SERVICES OF COMMUNTY AUTISM RESOURCES

The following services are offered to families, professionals and community members at no cost. 

For Families and Individuals with Autism

• Family Field Trips – Day trips to places such as The Providence Children’s Museum, Wellspring Farms, Edaville Railroad, Mystic Aquarium, Twilight Tour Zoo programs, WavePool, Ice Skating, etc.
  
  
• Annual Hayride and Hot Dog Roast – Held in October at Oakdale Farms in Rehoboth, MA
  
  
• Family Movie Days – Held throughout the year, at various movie theaters throughout the SouthEast Region of MA.  Reserved for families with children with autism only, the theater gives us control over the volume of the movie, and the lighting, providing a more sensory appropriate movie.  Visuals are provided, and while we encourage use of the snack bar to support the theatre, special diet snacks are allowed. 
  
  
• Circle of Friends(COF) – Typically offered during the school day although not exclusively, COF is a small structured forum for children with Asperger’s Syndrome or Autism to interact with typically developing peers in mutually satisfying ways with the support of an adult facilitator.
  
  
• Social-Lites and Social Development Groups – These groups take place in an ongoing manner during the school year.  Children are matched carefully according to level of social development and chronological age.
  
  
• Fun Friday Programs – groups of children and adults meet for fun activities throughout the year.  Groups are matched by age and ability levels. 
  
  
• Grandparents Brunch – a special brunch for grandparents only held in the Spring and Fall.  Presentations by speakers in the autism field follow the meal.
  
  
• Sensory and Social Programs -  For all age ranges.  Held throughout the year, and throughout the region.  Past Programs have included Dance, Martial Arts, Yoga, Music & Movement programs, Mommy & Me Groups, Young Athlete's program, etc. Check out the events page to see what’s available in your area.

Knowledge is Power

• The Seasonal Interchange – Seasonal newsletter, available in print and E-format. 
  
  
• Monday Morning Message - A weekly email update, containing upcoming events, legislative issues and action alerts, pertinent articles, and tips.  You can sign up here!
  
  
• Information Packets – research on over 25 specific topics relating to ASD.  We are continually adding to our list of topics, and updating our information.  Coming soon- available in E-format . . .
  
  
• Referral Lists – Find professionals in your area.  See available Lists.
  
  
• Library – Books, video tapes, and DVD’s available for lending.  Browse the list of available items here (COMING SOON).
  
  
• Clinics – Take this opportunity  to make an individual appointment with one of the professionals on staff at C.A.R.  You will be able to discuss and receive advice about a specific need or circumstance relating to a child or an adult with ASD.  See our clinic topics and locations.
  
  
• Courses – a wide variety of courses that range from introductory level courses on ASD to intermediate level, at the location of your choice.  See Course offerings and scheduling requirements.