Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin

Caring & Sharing Virtual Support Group Meeting
2024-01-17 06:00 - 19:30, 2023-12-20 06:00 - 19:30, 2023-11-15 06:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | WI
Our Caring and Sharing Support Group is now being held virtually to be more accessible to our members. We will continue to hold meetings on the third Wednesday of the month September through May.

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85941348402

Reach out to autismsocietycw@gmail.com with any questions.

Greenheck Turner Community Center Bounce House Event
2024-01-14 16:30 - 18:30 | Greenheck Turner Community Center, 6400 Alderson St., Weston, WI, 54476
Join us on Sunday, January 14th, 2024 from 4:30pm-6:30pm, at Greenheck Turner Community Center located at 6400 Alderson Street in Weston, WI 54476.

We have three bounce houses rented within the gym at Greenheck Turner Community Center. This free event is for children (recommended ages 2-12) on the autism spectrum and their families. There is limited space, so RSVP is required. Please fill out the form by going to: https://forms.gle/xqoAKAnrtrSdKmQj9 .

Submission of this form does NOT guarantee a spot. You will receive an email from autismsocietycw@gmail.com to confirm you have secured your spot. Spots are filled on a first come, first served basis and while membership is not required, members get first priority.

If all spots are filled, a waiting list will be started. Cost is covered by ASCW.

Contact autismsocietycw@gmail.com with any questions.

Online Teen Hangout
2024-01-14 15:00 - 16:00, 2023-12-10 15:00 - 16:00 | WI
Teens with autism are welcome to join us online to chat and play games! Please sign up to receive Zoom information.
The Teen Hang Out monthly groups are facilitated by Ella Buboltz and will take place once a month on the second Sunday of the month from 3:00 – 4:00 pm. The group is for teens, ages 13 – 18.

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Trivia Night
2024-01-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-12-20 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-12-13 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-15 18:30 - 19:30 | WI
Join the Autism Society of Greater Wisconsin and the Fox Valley affiliate for a night of trivia questions! Each month has a different theme. The event will begin at 6:30pm over Zoom. Individuals and families are welcome! RSVP is required. Click below to register.

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Online Adult Support Group
2024-01-09 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-12-12 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-14 19:00 - 20:00 | WI
This online support group is for adults with autism (ages 18 and over). It’s an opportunity to meet other autistic adults in a casual & welcoming environment, to share experiences, resources, challenges, triumphs, and to lessen feelings of isolation. The group is peer-led.
The group will typically meet every other Tuesday beginning at 7:00 pm.
Click here to register.

New to Autism Virtual Group
2023-12-18 18:30 - 19:30, 2023-11-20 18:30 - 19:30 | WI
The New to Autism Group is a monthly virtual group for parents/caregivers of children that have been recently identified as autistic. Join us to connect with other parents for a casual discussion about shared experiences, community resources, and to learn more about the Autism Society. The group will be facilitated by Kelly Brodhagen, Resource Specialist and mother to three sons, two of whom are on the autism spectrum. Sign up to receive Zoom login information.
The group typically meets the third Monday of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm.

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Dads’ Virtual Support Group
2023-12-17 07:00 - 20:00, 2023-11-19 07:00 - 20:00 | WI
This virtual group is a monthly opportunity for dads, grandfathers, and other male caregivers of autistic children to network, share experiences, and learn from one another.
The group will typically meet on the third Sunday of the month from 7:00 – 8:00 pm.

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Adult & Teen Social Group WI Herd Basketball Game
2023-12-15 18:15 - 20:30 | Oshkosh Arena, 1212 S Main St, Oshkosh, Wi, 54902
WHAT: Attend WI Herd vs Grand Rapids Gold basketball
WHEN: December 15th
TIME: Meet at Gate B at 6:15-6:30 to pick up your ticket
WHO: Teen and adult group participants.
IMPORTANT! We have a limit of 60 tickets bought for this event. Please honor the 2 ticket limit – unless you email me about needing more OR we have extra at the deadline.
STRICT DEADLINE: DECEMBER 10th!! Very important so I know if I can try to request more tickets. Tickets assigned in the order of the emails.
COST: Your tickets are free – just bring money for snacks
RSVP to this email: foxvalley@autismgreaterwi.org

Did you Know? Now you Know! What's After High School?
2023-12-11 18:00 - 19:30 | WI
A very important virtual workshop for those parents of middle and high school age kids.

