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AANE offers a wide variety of support groups specific to the identity of our community members.

Support groups offer a safe environment where participants can talk with like-minded peers, share similar issues and concerns, and celebrate successes.

Groups are led by facilitators who have the professional and lived experience to bring the greatest level of understanding and empathy.

Click on the links below for more information, and be sure to review the guidelines for groups and events on the Adult Support Group and Event FAQ page.

Financial assistance is available for all groups by emailing groups@aane.org
Generous grants from the Cummings Foundation and the J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation help fund parent support groups, information and resources, and other services for families.

You are not alone!

Schedule a call to speak with a member of AANE's staff, or fill out a form to be contacted by email.

Free Call Contact Form

Groups are facilitated by AANE staff, adjunct facilitators, or volunteerswho are Autistic, have Autistic family members, or have worked extensively with the autism community.

Please note that AANE support groups are not intended to be therapy.

* All Community Connections and Support Groups are online unless noted and registration is required.*

Multi-Session or "Closed" Groups

Registration covers six to eight sessions

Each session is 90 minutes

Groups run weekly, every other week or monthly

Have the same small group of participants every session.

Cost $100 - 180 depending on the type of group.

Single Session or "Open" Groups

Registration covers one session

Each session is 90 minutes

Groups are ongoing weekly, every other week or monthly

Have varying participants per session.

Cost $10 for all Open Groups

Groups or events with LOCAL [City, State] in their title are intended for those living in the vicinity of the indicated area. If LOCAL is not indicated, the event is available to those living anywhere.
Financial assistance is available by emailing groups@aane.org.

Community Connection sessions are a great way to meet our staff and join a conversation with others on issues relating to autism. These sessions are FREE, online, single session discussion groups meant to be a one-time introduction to the support group experience. Community Connections are held once a month and organized by audience type.

Social / Support Groups for Teens

Teen groups are a combination of social / support and are age and interest specific so that participants are comfortable with their peers. Click the blocks to see all of the upcoming groups for that audience type.

Sign up below to receive an email to access registration before the general public for Multi-Session "Closed" Groups.

Family Member Support Groups

AANE offers groups for grandparents of Autistic individuals of any age, fathers of Autistic individuals, and adults who think their parent or parents are Autistic. Click the blocks to see all of the upcoming groups for that audience type.

Sign up below to receive an email to access registration before the general public for Multi-Session "Closed" Groups.

Related Programs

If these groups don't seem right for you, here are other ways to connect to AANE.

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Autism Family Support — Autism Foundation

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Family Support for those with autism and their families.