Join us for a drive-up car seat and booster seat installation and safety check with certified Child Passenger Safety technician Amy Siddiqui. Use our driveway to pull right up to the door, where CAR staff and the technician will greet you.

Certified CPS technicians are trained to give parents and caregivers hands-on help and to keep up with the latest guidance on child passenger safety.

Drop in any time between 10 AM and 2 PM. Please bring your own car seat or booster seat; we aren’t providing seats.

Please register so we know how many families to expect and can let you know if weather moves the date. The rain date is Wednesday, October 21, 10 AM to 2 PM.

Questions? Email Heather Baylies-Grigoreas, Director of Family Support, at hbayliesgrigoreas@communityautism.org

ASD Social is a welcoming, low-pressure space for autistic and neurodivergent people to connect, build friendships and enjoy community together. Come as you are: there are no expectations and no pressure to socialize.

We meet at the South Coast LGBTQ+ Network. You don’t need to be part of the LGBTQ+ community, but we ask everyone to be accepting and inclusive. Allies and friends are always welcome.

Most weeks are for adults 18 and over. On the last Wednesday of each month, ages 13 and up are welcome with a trusted adult.

No RSVP needed. Drop in for a while or stay the full two hours.

Hosted by Jacob Anderson, Director of Individualized Support, with AuDHD Self Advocates. Questions? Email janderson@communityautism.org.

ASD Social is a welcoming, low-pressure space for autistic and neurodivergent people to connect, build friendships and enjoy community together. Come as you are: there are no expectations and no pressure to socialize.

ASD Social meets every Wednesday, and the last Wednesday of each month is open to ages 13 and up, joined by a trusted adult. All other weeks are for adults 18 and over.

We meet at the South Coast LGBTQ+ Network. You don’t need to be part of the LGBTQ+ community, but we ask everyone to be accepting and inclusive. Allies and friends are always welcome.

No RSVP needed. Drop in for a while or stay the full two hours.

Hosted by Jacob Anderson, Director of Individualized Support, and Heather Baylies-Grigoreas, Director of Family Support, with AuDHD Self Advocates. Questions? Email hbayliesgrigoreas@communityautism.org.

ASD Social is a welcoming, low-pressure space for autistic and neurodivergent people to connect, build friendships and enjoy community together. Come as you are: there are no expectations and no pressure to socialize.

We meet at the South Coast LGBTQ+ Network. You don’t need to be part of the LGBTQ+ community, but we ask everyone to be accepting and inclusive. Allies and friends are always welcome.

Most weeks are for adults 18 and over. On the last Wednesday of each month, ages 13 and up are welcome with a trusted adult.

No RSVP needed. Drop in for a while or stay the full two hours.

Hosted by Jacob Anderson, Director of Individualized Support, with AuDHD Self Advocates. Questions? Email janderson@communityautism.org.

The Breakfast Club is a monthly group for parents and caregivers, held the first Wednesday of each month. Come for conversation, connection and community, with the occasional special guest.

A light breakfast, coffee, tea and water are provided.

Registration is preferred so we can plan.

Questions? Contact Heather Baylies-Grigoreas, Director of Family Support, at hbayliesgrigoreas@communityautism.org or 508-379-0371 ext. 12.

Watch WWE Crown Jewel with friends on Saturday, November 7, from noon to 2 PM. Pizza and drinks are included.

Open to adults 18 and over. Admission is $5 per person, and registration is required.

Questions? Contact Lindsay Stonkus, Director of Events and Office Supervisor, at lstonkus@communityautism.org or 508-379-0371.

ASD Social is a welcoming, low-pressure space for autistic and neurodivergent people to connect, build friendships and enjoy community together. Come as you are: there are no expectations and no pressure to socialize.

We meet at the South Coast LGBTQ+ Network. You don’t need to be part of the LGBTQ+ community, but we ask everyone to be accepting and inclusive. Allies and friends are always welcome.

Most weeks are for adults 18 and over. On the last Wednesday of each month, ages 13 and up are welcome with a trusted adult.

No RSVP needed. Drop in for a while or stay the full two hours.

Hosted by Jacob Anderson, Director of Individualized Support, with AuDHD Self Advocates. Questions? Email janderson@communityautism.org.

