Autism Resource Center

Walk Mtg.- Adults & Family
2021-02-23 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Halifax) | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
A meeting for adults and family members to hear how you can be a superhero for autism. Come and learn how you and your family can paticipate in the Center’s 5K Walk and associated events. This is our major annual fundraiser which is virtual this year. Funds raised by the ASD Adults and their families will be used for ASD Adult activites for the coming fiscal year! Help us help support individuals and their families in Central MA.
https://zoom.us/j/92935905744?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 929 3590 5744
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Mardi Gras Night
2021-02-18 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
You don’t need to go to New Orleans to see the festivities of Mardi Gras 2021. Join us to celebrate Mardi Gras virtually by watching it on You Tube, learn aabout and discuss it’s history, culture, and traditions. This is open to all ASD Adults on the day of the event. But register on our website by Monday February 8, 2021 to recieve a Mardi Gras celebration kit in the mail. Kits include Mardi Gras beads, a few chocolate Mardi Gras coins, and of course a mask with some embelishments to decorate it if you would like to.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/92048196517?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 920 4819 6517
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Autism 102 The Next Steps Feb 18-Mar 25, 2021
2021-02-18 18:30 | MA
Autism 102 The Next Steps is a six part series for parents whose children are ages 8-14 – . You’ve adjusted to life on the spectrum, and feel as if you’ve got things in hand, then new challenges pop up. We begin with learning how to help your child make friends.
February 18, 2021 Empowering Social Connections-Presenters : Sara Guerra MBA CAS & Bonnie Delongchamp LSW, CAS, MMFT, The Whole Child
February 25th PUBERTY & ASD – Allison Loring MS BCBA, LABA,
March 4th Massachusetts Anti-bullying Law: IEP and School wide Strategies to Prevent BULLYING OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITiES – Joanne Pino Massachusetts Advocates for Children
March 11th UNDERSTANDING THE IEP – Gayle Greene M.Ed
March 18th COMORBID CONDITIONS SEEN WITH ASD & MCPAP FOR AUTISM -Isha Jalnapurkar MD
March 25th TEACHING HYGIENE – Laura Thebodo M.Ed, BCBA,LABA
https://hmea-org.zoom.us/j/93744257243?pwd=[REDACTED] Meeting ID: 937 4425 7243 Passcode: [REDACTED]

Superhero Trivia Night
2021-02-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us for a fun night of superhero trivia and met others who enjoy chatting about superheroes
and related topics such as the Marvel Cinematic Universe and movies from DC Comics.
https://zoom.us/j/99522625446?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 995 2262 5446
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Paint by Sticker - Session 2
2021-02-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Paint by Sticker – Session 2; This is for individuals who have previously registered for this activity and recieved materials by mail. A relaxing art form for all ages. Find the sticker with the corresponding number, peel, stick, and see your picture come to life.
Time: Feb 2, 2021 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/99960740282?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 999 6074 0282
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Adaptive Exercise with David Crowley
2021-01-25 18:30 - 19:15 | MA
This winter, we are partnering again with Adaptive Exercise LLC to provide a eight week group exercise program. David Crowley, is a special educator and personal trainer. Adaptive Exercise was formed in accordance with the American Council on Exercise using Applied Behavior Analysis based strategies. This event will be virtual.
Please register here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ehirkrc5091c2493
The link for the class will be in your confirmation email.

Building with Cid using Snap Circuit Kits, ages 12-20
2021-01-07 16:15 - 17:15 | MA
We will be working with Snap Circuits Pro set. If you wish to participate in this activity, you will need to purchase a set from the Autism Resource Center for $25. You will need to pick up your set at the Center in Worcester. Please call Cid DeLeo at 508-298-1610 for more information.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/95011990541?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 950 1199 0541
Passcode: [REDACTED]

New Year's Eve Party for Teens and Young Adults
2020-12-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
This event is held virtually on Zoom. Join Cid for an hour of fun, Karaoke, dancing, food and welcoming the New Year in. The fun is endless. Hopefully 2021 will bring us new adventures!
Please note – Registration is required to receive supplies for this event. We will be providing you with party hats, leis, and noise makers. We will also be giving you a gift card to Walmart so you can buy some goodies for the party. Supplies can be picked up on December 22nd at a time to be determined.
If you have any questions, please contact Cid DeLeo at cdeleo@hmea.org or 774-235-4388.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/8417176047?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 841 717 6047
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Camp There's No Place Like Home
2020-12-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
This event is held virtually on Zoom. This is a 5 day camp. Even though the name is Camp There’s No Place Like Home, you will be doing some adventures outside of the house. Some of the activities will include arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, games in the yard or house depending on the weather. We will have some type of entertainment every day, snacks, and of course, fun! We will do our best to fill your week with fun stuff to do. We will be following social guidelines for everyone’s safety.
We will be distributing supplies for Camp Safe at Home on December 22nd at a time to be determined. You will also receive a printed copy of the schedule at this time. Camp will run from 10 am with a check in for the day’s activities. The day will end at 3 pm. Join in when you can.
Please note – there is a family fee of $25 that gives the whole family access to camp for the 5 days. Please make sure to register all your children age 12 and younger by clicking the blue add button so you will get enough supplies for all to enjoy. Some activities are individual and some are for the family to do together.
If you have any questions, please contact Cid DeLeo at cdeleo@hmea.org or 774-235-4388.
Zoom Link – https://zoom.us/j/93555142414?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 935 5514 2414
Passcode: [REDACTED]

