Sunday, May 4 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM- Ask the Expert with Dr. Gantman: The Parent Sessions will focus on the increasingly difficult issues that arise as children with Level 1 Autism (Previously Called, Asperger’s, HFA or PDD-NOS) reach adulthood. College and employment are the tip of the iceberg. Lack of social relationships and a tendency to shut themselves up in their rooms playing computer games are common battlegrounds. These challenges and more will be addressed in small group settings. The fee is $20 for members and $30 for non-members.
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Sunday, May 4 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, May 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 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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Monday, May 12 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM- Spectrum Friendly Dating Programs. Learn about three different dating programs: Dr. Blake Warner from UCLA PEERS for Dating, Jeremy Hamburgh from My Best Social Life, and Thomas Iland from the Dating Spectrum at Ed Asner Family Center Dating Program
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Tuesday, May 13 from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM- Chance Theater Spectrum Speak Up. This summer ASOC and the Chance Theater will once again offer the Chance Theater Spectrum Speak Up Program, a theater program for Teens with ASD.
If you have a teen with ASD and an interest in Theater, please join us for an informational meeting with educator, Karen O’Hanlon. During this session you will learn program details.
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Friday, May 16 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM – ASOC Friends and Fun Activity – Nickel, Nickel. Hey Friends and Fun Members time to get your game on. Join us at Nickel, Nickel for an evening of arcade game fun. With over 100 games ranging from retro arcade games to video games and pinball, Nickel, Nickel has something for everyone to enjoy! A bag of nickels will be provided. This event is exclusively for paying ASOC Friends and Fun participants and is by invitation only.
Sunday, May 18 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM – ASOC Gantman Adult Support Group. 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, May 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.
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Saturday, May 24 from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM – ASOC Partner Support: These support group sessions are facilitated by coach and author, Kealah Parkinson. During these meetings you will be joined by other partners for an open discussion of your challenges and feelings. The fee is $20 per session for dues paying ASOC members and $30 for non-members.
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Sunday, May 25 from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Friends and Fun for Adults Social Discussion. ASOC Friends and Fun program is a comprehensive social program for Adults. Please join us for a social discussion with Lisa Jacovsky. This activity is exclusively for members of the ASOC Friends and Fun Program and is by invitation only.
Sunday, May 25 from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Friends and Fun for Teens Social Discussion: ASOC Friends and Fun program is a comprehensive social program for teens. Please join us for a social discussion with Lisa Jacovksy. This activity is exclusively for members of the ASOC Friends and Fun Program and is by invitation only.
Monday, May 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