Autism Society of Central Virginia Giving Tuesday is December 3, 2019 Save the Date for Giving Tuesday! The Tuesday following Thanksgiving is a global day of giving back. All over the world—and all over your social media— people come together to celebrate generosity and make an impact on important causes. The Autism Society Central […]
The ASCV Workshop: A Panel Discussion with Local Law Enforcement, is now scheduled for Wednesday, December 4th at 6:30pm at River Road United Methodist Church. This workshop will give families and members of law enforcement the opportunity to discuss how they can best support each other to promote positive interactions, relationships and outcomes in […]
December 11th: Beyond ABC…Fundamental Behavioral Supports and Strategies Join us, on Wednesday, December 11th at 6:30pm for a workshop presented by VJ Petillo on Fundamental Behavioral Supports and Strategies at River Road United Methodist Church. Some individuals with ASD display behavior that can disrupt or cause problems in their lives and challenge those who […]
Reserve Your Seat for the ASCV Holiday Concert - All are Welcome to Attend! The Autism Society of Central Virginia (ASCV) cordially invites you to kick off the holiday season with a concert by the James River Singers on Tuesday, December 3, 2019. This special event will take place at Christ Church Episcopal, 5000 […]
A FREE sensory-friendly film series for children with special sensory needs and their families! Ausome Movies at Ashland Theatre is a free monthly program with special adaptations to make the movie viewing experience more sensory friendly. The program creates an inclusive space for families with children on the autism spectrum to enjoy a stress-free show […]
Throughout your child’s school career, especially if your child requires an IEP or has special needs, there are certain decisions you will need to make along the way. In 2014 the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities (VBPD) identified specific challenges for families, and the timeframe in which they need to be addressed. The Virginia […]
SAVE THE DATE: ASCV for a Holiday Concert with the James River Singers
The November 27th CRAAG meeting is cancelled due to the Thanksgiving holiday. The December meeting is rescheduled to December 4th. Readers who responded to our poll last month split evenly on whether they favored daytime or evening on that day. So, we decided to hold two in one day - morning and evening meeting - […]
The Children's Museum opens its doors for evenings especially for families with children 15 years old and younger who have challenges or disabilities. You'll find museum exploration, adapted materials, a cool-down space, and a reduced number of visitors! Free admission for families of children with behavioral health and development challenges. No reservation required. First Friday […]
Come join us for a very special Sensory Friendly Santa experience! This will be a visit with Santa in a quiet and calm environment for children with sensory sensitivities. The lights will be dimmed, soothing soft sounds in the background, and no jingle bells, or booming chants of “Ho Ho Ho!” This event will require […]