Future Meetings:
All meetings are on a Saturday
2:00-4:00 PM
Bluebonnet Library
These are general support group meetings open to the public. Children are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.
This is a wonderful opportunity to exchange ideas, gather information and resources, network, support one another, and socialize. Come and join us!
Future Dates:
September 13, 2025
Our September 13th general support group meeting will be "A Conversation About Grief" facilitated by Esther Sachse, LCSW. Esther is an experienced grief counselor.
Grief can encompass many aspects of loss: death, divorce, transition to a new home or school setting , loss of a friendship, etc.
December 13, 2025*
Christmas Party
(Location may change)
REGISTRATION IS OPEN! C.A.A.N.’s inaugural Annual Neurodiversity Conference is happening October 1st, 2025. This event will bring together families, service providers, business leaders, and advocates for a day of learning and connection.
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The State of Neurodiversity in Baton Rouge
Wednesday, October 1st, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CDT
EBRPL - Main Library, 7711 Goodwood Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806, USA
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Join the Capital Area Autism Network (CAAN) for our inaugural annual conference on October 1, 2025, as we bring together families, service providers, business leaders, and community stakeholders to shape the future of autism and neurodiversity support in Greater Baton Rouge. With CDC estimates indicating 1 in 31 children are diagnosed with autism, the need for coordinated community support has never been greater.
This landmark conference will feature the release of CAAN's comprehensive annual report, expert speakers, interactive sessions on education and employment, and valuable networking opportunities. Sessions will focus on creating pathways to success through education, employment, healthcare, and community integration.
Aetna is now holding monthly support group meetings for caregivers called Unity Support Group. Meetings every third Friday of the month from 12 pm-2 pm.
Address:
Aetna’s Community Resource Center and Workforce Innovative Training Center
5353 Essen Lane (the Essen Centre)
(Next to Benny’s Car Wash)
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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Questions: email trammells@aetna.com
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Please Share!
LSU is looking for adult caregivers of autistic children AND autistic adults with motor difficulties to help in the development of a new app to help improve motor skills.
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If you would like to participate, please contact Dr. Nick Fears:
Phone: 225-578-7175
Email: HuDDL@lsu.edu
Web Site: faculty.lsu.edu/huddlab
LSU is looking to recruit children on the autism spectrum aged between 4-10 years old who speak in simple sentences for a new word learning study!
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For more information, please call: 225-578-3933 or email: ehaebig1@lsu.edu
Our upcoming releases that are family oriented are:
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Lilo & Stitch - 5/23
Karate Kid: Legends - 5/30
How to Train Your Dragon - 6/13
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The upcoming sensory friendly showings are:
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6/11 @ 7:00pm - Karate Kid: Legends
6/14 @ 10:30am - Lilo & Stitch
6/25 @ 7:00pm - Lilo & Stitch
6/28 @ 10:30am - How to Train Your Dragon
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The tickets for the Sensory Friendly showings won't be on sale until the week before the scheduled showing.
The ticket prices for the Saturday morning shows are: Adult $8.59, Child $6.29, and Senior $7.39.
The ticket prices for the Wednesday evening shows are: Adult $11.49, Child $8.49, and Senior $9.
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​The Sensory Showings are only at AMC 16.
Autism Society LA specialty license plate.
ATTENTION! ATTENTION! ATTENTION! WE ARE SO PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THIS!!!!!
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OUR SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATES ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC!
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PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION BELOW VERY CAREFULLY IF YOU WISH TO PURCHASE A RESERVED PLATE NUMBER OR IF YOU WISH TO ORDER A SPECIALTY LICENSE PLATE!
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Frequently Asked Questions on Purchasing ASLA Specialty License Plate
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How does a person who reserved a plate number go about obtaining that plate?
Customers that reserved a plate can obtain the plate by visiting the Specialized Vehicle Unit located at 7979 Independence Blvd. Baton Rouge La 70806. Out of town customers may also apply for the plate online at www.expresslane.org and mail the application and fees into po box 64886 Baton Rouge La 70896. Once they have printed the application, they should notate the reserved number needed to be issued. Mail in files can take up to 6 weeks to be processed.
How does a person go about obtaining a specialty plate who has not reserved a plate number?
Customers that did not reserve a plate can apply online and mail the application and fees into the po box indicated above, as well as visit the Specialized Vehicle Unit for issuance. They may also contact their local office to verify if that office has the plate in stock, and schedule an appointment online at www.expresslane.org for the plate issuance.
How much will a specialty license plate cost?
The Autism plate has the below fees associated.
· $50.00 royalty - in addition to regular registration fees, due at initial issuance and all subsequent renewals.
· $8.00 - handling fee due on all transactions except renewals.
· $3.50 - administrative handling fee due only on initial issuance.
· $3.00 - transfer the plate to another vehicle in the applicant’s name
What if a person has just renewed the registration for their license plate?
Credit is automatically calculated for any time remaining on their current plate. Each plate cost will be different, as it is based on the specific vehicle. There is no credit applied for the $50.00 royalty and handling fees, so at a minimum a customer applying for first time issuance of the plate will pay $61.50 (50.00 royalty, 8.00 handling, 3.50 one time admin fee).
How much money will the Louisiana State Chapter affiliate receive from the sale of each specialty license plate and how will that be distributed by OMV?
Royalty checks are mailed out quarterly through our finance department. The chapter will receive $50.00 from each plate sold/renewed within that quarter.
Directions for navigating OMV website to view and purchase our specialty plate:
Go to website www.expresslane.org
Top bar: click on Vehicles
Dropdown menu: Click on Specialized and Personalized License Plates
Top bar: Click on Special Plates This page will have information on what is needed to purchase a plate.
To view the plate, click on: Special Plates Viewer
Dropdown menu: Scroll down to Organization/Service
Under that you will see Autism Society. Click on that to view plate.