Autism Toolkit of Georgia
Autism Toolkit of Georgia
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Socialize, and play games! This is a great opportunity to catch up with old friends and to welcome many new AANE members!
Advanced registration is required.
Please join us at
(Multiplechoices MC Center for Independent Living)
125 Athens West Parkway, Athens, GA 30606
for ongoing Friday gatherings
from 12:30pm to 2:30pm:
Every First (1st) Friday of the Month:
Multiple Technologies (MC’s Explore Technology Group)
Every Second (2nd) Friday of the Month:
Multiple Ideas (MC’s Support Group)
Every Third (3rd) Friday of the Month:
Multiple Books (MC’s Book Club)
Every Fourth (4th) Friday of the Month:
Multiple Games (MC’s Game Day)
Questions? Please Call Our Office: 706/850-4025
Toll Free: 877/549-1020
Join us for a series of engaging activities designed for families and individuals with disabilities or special needs. Whether you come as a family or drop off your loved ones for some well-deserved time to yourselves, we have something for everyone. Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot at communitiestreasuresinc.org or contact us at 404-957-5266.
The Georgia Race for Autism is a USATF certified and Peachtree Road Race qualifying 5K.
There will also be a 1 Mile Fun Run, 100-yard Dash,
and Tot Trot on the same day.
Fun for the whole family with a Fall Festival and plenty of vendor and resource tables.
Join us at the Gwinnett County Fairgrounds, 2405 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Lawrenceville, GA US 30045
Georgia Race for Autism supports Spectrum Autism Support Group in providing camps and clubs for those impacted by autism in our community.
For more information on Spectrum and all the programs they provide
go to www.SpectrumAutism.org.
This event is free for FOCUS Young Adults and FOCUS Alumni
FOCUS Families can drop off kiddos at Alpharetta Presbyterian at 11:00 AM. Parents can stay on-site or leave to run a quick errand.
The music therapist will lead a one-hour long music session utilizing a variety of percussion instruments.
Registration is required. Space is limited, please register as soon as possible.
Questions? Email milligan@focus-ga.org
FOCUS Adaptive Swim Team (FAST Fins) concentrates on perfecting swim strokes, improving stamina, developing team skills, building self-confidence, following verbal commands, and increasing fitness.
The group meets online every month to discuss a specific book (fiction or nonfiction). Post-high school Autistic adults are welcome to attend the meetings, whether or not they have finished the book selected for the meeting. Books for the currently planned meetings are:
*October 8: 2019 movie version of Little Women
November 12: The Year I Stopped Trying by Katie Heaney
December 10: The Speed of Dark by Elizabeth Moon
*Please note that the October meeting will be discussing the 2019 movie version of Little Women by Louisa May Alcott. We will also be analyzing the differences between the book and the movie.
Advanced registration is required.
Please join us at
(Multiplechoices MC Center for Independent Living)
125 Athens West Parkway, Athens, GA 30606
for ongoing Friday gatherings
from 12:30pm to 2:30pm:
Every First (1st) Friday of the Month:
Multiple Technologies (MC’s Explore Technology Group)
Every Second (2nd) Friday of the Month:
Multiple Ideas (MC’s Support Group)
Every Third (3rd) Friday of the Month:
Multiple Books (MC’s Book Club)
Every Fourth (4th) Friday of the Month:
Multiple Games (MC’s Game Day)
Questions? Please Call Our Office: 706/850-4025
Toll Free: 877/549-1020
Painting in the park with your favorite occupational therapist, Mrs. Sam! Register at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSchEDEUUUQGnKrHvyyc0l-v20p9zZEptX8KXD29HLMeqqdZUA/viewform
Join us for our 3rd Annual Fall Arts & Crafts festival and enjoy good food and shop with local vendors.
Located at Murray County Developmental Center
735 W Chestnut St. in Chatsworth, GA
9 am - 3 pm
Rain Date October 26th
Join us outside in your not so scary costume. Enjoy spooky activities, games, and barbecue! Our favorite dogs from CAREing Paws will visit.
Menu: Knights of Columbus provide food for this event. Menu is typically: Barbecue Chicken, Barbecue Pork, Macaroni & Cheese, Coleslaw, Dessert with tea and water.
*If you or your child has an food allergy, please bring a meal/snack.
Eligibility:
FOCUS Kid must be 29 and under at event date.
Have a physical and/or developmental disabilities, including rare genetic syndromes, cerebral palsy, autism, and Down syndrome.
Siblings welcome
Registration Required through your Family Portal.
*Venue and Food Sponsored by The Knights of Columbus
Come out to Steed's Dairy with us on Saturday, October 12th from 2-5pm! Tickets are $10 per person.
Please RSVP through our Google Form for our headcount. The more the merrier! There's so much to do at Steed's Dairy... the corn maze, hayride, petting zoo, pumpkin patch, jumping pillow, giant tube slide, cow-milking demonstrations, rubber duckie races, Lil' Kiddie play area, pony cart rides, and more!
FOCUS Adaptive Swim Team (FAST Fins) concentrates on perfecting swim strokes, improving stamina, developing team skills, building self-confidence, following verbal commands, and increasing fitness.
