In Our Community
Programs for all the groups in the Autistic community:
Adult Social Club, Teen Meet Ups, Little’s Meet Up, Parent & Caregiver Support Groups, Lunch & Learns, Community Training and Information & Referral
Upcoming Events:
Monthly Groups:
For Adults
Our Virtual Adult Social Club will meet through Zoom on the FIRST Friday of every month from 6 – 8 pm. You can register for the Adult Social Club here.
Adult Social Club meets in person on the 3rd Friday of the month from 6pm to 8pm. Please register for this group here.
Our Adult Diagnosed Group will be meeting on the FIRST Saturday of each month 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.
For Teens & Tweens
Our Teen Meet Up at Playformance are on hold for the summer and will resume in August. On the 2nd Friday of each month 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.
Teen & Tween Gaming Group meets the 3rd Tuesday of every month at Tucson Games & Gadgets at Tucson Mall at 6pm.
For Younger Kids
Our Littles’ Meet Up (9 & Under) Meets the 2nd Thursday of every month at Kirk Bear Canyon Library at 4pm. For more information go here.
For Parents & Caregivers
Our Virtual Parent Peer Support Group will meet on Zoom on the 2nd Wednesday from 6 pm to 7 pm. Zoom link
In Person Parent Peer Support group meets monthly. The group will meet in person on the 4th Thursday of each month at 6 pm. Register to learn about the meeting location here.
Ahora contamos con un Grupo de Apoyo para Cuidadores y Padres en español. Nos reuniremos el tercer lunes de cada mes a las 6 p.m. Para obtener más información, haga clic aquí
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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.”
“It truly is an organization that trusts volunteers to help drive their mission!”
“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.
“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.“
“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. “
“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.“
“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! “
