Autism Resource Center

Adults: Netflix Movie Watch
2022-01-20 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Do you enjoy watching movies? Then join us to watch, Red Notice, This fun and adventure filled comedy features a star-studded cast that incudes: Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot. You can connect with the other movie watchers by typing your comments in the chat section to share your thoughts during the movie.
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 Teleparty (Formerly Netflix Party ), a Google Chrome extension, at any time prior to the event.

Registration is Required: Register at our website so to receive the Netflix Party link which is needed for this event. The Netflix Party link will be emailed to participants 30 minutes prior to each movie watch event.
If you have any questions about using or downloading Netflix Party, please contact Dianne Crossley, dcrossley@hmea.org.

Register Here

Thinking about Housing with Cathy Boyle
2022-01-25 18:00 - 20:00 | 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

Lunch and Learn Series: Accessing Public Supports
2022-01-26 12:00 - 13:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
If your child has recently been diagnosed with autism, we’re here to help you and your family figure out the best path for moving forward. Please join us for an educational workshop open to any family who would like to learn more about accessing public supports for your family.
This week, we’ll be joined by our director, Kristin Cariglia, who will be giving an overview of how to access public supports.
Register for this event by clicking here:http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07eizlyra4fd316d28

Bingo with Prizes
2022-02-01 18:30 - 19:30 | MA
Adults: Virtual Bingo
Tuesday February 1, 2022, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Come and enjoy playing Bingo while connecting with other adults virtually. We will play four games where the winner will receive a small prize, a gift card from some popular places to go such as Dunkin Doughnuts. Join us on Zoom and a code will be emailed to everyone at the start of this event to receive virtual Bingo cards.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/96853597587?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 968 5359 7587
Passcode: [REDACTED]

HMEA's Autism Resource Central Presents: Summit Agency
2022-02-02 18:30 - 20:00 | MA
Click here to register: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07eizvdbdh49456490

Cancelled-Cos Play Event
2022-02-03 18:30 - 19:30 | MA
Cosplay Speaker is canceled for tonight. Unfortunately our speaker had a family emergency and needed to go out of state. I hope to reschedule this event in March if possible, – Dianne

Do you enjoy comics or superheroes? Join us to meet others who share your interest. Come and discuss your favorite comic books characters and heroes. We will also explore if there is enough interest for other related activities such as designing and making your own cos play costumes, attending Comic Cons, special guests such as professional cosplayers and more!

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Meeting ID: 936 8879 0237
Passcode: [REDACTED]
registration

Yoga with Kayla February 2022
2022-02-07 15:30 - 16:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Yoga with Kayla is for Kids aged 4-9. Kayla Robillard is certified yoga instructor who enjoys teaching yoga to kids with special needs.
This class will be held from 3:30-4:00 via Zoom on Monday February 7, 14, 21, 28, 2022. There will be class during school vacation.
If you think your child who is older than 9 would be appropiate for this class please call Cid at 508-298-1610.
You will receive the Zoom link in your confirmation email.
To register http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej0f2x8oc96405fa

Paint on Wood
2022-02-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adult Activity
Valentine’s Day Paint on Wood Décor
Tuesday February 8, 2022
6;30 – 8 PM
Join us to make paint on wood holiday decorations which was a previous popular activity. We will make 2 Valentine’s Day wall hangings. Participants will need to make pick up the craft kit at the Center or make other alternative arrangements with Dianne to get their craft kit.

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Driving Focus Group
2022-02-15 18:30 - 19:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Driving Focus Group
For Teen s15+, Adults, and Parents
Tuesday February 15, 2022
6:30 PM
Session will include:

Discussion on feelings regards to learning to drive, possible obstacles, and resources.
Meet and talk with adults on the spectrum who drive.
Discuss and determine of there is enough interest for a group to obtain a Driver’s Permit or related topic.

This Focus Group is for individuals who are age 15 and older who are interested in learning to drive as well as family members who would like to attend.
Register Here

Camp Snow Bound Season 2 February 22-25, 2022
2022-02-22 09:30 - 12:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
This event is held virtually on Zoom. We will have a FUN 4 days of camp. Camp will run from 9:30 am with a check in for the day’s activities. The day will end at 12 noon. Join in when you can.
This week we are celebrating Chinese New Year, celebrating all our birthdays on my birthday, having a music day and finishing the week with the arts.
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.
Camp will begin every day with check in at 9:30 am for the schedule of activities. We will not be glued to our computers or phones all morning just when we need to.
You will receive a printed copy of the schedule when you pick up your Camp Snow Bound Season 2 box of supplies on February 17.
Some of the activities will include arts and crafts, scavenger hunts, games in the yard or house depending on the weather. We will do our best to fill your weekday mornings with fun stuff to do.
To register for Camp Snow Bound Season 2 click http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej0vsnwvd9b64576
If you have any question please reach out to me at cdeleo@hmea.org or my cell 774-235-4388
See you at “camp”.
Miss Cid

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

Guardianship 101 with Gayle Green February 22, 2022
2022-02-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Gayle Green will be presenting Guardianship 101 on February 22, 2022
Registration required http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07eiztllqw62360500

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

Driver's Permit Course
2022-03-02 16:00 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Driver’s Permit Course – Wednesdays in May

Driver’s Permit Course – Wednesday’s in May, 4-5 PM, for Teen’s 15+ and Adults
Prepare for getting your driver’s permit. Participants will review practice questions for the MA Driver’s Permit exam as a group as well as discuss feelings around learning to drive.
Link
Meeting ID: 967 5395 2135
Passcode: [REDACTED]

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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

Woman's Focus Group
2022-03-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Woman’s Connections Virtual Focus Group
Tuesday March 22
4 -5 PM
Are you a woman on the spectrum who would like to meet other women with Autism? Then come to this focus group. Connect with other women to discuss interests and the possibility of forming a monthly group for woman to talk about topics and do activities of common interests that are decided upon and planned by the group.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 929 3086 6061
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Adults: Bowling & Pizza
2022-03-31 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Adults
Bowling, Games, and Pizza
Thursday March 31
Hopedale Community House
43 Hope St., Hopedale
6:30 – 8 PM

Join us for candlepin bowling and pizza at the Hopedale Community House which is always a good time. Fee: $3.00 which will be collected at the event.

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Cancelled - Spring DIY
2022-04-07 15:30 - 17:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Cancelled due to lack of Registrants
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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.

2022-04-07 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Autism Parent Focus Group
Join us for a discussion regarding the challenges you experienced scheduling 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]

Digital Art Focus Group
2022-04-12 18:30 - 19:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Digital Art Focus Group with Erin McWalters, Tuesday, April 12, 6:30 – 7:30 PM
Are you one of our many members who enjoys drawing digitally? Then come and meet Erin McWalters. Erin is one of our adult members who sells her art work on Esty. Join Erin to discuss your interest in digital art as well as the different programs the group uses to create drawings. Show your art work to the other participants if you would like to. Participants will also discuss if there is interest in pursuing more activities and learning opportunities for those who enjoy drawing digitally.
Link
Meeting ID: 961 3868 7103
Passcode: [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

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

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.
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