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• Infant to Child
• Older Child to Young Adult

Looking for autism-friendly holiday fun this year?  Our 2025 Christmas Events for Autistic People and Families roundup includes festive activities across Greater Georgia and the Atlanta metro area - from Sensory Santa visits to adaptive gaming, holiday parties, caroling, and more.  We’ve also included virtual options for families who prefer to celebrate from home.

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• Infant to Child
• Older Child to Young Adult

Every public school district has special education classrooms and supports for autistic students, but some children may not do well in a traditional school setting. In these cases, families may find that their child learns better in a school designed just for autistic and special needs students. These special education schools are located throughout the state each provide different programs, services, and learning experiences. While they are private schools, many offer help with costs through financial aid programs, scholarships, or payment plans so families from all income levels can take part.

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• Infant to Child
• Older Child to Young Adult

Screens are now a big part of everyday life for kids in the United States.  This is the result of changing habits in society and the fast growth of technology.  The American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that children ages two to five should spend no more than one hour on screens during weekdays and no more than three hours on weekends.  However, many studies show that most kids in the U.S. go well beyond this and spend “five to seven hours a day” on screens.

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• Infant to Child
• Older Child to Young Adult

Water Safety with Miss Dayna is a program that teaches families about staying safe around water.  Miss Dayna is an AutismSwim certified swimming instructor who has created tools, like her “Watching Initiative,” to help autistic people stay safe near pools, lakes, rivers, and oceans

• ASD & Me
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• Adult
• Infant to Child
• Older Child to Young Adult

With autism rates on the rise, a lot of people are wondering why autism is becoming so common.  The truth is that there is no one thing causing the rise in autism.  The increase in the number of autism cases is the result of several different things coming together.