This group focuses on adults that are looking for a positive and safe environment to foster social development. The group meets twice a month (once at the Spectrum meetings and one social outing a month) with 1-2 adult leaders who are trained in helping people on the Autism Spectrum. Adults who have HFA/Asperger’s Syndrome and are reaching out for help and/or seeking friendships with people with similar issues and interests are welcome! For more information about this group, please contact our group leader, Nicky Altikulac, BCBA at (404) 394-3382 or nicky@allkidsfirst.com or adults@atl-spectrum.com.
Members of this group need to be out of high school in order to join the group. Our current members are generally high school graduates, attend college, or are working. Those attending the outings must be able to do so with minimal supervision (1 to 10).
NEW SPECTRUM SATURDAY SOCIAL CLUB FOR ADULTS ON THE SPECTRUM!
Spectrum Saturday Social Club will provide a safe space for adults who are on the autism spectrum. Participants who are out of high school and are 18 years or older, have independent self help skills, and are able to function with little supervision. The group will meet on Saturdays from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm where they will play games, enjoy karaoke, or watch movies with friends. The club will be supervised by professional staff that will facilitate the members to help make new friends and strengthen social skills.
This will be like a gym membership where you pay $150 a quarter to participate one Saturday or all Saturdays in a quarter. You must register but then can attend as often or as little as you want. Next session starts January 6 and runs til March 9. Registration is now open!
WOMEN ON THE SPECTRUM SOCIAL SUPPORT GROUP
Spectrum has partnered with Emory School of Nursing in starting a Women Only Group for women ages 18 and up with HFA/Asperger's, focusing on sharing challenges and successes of transition, supporting one another, and building friendships for success. This group meets twice monthly via Zoom, first and 3rd Fridays. Contact Dr. Susan Brasher to be added to the email notification list and for an invitation to join the private FaceBook page (Emory PCORI Young Women on the Autism Spectrum Group) susan.n.brasher@emory.edu
RSVP for the Women Only monthly virtual meeting. Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month, 5-6 pm. RSVP here
ArtReach for Women Only
A new social and craft night, ArtReach, is offered the 3rd Thursday of each month. in person focusing on art, 6:30-8:00 pm. This group is held at the Hudgens Center for Art and Learning in Duluth for women on the spectrum.
Click here to learn more and to rsvp for ArtReach.
Meetings
6:30-8 pm, second Thursday of each month, Spectrum Autism Support Center, 2997 Main St, Duluth GA
2023 Scheduled meetings:
Sept. 14
Oct. 12
Nov. 9
Dec. 7 holiday party at First Baptist Church of Duluth
Please make RSVP to nicky@allkidsfirst.com if you are planning to join us.
Outings
Social outings are typically the 4th Friday of each month, between 7-9pm and in the summer several per month.
Contact Nicky if interested in monthly Friday outings.
PS: There might be some changes during the year. We will let you know by e-mails before the event if there is a change. Check with Nicky@allkidsfirst.com for outing dates and to be added to the email list.
Please RSVP for all outings to Nicky at nicky@allkidsfirst.com
Table Talk - NEXT EVENT October 14, 2023, 4pm-6:30pm
AGES 18 AND UP
A great opportunity to meet new friends!
Table Talk Registration (Ages 18 and up)
(Maximum registrations 16)
Monthly Meeting Schedule & Location
Monthly Meetings (Sept-May) will be held from 6:30 - 8:00 on the second Thursday of the month while the Spectrum monthly meetings are being held at:
Spectrum Autism Support Center
2997 Main St.
Duluth, GA 30096