Merrimack River Wellness

11/04/2026

Need a break from the holiday rush in the coming weeks? Join AANE’s online Game Nights for Autistic and Neurodivergent adults: Jackbox on Mondays (8–10 PM ET) and Social/Game Nights on Wednesdays (6:30–8:30 PM ET). Advance registration is required, so save your spot for each night you want to join: https://bit.ly/4dJ3XF7

10/27/2026

New on the blog: Knowledge is Not Just Power, Knowledge is Agency — a short, compassionate piece about how learning you have ADHD and/or are Autistic as an adult, can shift understanding from “get ahead” to “understand yourself.” Read it to feel seen and to learn how knowledge becomes agency in daily life. 4-minute read.

Read more: https://wix.to/hPZV2dm

"Knowledge is power." Most of us heard it in school, usually as a nudge to study harder. It frames knowledge as something you collect to get ahead.For adults who learn later in that they have ADHD, autism, or both, the phrase lands differently. This knowledge isn't about getting ahead of anyone. It'...

10/19/2026

October News coming right up.

10/06/2026

This online training is free and has some great presenters!

On October 17, 2026, during Autism Acceptance Month, Autism Canada is proud to host the 10th annual Au-Some Conference, the only Canadian event where every presentation is created and delivered by Neurodivergent presenters.

09/30/2026

AANE’s parent and caregiver support groups connect you with other parents and caregivers who understand. Whether you’re looking for ongoing support or want to join when your schedule allows, join us to share experiences, exchange ideas, and build connections with people on a similar path. Reduced fee and free registration is available. Register today! https://bit.ly/4fcpMON

09/30/2026

How do we manage the many emotions that may arise if our adult child receives a late diagnosis of autism, ADHD or some other type of neurodivergence?

The Moment Everything You Thought You Knew ShiftsMaybe it came from a therapist your child finally trusts. Maybe your child said the word themselves, hesitant at first, testing how you'd take it. Maybe you read something online that described your own child so precisely it took your breath away. How...

09/30/2026

Raising Trans Kids Conversations, a monthly virtual drop-in space for parents, grandparents, and caregivers of trans and gender-diverse kids. These conversations are inspired by themes from Raising Trans Kids and offer a place to ask questions, talk through what you are navigating, and connect with others who are figuring out some of the same things.

You don't need to have read the book to attend, and each conversation stands on its own.

First gathering is October 14 from 7–8 PM ET, and registration is open now.

09/29/2026

Common Threads is a completely free group for LGBTQ+ teens and allies in grades 7–10, held at Danny’s Place in Acton. It’s designed to be a relaxed, affirming place for teens to meet other LGBTQ+ and ally youth, hang out, make things, and talk about what matters to them.

There’s no pressure for teens to have their identity figured out; they might identify as LGBTQ+, be questioning or exploring, or simply want to show up as an ally.

The group is led by Owen Akeley, LCSW, a therapist with Prism Therapy Collective,, and meets Thursdays from 5:30–6:30pm.

I’ve attached a flyer that you’re welcome to share. There is no cost to participate in this group.

09/29/2026

Check out my blog post about the Neurodivergent Healing Circle starting in October.

I am so excited to open this space. Starting in October 2026, I'll be facilitating a 20-week virtual Internal Family Systems (IFS) healing circle built specifically as an affinity space for neurodivergent people — autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, and otherwise wired differently, whatever word you use or don...