• Parent Support Group – Parents of Children

    Recurring
    Spectrum Autism Support Center 2997 Main St, Duluth, GA, United States

    Spectrum hosts monthly parent meetings the first and second Thursday of each month featuring guest speakers who share their knowledge and expertise regarding a variety of topics related to the Autism Spectrum Disorder. First Thursday of the month meetings are offered Sept-May for parents of school age children. Breakout sessions are also offered for Dads, parents of preschoolers, and in Spanish only.

    Social Skills programs are offered at the same time for children ages 5-22. Childcare is offered for those under 5. Second Thursday of the month meetings are for parents of adults out of high school and for adults on the spectrum.

    Location: Spectrum Autism Support Center, 2997 Main St., Duluth, GA 30096

    Sesiones de Familia in Spanish via ZOOM twice a month. Email Mariana to be added to the list mariana.ortiz-padilla@georgialda.org

    Paula Schirmer, provides meeting content on the first Thursday, in person, in Spanish for Spanish speakers
    First Thursday of the month: Support group meeting for parents of children ages 22 and under with free social skills groups for ages 5-22 and childcare for under 5. Siblings welcome.

  • Fodac Golf Classic

    Stone Mountain Golf Club 1145 Stonewall Jackson Dr, Stone Mountain, Georgia

    The FODAC Golf Classic will be held at Stone Mountain Golf Club on October 3rd, 2025, to raise funds for FODAC’s home medical equipment (HME) program. The funds will help provide mobility items like wheelchairs, walkers, standers, patient lifts, and hospital beds to improve the quality of life for adults and children with disabilities.

    $175 – $600
  • Spectrum’s Friday Homeschool Social Club

    Recurring
    Spectrum Autism Support Center 2997 Main St, Duluth, GA, United States

    Spectrum's Friday Homeschool Social Club will provide a safe space for neurodiverse homeschooled individuals on the autism spectrum, with ADHD or learning differences, ages 5-18. Participants need to have independent self-help skills, and able to function with minimal supervision. They will play board games or video games, enjoy karaoke, play outdoors or watch movies with friends. The club will be supervised by professional staff that will facilitate the members to help make new friends and strengthen social skills. We will have one supervisor for this program and will ask parents to sign up to take a turn as a volunteer monitor one time and will look for 2 to 3 monitors per week per session.

  • FAST Fins Mtn. View

    Recurring
    Mountain View Aquatic Center 2650 Gordy Parkway, Marietta, GA

    FOCUS Adaptive Swim Team (FAST Fins) concentrates on perfecting swim strokes, improving stamina, developing team skills, building self-confidence, following verbal commands, and increasing fitness.

    FAST Fins does not offer swim lessons – participants must be able to swim and be safe in the water without flotation. FAST Fins is a swim team, not swim lessons. Not only do swimmers need to be able to swim, they need to WANT to swim. We understand that playing and splashing in the water is fun, but FAST Fins is a time set aside for swimming laps and working on technique to attain better skills and confidence in the water.

  • Big Air (Sensory Friendly Play Time at Get Air Trampoline Parks)

    Recurring
    Get Air Trampoline Park - Stone Mountain 2075 W Park Pl. Blvd, Stone Mountain, GA

    We’re excited to share some sensory-friendly activities happening right here in our community this September. 🌈🖍️🎶 These events are designed with kids in mind — safe, welcoming, and full of opportunities to explore and enjoy.

    $11.99 – $17.99
  • Atlanta Botanical Gardens Family Activty

    Atlanta Botanical Gardens 1345 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA

    A day at Atlanta venues is a typical outing for a typical family. But a family with a child with disabilities might never consider such an outing; their child may not be able to spend the entire day to justify the cost of the tickets or they may shy away because of the stares of strangers. Families can check in anytime between 9-11AM & walk throughout the gardens at their own pace.

    $5
  • Session Information Teen Saturday Social Club – October & November 2025

    Recurring
    Spectrum Autism Support Center 2997 Main St, Duluth, GA, United States

    Spectrum Teen Social Club will provide a safe space for teens 12-18 who are on the autism spectrum. Participants who are in middle school and high school, have independent self help skills, and are able to function with little supervision. The group will meet on Saturdays from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm where they will play games, enjoy karaoke, or watch movies with friends. The club will be supervised by professional staff that will facilitate the members to help make new friends and strengthen social skills.
    Dates are October 4th-November 8th
    This will be like a gym membership where you pay $150 a quarter to participate one Saturday or all Saturdays in a quarter. You must register but then can attend as often or as little as you want.

