sander Register Additional Dates
Find out more »September 2019
Asperger’s/Autism 101: A Workshop for Parents of of Newly Diagnosed Children/Teens
WHEN: Tuesday, Sept 17, 2019 TIME: 7 PM – 9 PM WHERE: AANE Office, 51 Water Street, Watertown, MA, 02472 HOST: Nancy Schwartz COST: $40 per family WHAT: Start your journey with your wonderful, engaging, sometimes quirky child! This two hour workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child or teen on the autism spectrum. We will cover core strengths and challenges, some ways to cope at home, advocating at school, transition planning, and more.…
Find out more »Fathers’ Group
Fathers’ Group is a place where fathers can share their experiences, support one another, and build their toolbox to parent more confidently. WHAT: We will be serving drinks, snacks, and good conversation. HOSTS: David Sugar and Benedikt Sander Register Additional Dates
Find out more »October 2019
Moms’ Night Out
Mom’s Night Out (MNO) MNO is a regular event for Moms (and grandmothers) of children, adolescents, and adults on the Autism Spectrum. This is a social event for participants to relax in a fun, non-judgemental atmosphere with others who understand. You may laugh, cry and meet new friends. You will feel supported and less alone in your parenting journey. In addition you may learn some new tips or resources. Moms Barbara Lund and…
Find out more »Fathers’ Group
Fathers’ Group is a place where fathers can share their experiences, support one another, and build their toolbox to parent more confidently. WHAT: We will be serving drinks, snacks, and good conversation. HOSTS: David Sugar and Benedikt Sander Register Additional Dates
Find out more »November 2019
Asperger’s/Autism 101: A Workshop for Parents of of Newly Diagnosed Children/Teens
WHEN: Tuesday, Nov 19, 2019 TIME: 7 PM – 9 PM WHERE: AANE Office, 51 Water Street, Watertown, MA, 02472 HOST: Nancy Schwartz COST: $40 per family WHAT: Start your journey with your wonderful, engaging, sometimes quirky child! This two hour workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child or teen on the autism spectrum. We will cover core strengths and challenges, some ways to cope at home, advocating at school, transition planning, and more.…
Find out more »Fathers’ Group
Fathers’ Group is a place where fathers can share their experiences, support one another, and build their toolbox to parent more confidently. WHAT: We will be serving drinks, snacks, and good conversation. HOSTS: David Sugar and Benedikt Sander Register Additional Dates
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