AUTISM EVENTS CALENDAR:
Minecraft Social Skills Group
Who: 2nd-5th graders and 6th-12th graders
When: 2nd-5th graders Every Saturday 10:00-11:00
6th-12th graders Every Saturday11.30-12.30
Cost: $30 per session
Where: The Speech and Language Reading Center
5819 Winding Lane, Suite 105, Hixson, TN 37343 (Behind Cahotta Bank near Target). They will also try to go on a monthly outing.
For more information or to sign-up, contact Kim Hayes at 423-280-4472
Sunshine Basketball Program
Who: Boys and Girls Age 7-21 with exceptional needs
When: Mondays at 5:45pm starting January 13th and running through February 17th
Where: Fort Oglethorpe United Methodist Church across from LFO High School on Battlefield Parkway
No experience necessary. Goal is to learn, play, and make friends.
Cost: $40 per player
Contact YMCA at 706-935-2226
CAC Monthly Workshop - Applied Behavior Analysis
When: Tuesday, February 4, 6:30 p.m.
Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Ave, Suite 100
Topic: Applied Behavior Analysis: How It Can Change Behavior
Speaker: Meghan Just, Behaviorist, Siskin Children's Institute
Part of the goal of this workshop is to empower families to address problem behaviors at home.
Childcare available IF you RSVP by Friday, Jan 31 on theABA workshop Facebook event and specify how many children will attend. Spots for kids is limited so let us know early.
Chattanooga Aspie History Hunters
When: Wednesday, February 5, 7:00 p.m.
Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Ave, Suite 100
CAHH is a group for individuals (ages 14 and up) diagnosed with Asperger's or high-functioning autism who are interested in the history of the Scenic City. Meetings occur once a month.
Website:
chattaspieshistoryhunters.weebly.com/H.O.P.E- Parent Support Group
When: Thursday, February 6, Noon
Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Ave, Suite 100
We are a group of parents, caregivers, grandparents, and loved ones of those on the spectrum that meet on the first and third Thursday of each month. We meet to discuss ideas, get inspiration, or just be around people who understand. The meetings are laid back and you are welcome to bring your lunch or a snack. We would love to see you there!!!
GCA-Adult Support Group
When: Thursday, February 6, 6:00 p.m.
Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Ave, Suite 100
Greater Chattanooga Aspies is an adult support group for individuals 18 years and older who have been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome or high-fuctioning Autism. GCA meets semi-monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.
H.O.P.E- Parent Support Group
When: Thursday, February 20, Noon
Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Ave, Suite 100
We are a group of parents, caregivers, grandparents, and loved ones of those on the spectrum that meet on the first and third Thursday of each month. We meet to discuss ideas, get inspiration, or just be around people who understand. The meetings are laid back and you are welcome to bring your lunch or a snack. We would love to see you there!!!
GCA-Adult Support Group
When: Thursday, February 20, 6:00 p.m.
Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Ave, Suite 100
Greater Chattanooga Aspies is an adult support group for individuals 18 years and older who have been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome or high-fuctioning Autism. GCA meets semi-monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.
Sensory-Friendly Movie: The Lego Movie
When: Saturday, February 22, 10:00 a.m.
Where: UEC Theaters, 137 Pleasant Grove Rd, Cleveland
Cost: $5.25 a person
Enjoy a newly-released movie in a sensory-friendly setting. The volume is turned down, and the lights are slightly brought up. Singing and moving about is also permitted. Concessions will be open. Please, no outside food or drink.
How to Write Carol Gray Social Stories
When: February 28, 9am to 4pm
Where: Hixson 7th Day Adventist, 6424 Hixson Pike
Cost: $25 for individuals, $20 per person for groups of 5 or more.
Call 423-877-5042 to reserve your spot.
Learn specialized skills that help deal with issues that impede communication (e.g., extreme shyness, behavioral difficulties, compulsiveness, anxiety issues, and emotional difficulty. All-day presentation with break for lunch. Completion results in certificate. Can be applied towards ASHA CEUs and TN Licensure. Limit 40 people.