What’s After High School? A broad overview of the transition to adult life for youth with disabilities and special health care needs. Attendees will learn about the role of schools, employment, long-term support, supported decision-making, and other legal options, and how youth can be fully engaged in their community. This workshop is FREE and presented by Family Voices of Wisconsin.
Drop into these sessions—There’s no pre-registration Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87279802578

Meeting ID: 872 7980 2578
Call In Option: 312-626-6799

Unmasking Autism Zoom Book Study Series
2023-12-11 06:30 - 20:30 | WI
We will be reading Unmasking Autism, written by Devon Price, PhD. A must read, especially for young people and neurodivergent adults. We will do a mask making get together to honor our masks, how they help, or don’t help us get through the day. Maybe through the courage of the group, we can thank them for their service, and put one or two down. In January 2024, we are looking at a Wausau location for one masking event and another in the Minocqua or Tomahawk area.

Zoom Dates:

10/2 – Introduction through Chapter 2 (pages 1-88)
11/6 – Chapters 3 through Chapter 5 (pages 89-163) and reflections within the chapters

12/11 – Chapters 6 through Integration (pages 164-262) and reflection within the chapters

You can register here:

Playtime in the Adventure Center at South Wood YMCA
2023-12-10 12:00 - 14:00 | South Wood County YMCA, W Grand Ave, Wisconsin Rapids, WI
Join us for a fun afternoon of play time at the South Wood County YMCA in the Adventure Center!

When: Sunday, December 10th, 2023

Time: 12:00pm – 2:00pm

Where:
South Wood County YMCA in the Adventure Center
601 W Grand Ave
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495

This free event is for children (recommended ages 2-8) on the autism spectrum and their families. There is limited space, so RSVP is required. Please fill out the form by clicking this link: https://forms.gle/ZuneQyWiMkGUTpRN6

Submission of this form does NOT guarantee a spot. You will receive an email from autismsocietycw@gmail.com to confirm you have secured your spot. Spots are filled on a first come, first served basis and while membership is not required, members get first priority. If all spots are filled, a waiting list will be started and/or another session can be scheduled depending on interest. Cost is covered by ASCW.

Contact autismsocietycw@gmail.com with any questions.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Sensory Friendly Nutcracker in the Castle
2023-12-10 09:00 - 23:00 | Paine Art Center and Gardens, 1410 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI, 54901
Join us on Sunday, December 10th, from 9:00 – 11:00 AM at the Paine Art Center and Gardens in Oshkosh for a Sensory Friendly morning to explore the fantastical world and story of the Nutcracker. Last admittance at 10:15 AM. Limit to 30 families.
This sensory friendly event will include:

A Social Story Provided at Registration
A Self- Guided Tour
A Storybook and Map to Guide Your Experience
Sensory Tools and Break Areas Available Throughout
A Sensory Craft Project

The cost is $5 per family. Maximum of 35 families. Pre-registration is necessary. Register here.
For questions or to be put an on a waiting list:
Kelsey Raschke, Educator
kraschke@thepaine.org
920-235-6903 ext.41

Holiday Laser Lights at Barlow Planetarium Member Event
2023-12-09 10:00 - 12:00 | Barlow Planetarium, 1478 Midway Rd., Menasha, WI, 54952
An exciting and different way to be festive during the Holiday season! Laser Holidays is a fun experience for everyone and gives new meaning to the term “holiday lights” – holiday LASER lights!
Where: Barlow Planetarium, 1478 Midway Rd., Menasha.
Date: December 9, 2023
10:00 AM Show (9:45 arrival time). Show starts promptly at 10:00.
11:00 AM Show (10:45 arrival time). Show starts promptly at 11:00.
We will try to accommodate your requested time, but we may need to add you to an earlier or later show time.
COST: $5 per family.

IMPORTANT NOTES: For safety reasons, once you leave the show, you may not re-enter — this is Barlow policy. This show has a lot of musical and visual stimulation, which may be considerations for some families before registering. We are also unable to accommodate late arrivals — the shows begin very promptly.

If you register and later find out you are unable to attend, please let us know so we can invite someone else should the event fill up! We would love to accommodate everyone we can and keep the no-shows to a minimum if at all possible.

Autism Society membership is just $20 per family (or $15 per individual) per year, which quickly pays for itself with a lot of free or discounted admissions to our events. If you are unsure of your membership status, please email kbrodhagen@autismgreaterwi.org or call 920-558-4602. If you’d like to become a member or renew, visit https://www.autismgreaterwi.org/become-a-member/.

