January 2019
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: 1/24/2019, 2/28/2019, 3/28/2019 *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 »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 »AANE Writing Workshop: Creating a Healthcare “Elevator” Speech
Thanks to a generous grant, AANE is pleased to offer a writing workshop designed to help young adults (ages 16-25 years old) with AS/ASD create a health focused “elevator speech”; which they will use to introduce themselves and their healthcare needs to new providers. Topics covered will include what participants need in a patient/doctor relationship, how they best learn and communicate, sensory difficulties, and side effects and symptoms they may be experiencing or have…
Find out more »February 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 Nora…
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 by-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, MA – Weekly Support Group Series for Young Men (18-30)
Weekly on Tuesdays – Support Group Series for Young Men (18-30) This adult support group series is designed for young men ages 18-30 who are on the autism spectrum. Through this support group series, young men can build an ongoing connection with a small community of other young men. AANE adult support group series also give adults an opportunity to voice their concerns and frustrations. It also lets them acknowledge hard-won and unexpected victories. Moderator: The group will be moderated by…
Find out more »Watertown, MA – Support Group Series for Women
Wednesday Afternoons – Support Group Series for Women This adult support group series is designed for women who are on the autism spectrum. Through this support group series, women can build an ongoing connection with a small community of other women. AANE adult support group series also give adults an opportunity to voice their concerns and frustrations. It also lets them acknowledge hard-won and unexpected victories. Moderator: The group will be moderated by Cornelia Elwood. Cornelia Pelzer Elwood is the mother…
Find out more »Support Group for Parents of Newly Diagnosed Children
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 up to age 12 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 Cornelia…
Find out more »Berklee College of Music: Free Music Lessons at AANE
The Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs (BIAES) has been kind enough to offer free group music lessons to adults on the autism spectrum. Participants are expected to attend all lessons as students will participate in a public performance at the end of the lesson period. Where: AANE Office, 51 Water Street, Watertown, MA, 02472 When: Lessons are on Tuesday evenings on the following dates - 2/19, 2/26, 3/5, 3/19, 3/26, 4/2, 4/9,…
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
Find out more »March 2019
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 by-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 »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 Nora…
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 »April 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 »May 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 Nora…
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 »June 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 »July 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 »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
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
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
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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