Sunday, March 1 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM- Sundays with Animat. Mat Brunet, also known as AniMat, is a Canadian that loves animation and Disney. So much so that his love became an animation historian, a film critic and a major cartoon fan. On his YouTube channel, ElectricDragon505, he creates web series that are all based on his passions, including Animation Lookback, where he looks at the entire history of animation studios and animators like Walt Disney Animation Studios and Don Bluth, AniMat’s Reviews, where he gives out his opinions about the latest animated films in the best way all critics can… very obnoxiously and and confidently pretending to know what he’s talking about, Top 10s, including the popular and nostalgic Top 10 Scariest Disney Moments and Top 10 Other Disney Villains and many more. Mat also runs a weekly podcast called AniMat’s Crazy Cartoon Cast where he discusses the week’s latest animation news.
Our topic this session is History of Shreck in honor of Shreck 5.
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Monday, March 2 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM – Gantman Adults: Share concerns and get advice with Autism Expert, Dr. Alexander Gantman. There is a $20 fee for members and $30 fee for non-members. Please note that you must execute an ASOC Liability Waiver to attend this meeting.
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Sunday, March 8 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Dungeons and Dragons. The ASOC Dungeon and Dragons Group journey continues. The cost is $15 per person and food, and drink will be served. All participants must be dues-paying ASOC Members. Note that there are three sessions: 12-1:30 pm (Teens), 1:45-3:15 pm (Adult-Group 1); 3:30-5:00 pm (Adult-Group 2).
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Saturday, March 14 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM- ASOC Toastmaster Gavel Club. Learn communication, public speaking and leadership skills, while having fun and making friends! Individuals eligible to participate are ASOC adult members and prospective adult members with Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism or PDD-NOS, and who are ages 18 or over. Family and friends ages 18 or over are also welcome to join! There will be a one-time materials fee of $26.
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Sunday, March 15 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM – ASOC Gathering at Chase Coffee Roasters. Join us at the Chase Coffee Roasters in Fullerton for a casual get-together. Play UNO, eat a snack, or chat. Please feel free to bring your own favorite board or card game. This event is open to all ASOC Families. Please note that ASOC is for teens, adults, and their families. We currently do not have programming for younger children.
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Monday, March 23 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM: ASOC Online: Dr. Ali Presents – Unmasking Together: Identity, Burnout and Masking. Please join us to hear from our old friend Dr. Ali Perkinson, our original discussion leader of ASOC Friends and Fun. Dr. Ali Perkinson is passionate about social cognition, language processing, executive functioning, and building meaningful relationships across romantic, friendship, and family contexts. She describes herself as an interpersonal detective, identifying patterns that increase connection in relationships, workplaces, and parent-child dynamics. She is both a Speech-Language Pathologist and Board-Certified Behavior Analyst and holds a doctorate in educational leadership, with additional coursework toward licensure as an educational psychologist. Her work is grounded in a neurodiversity-affirming, trauma-informed lens, shaped in part by her doctoral research on the dating experiences of autistic adults. She believes social support is a biological necessity and is committed to helping neurodivergent individuals achieve holistic, sustainable communication.
This virtual event is free and open to everyone.
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Saturday, March 28 from 10:15 AM to 1:00 PM – ASOC Outing – Hike at Newport Back Bay. Join us for our upcoming hike at the Newport Back Bay Trail! This event is for dues-paying ASOC Members.
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Monday, March 30 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM – ASOC Virtual Support Group Meeting. This meeting provides an opportunity to interact with other ASOC members about the challenges we are all facing as part of the ASD community. Know that we are here for each other. We have separate meetings for adults on the spectrum and parents.
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Orange County Asperger’s Support Group
info@autismsocietyoc.org