Autistic Adults Social Groups

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 info@spectrumautism.org.

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).

 

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 $200 for 10 week session 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. Registration is now open!

REGISTER FOR THE SATURDAY SOCIAL CLUB

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

2025 Scheduled meetings:

Jan.16, 2025

Feb. 13, 2025

March 13, 2025

April 10, 2025

May 8, 2025

June 12, 2025

July 10, 2025

August 14, 2025

Sept. 11, 2025

Oct. 9, 2025

Nov. 13, 2025

Dec. 4 Holiday party at First Baptist Church of Duluth

Please make RSVP to claire@spectrumautism.org 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 Claire 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 claire@spectrumautism.org for outing dates and to be added to the email list.

Please RSVP for all outings to Claire Claire@spectrumautism.org 

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