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Our Services

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Pet Therapy

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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“Q & A” Queer & Autistic Support

:Are you queer and autistic? Join the club! Discuss shared experience, and socialize with like-minded peers.

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Teen “Q & A” Queer & Autistic Support

Facilitated by Sarah Hope, MSW

Are you a queer and autistic Teen? Join the club! Discuss shared experience, and socialize with like-minded peers.

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Sound Bath

A deeply immersive, passive meditative experience where participants are "bathed" in sound waves.

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Infrared Chakra Mat

multicolor flower reminiscent of chakras

Come refresh yourself with a 30 minute 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.

Enjoy anytime time we're open and the room is empty, or by appointment. Contact us to reserve your spot.

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Supportive Counseling

Clearly structured individual and relationship conversational counseling with the focus on current problems and practical solutions.

By appointment only. Contact us to reserve your spot.

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Art

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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Crafting Club

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

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Davis's Dance Party!

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

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Friends Group

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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Friends Hangout

Games, coloring, drawing, journaling puzzles and snacking…with company.

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Game Day (D&D)

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

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Games Group

Learning social skills while playing board games.

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Improv Class

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.