Updated January 30, 2024

Thank you for taking the time to check out this resource hub for events and support to assist you on the autism journey. The resources and events shared in this communication should not be considered or used as professional recommendations or endorsements of the organizations we list here. This is a simply a virtual "bulletin board" for announcements, ads and resources we have received that may be helpful for some families and individuals with autism in our local network.

**Information shared in this communication is not to be taken as, or used in place of, medical or professional advice. Make sure to consult with your or your child's healthcare providers and care team when deciding if the services, resources and organizations mentioned here are right for you.**

Caregiver Webinars for Families of Young Children

This fall, the ACCESS Lab at the Marcus Autism Center and Georgia Department of Public Health hosted a caregiver lunch-and-learn series. The series was designed for all families of young children who want to learn about supporting communication, big emotions and behavior, toileting, and finding services.

Click the button below to watch the videos while they are available!

New PBS show "Carl the Collector" features main character on the autism spectrum.

Target Age Group: 4-8

The new PBS KIDS® animated series CARL THE COLLECTOR follows Carl, a warm-hearted raccoon who loves collecting things. The show breaks new ground as the first PBS KIDS series to feature central characters on the autism spectrum. Carl’s attention to detail, distinctive way of looking at the world, and extensive collections help him solve problems around Fuzzytown with his friends, Sheldon, Lotta, Nico, Arugula and Forrest. The series will debut in both English and Spanish. (Source: PBS Kids)

Watch a short video from the new series now!

Navigating Autism in Communities of Color: A Documentary Film

Those who attended the Color of Autism Parent Training Session heard from Breanna Kelly-Higgs and Natasha Nelson. Both women are featured in the timely and important documentary Navigating Autism in Communities of Color. The film is based on the stories of six Black families, as well as experts in the field, on the unique struggles of navigating autism in a structurally unequal society and determination for equal access. Stay tuned for announcements of film screenings in 2025! The trailer is below.

Click here to learn more about this film and the team behind it!

Children's Museum of Atlanta strives to be an inclusive and accessible space that considers neurodiversity. Museum staff members are on-site with sensory solutions and ready to help guests. On select Sundays from 9AM - 11AM, we offer a calmer and quieter environment for those with developmental disabilities or sensory sensitivities. Click here to learn more.

Dates: February 2 | March 2 | April 6, 13, 20, 27 | May 4 | June 1

Guests with sensory sensitivities (such as Autism Spectrum Disorder) and other developmental differences are invited to enjoy the Center for Puppetry Arts in a fun, comfortable, and welcoming environment! Click here to learn more.

Parent Empowerment Group Meetings

Every 3rd Saturday, 11AM via Zoom

February 15 Topic: Summer Programs

Learn about summer options for special needs youth and young adults within the state of Georgia.

Register for the virtual meeting!

March 15 Topic: 2025 Medicaid Waivers

Learn about how to qualify for Medicaid programs and waivers, as well as other community programs to help secure services that your youth or young adult with disabilities may need.

Register for the virtual meeting!

FREE Online Parent/ Caregiver Support Groups

https://thecolorofautism.org/programs/

Support resources, videos, files, and activities created and curated by Natasha Nelson of Supernova Parenting

A Snapshot of African American and Black Communities in SPARK

Exploring Factors of Diagnostic Timing Among Black Autistic Youth

Impact of a Genetic Diagnosis for a Child's Autism on Parental Perceptions