A&A Connections currently offers four group meetings in the Colorado Springs area!
May Adult Social
CHANGE OF LOCATION/TIME!!!
Friday, May 25
7-9 PM
Potluck style BBQ.
Hot dogs, hamburgers, condiments and toppings for both, and drinks will be provided.
We are asking everyone attending to bring a side dish to share.
If money is tight for anyone in attendance, something simple like a bag of chips would be ok.
We welcome and encourage parents, guardians, and other family members to attend.
Please call (719) 661-1391 or email chris80919@me.com for more information.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Asperger’s/Autism Teen Social Group (Ages 11-17)
Meets the second Tuesday of the month, 6:30 to 8:30 PM
NEXT MEETING FALL 2012
Location: Old Colorado City Library
2418 West Pikes Peak Avenue
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
This is a social group designed for teens age 11-17 to meet other teens with Asperger’s/Autism and have fun! Participants are encouraged to bring light snacks and a game they would wish to play with friends.
Note: Please RSVP to 719-344-5619 or info@autismaspergerconnections.org
Autism Support Group
Meets the first Thursday of the month, 6:30-8:00 PM
NEXT MEETING FALL 2012
Location: Colorado Springs Fire Station #18
6830 Hadler View
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
This is a full spectrum, parent/caregiver oriented support group. Respite care will be provided on an RSVP basis. Please contact us for more information.
Asperger Support Group
Meets the third Thursday of the month, 7:00 to 9:00 PM
- May 17th
- June 21st
- July 19th
- August 16th
Location: Rockrimmon Branch Library
832 Village Center Dr
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
This is a meeting for family members, caregivers, and adults on the autism spectrum to discuss Asperger-related issues. On nights where the group dynamics warrant, the group splits into a "children" and an "adult" discussion. As this is
primarily a support group, attendees are encouraged to generally keep discussion focused to support topics rather
than socialization.
NEW! Asperger’s/Autism Elementary Social Group (Ages 6-10)
Meets the fourth Tuesday of the month, 4:45-6:15 PM
- May 22nd
- June 26th
- July 24th
- August 28th
Location: East Library - East Community Meeting Room
5550 N. Union Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
This is a social group for elementary age kids with Asperger's/Autism to meet other kids like themselves, have fun, and make new friends! Please bring your legos, duplos, snap-circuits, or a game your child would like to share with friends.
Note: Please RSVP to 719-344-5619 or info@autismaspergerconnections.org
Adult Autistic Social Group
Meets the last (last, not fourth) Monday of the month, 7:00 to 9:00 PM
- May 25th (Change of Time, Date and Location. See above announcement for details)
- June 25th
- July 30th
- August 27th
Location: East Branch Libarary
5550 North Union Blvd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
This is a social group designed for adults on the autism spectrum. The group is designed to provide a safe, supportive environment where those on the autism spectrum (Autism, Asperger, PDD-NOS) can make friends and explore common interests with others on the spectrum. Participants are encouraged to bring light snacks and a game they would wish to play with the group.
Note: This group has a few general guidelines. As adult conversation occurs, attendees must be age 18+. Attendees must want to attend - we cannot easily accommodate individuals that do not desire to interact! This group is also only for those on the spectrum - we have found over and over that it simply works best this way. If need be, the library itself makes a great "hover zone" for caregivers. We understand the apprehension some folks on the spectrum have to new environments,
and will take EVERY step to make somebody comfortable, including meeting beforehand, phone discussions, etc.
"We are convinced, then, that autistic people have their place in the organism of the social community. They fulfil their role well, perhaps
better than anyone else could, and we are talking of people who as children had the greatest difficulties and caused untold worries to their care-givers." -Hans Asperger
