What we’re about
Welcome to the Autism Society of Tidewater Virginia Meetup Website. We hope you find the information on this site useful.
The Tidewater Chapter is a local chapter of Autism Society of America. Our mission is to improved the lives of all affected by autism. Anyone who is affected can join this Meetup group and attend our monthly meetings.
Whether through Advocacy, Education, or Support, our mission is simple: Improving the Lives of All Affected by Autism. We are YOUR community.
You may also visit our website at www.tidewaterasa.org for more information on our chapter.
Disclaimer: Autism Society of Tidewater Virginia is a locally funded organization serving families and professionals in the Tidewater Region of Southeastern Virginia. All information provided or published by Autism Society of Tidewater Virginia is for informational purposes only. Reference to any treatment or therapy option or to any program, service or treatment provider is not an endorsement by Autism Society of Tidewater Virginia. You should investigate alternatives that may be more appropriate for a specific individual. The Autism Society of Tidewater Virginia assumes no responsibility for the use made of any information published or provided by Autism Society of Tidewater Virginia.
Service Providers who join the meetup group are prohibited from advertising through meetup. However, they can do so through sponsorships at events, providing flyers for the information rack in our resource center or by purchasing an advertisement in our newsletter. We will also add your information to our resource directory as courtesy upon approval. When our resource directory is updated with your information we will inform meetup members that a new provider has been provided to the resource directory ONLY.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Awesome Autistic Adults Arts Program (See Event Details to Register)3509 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA
Announcement Only - Register Using Links Below
The Autism Society Tidewater Virginia is thrilled to announce our Awesome Autistic Adults Arts Program in partnership with Tidewater Arts Outreach (TAO). We invite adults with Autism to join us at the FACT Autism Resource Center located at 3509 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452, on Saturday, May 11th, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM.
Awesome Autistic Adult Art Program Registration:
https://tidewaterasa.formstack.com/forms/awesomeautisticadultsartprogramAwesome Autistic Adult Art Program Waiver:
https://tidewaterasa.formstack.com/forms/awesomeadultsartprogramwaiverThis event is limited to 20 people per class, and everyone sits next to each other.
For more information, please contact Brittany Fitzgerald brittany.fitzgerald@tidewaterasa.org or 757-477-9358
Not open - Parents of Children with Autism Web Chat (announcement register in description)Link visible for attendees
The Autism Society Tidewater Virginia invites you to join our facilitator and other parents on Thursday, May 16th at 7:00 PM via Zoom for our Parents of Children with Autism Web Chat. This week we will have a general chat and support group.
Register to Receive the Zoom Meeting Information: https://tidewaterasa.formstack.com/forms/conference_registration_form_parentchild
If you are unable to register or need assistance, then please contact Brittany Fitzgerald at brittany.fitzgerald@tidewaterasa.org or call/text (757) 477-9358.
- Chesapeake Respite Night (announcement register in description)We Rock the Spectrum - Chesapeake, Chesapeake, VA
ANNOUNCEMENT ONLY: FOLLOW STEPS BELOW TO REGISTER
Chesapeake Respite Night Program
Saturday, May 18th from 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Hosted by the Autism Society Tidewater Virginia
at We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym Chesapeake
211 Providence Road, Unit 1-3
Chesapeake, VA 23325Parents/Caregivers - Take a Break!
Kids/Young Adults - Enjoy Sensory Play & Social Time!The Autism Society Tidewater Virginia, a local non-profit serving the Autism community for the past 42 years, is pleased to announced that our Chesapeake Respite Night Program is BACK and at a new location!
This program offers parents/caregivers a much needs break, and kids (ages 4 and up) and young adults an opportunity for sensory plan and socialization. We are grateful for continued community support to make this program a possibility. Children and young adults with Autism are free, and we kindly ask for a $5 donation for each sibling.
Spots are limited to 15 children (ages 4-17) with a 3 child per family limit. Participants must be able to toilet independently or have a caregiver stay to assist with toileting needs. Our volunteers cannot change diapers, pull-ups or do standing changes for adults.
Please follow the (3) step process below to complete your registration.
Step 1: Complete Program Registration Form: https://tidewaterasa.formstack.com/forms/chesapeakerespitenight
Step 2: Complete Program Waiver Form: https://tidewaterasa.formstack.com/forms/astv_respite_participant
Step 3: Register with We Rock the Spectrum Kids' Gym
https://werockthespectrumchesapeake.com/registerWe will confirm program slot(s) via email & text and request that you complete a participant profile so we know more about your loved one and their needs. It is important that our volunteers be aware of any communication preferences, behavioral and functional needs, and their interest preferences. If we are unable to offer your loved one a spot, then we will let you know as to why or if we need additional information. Finally, if we did not have spot available, then we will let you know that your loved one(s) have been added to our waiting list. Thank you for taking the time to complete the (3) steps above.
On behalf of the Autism Society Tidewater Virginia, we are thrilled to bring this program back to our local community. A huge thank you to our partners at We Rock the Spectrum Kid's Gym!
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