ASD Adults: Holiday Ornament-Making Class
2020-12-15 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
We’re excited to offer an ornament-making class just in time for the holiday season! Participants will make three holiday ornaments and get ideas for making other ornaments on their own.
Here’s what you’ll need to participate:

A pair of scissors
A table or workplace suitable to do crafting. We suggest putting down protective covering such as newspaper since glue and other possible messy items may be used.

That’s it! We’ll be providing the rest of the materials to anyone who registers for this class. Kits with materials to make ornaments will be distributed between 12/10/20-12/14/20. Locations and times to pick up kits will be arranged with participants. Kits will be distributed at our Center in Worcester. Additional locations and times to pick up kits will also be arranged in the North Central and South Valley areas.
Please note – registration is required for this activity by Wednesday, December 9th so materials can be distributed. The registration fee is $2.00. Stay tuned for the registration form.
If you have any questions or need further information, please contact Dianne Crossley at dcrossley@hmea.org or at 508-298-1611.

Minecraft Gaming Group (for children under 12)
2020-12-09 15:00 - 16:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
This group is for kids 12 years old and younger. Teach Cid how to play Minecraft while we have fun socializing with our new friends. We will meet on Zoom then join the same world to play cooperatively among us.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/94837100469?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 948 3710 0469
Passcode: [REDACTED]

ASD Adults: Holiday Party
2020-12-08 18:30 - 19:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us for some holiday fun! Holiday trivia games, holiday mad libs, holiday karaoke, and more!
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/99830303070?pwd=[REDACTED]

ASD Adults: Virtual Game Night – Holiday Games
2020-12-07 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join us this month for fun virtual holiday games which includes: Holiday Family Feud, Holiday 5 Second Game, Great Big Holiday Trivia, Holiday Movie Quiz, Holiday Music Quiz, and more.

Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/95640004981?pwd=[REDACTED]

Visits from Santa
2020-12-05 - 2020-12-06 | MA
Registration required limited space. Call Cid at 508-298-1610 to register. Deadline: November 27, 2020.

ASD Adults: Holiday Movie Watch on Netflix Party
2020-12-04 15:00 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Do you enjoy watching holiday movies? Then join us on Friday afternoons in December. You can connect with the other movie watchers by typing your comments in the chat section. Specific movies to be determined.
Here’s what you’ll need to participate:

A PC or Mac – Movies on Netflix Party can only be watched on a desktop or laptop computer.
A Netflix Account – you can sign up for a 30-day free Netflix Trial, but be sure to stop it within 30 days to avoid being charged.
Participants must use Google Chrome as their browser.
Download and install the Netflix Party Google Chrome extension at any time prior to the event (click here to download).

Please note – registration is required for each movie watch event in order to receive the Netflix Party link. The Netflix Party link will be emailed to participants 30 minutes prior to each movie watch event. Stay tuned for the registration form.
If you have any questions about using or downloading Netflix Party, please contact Dianne Crossley, dcrossley@hmea.org.

ASD Adults Video Gamers Group
2020-12-03 18:30 - 19:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Do you like playing video games ? Then come to this new group for video gaming enthusiasts. Discuss video games and other gaming information.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/93521110085?pwd=[REDACTED]

Snap Circuits STEM Projects
2020-12-03 16:15 - 17:15 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States

Parents Support Group
2020-12-02 20:00 - 21:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
At HMEA’s Autism Resource Central, we’re committed to supporting you on your journey through autism. During COVID-19, we are all living with extra stress in our lives. Please join us for a virtual parent support group session . You’ll have the opportunity to connect with other parents of all ages and share your stories. Captioning is available. Join us whenever you can on any Wednesday Night.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/2259296823?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 225 929 6823
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Minecraft Gaming Group - CANCELLED
2020-12-02 15:00 - 16:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Note – today’s session of the Minecraft gaming group has been cancelled.
This group is for kids 12 years old and younger. Teach Cid how to play Minecraft while we have fun socializing with our new friends. We will meet on Zoom then join the same world to play cooperatively among us.

