Autism Resource Center

Lunch and Learn Overview of the Center
2022-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us for an overview of the Resource Center and how we can assist.
Presented by Deb Henderson, Autism Waiver Supervisor

Parent Focus Group
2022-04-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Join us for a discussion on the challenge you have experienced obtaining an autism evaluation for your child.

SibShop April 11, 2022 via Zoom
2022-04-11 16:30 - 17:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
For siblings of children with ASD ages 7 and older. It’s a chance for your child to learn that they are not the only one with a sibling who acts differently. We make new friends, play games, have discussions, and have more fun.
This is the return of SibShops. We are doing our first one on Zoom. In May we are planning an in person meeting, time and date will be discussed at the first meeting.
To register click here: https://zoom.us/j/8417176047?pwd=[REDACTED]

The Butterfly Place Monday April 18, 2022
2022-04-18 09:00 - 10:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
See New England butterflies and tropical species from all over the world. Walk along a winding pathway. Observe butterflies sipping from flowers, basking in the sunshine and flying freely in a natural habitat. Enjoy our koi fish and quail birds which live among the butterflies. Visit the “show and tell bench” where a staff member is always available to answer your questions and help make your visit fun. See eggs, caterpillars or other interesting creatures up close.
Watch a 15 minute, continuously running video which explains the butterfly life cycle and shares fun facts. Explore exhibits where you may observe eggs, caterpillars, cocoons and chrysalides. Each display gives information about the species featured.
$3.00 per person, children 3 and under free
Please arrive before 9 am, we need to enter as a group.
Registration is required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej4f0v9p62002464

Old Sturbridge Village Wednesday April 20, 2022
2022-04-20 09:30 - 12:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Old Sturbridge Village is a living museum located in Sturbridge, Massachusetts which recreates life in rural New England during the 1790s through 1830s. It is the largest living museum in New England, covering more than 200 acres.
We look forward to your visit! Our goals are to provide a safe environment for all staff and visitors, use our unique outdoor environment to expand our stories of early New England life, and to deliver the engaging, educational experiences you’ve come to expect at Old Sturbridge Village.
While you are visiting, stop by our numerous households and see what kind of winter activities kept families busy. Our trades will be active as well, from needlework to working at the potter’s wheel, we use the winter to hone our hand skills. See the farmers industriously preparing for the spring season, and of course, our farm animals always enjoy a visitor too.
$5.00 per person, children 3 and under free
Registration is required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej4gxjq2c585479f
Please arrive before 9:30 am as we have to enter as a group at the Museum Education Center

Family Fun Bowling Gardner Ten Pins April 21, 2022
2022-04-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Family Fun Bowling 10:30- 11:30am followed by pizza and drinks.
Come on out to enjoy a family fun day.
Open to all ages.
Registration required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej58rmac0b541467

Yoga for Kids ages 6-13 with Kayla: Mondays in April 23-May 2022
2022-04-25 16:45 - 17:15 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Yoga with Kayla is for Kids aged 6-13. Kayla Robillard is certified yoga instructor who enjoys teaching yoga to kids with special needs. This class will be held from 4:45-5:15pm via Zoom on Mondays April 28, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 2022. This class is open to all ages, if your child is older than 13 please call Cid 508-298-1610.
Register here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej428mitbc9ccbb5

Autism Acceptance Day at Worcester Bravehearts Game Friday June 10, 2022
2022-06-10 18:30 - 21:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us for Autism Acceptance Day at the Worcester Bravehearts Friday June 10, 2022. The Worcester Bravehearts will be facing the Norwich Sea Unicorns at 6:30 pm. Tickets available on a first come, first served basis. If tickets claimed reaches capacity, please call 508-298-1610, your name will be added to a waitlist. There is no guarantee we will have enough tickets for every one to go to the game..
Outside food may not be brought into Hanover Insurance Park (exceptions will be made where necessary for fans with allergies or restrictions).
$3.00 per person, children 3 and under are free
This is a friends and family event.
Register here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej6hrjk2000f56e3

The Caterpillar Lab Sunday June 12, 2022
2022-06-12 14:30 - 17:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us at The Caterpillar Lab’s summer pop-up, a mini version of their own lab space, located in Keene, NH. This drop-in program will feature a huge variety of New England caterpillar species and there will be plenty to see and touch! Educators from The Caterpillar Lab will teach you all about metamorphosis and tell incredible but true stories about the creatures’ strange and surprising adaptations. Some caterpillars may be camouflaged to look like twigs or snakes. Some may have stinging spines or brightly colored baubles. Check out some little-known native critters munching on their food plants right in front of you. Stay for a few minutes or for an hour; you’re sure to see something new! Learn more about The Caterpillar Lab at www.thecaterpillarlab.com.
Registration is requested: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej7rqtj3c39fefb9

Worcester Bravehearts Game Saturday July 9, 2022 1PM
2022-07-09 13:00 - 16:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us at the Worcester Bravehearts Saturday July 9, 2022.
Tickets available on a first come, first served basis. Free Jake the Lion hat voucher and FREE parking.
Outside food may not be brought into Hanover Insurance Park (exceptions will be made where necessary for fans with allergies or restrictions).
$2.00 per person, children 3 and under are free
Registration is required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej9ks8wrdecace2a

Camp Bartlet's Pond Family Fun Saturday & Sunday July 16 & 17, 2022
2022-07-16 10:00 - 15:30 | Bartlet’s Pond Way Sterling MA, 3 Bartlet's Pond Way, Sterling, MA, United States
Enjoy 2 days playing outside in an autism friendly environment.
We will have lots of fun activities including splash pads, fishing, legos, arts and crafts, digging in the sand, tye dying and many other fun activities.
Pack a picnic lunch and bring the family.
Camp is structured for kids up to age 12 but all are welcome.
This is a come when you can camp. An adult is required to attend with the child(ren). The adult must be in camp with their child(ren).
If you need to come in late or leave early it’s ok with us.
Registration required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej9cm7ge45dbef94

