Making Halloween Treats
2021-10-14 16:00 - 17:30 (America/Halifax) | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Making Halloween Treats
Thursday October 14, 2021
4 PM PM – 5:30 PM
At Center – 712 Plantation St., Worcester

Come and enjoy making and eating some special Halloween Treats. Chocolate and or caramel coated and decorated apples and pretzel rods.
Registration is required, click link below to register.

Register for Making Halloween Treats

Autism 101 - Sensory Processing Disorders
2021-10-19 18:00 - 20:00 | MA
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 a series of educational workshops open to any family who would like to learn more about living with autism. The topics we cover include:

Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Center Services
Basic Rights
Sensory Processing Disorder and Autism
Accessing Public Supports
Lets Get Organized – Workshop and Organizational Tools.

This week, we’ll be joined by Leah Gregoire, who will be giving an overview of sensory processing disorders.
Join this event by clicking here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07eijfy3n8913ce076

Resources for Adults
2021-10-21 18:30 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Presentation: Supports, Resources and Social Opportunities for Adults with an Asperger Type Autism
Thursday October 21, 2021
Leominster Library

6:30 – 8 PM
The Leominster Public Library is hosting a presentation by the Center’s Autism Adult Specialist, Dianne Crossley, LICSW. This is an informative workshop on the, Supports, Resources, and Social Opportunities for Adults with Asperger Autism Profile. Supports by HMEA’s Autism Resource Central will be covered as well as a general overview of various community, state, and federal resources that may be available for Adults with Autism This program is free and open to the public No registration is required.

Autism 101 - Let’s Get Organized
2021-10-26 18:00 - 20:00 | MA
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 a series of educational workshops open to any family who would like to learn more about living with autism. The topics we cover include:

Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders and Center Services
Basic Rights
Sensory Processing Disorder and Autism
Accessing Public Supports
Lets Get Organized – Workshop and Organizational Tools.

This week, presented by Family TIES. Family TIES of Massachusetts provides information and referral services, emotional support, and training to parents of children and youth with special needs. As part of this workshop, Family TIES will be giving you the tools you need to advocate for individuals with autism and special needs.
Register for this event: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07eijfy3n8913ce076

Parent's Support Group
2021-10-27 20:15 - 21:15 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Come join us for support, laughs, and camaraderie. Do you have a question, need answers? Maybe you can help someone else with some words of wisdom. We meet weekly but you don’t have to come all the time? Put the kids to bed by 8 pm and join us at 8:15pm. This meeting will be facilitated by Claire McCarthy, a member of the Autism Resource Central Community.
Join us on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99790050011?pwd=[REDACTED]
meeting ID 997 9005 0011
Password Autism

Family Fun Bowling Mohegan Bowl November 20, 2021
2021-11-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Family Fun Bowling 1:00 pm followed by pizza and drinks. Come on out to enjoy a family fun day. Open to all ages.
This event is sponsored by the the generosity of the Webster Police Department’s donation from the sale of Autism Awareness Police Patches
Registration is required
Register online here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07eimoxjts7a98d26a

ASD 16+: Holiday Treats
2021-12-12 13:00 - 15:30 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
ASD Teen 16+ and Adult Event
Holiday Cookies and Pretzels
Sunday December 12, 2021
At Center, 712 Plantation St., Worcester
1 PM – 3:30 PM

Join Dianne and Cid for making and eating some special holiday treats. Bake and decorate holiday cookies as well as make and decorate holiday chocolate covered pretzel rods. Register online or contact Dianne at 508-298-1611, text at 774-235-4045, or email at dcrossley@hmea.org.
Register Here

ASD Adult: Holiday Party
2021-12-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Come and celebrate holidays with us. Join us for pizza and then make holiday ornaments and/or decorations.

Register Here

ASD 16+: A Christmas Carol
2021-12-18 14:00 - 17:00 | MA
A Christmas Carol
Saturday, December 18, 2021
2 PM Show Time
Hanover Theater
2 Southbridge St., Worcester
Fee: $13.00

Join Cid and Dianne for the Hanover Theater’s popular production of the holiday classis, A Christmas Carol. Per the theater, participants need to show their COVID vaccination card and masks are required.
Register Here

Camp There's No Place Like Home December 27-30, 2021
2021-12-27 09:30 - 12:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
This event is held virtually on Zoom. This is a 4 day camp. Even though the name is Camp There’s No Place Like Home, you will be doing some adventures outside of the house. 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.
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 Safe at Home box of supplies on December 23.
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.
Click here to register for camp: https://zoom.us/j/96343215317?pwd=[REDACTED]

Robotics Camp December 27-30, 2021
2021-12-27 12:30 - 15:00 | Autism Resource Central, 712 Plantation St.,, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Join Cid for a 4 day Robotics Camp.
This camp is for teens and young adults
Camp will run December 27-30, 2021 from 12:30- 3pm on Zoom.
Thanks to a grant from St Gobain, we will be working with Erector by Meccano Engineering and Robotics Set and wooden solar remote control car.
This camp will be held virtually.
To register for camp click here: http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07eixv6odk40166588

Adults: Netflix Movie Watch
2022-01-20 18:30 - 20:30 | 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!

Join Zoom Meeting
Click Here for Zoom Link
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.

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=pg7iu8cab&oeidk=a07ej11u3ll088ee84b
Registration

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]

Register Here

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
Click Here for Link
Meeting ID: 929 3086 6061
Passcode: [REDACTED]