Center Closed - Happy Thanksgiving
2020-11-26 - 2020-11-27 | MA

Parents of ASD Adults - Lunch and Chat Support Group
2020-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Bring your lunch and chat with other parents / involved family members of adults with an Asperger type autism profile. COVID-19 has been especially stressful for adults on the spectrum. Many families are finding it more difficult to support their adult children with autism who are now struggling even more with issues of anxiety, depression, and isolation prior to this pandemic. Come and support and connect with others in similar situations to share ideas and information as well as to know you are not alone. This is intended to be an ongoing group to be held on the third Thursday of the month from 12 PM – 1 PM.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/98407353921?pwd=[REDACTED]

Parents of Teens Support Group
2020-11-18 20:00 - 21:00 | MA
At HMEA’s Autism Resource Central, we’re committed to supporting you on your journey through autism. If you have a teen with autism, please join us for a virtual parent support group session. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with other parents and share your stories. Captioning is available.
Please join us on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/2259296823?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 225 929 6823
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Teen Hangout with Cid
2020-11-18 19:00 - 20:00 | MA
Join Cid for an hour of fun! You get to decide what we will do for the night. Want to play Would You Rather or do a scavenger hunt? How about watching a TV show? The possibilities are endless!
Register for this event by clicking here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ehcd10cpb015f9ff

ASD Adults Video Gamers Group
2020-11-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
This group is being revised from last month. In November, this group will start off as a discussion group for video gaming enthusiasts. Join others on Zoom to discuss your favorite video games. You may find someone who enjoys playing the same game as you. Participants will decide as the group progresses if they want to play video games together and how to do so as well as what games to play.
Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/93521110085?pwd=[REDACTED]

Building with CID using Snap Circuit Kits, ages 8-12 STEM
2020-11-12 16:15 - 17:15 | MA
Want to get your child involved with STEM (science, techology, engineering, and math) projects? Join us as we create exciting STEM projects using various materials. Step-by-step instructions are provided by our autism activities coordinator, Cid DeLeo.
To register for this event, click here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ehc135ikd5ad10f0

Support Group for Parents of Children & Tweens
2020-11-11 19:00 - 21:00 | MA
Feeding Fundamentals for the Finicky Eater: Tips, Tricks, and Treatment Options
Presented by: Dr. Jeanne E. Chaclas, CScD, CCC-SLP
At HMEA’s Autism Resource Central, we’re committed to supporting you on your journey through autism. If you have a young child with autism, please join us for a virtual parent support group session.
In this session, Dr. Chaclas addresses potential factors behind selective eating. Topics include the role of medical history, developmental milestones, oral motor/swallowing skills, oral sensitivity, food aversions, and behavior with respect to feeding challenges. Dr. Chaclas offers practical solutions in which families can implement immediately to improve feeding experiences for your child.
Register for this event here, captioning is available: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ehcd27343be1c96d&oseq=&c=&ch=
Meeting ID: 225 929 6823
Passcode: [REDACTED]

ASD Adults: Halloween Special Event: Pizza, Cosplay, and Who is the Best Superhero - State Your Case
2020-10-30 18:30 - 20:30 | MA
This is a combination of a special Halloween, Superhero, Cosplay Event with Pizza! If you like one, some or all these things, come and join us. This event will start with individuals or teams presenting who and why their favorite superhero is the best. Dress up as your favorite or another superhero. Following the presentations, we will be joined by Cosplayers in superhero costumes such as Batman and others. Our superhero guests will help select who or what team made the best case for their superhero.
PIZZA – Do I have your attention? To make this truly a special event, if you choose so, a small cheese pizza from your local pizza place can be delivered to your door during this event! Token prizes, gift cards of very small amounts, will be given for the top case stated for who is the best superhero and for best cosplay costume.
Fee: $3.00 – Registration is required by 1 day prior to this event, October 29, 2020. A Zoom link will be sent after you are registered. Please register here: https://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/eventReg?oeidk=a07ehcb3znoe0347a73&oseq=&c=&ch=
Note: Please reach out to Dianne if you would have difficulty paying the fee for this event or for additional information at dcrossley@hmea.org or 508-298-1611.
Also, please contact Dianne if you would like to discuss possible ways to participate in this event which will be held on Zoom that would feel the most comfortable and helpful for you!

Virtual Halloween Costume Dance for Teens & Young Adults
2020-10-30 18:30 - 20:00 | MA
Come join our virtual Halloween costume dance party! Think you’re an expert at the Monster Mash? Show us what you can do as we celebrate this wonderful holiday on Zoom.
Please join us on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/8417176047?pwd=[REDACTED]

Support Group for Parents of Girls
2020-10-28 20:00 - 21:00 | MA
At HMEA’s Autism Resource Central, we’re committed to supporting you on your journey through autism. Please join us for our virtual parent support group session for parents of girls with autism. You’ll have the opportunity to connect with other parents and share your stories. Captioning is available.
Please join us on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/2259296823?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 225 929 6823
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Girl Time with CID
2020-10-28 19:00 - 20:00 | MA
Join Cid for an hour of fun! You get to decide what we will do for the night. Want to play Would You Rather or do a scavenger hunt? How about watching a TV show? The possibilities are endless!
Please join us on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99129591117?pwd=[REDACTED]
