In Our Community
Programs for Children and Families:
Adult Social Club, Teen Meet Ups, Support Groups, Parent Trainings, Social Butterflies, and Information & Referral
Upcoming Events:
Our Teen Meet Up at Playformance will be on Friday, September 22nd from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. If you would like to learn more about this program or would like to register click here.
Our Adult Social Club will now meet virtually through Zoom on Friday, October 6th from 6 – 8 pm, and in person on Friday, September 15th from 6 – 8 pm. You can register for Adult Social Club here.
Our Adult Diagnosed Group will be meeting on Saturday, October 6th from 10 am to 11 am. This group is for those who were diagnosed or exploring their Autistic identity as an adult. This group is for 18 years old and older. For more information click here.
Our Parent Peer Support group meets monthly. The group will meet in person on Thursday, September 28th at 6 pm. Register to learn about the meeting location here.
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“The sensory friendly film was amazing. The Autism Society of Southern Arizona became my family here and as a mom I felt so happy to have a place that my son was accepted and loved and never judged for what he did or did not do. I have meet so many families now, who feel the way I felt back then when I felt I had no place to go for my son. I met a mom once who cried and hugged me when they came for the first time for finally they too found what they were missing.”
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“It truly is an organization that trusts volunteers to help drive their mission!”
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“At previous Sensory Friendly Films, I’ve attended through the Autism Society, I was able to meet with a father who also has a son with autism and connect with fellow members of the community,” Brad Jones said. Jones says Sensory Friendly Films are a comfortable environment surrounded with people who truly know what it’s like to have a child or family/friend with autism. “To see the look of joy and excitement on my child’s face when the movie began and how he emphatically followed that opening scene is something that I will never forget,” Jones says.
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“Thanks for giving me a starting point with my son. It’s been a long journey with wrong diagnoses along the way. As parents 25-30 years ago there weren’t the resources needed nor the understanding of what people were going through with this affliction. It continues to be a journey and we appreciate folks like yourself that are there to support parents and individuals through this odyssey. Kudos.“
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“Saguaro Aquatics Sonoran Dolphin program is a God sent. It has been one of the best things in life for my non-verbal/autistic son. We have been going there for almost 3 years. Jaidin loves going there! We love his coaches and all the staff. We have been very blessed to find this program. “
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“Thanks for all your help.It’s been a rather difficult route trying to navigate all of this. It’s wonderful there’s an organization here in Arizona dedicated to helping those of us with these symptoms. I really appreciate your help and dedication.“
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“Once you enter their doors, you instantly become part of a family that will always be there for you and most importantly your child. Thank you Autism Society of Southern Arizona for being a part of our family. We are so grateful for the opportunities you give to our daughter! “
