EVENTS
WING Recommended, Sponsored, and Hosted
Autistic Conversation Group (Copy)
A space for the WING community to come together to talk about the Autistic experience. This is a time for those who have attended an Autism 101 webinar (ensuring that attendees have a shared vocabulary and knowledge to work from)to get into deeper conversations about the Autistic experience. It is a space to connect with others, ask questions, and share experiences. Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1119875139689?aff=oddtdtcreator
If you haven't attended Autism 101, you can purchase access to the recording here: https://www.wing-dmv.com/autism10
This is a pay-what-you-can-afford event with a suggested payment of somewhere in the range of $1 to $ 20. We ask that you think about what works for your budget. All proceeds go to supporting WING and WING events. WING is a 501(c)(3) organization.
This group is not a mental health group nor is it meant to take the place of mental health treatment.
Middle Grade Book Club "Unseelie" by Ivelisse Housman
A book club for neurodivergent young people in grades 5 - 8, join us as we dive into the captivating world of Unseelie by Ivelisse Housman. The group will meet weekly for 13 weeks. Sign up on eventbrite.
Autism 101
A workshop designed for those who are learning they are Autistic and those who love them, to help unlearn the incorrect information we have been taught about Autism and learn what it really is. Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-101-registration-1205868728829?aff=oddtdtcreator
Parents of PDAers Book Club
Parents and caregivers are invited to join our 8-week virtual book club, where, at the request of book club members, we will be delving into how we can meaningfully care for ourselves while caring for our children with unique nervous system needs. We will be reading and discussing Real Self Care: A Transformative Program for Redefining Wellness by Pooja Lakshmin, MD. As always, participants can expect a space to share their own perspectives, experiences and challenges and get support for neurodiversity-affirming parenting. Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/parents-of-pda-ers-book-club-tickets-1143151409639?aff=oddtdtcreator
Autistic Conversation Group
A space for the WING community to come together to talk about the Autistic experience. This is a time for those who have attended an Autism 101 webinar (ensuring that attendees have a shared vocabulary and knowledge to work from)to get into deeper conversations about the Autistic experience. It is a space to connect with others, ask questions, and share experiences. Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autistic-conversation-group-tickets-1119866704459?aff=oddtdtcreator
If you haven't attended Autism 101, you can purchase access to the recording here: https://www.wing-dmv.com/autism10
This is a pay-what-you-can-afford event with a suggested payment of somewhere in the range of $1 to $ 20. We ask that you think about what works for your budget. All proceeds go to supporting WING and WING events. WING is a 501(c)(3) organization.
This group is not a mental health group nor is it meant to take the place of mental health treatment.
Autism Conversation Group
Designed for those who have attended an Autism 101 event, this monthly group will be a place to connect with others and more deeply explore the Autistic experience. Email support@wing-dmv.com to sign up and receive the zoom link.
Lego Discovery Center Sensory Friendly Mornings
This event will take place the first Wednesday morning of August, September, October, November, and December at 10 AM. During Sensory Friendly Mornings at LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C., we’ll reduce the lighting, and music, and disable distracting stimuli for the first operating hour of the day.
TRANS 101... for grandparents and other extended family
Hosted by Heather Kirby, LCSW, this is a FREE 90 minute presentation on the fundamentals of gender diversity designed to make the holidays a little easier on everyone in the family.
If you have extended family who could benefit, have them email admin@KCClinicalSolutions.com to receive the Zoom invitation.
Virtual Book Club for Parents
Parents and caregivers are invited to join our 10-week virtual book club where we will be reading and discussingThe Educator’s Experience of Pathological Demand Avoidance: An Illustrated Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance and Learning by Laura Kerbey and Illustrated by Eliza Fricker. Hosted by Julia Cantone, LCSW, Wing Co-Founder and Vice President and owner of Rising Recovery & Psychotherapy.
Lego Discovery Center Sensory Friendly Mornings
This event will take place the first Wednesday morning of August, September, October, November, and December at 10 AM. During Sensory Friendly Mornings at LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C., we’ll reduce the lighting, and music, and disable distracting stimuli for the first operating hour of the day.
Virtual Book Club for Parents
Parents and caregivers are invited to join our 10-week virtual book club where we will be reading and discussingThe Educator’s Experience of Pathological Demand Avoidance: An Illustrated Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance and Learning by Laura Kerbey and Illustrated by Eliza Fricker. Hosted by Julia Cantone, LCSW, Wing Co-Founder and Vice President and owner of Rising Recovery & Psychotherapy.
Virtual Book Club for Parents
Parents and caregivers are invited to join our 10-week virtual book club where we will be reading and discussingThe Educator’s Experience of Pathological Demand Avoidance: An Illustrated Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance and Learning by Laura Kerbey and Illustrated by Eliza Fricker. Hosted by Julia Cantone, LCSW, Wing Co-Founder and Vice President and owner of Rising Recovery & Psychotherapy.
Virtual Book Club for Parents
Parents and caregivers are invited to join our 10-week virtual book club where we will be reading and discussingThe Educator’s Experience of Pathological Demand Avoidance: An Illustrated Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance and Learning by Laura Kerbey and Illustrated by Eliza Fricker. Hosted by Julia Cantone, LCSW, Wing Co-Founder and Vice President and owner of Rising Recovery & Psychotherapy.
