The CONNECTIONS COMMUNITY is an in-person & virtual autistic-led group that provides individuals with the opportunity to meet others with similar interests and lived experience. Together the group hosts discussions on various topics, as well as decides where they would like to meet and what activity they would like to take part in.
NOTE: This is not a Support Group, however, the group does provide some comfort and understanding. CONNECTIONS is about having safe and positive social connections with others.
CONNECTIONS is on Mondays from 6:30 to 8:30 (except for holidays).
CONNECTIONS – MEET will happen on the first Monday of each month (Please provide your location input.) We want to explore things that you would like to experience. It’s more fun with a group of friends.
CONNECTIONS – HYBRID (Former IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL) will occur Weeks 2- 4 (5) on Mondays. We have decided to combine our IN-PERSON and VIRTUAL options – it’s the best of both. You can attend CONNECTIONS in a format that suits your comfort level. You can attend either virtually or in-person at the centre in St. John’s.
Contact: cdedde@asnl.ca
Parents for Parents Support Groups: parents who provide support to other parents/caregivers of autistic children and youth. No diagnosis required.
Avalon Area Parent Support Group
Where: Elaine Dobbin Centre for Autism St. John’s 70 Clinch Cres
Glovertown and Area Neurodiverse Community Connections
Offering Individuals, Parents, Families, Friends and Caregivers in the area living with ASD and other neurodiversities a place to connect and support each other
What: Facilitated by Navigator Rachel Hogan. This virtual group is a safe space for parents and caregivers of autistic adults to find support and community. Where: Virtual hosting When: ON HOLD UNTIL SUMMER 2024
2SLGBTQIA+ Neurodivergent Social/Peer Support group:
What: ASNL in partnership with Quadrangle NL, 2SLBGTQIA+ Neurodivergent Social/ Peer Support Group. Do you identify as autistic or neurodivergent? Do you identify as part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community? Are you looking to connect socially with other individuals in a space that is supportive and inclusive of your neurodivergence and gender expression? THIS is the GROUP for YOU!
When: Bi-Weekly drop-ins Tuesdays OR Thursdays – 7:00-8:30pm
Where: Two locations – ASNL, 70 Clinch Cres. OR Quadrangle NL, 330 Elizabeth Ave.
What: Offers a space for past Transitions program participants to network, receive peer support, have discussions surrounding employment and other topics, and participate in leisure activities with peers. The group is facilitated by Sarah Hardiman, current Transitions Coordinator.
