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Games Group with Claire

line of colorful board game figures

WHO: Claire McCulloch

WHEN: Tuesdays, 2:30pm

WHAT: Learning social skills while playing board games.


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Game Day (D&D) with Jennifer C

black and green D&D dice

WHO: Jennifer Campbell

WHEN: 2nd & 4th Fridays, 3-7pm

WHAT: RPGs like D&D played here at Arms Around ASD.


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Friends Group

slices of fruits and vegetables arranged in egg shape

WHO: Michele Louzon

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

WHAT: The group strives to improve social-relatedness and self regulation through games, food prep, art and talk. This group is by invitation only. Please check with Michele before attending.


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For the Love of Art

abstract blue painting resembling water

WHO: Varies

WHEN: Fridays, 2pm

WHAT: Come participate in various projects every week using the healing power of creative expression to bring joy to people of all ages.


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Foot Rub with Trinity

light shines on soles of bare feet

WHO: Trinity Johnson

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

WHAT: Trinity Johnson offers two, half hour spots a week and rubs your tootsies until you float off to LaLa Land.


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Facial with Andrea

green leaves with green mud mask

WHO: Andrea Myers

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

WHAT: All the pampering, no extractions. Leave with glowing skin.


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Dental Screenings with Dr. Charlie Page

pink toothbrush with green bristles

WHO: Dr. Charlie Page

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

WHAT: Gentle and kind Dr. Charlie Page checks your mouth for the usual suspects and will refer out for anything that he can’t handle in the AAASD setting.


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Davis's Dance Party!

artist figurines appear to dance

WHO: Davis Walker

WHEN: 1st & 3rd Fridays, 11:30am

WHAT: Come dance with Davis or just listen to some cool tunes if that’s your vibe.


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Crafting Club

rainbow crafting thread arranged in a heart shape

WHO: AAASD Staff

WHEN: Wednesdays, 2:30pm

WHAT: It’s a weekly stitch and chat, no matter what you're crafting.


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Building Social Skills with Luke (18+)

neon sign reads hello

WHO: Luke Ferry

WHEN: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 11:30am

WHAT: Social skills development for adults.


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Bird Watching / Nature Walk

hummingbird in flight

WHO: Jay Wherley

WHEN: 4th Wednesday, 4pm

WHAT: Enjoy the great outdoors and learn about birds and nature with guides from the Audubon Society.


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Acupuncture with Jeremy

water drop in a pool ripples

WHO: Jeremy Noble, Sarah Hasty

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

WHAT: A gentle, skilled practitioner applies five-element acupuncture with emphasis on treating the client’s mind and spirit in a serene environment.


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Stretching with Ellen

stretching cat

WHO: Ellen Marion

WHEN: Thursdays, 3pm

WHAT: Gentle stretching to increase flexibilty and mobility.


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AAU Adult Meet Up

Hands in the center

WHO: Zan Plemmons

WHEN: 3rd Saturdays, 1pm

WHAT: Autistic adults have an opportunity to share the joys and concerns of autistic living.


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Trinity’s Book Club


WHO: Trinity Johnson

WHEN: 2nd Fridays, 3pm

WHAT: Read and share your own book with the group.


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Massage & Bodywork


WHO: Isaac Sellers, Allexis Bayliss, Sarah Hasty, Travis Bekina, Travis Jackson, Trinity Johnson

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

WHAT: At Arms Around ASD, massage isn't just about relaxation—it's about regulation. Our licensed volunteers offer trauma-informed bodywork to help autistic individuals and their families relieve tension, reduce sensory overload, and reconnect with their bodies in a safe, supportive environment.

Our professional massage therapists provide massage for the entire family and instruct care givers in massage techniques to enable them to provide therapy at home.


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