HCDE/ Stellar Therapy Workshop
When: Tuesday, February 28, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Where: HCDE Dept of Education, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd
Topic: TBD
Ride the Train!
When: Saturday, March 1, 10:00-12:00 p.m.
Where: TN Valley Rail Museum, 4119 Cromwell Rd
Cost: $10 adult, $5 child (3 yrs & up). CASH ONLY!
Families will enjoy a train ride through Missionary Ridge tunnel. The ride is approximately 50 min long with a presentation at the turntable. Train departs at 10:40 am and arrives back at 11:50 am. Please arrive no later than 10:30 to purchase ticket. Tour of train yard is included with ticket. Picnic lunches are welcome! **Those with sensitivity to noise are encouraged to bring ear plugs or headphones.**
CAC Monthly Workshop: REACH Summer Learning Workshop
When: Tuesday, March 4, 6:30 p.m.
Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Ave, Suite 100
Topic: Parcipitants will learn about the REACH Program which is coming back in 2014 after a very successful start last summer. Come find out if it is a good fit for your elementary-age child with autism.
Childcare available IF you RSVP by Friday, Jan 31 on the REACH Seminar Facebook event and specify how many children will attend. Spots for kids is limited so let us know early.
H.O.P.E- Parent Support Group
When: Thursday, March 6, Noon
Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Ave, Suite 100
We are a group of parents, caregivers, grandparents, and loved ones of those on the spectrum that meet on the first and third Thursday of each month. We meet to discuss ideas, get inspiration, or just be around people who understand. The meetings are laid back and you are welcome to bring your lunch or a snack. We would love to see you there!!!
GCA-Adult Support Group
When: Thursday, March 6, 6:00 p.m.
Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Ave, Suite 100
Greater Chattanooga Aspies is an adult support group for individuals 18 years and older who have been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome or high-fuctioning Autism. GCA meets semi-monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.
Sensory Storytime
When: Saturday, March 15, 9:30 a.m.
Where: Library, Downtown Branch, 1001 Broad St
Cost: Free
Children can expect to learn a new theme through literacy, music, visuals, social interaction, and a project all in a safe environment. Parents will be able to stay and learn from other parents.
H.O.P.E- Parent Support Group
When: Thursday, March 20, Noon
Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Ave, Suite 100
We are a group of parents, caregivers, grandparents, and loved ones of those on the spectrum that meet on the first and third Thursday of each month. We meet to discuss ideas, get inspiration, or just be around people who understand. The meetings are laid back and you are welcome to bring your lunch or a snack. We would love to see you there!!!
GCA-Adult Support Group
When: Thursday, March 20, 6:00 p.m.
Where: CAC, 1400 McCallie Ave, Suite 100
Greater Chattanooga Aspies is an adult support group for individuals 18 years and older who have been diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome or high-fuctioning Autism. GCA meets semi-monthly on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month.
HCDE/ Stellar Therapy Workshop
When: Tuesday, April 1, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Where: HCDE Dept of Edu, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd
Topic: TBD
5th Annual Chattanooga Autism Conference
When: April 4, 8am to 3:40pm
Where: Chattanooga Convention Center
Theme: "Autism: Next Steps"
Early bird discounts if you register before March 3! Register your family and save even more! Lunch included. Door prizes. Exhibitors. The biggest autism conference in the region is right here!
Register: Download registration form.
Conference Agenda
Online Registration
More Conference information at CAC's webiste.
HCDE/ Stellar Therapy Workshop
When: Tuesday, May 6, 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Where: HCDE Office, 3074 Hickory Valley Rd
Topic: TBD
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Chattanooga Autism Center
Tel: (423) 531-6961
Fax: (423) 521-8094
1400 McCallie Avenue, Suite 100, Chattanooga TN 37404