Thinking about Housing with Cathy Boyle
2022-01-25 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Information on housing for your family member with Autism Spectrum Disorder. This will be held virtually with the Zoom link sent to you via email from Catherine Boyle.
Registration is required. To register click this link: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07eizlyr9jb1784702

STEM Robotics Camp Ages 13-22 February 22-25, 2022
2022-02-22 12:30 - 15:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join Cid for a 4 day Robotics Camp for teens and young adults.
Camp will run February 22-25, 2022 from 12:30- 3pm on Zoom.
Thanks to a grant from St Gobain, we will be working with Engino Discovering STEM Newton’s Laws Inertia, Momentum, Kinetic & Potential Energy Construction Kit.
This camp will be held virtually.
Register here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej0w30xl04c82340

Lunch and Learn
2022-03-02 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Autism Insurance Lunch and Learn
Information regarding accessing autism services through insurance
Q & A

STEM Robotics ages 12-22, March 3 - April 7, 2022
2022-03-03 17:00 - 18:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
STEM Robotics working with the Engino ENG-STEM902 Physics Laws-Inertia, Friction, Circular Motion and Energy Conservation Building Set. https://www.amazon.com/Engino-ENG-STEM902-Laws-Inertia-Friction-Conservation/dp/B077DW3PZJ
Come join the fun with Cid as we continue with our Stem programs for our older members.
This event will be held virtually. This is a 6 week series, there will be no meeting on March 17.
Registration is required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej1b99kh01de7654

Adaptive Exercise March - April 12, 2022
2022-03-08 17:30 - 18:30 | Virtual
We have partnered once again with Adaptive Exercise LLC to provide an exercise program, via ZOOM. 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 experiences. And it is fun!
To register: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej2eyl7n369fb0f4

Executive Functioning
2022-03-09 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Join us as Jen Martinous of our TechACCESS program discusses how assistive technology tools can be used to support executive functioning. Executive functioning defines skills required for everyday life like working memory, flexibility, problem solving, time management and organization. This workshop will explore a variety of tools, apps, strategies, and resources to aid in such tasks as time management and organization. We will focus on use of the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch as executive functioning supports.

Lunch and Learn Overview of the Center
2022-03-16 12:00 - 13:00 | 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.

STEM Robotics Camp Ages 12 and up April 18-22, 2022
2022-04-18 14:30 - 16:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join Cid for a 4 day Robotics Camp for teens and young adults.
Camp will run April 18-22, 2022 from 2:30- 4:30pm on Zoom.
Thanks to a grant from St Gobain, we will be working with Engino Discovering STEM Structures: Buildings & Bridges, and Mechanics: Cams & Cranks.
This camp will be held virtually.
We are also adding a weekly meeting after camp is over to continue on with the Engino Mechanics: Cams & Cranks.
This is also from the St Gobain grant.
This camp will be held May 5, 12, 26. There will be no meeting on May 19.
Registration is required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej4z8ywy63af1044

Cooking Skills Course Ages 16+
2022-05-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Adults: Cooking Skills Couse – 6 Week Series
Tuesdays, May 24, 2022 – June 28, 2022, 5:30 – 7:30 PM
In-person Event at Center, 712 Plantation St. Worcester
This is a 6 – week course for participants to develop new or improved basic cooking skills, obtaining a greater sense of independence, self-efficiency, and confidence in the areas listed below.
– Basic cooking and meal preparation
– Knowledge of healthy eating, nutrition, and food selection
– Developing food budgets, grocery lists, shopping with Instacart.
– Food safety, storage, and sanitary procedures.
Register

Cooking Skills Intermediate, Ages 17 and older - July 25 - 29, 2022
2022-07-25 10:00 - 14:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Cooking Skills Advanced Couse, Week Day Series
July 25, 2022 – July 29, 2022, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
In-person event at Center, 712 Plantation St. Worcester
This is a week long course for participants to improved their cooking skills, obtaining a greater sense of independence, self-efficiency, and confidence in the areas listed below.
– Cooking and meal preparation
– Knowledge of healthy eating, nutrition, and food selection
– Developing food budgets, grocery lists, shopping with Instacart.
– Food safety, storage and sanitary procedures.
Registration required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej8w1fhs76fd8c00

