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Education and Skill Development Arms Around ASD | Asheville, NC Education and Skill Development Arms Around ASD | Asheville, NC

ASL with Elizabeth


WHO: Elizabeth Brooks

WHEN: By appointment only. Contact us to reserve your spot.

WHAT: Learn American Sign Language in a warm, accessible environment with volunteer teacher Elizabeth, offering both supportive 1:1 sessions and small-group classes. Build practical communication skills at your own pace while connecting with others in a neurodivergent-affirming, low-pressure learning space.


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Improv Class


WHO: Jessica Barlow

WHEN: First and third Wednesdays, 6pm, starting Feb 2026

WHAT: Build confidence, connection, and quick-thinking skills in a low-pressure, supportive improv class designed for real humans—not performers. Come play, laugh, and practice showing up as yourself, with no experience required and plenty of room for curiosity, creativity, and rest.


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Late-Diagnosed Autistic Identity Discovery Group


WHO: Therapist Bradley Archer

WHEN: 10:30am on Saturdays

WHAT: Are you late to the autism diagnosis party? Most likely your masks are starting to feel more like burdens than tools, and you may experience a lot of conflicted emotions. Come join our community and hash it out with others who can relate!


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Mindfulness with Andrew

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WHO: Andrew Capps

WHEN: Thursdays at 1:30pm, 30 mins

WHAT: Decrease your levels of anxiety with the help of mindfulness exercises such as muscle tension awareness and relaxation, affirmations for soothing your nervous system, and tools for quieting your stress inducing thoughts.


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Reiki

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WHO: Jenna and Jennifer

WHEN: By appointment only. Contact us to reserve your spot.

WHAT: A gentle and restorative energy technique that can be used for stress reduction or to support general well-being. The intention behind reiki is to raise the level of life force energy by bringing care and attention to the energy centers of the body as well as places in the body that can benefit from additional attention. 15, 30, and 60 minute appointments available.


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Pet Therapy

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WHO: Arms Around ASD

WHEN: Fridays, 1pm

WHAT: Guest pets spread the love right here in the office. Pet therapy can help reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. It can also increase self-esteem and improve social skills.


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Move Your Body with Nani

kangaroos appear to dance

WHO: Nani Orsillo

WHEN: Wednesdays, 1pm

WHAT: This dance/movement class created by Cynthia Greenfield celebrates every age, body and ability. With a fantastic playlist and lots of props, Cynthia gives prompts but encourages everyone to “do their own thing” making MYB a joyful and exuberant experience.


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Infrared Chakra Mat

multicolor flower reminiscent of chakras

WHO: Arms Around ASD

WHEN: Any time we're open and the room is empty or by appointment. Contact us to reserve your spot.

WHAT: Come refresh yourself with a 30min sesh on our infrared heated chakra mat. If you're woo, you'll love the chakra stones within the mat. If you're science-y, you'll love the cellular-level healing from the infrared heat.


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Medical and Dental Arms Around ASD | Asheville, NC Medical and Dental Arms Around ASD | Asheville, NC

Health Screening with April

stethoscope and blood pressure instruments

WHO: April Thomas

WHEN: By appointment only. Contact us to reserve your spot.

WHAT: NP April can check your blood pressure and answer your questions about medication and anything your doctor didn't have time to explain.


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