The holidays can be a wonderful time of year, but for many families and autistic individuals, finding meaningful gifts, discovering helpful resources and navigating the season can also feel overwhelming. That’s why we bring our community together each year for the Holiday Bazaar & Resource Fair.

The day is designed with autistic individuals and their families at its heart: a welcoming, inclusive space with service providers, community resources, local makers and organizations from across southeastern Massachusetts.

Come to discover local resources and supports, shop for unique, locally made gifts, find ideas for meaningful gifts for autistic family members and the caregivers in your life, and meet other families in the autism community. Every visit also supports CAR’s programs and services.

Meet the Grinch from 10 AM to 2 PM, and try your luck at our raffles and door prizes.

Getting there: We’re in Governor Rooms 1 & 2. Please park in the back lot and come in through the back conference door; the hotel’s front doors are not open for events. Outside food and drinks aren’t permitted in the conference center.

Questions? Contact Crystal Medeiros, Director of Development & Family Support Staff, at cmedeiros@communityautism.org or 508-379-0371 ext. 22.

Community Autism Resources invites grandparents in southeastern Massachusetts with an autistic grandchild of any age, from childhood through adulthood, to our Grandparents’ Gathering Luncheon, held twice a year.

Our guest speaker is Angela Ferreira, Assistant Director of Family Services at The Arc of Bristol County, an educational consultant and advocate who works alongside families navigating special education and the IEP process. She’ll present a workshop made for this event, “A Simple Conversation About IEPs, Autism, and Advocacy,” with time for questions and conversation before lunch.

Schedule
10:00 AM: Arrival, coffee, tea and socializing
10:30 AM: Welcome, presentation and Q&A
12:00 PM: Catered buffet lunch
1:00 PM: Event concludes

The luncheon is free for grandparents living in our service region, the Department of Developmental Services Southeast Region. Grandparents who live outside the region can register and attend for a fee.

Registration is required and closes Friday, October 30.

Afterward, stop by the adjoining room for our Holiday Bazaar & Resource Fair, where you can visit local resources and makers, take your picture with the Grinch and buy tickets at our raffle tables. Admission to the bazaar is free and open to the public.

Getting there: Please park in the back lot and enter through the back conference door; the hotel’s front doors are not open to the public.

Questions about the luncheon? Contact Heather Baylies-Grigoreas, Director of Family Support, at hbayliesgrigoreas@communityautism.org.

Get ready for a night of gaming on Tuesday, November 17, from 5 to 6:30 PM. Teens can play games, hang out with friends and meet new people.

The night is free, and registration is required.

Questions? Contact Lindsay Stonkus, Director of Events and Office Supervisor, at lstonkus@communityautism.org or 508-379-0371.

ASD Social is a welcoming, low-pressure space for autistic and neurodivergent people to connect, build friendships and enjoy community together. Come as you are: there are no expectations and no pressure to socialize.

We meet at the South Coast LGBTQ+ Network. You don’t need to be part of the LGBTQ+ community, but we ask everyone to be accepting and inclusive. Allies and friends are always welcome.

Most weeks are for adults 18 and over. On the last Wednesday of each month, ages 13 and up are welcome with a trusted adult.

No RSVP needed. Drop in for a while or stay the full two hours.

Hosted by Jacob Anderson, Director of Individualized Support, with AuDHD Self Advocates. Questions? Email janderson@communityautism.org.

Celebrate Friendsgiving with us on Saturday, November 21, from 1 to 3 PM. Come relax, connect with friends and celebrate the season together over food and good company.

Open to adults 18 and over. Admission is $10 per person, and registration is required.

Questions? Contact Lindsay Stonkus, Director of Events and Office Supervisor, at lstonkus@communityautism.org or 508-379-0371.

Calling all horror fans! Join us on Saturday, November 21, from 3:30 to 5:30 PM for a screening of Shaun of the Dead. Bring your friends and settle in for an afternoon of laughs, zombies and snacks.

Open to adults 18 and over. Admission is $5 per person, and registration is required.

Questions? Contact Lindsay Stonkus, Director of Events and Office Supervisor, at lstonkus@communityautism.org or 508-379-0371.

Get into the holiday spirit with A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving on Monday, November 23, from 5 to 6 PM. Kids ages 5 to 9 can enjoy the holiday classic with friends.

