Saturday, January 10 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM: ASOC Toastmasters 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 autism and who are ages 18 or over. Family and friends are also welcome to join!
To register: Click Here
Saturday, January 10 from 12:15 PM to 2:45 PM- ASOC Social Outing- Bowling at Irvine Lanes. Attention High School Teens and Adults- Come have fun with as we go bowling at Irvine Lanes. This activity will be led by our social coordinator, Alexandra Kales. The cost is $40/person that includes 2.0 hours of bowling, shoes, pizza, and soda. The payment is collected ahead of time.
Participants also must be associated with a dues-paying ASOC member.
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Sunday, January 11 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).
For Teens: Click Here
For Adult Group 1: Click Here
For Adult Group 2: Click Here
Monday, January 12 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM- ASOC Online: Understanding Sexuality with Dr. Gantman. Sexuality can be disconcerting to individuals with ASD. Perhaps it is addiction to porn, identity confusion, or adult diaper syndrome, individuals with ASD often find their sexuality bewildering. This session will include a discussion of one’s sexuality, differentiating between normal and abnormal, and learning the skills and techniques for coping with sexuality concerns. This virtual talk is for adults and parents of individuals with Autism and is free of charge.
To RSVP: Click Here
Sunday, January 18 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.
To RSVP: Click Here
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Saturday, January 24 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM – ASOC Partner Book Club Meeting. ASOC’s wonderful support group for spouses, partners, and significant others of individuals with high-functioning Autism and Asperger’s is continuing our book club. These sessions will be facilitated by coach and author, Kealah Parkinson. During each meeting we will work together through a chapter of her book, sharing experiences and lessons-learned. You do not need to have previously attended a partner group meeting to attend. The price is $20 per person.
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Monday, January 26 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.
Parents RSVP: Click Here• Adults with ASD RSVP: Click Here