Lego Mini Camps August 22-26, 2022
2022-08-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join Cid for a 1 week in person Lego Mini Camps. Camp will run August 22-26, 2022 from 10am-2pm at the Autism Resource Center. You are responsible for transportation to and from camp.
Thanks to a grant from St Gobain, we will be working with:
Lego Gear Bots on August 22
Lego Chain Reactions on August 23
Lego Gadgets on August 24
Lego Make Your Own Movie on August 25 &26 (2 day camp)
You can choose to come to all the camp days or only some or one day.
We will provide lunch, snacks, and drinks.
The participants will be working in teams of 2, to learn to work cooperatively.
We are looking for kids 8 years and older, and teens who can work with others cooperatively without behavioral outbursts.
Registration is required click http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejauz075d7eb602a

Adaptive Exercise with David Crowley September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 17, 24, 2022
2022-09-12 18:00 - 18:45 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Adaptive Exercise LLC will provide an exercise program, in person at the Autism Center. David Crowley, is a special education educator and personal trainer. Adaptive Exercise was formed in accordance with the American Council on Exercise using Applied Behavior Analysis based strategies to create a positive exercise experience.
Class will be held 6:00-6:45pm on Mondays. September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 17, 24, 2022. There will be no class on October 10, 2022 in observance of Columbus Day.
Registration is required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejcwq7nv80d94ee5

Apple Picking Brookfield Orchards Sunday September 25, 2022 1-3 pm
2022-09-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Come join me for Apple Picking at Brookfield Orchards in North Brookfield MA.
Join me at 1pm at the Orchard so we can pick some apples together.
Fee: $5.00 per family gives you a peck of apples (10 pounds).

Registration required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07eje0jbx173a5a1c9

Legos with Cid - Afternoon Session
2022-10-06 16:45 - 17:45 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Open to all ages, join us anytime, there is no limit to Lego fun, join us once or as often as you wish.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/97631251006?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 976 3125 1006
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Fall Festival Family Fun for All Ages October 30, 2022
2022-10-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Family Fun Fall Festival. This event is open to kids 12 years and under come join us for a carnival like afternoon. There will be games, prizes, food and most important FUN. Costumes are welcome but we request NO masks that cover the full head. Come out to enjoy a family fun day at the Center.
Registration is not required but appreciated. To register for the event click here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejenwnoqb3b1da37
If you have any questions please call Cid 508-298-1610

Friends & Family Movie Elm Draft House Cinema, Millbury 10:30 am
2022-11-11 10:30 - 12:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Thanks to the generosity of the Millbury Police Department Autism Awareness Patch sale,
We are able to have a family friendly movie at the Elm Draught House Cinema.
This movie is open to all ages but it will be a family friendly movie.
DC League of Super Pets is the movie.
Register here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejffc48589f71087

SibShop December 17, 2022 10-12
2022-12-17 10:00 - 12:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
For siblings of children with ASD ages 7 and older. It’s a chance for your children to discover that they are not the only ones who have a sibling who acts differently. We make friends, play games, have discussion, and have fun.
Register here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ejhngkhocbe4a22e&oseq=&c=&ch=

Friends & Family Movie: The Polar Express December 23, 2022 10:30am Elm Draught House Cinema
2022-12-23 10:30 - 12:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
The Polar Express: Friends and family movie at the Elm Draught House Cinema.
Doors open at 10:00am, movie will start at 10:30am. Wear your jammies and bring your blanket to enjoy your ride on the Polar Express to the North Pole.
This movie is open to all ages.
We might even have a visit from Santa and his Elf Bobby.
Cost is $3.00 per person.

Registration required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejj1w2m575040da7

Candlepin Bowling Webster December 29, 22 1:00 pm All ages
2022-12-29 13:00 - 14:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Sponsored by Webster Police Department Autism Awareness Patch sales.
Thank you Webster Police Department
Candlepin bowling (small balls) for all ages.
Pizza Party following bowling.
Mohegan Bowl
51 Thompson St
Webster MA
Registration required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejjt2sixb5e0c946

CENTER CLOSED
2022-12-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
The Center will be closed today.

Center Closed
2023-01-02 08:00 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
The Center will be closed today. We will reopen on January 3, 2023, at 9:00 a.m. All groups and activities are cancelled for today. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Family Movie Time January 2023 West Boylston Cinema
2023-01-10 13:00 - 19:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
We have a limited number of tickets to the West Boylston Cinema that we are offering to families.
The cost per ticket is $3.00.
Please limit to one ticket per person in your immediate family.
These tickets can be used to any show at any time that is convenient to you.
Tickets can be picked up at the Center or mailed to you.
We are not responsible for tickets lost in the mail
Questions? Call Cid 508-298-1610
To order your tickets: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejlktm7o4cae4d88

All About Able Accounts
2023-01-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
An in-depth look at ABLE (529A)
Accounts and types of Special
Needs Trusts

Ways to Fund A Special Needs Trust
2023-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Not all assets are the same in
trusts. How planning for
different stages can help the
need for future goals.

Autism 101 Overview of the Center
2023-02-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual

CENTER CLOSED
2023-02-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
The Center is closed today. All scheduled groups and activities are cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Autism 101 Sensory Processing Disorder
2023-02-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Sensory Processing Disorder Workshop
Presented by
Mary Loughlin, OTR/L

Autism 101/ Basic Rights Understanding the IEP
2023-03-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual

Autism 101/ Accessing Public Supports POSTPONED
2023-03-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