Click here to register.

Adult Social Group Christmas Party
2023-12-06 17:30 - 19:30 | WI
The Autism Society of Central Wisconsin’s Adult Social Group Christmas Dinner Party will be held at Sconni’s. This is for Adult Social Group members or potential members 18+. Email autismsocietycw@gmail.com with any questions.

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
5:30pm-7:30pm
Sconni’s
1239 Schofield Ave
Schofield, WI 54476

Youth Social Group Ornament Making Class
2023-12-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Wildman’s Arts, 618 5th Ave, Antigo, Wi, 54409
Youth Social Group members ages 9-17 are invited to an Ornament Making Class on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 in Antigo. There are only 12 spots available and RSVP is REQUIRED. Please read ALL information before submitting.

When:
Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Time:
4:00pm

Where:
Wildman Arts
618 5th Ave
Antigo, WI 54409

Please fill out the form below. Submission of this form does NOT guarantee a spot. You will receive an email from autismsocietycw@gmail.com to confirm you have secured your spot. Spots are filled on a first come, first served basis and while membership is not required, members get first priority. If all spots are filled, a waiting list will be started and/or another session can be scheduled depending on interest. Cost is covered by ASCW.

RSVP Required here: Form

Sensory Friendly Holiday Parade Viewing - Wausau
2023-12-01 17:30 - 20:30 | Jefferson Street Inn, 201 Jefferson St, Wausau, WI, 54403
We are excited to be hosting our 3rd Annual Sensory Friendly Holiday Parade Viewing exclusively for our members with children or adults impacted by autism. We have limited exclusive access to hang out and watch the Wausau Holiday Parade from a warm, quieter, environment within the Jefferson Street Inn. We will have a view of the tree lighting at the 400 Block. RSVP exact number of adults and children by 11/17 to be added to our guest list. This will allow you access to our private entrance which will be communicated upon RSVP.

Membership is required for this event. Not a member yet? Click here to Become a Member.
**Be sure to choose Central as your local affiliate**
We will have conference rooms to accommodate a social area, two quiet spaces, as well as we have sensory friendly Santa stopping by for a visit after 6:15pm.
Additionally, we will provide water, coffee, hot cocoa, light snacks and activities to keep everyone busy until the parade arrives. Please let us know if you have any food allergies within your RSVP so we can follow up with you directly.
When: Friday, December 1, 2023
Where: Jefferson Street Inn, 201 Jefferson Street, Wausau, WI 54403

Time: 5:30pm until 8:30pm
(Parade leaves from Marathon Park at 6:30pm. Will be to the 400 Block approx. 7:15pm-7:30pm)

Please email autismsocietycw@gmail.com with any questions.

Sensory Friendly Nutcracker in the Castle
2023-11-26 17:00 - 20:00 | Paine Art Center and Gardens, 1410 Algoma Blvd, Oshkosh, WI, 54901
Join us on Sunday, November 26th, from 5:00-8:00 PM at the Paine Art Center and Gardens in Oshkosh for a Sensory friendly evening to explore the fantastical world and story of the Nutcracker. This sensory friendly event will include:

A Social Story Provided at Registration
A Self- Guided Tour
A Storybook and Map to Guide Your Experience
Sensory Tools and Break Areas Available Throughout
A Sensory Craft Project

The cost is $5 per family. Maximum of 35 families. Pre-registration is necessary. Register here.
For questions or to be put an on a waiting list:
Kelsey Raschke, Educator
kraschke@thepaine.org
920-235-6903 ext.41

Teen and Adult Social Groups - Pizza Ranch
2023-11-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Pizza Ranch, Grand Chute, 5450 Integrity Way, Appleton, WI, 54913
WHAT: Enjoy the all you can eat buffet, socialize in the private room, access to the game room.
WHERE: Pizza Ranch in 5450 Integrity Way GRAND CHUTE.
TIME: 6:00-7:45 (they close at 8)
WHEN: Friday, November 17th
COST: $5.00 to help cover the cost of the buffet. PLUS bring extra money for the game room if you will be gaming. Also – a few months ago we asked that those attending be members of ASFV. Most in of you are members – and we thank you for your support.
If you are not a member, or are just coming to learn more – no worries. Diane will have membership forms with her. It is only $15.00 for the year. If you would like to check on your membership just ask Diane when you RSVP to this email.