    $150
  • Enrichment for Homeschoolers

    Recurring
    Spectrum Autism Support Center 2997 Main St, Duluth, GA, United States

    Spectrum's Homeschool Learning and Enrichment program offers an inclusive and welcoming space for 3rd-12th grade students who are on the autism spectrum, have ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning differences. This program is designed for children with independent self-help skills who require minimal supervision with staff ratios of 1:6.

    The group will meet on Tuesdays, 11 am to 1:30 pm Social skills development with structured peer interactions, group activities, socio-emotional strategies will be offered. We will offer enrichment activities like Arts and Crafts, Music, Gardening and Nature Activities, Executive Function Skills, STEM (task management, time management), Social Skills and Peer Interaction, Life Skills (e.g., cooking, budgeting, organization), and Career Readiness (for teens and young adults). Arts, drama, music, STEM, cooking, gardening, and life skills training. Innovative learning methods will feature activities led by specialists such as drum circle leaders, theatre professionals, Master Gardeners, and yoga instructors. Opportunities to build friendships and strengthen social skills through fun and engaging activities like playing games, outdoor play, and watching movies with peers will be provided after lunch. Students will bring their own lunch.

  • October 2025 Homeschool Enrichment Program

    Recurring
    Spectrum Autism Support Center 2997 Main St, Duluth, GA, United States

    Social skills development with structured peer interactions, group activities, socio-emotional strategies will be offered.
    We will offer enrichment activities like Arts and Crafts, Music, Gardening and Nature Activities, Executive Function Skills, STEM (task management, time management), Social Skills and Peer Interaction, Life Skills (e.g., cooking, budgeting, organization), and Career Readiness (for teens and young adults). Arts, drama, music, STEM, cooking, gardening, and life skills training. Innovative learning methods will feature activities led by specialists such as drum circle leaders, theatre professionals, Master Gardeners, and yoga instructors. Opportunities to build friendships and strengthen social skills through fun and engaging activities like playing games, outdoor play, and watching movies with peers will be provided after lunch. Students will bring their own lunch.

    $120
  • Autistic Adults Social Groups

    Recurring
    Spectrum Autism Support Center 2997 Main St, Duluth, GA, United States

    This group focuses on adults that are looking for a positive and safe environment to foster social development. The group meets twice a month (once at the Spectrum meetings and one social outing a month) with 1-2 adult leaders who are trained in helping people on the Autism Spectrum. Adults who have HFA/Asperger’s Syndrome and are reaching out for help and/or seeking friendships with people with similar issues and interests are welcome! For more information about this group, please contact info@spectrumautism.org.

    Members of this group need to be out of high school in order to join the group. Our current members are generally high school graduates, attend college, or are working. Those attending the outings must be able to do so with minimal supervision (1 to 10).

  • Autistic Adults Social Groups

    Recurring
    Spectrum Autism Support Center 2997 Main St, Duluth, GA, United States

    This group focuses on adults that are looking for a positive and safe environment to foster social development. The group meets twice a month (once at the Spectrum meetings and one social outing a month) with 1-2 adult leaders who are trained in helping people on the Autism Spectrum. Adults who have HFA/Asperger’s Syndrome and are reaching out for help and/or seeking friendships with people with similar issues and interests are welcome! For more information about this group, please contact info@spectrumautism.org.

    Members of this group need to be out of high school in order to join the group. Our current members are generally high school graduates, attend college, or are working. Those attending the outings must be able to do so with minimal supervision (1 to 10).

  • Parent Support Group – Adults on the Spectrum

    Recurring
    Spectrum Autism Support Center 2997 Main St, Duluth, GA, United States

    Parent Support Group

    Spectrum hosts monthly parent meetings the first and second Thursday of each month featuring guest speakers who share their knowledge and expertise regarding a variety of topics related to the Autism Spectrum Disorder. First Thursday of the month meetings are offered Sept-May for parents of school age children. Breakout sessions are also offered for Dads, parents of preschoolers, and in Spanish only.

    Social Skills programs are offered at the same time for children ages 5-22. Childcare is offered for those under 5. Second Thursday of the month meetings are for parents of adults out of high school and for adults on the spectrum.

    Location: Spectrum Autism Support Center, 2997 Main St., Duluth, GA 30096

    Sesiones de Familia in Spanish via ZOOM twice a month. Email Mariana to be added to the list mariana.ortiz-padilla@georgialda.org

    Paula Schirmer, provides meeting content on the first Thursday, in person, in Spanish for Spanish speakers
    Second Thursday of the month: A support group meeting for parents of adults with autism over the age of 18 who are out of high school. Social Support group is offered for adults out of high school with higher ability level or Asperger's. No childcare is offered.