Virtual Book Club for Parents
Parents and caregivers are invited to join our 10-week virtual book club where we will be reading and discussingThe Educator’s Experience of Pathological Demand Avoidance: An Illustrated Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance and Learning by Laura Kerbey and Illustrated by Eliza Fricker. Hosted by Julia Cantone, LCSW, Wing Co-Founder and Vice President and owner of Rising Recovery & Psychotherapy.
Virtual Book Club for Parents
Parents and caregivers are invited to join our 10-week virtual book club where we will be reading and discussingThe Educator’s Experience of Pathological Demand Avoidance: An Illustrated Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance and Learning by Laura Kerbey and Illustrated by Eliza Fricker. Hosted by Julia Cantone, LCSW, Wing Co-Founder and Vice President and owner of Rising Recovery & Psychotherapy.
Lego Discovery Center Sensory Friendly Mornings
This event will take place the first Wednesday morning of August, September, October, November, and December at 10 AM. During Sensory Friendly Mornings at LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C., we’ll reduce the lighting, and music, and disable distracting stimuli for the first operating hour of the day.
Virtual Book Club for Parents
Parents and caregivers are invited to join our 10-week virtual book club where we will be reading and discussingThe Educator’s Experience of Pathological Demand Avoidance: An Illustrated Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance and Learning by Laura Kerbey and Illustrated by Eliza Fricker. Hosted by Julia Cantone, LCSW, Wing Co-Founder and Vice President and owner of Rising Recovery & Psychotherapy.
Virtual Book Club for Parents
Parents and caregivers are invited to join our 10-week virtual book club where we will be reading and discussingThe Educator’s Experience of Pathological Demand Avoidance: An Illustrated Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance and Learning by Laura Kerbey and Illustrated by Eliza Fricker. Hosted by Julia Cantone, LCSW, Wing Co-Founder and Vice President and owner of Rising Recovery & Psychotherapy.
Virtual Book Club for Parents
Parents and caregivers are invited to join our 10-week virtual book club where we will be reading and discussingThe Educator’s Experience of Pathological Demand Avoidance: An Illustrated Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance and Learning by Laura Kerbey and Illustrated by Eliza Fricker. Hosted by Julia Cantone, LCSW, Wing Co-Founder and Vice President and owner of Rising Recovery & Psychotherapy.
Virtual Book Club for Parents
Parents and caregivers are invited to join our 10-week virtual book club where we will be reading and discussingThe Educator’s Experience of Pathological Demand Avoidance: An Illustrated Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance and Learning by Laura Kerbey and Illustrated by Eliza Fricker. Hosted by Julia Cantone, LCSW, Wing Co-Founder and Vice President and owner of Rising Recovery & Psychotherapy.
Autism 101
An overview of autism through a neurodiversity affirming lens to help anyone understand what Autism actually IS.
Lego Discovery Center Sensory Friendly Mornings (Copy)
This event will take place the first Wednesday morning of August, September, October, November, and December at 10 AM. During Sensory Friendly Mornings at LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C., we’ll reduce the lighting, and music, and disable distracting stimuli for the first operating hour of the day.
Lego Discovery Center Sensory Friendly Mornings
This event will take place the first Wednesday morning of August, September, October, November, and December at 10 AM. During Sensory Friendly Mornings at LEGO Discovery Center Washington, D.C., we’ll reduce the lighting, and music, and disable distracting stimuli for the first operating hour of the day.
Smithsonian Morning at the Museum
Smithsonian Folklife Festival - registration required: https://access.si.edu/program/morning-museum
xMinds Autistic Self Advocate Panel: Bullying
Our President, Jennifer Glacel, will moderate this discussion! https://xminds.org/event-5683417
Lego Discovery Center Adult Sensory Friendly Night
https://www.legodiscoverycenter.com/washington-dc/whats-inside/events/accessible-afol-night/
Autism 101 Workshop
Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/910772393747?aff=oddtdtcreator
"Speak Up!" Book Club for Autistic Middle Schoolers
Autistic 6th - 8th graders are welcome to join this virtual weekly book club
"Can't Not Won't" Virtual Book Club
Parents and caregivers are invited to join our 6-week virtual book club
Neurodivergent and Autistic friendly events in the DMV
Smithsonian Morning at the Museum: https://access.si.edu/program/morning-museum - a monthly sensory friendly hour at a Smithsonian museum.
Workhouse Arts Center: The campus is usually quiet Wednesday and Thursday 11am-6pm. Check the website www.workhousearts.org for scheduled classes and events.
LEGO stores are ensuring they are sensory friendly spaces and the LEGO Discovery Center has instituted Sensory Friendly Mornings.
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What events to do you want to see?
We’d love to sponsor or support all kinds of community events! From happy hour meet ups and play dates to events formed around a shared interest. Let us know what you want and need.
“Pay-What-You-Can-Afford” Pricing Model
Community is at the heart of our work at WING. One way we want to help create community is through in person and online events. Our 'Pay-What-You-Can-Afford' pricing model makes our workshops, book clubs, webinars, and community gatherings accessible. What's a PWYCA pricing model? Well, it means you can join our inclusive community, learn new things, and make incredible connections, all at a price that fits your budget. Whether your contribution towards a WING event is big or small, you are welcome here!