Do you enjoy crafts such as knitting, crocheting, sewing, and embroidery? AANE has created a new online group for you! The group is open to Autistic adults regardless of skill level or diagnosis. In addition to meeting online via Zoom, group members also have the option to participate in the AANE Knitting & Needlecrafts Online Discussion Forum, so that they can share tips, patterns, and positive encouragement in between meetings. (This forum is hosted on the Google Groups platform.) The group will meet every second Sunday of the month on Zoom. Each meeting will have time to work on individual projects and get feedback from group members.
Advanced registration is required.
Young women on the spectrum creating art, friendships, and fun!
Social group for women on the spectrum ages 18 and older to get together and have a fun night socializing and doing arts and crafts. This will be held the 3rd Thursday of every month!
All supplies will be provided. Bring food and drink to share!
Sponsored by Spectrum Autism Support Group and The Gwinnett Creativity Fund
Send any questions to claire@SpectrumAutism.org
Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of each month, 6:30 pm-8:00 pm. Please RSVP below.
Bring food/drink to share with the group!
We're bringing our Paint Your Own Pumpkin event back this year!
Join us on Thursday, October 17 from 5:00-7:00 p.m. and receive one free small pumpkin to paint. We can't wait to see you!
Please join us at
(Multiplechoices MC Center for Independent Living)
125 Athens West Parkway, Athens, GA 30606
for ongoing Friday gatherings
from 12:30pm to 2:30pm:
Every First (1st) Friday of the Month:
Multiple Technologies (MC’s Explore Technology Group)
Every Second (2nd) Friday of the Month:
Multiple Ideas (MC’s Support Group)
Every Third (3rd) Friday of the Month:
Multiple Books (MC’s Book Club)
Every Fourth (4th) Friday of the Month:
Multiple Games (MC’s Game Day)
Questions? Please Call Our Office: 706/850-4025
Toll Free: 877/549-1020
Each fall, FOCUS offers Octoberfest, a one-night camp experience for teens and young adults at Camp Twin Lakes, Will-A-Way. OctoberFest runs from approximately 10AM on Saturday through 3PM on Sunday. Activities include arts & crafts, rock wall, sports, and more!
A day at Atlanta venues is a typical outing for a typical family. But a family with a child with disabilities might never consider such an outing; their child may not be able to spend the entire day to justify the cost of the tickets or they may shy away because of the stares of strangers. Families can check in anytime between 9-11AM & walk throughout the gardens at their own pace.
FOCUS Adaptive Swim Team (FAST Fins) concentrates on perfecting swim strokes, improving stamina, developing team skills, building self-confidence, following verbal commands, and increasing fitness.
Join us for camaraderie and fun! We will be playing a variety of Jackbox games that we will select as a group! Most games fit about 8 participants, but are still a blast to watch! We rotate through both games and players to have a great time together!
Calling all movie lovers! Join us for a discussion on all things movies! Each month we will have a question in the description that will guide our group for the evening. Bring popcorn and opinions.
Please join us at
(Multiplechoices MC Center for Independent Living)
125 Athens West Parkway, Athens, GA 30606
for ongoing Friday gatherings
from 12:30pm to 2:30pm:
Every First (1st) Friday of the Month:
Multiple Technologies (MC’s Explore Technology Group)
Every Second (2nd) Friday of the Month:
Multiple Ideas (MC’s Support Group)
Every Third (3rd) Friday of the Month:
Multiple Books (MC’s Book Club)
Every Fourth (4th) Friday of the Month:
Multiple Games (MC’s Game Day)
Questions? Please Call Our Office: 706/850-4025
Toll Free: 877/549-1020
What to expect:
- A delicious chili bar with different kinds of chili, chips (can you say Fritos?!), salad, and cheese quesadilla bites (perfect to dip in chili!)
- An outdoor movie under the stars! Movie choices include:
- Rudy (1993 film)
- Enola Holmes (2020 film)
- Wonka (2023 film)
Please RSVP and vote for our movie through our Google Form:
https://forms.gle/iTLTHmf7iy8WWbyA7
Though we aren't having a costume or Halloween party, you are welcome to come dressed in a costume if you'd like! Please bring an outdoor chair to sit on if you have one.
When: Friday, October 25 from 6-9pm
Where: Mosaic Church Evans
Address: 478 Columbia Industrial Blvd, Evans, GA 30809
If you need help or have any questions about meeting time, location, or details, please contact Jenni Grace at jenni@mosaicchurchevans.org or 770-633-8172, or Lynn Smith at 77lynnsmith@gmail.com or 706-667-9695. See less
Please join us at
(Multiplechoices MC Center for Independent Living)
125 Athens West Parkway, Athens, GA 30606
for ongoing Friday gatherings
from 12:30pm to 2:30pm:
Every First (1st) Friday of the Month:
Multiple Technologies (MC’s Explore Technology Group)
Every Second (2nd) Friday of the Month:
Multiple Ideas (MC’s Support Group)
Every Third (3rd) Friday of the Month:
Multiple Books (MC’s Book Club)
Every Fourth (4th) Friday of the Month:
Multiple Games (MC’s Game Day)
Questions? Please Call Our Office: 706/850-4025
Toll Free: 877/549-1020
Join us for a series of engaging activities designed for families and individuals with disabilities or special needs. Whether you come as a family or drop off your loved ones for some well-deserved time to yourselves, we have something for everyone. Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot at communitiestreasuresinc.org or contact us at 404-957-5266.
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