Lego Robotics Camp August 15-19, 2022
2022-08-15 10:00 - 14:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join Cid for a 1 week in person Lego Robotic Camp. Camp will run August 15-19, 2022 from 10am-2pm at the Autism Resource Center.
Thanks to a grant from St Gobain, we will be working with the Lego Boost Creative Toolbox 17101 Fun Robot Building Set and Educational Coding Kit.
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 10 years and older, teens and young adults who can work with others cooperatively without behavioral outbursts.

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

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]

Hangout with Cid for Teens and young adults: ages 13-19 In person at the Center
2022-11-02 17:30 - 19:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
For kids aged 13-19 Hangout with Cid in person at HMEA’s Autism Resource Central. 5:30-7:30pm on the first Wednesday of the month. Do you want to make new friends, play video games, Legos, board games or just sit and talk to other people? This is the place for you.
Registration required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejf0em3iceb41f9e

The School Yahd Party Teens & Young Adults 1-3 pm
2022-11-11 13:00 - 15:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
HMEA’s Autism Resource Central is having a party at
School Yahd for Teens & Young Adults.
Come join us for all the fun
Pizza, chicken tenders, french fries snacks and drinks will be on hand.
Siblings are welcome if they live in the same household as the ASD person and the correct age to attend.
registration is required:http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejfvu9x11e788934

Socialize with Cid December 27, 22 9:30-11:30am on Zoom
2022-12-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Do you want to socialize with Cid and other friends to talk about just about anything?
How about telling me about your favorite gift you received, maybe your best memory, or it can be anything or nothing at all.
We can play some games, read a book or even play some music.
I would love to see you.
Register here:
Topic: Socialize with Cid
Time: Dec 27, 2022 09:30 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://hmea-org.zoom.us/j/8417176047?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 841 717 6047
Passcode: [REDACTED]
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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

Teens & Adults New Year's Eve Party December 29, 2022 The Draught House Bar & Grill
2022-12-29 18:00 - 21:15 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Come Celebrate New Years Eve Eve Eve live with your friends from HMEA’s Autism Resource Central.
We are having an in person celebration at the Draught House Bar & Grill, formally the Manor Restaurant.
Dinner and dancing the night away.
We will celebrate the New Year at 9pm on December 29th.
Age appropiate family members are welcome. They must live in the same household as the person with ASD.
Questions? Call Cid 508-298-1610
Registration required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejj1zr8d7967dc01

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.

Hangout with Cid for Teens and young adults: ages 13-19 In person at the Center
2023-01-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
For kids aged 13-19 Hangout with Cid in person at HMEA’s Autism Resource Central. 5:30-7:30pm on the first Wednesday of the month. Do you want to make new friends, play video games, Legos, board games or just sit and talk to other people? This is the place for you.
Registration required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejh10k79fe55a7ed

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

Hangout with Cid for Teens and young adults: ages 13-19 In person at the Center
2023-02-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
For kids aged 13-19 Hangout with Cid in person at HMEA’s Autism Resource Central. 5:30-7:30pm on the first Wednesday of the month. Do you want to make new friends, play video games, Legos, board games or just sit and talk to other people? This is the place for you.
Registration required: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejl9cq4f17eef7ac

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.

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

Lego Robotics Camp for kids 9 and older and teens
2023-03-11 09:00 - 13:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join Cid and Sabrina for an in person Lego Robotic Camp. Camp will run on Saturdays March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 2023 from 9am-1:30pm 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 the Lego Boost Creative Toolbox 17101 Fun Robot Building Set and Educational Coding Kit.
We will provide lunch, snacks, and drinks.
The participants will be working in teams of 2, to learn to work cooperatively, then will be able to build on their own after the first build. They are welcome to bring their own tablet or IPad if they have one. After camp is over they will be bringing home the kit they have been working with.
We are looking for kids 9 years and older, and teens who can work with others cooperatively without behavioral outbursts.
Register here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ejn8zp8rb88425a4
