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Music Therapy

We are excited to announce that we will be having Music Therapy again this Spring! 🎉

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Our Music Therapy will now be led by Shanice Richards from Healing Hearts Music Therapy! Based on her schedule & travel from Tallahassee, FL to serve us, sessions will be on Thursday afternoons at this time. Session times vary between 3:30 - 6:15 PM. Pre-Registration is required. Space is very limited so please only sign up if you plan to attend! Address to our FAST House & your child's time will be sent via email closer to date.

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This event is sponsored by FAST so there is no charge to FAST members. The charge for non-members is $10.

Check out this video below to see photos from our previous Music Therapies, led by Wimberly Giardina, MT-BC of Southwest Georgia Music Therapy. Unfortunately, she moved away but we have been making new music memories with our families with Healing Hearts Music Therapy!

Free – $10

SPARK Social Skills Groups

In a world that expects social connection, FAST' new SPARK Groups aim to help teens & young adults on the autism spectrum gain confidence and build friendships, all while preparing for real-life success. From navigating peer groups to handling interviews or dating, SPARK is your place to grow!

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These meetings, led by Emilee Betts, M. Ed., CF-SLP, will offer a safe, supportive space to build real-world social and communication skills. Whether it’s navigating group conversations, managing emotions, or preparing for work/college environments, SPARK groups help empower individuals on the autism spectrum to connect with confidence. Topics and speaking points will vary for each meeting, ranging from everyday hang outs to preparing for adult responsibilities.

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Benefits for Teens & Young Adults:

Practice conversations, greetings, and active listening

Learn how to handle social challenges and misunderstandings

Improve emotional regulation and self-awareness

Build relationships through shared interests

Free – $10

Family Jump Nights at Recoil

Recoil Trampoline Park 3103 N Ashley St, Valdosta, GA

FAST has partnered with Recoil Trampoline Park to offer sensory friendly Family Jump Nights periodically through the year! During these special private events for our families, doors are closed to the public and there are smaller crowds, softer music, and MORE FUN!

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FAST sponsors the full price of admission for a limited number of current FAST members. Siblings/parents can jump as well for a reduced admission group rate (paid to FAST). All admissions include unlimited jump time during the hours of the event plus a FREE pair of Recoil socks (required to jump).

*Spectators are always free at Recoil. Laser Tag & Virtual Reality not included. Please make sure to complete an online waiver with Recoil for everyone who plans to jump in your family.​