Pizza, snacks and drinks are provided. The movie night is free, and registration is required.

Questions? Contact Lindsay Stonkus, Director of Events and Office Supervisor, at lstonkus@communityautism.org or 508-379-0371.

It’s time for Teensgiving! Come hang out on Tuesday, November 24, from 5:30 to 7 PM for an evening of eating, chilling and good times with friends.

Open to teens ages 14 to 18. The evening is free, and registration is required.

Questions? Contact Lindsay Stonkus, Director of Events and Office Supervisor, at lstonkus@communityautism.org or 508-379-0371.

ASD Social is a welcoming, low-pressure space for autistic and neurodivergent people to connect, build friendships and enjoy community together. Come as you are: there are no expectations and no pressure to socialize.

ASD Social meets every Wednesday, and the last Wednesday of each month is open to ages 13 and up, joined by a trusted adult. All other weeks are for adults 18 and over.

We meet at the South Coast LGBTQ+ Network. You don’t need to be part of the LGBTQ+ community, but we ask everyone to be accepting and inclusive. Allies and friends are always welcome.

No RSVP needed. Drop in for a while or stay the full two hours.

Hosted by Jacob Anderson, Director of Individualized Support, and Heather Baylies-Grigoreas, Director of Family Support, with AuDHD Self Advocates. Questions? Email hbayliesgrigoreas@communityautism.org.

Join us for a private family showing of Disney’s Hexed on Saturday, November 28, at EB Cinemas in East Bridgewater. The theater is ours for the morning, with the lighting and sound adjusted to make the movie easier to enjoy.

Please arrive at 9:45 AM; the movie starts at 10. Admission is free, and the concession stand will be open if you’d like to buy snacks.

The showing is for individuals with ASD, their parents or guardians, and their siblings who live in our service region. Space is limited, and registration is required.

Questions? Contact Lindsay Stonkus, Director of Events and Office Supervisor, at lstonkus@communityautism.org or 508-379-0371.

Get into the holiday spirit with an afternoon of festive crafting on Sunday, November 29. Participants make small holiday gifts for loved ones, with CAR staff on hand to help with projects and gift wrapping, and a holiday movie playing.

Each age group has its own session and its own registration:
Ages 5 to 8: 11 AM to 12 PM · Register for ages 5 to 8
Ages 9 to 13: 12:30 to 1:30 PM · Register for ages 9 to 13
Ages 14 to 18: 2 to 3 PM · Register for ages 14 to 18
Ages 18 and up: 3:30 to 4:30 PM · Register for adults

Parents and caregivers of younger children are welcome to stay and relax in our hangout room with coffee or tea. The workshop is free.

Questions? Contact Lindsay Stonkus, Director of Events and Office Supervisor, at lstonkus@communityautism.org or 508-379-0371.

ASD Social is a welcoming, low-pressure space for autistic and neurodivergent people to connect, build friendships and enjoy community together. Come as you are: there are no expectations and no pressure to socialize.

We meet at the South Coast LGBTQ+ Network. You don’t need to be part of the LGBTQ+ community, but we ask everyone to be accepting and inclusive. Allies and friends are always welcome.

Most weeks are for adults 18 and over. On the last Wednesday of each month, ages 13 and up are welcome with a trusted adult.

No RSVP needed. Drop in for a while or stay the full two hours.

Hosted by Jacob Anderson, Director of Individualized Support, with AuDHD Self Advocates. Questions? Email janderson@communityautism.org.

The Breakfast Club is a monthly group for parents and caregivers, held the first Wednesday of each month. Come for conversation, connection and community, with the occasional special guest.

A light breakfast, coffee, tea and water are provided.

Registration is preferred so we can plan.

Questions? Contact Heather Baylies-Grigoreas, Director of Family Support, at hbayliesgrigoreas@communityautism.org or 508-379-0371 ext. 12.

ASD Social is a welcoming, low-pressure space for autistic and neurodivergent people to connect, build friendships and enjoy community together. Come as you are: there are no expectations and no pressure to socialize.

We meet at the South Coast LGBTQ+ Network. You don’t need to be part of the LGBTQ+ community, but we ask everyone to be accepting and inclusive. Allies and friends are always welcome.

Most weeks are for adults 18 and over. On the last Wednesday of each month, ages 13 and up are welcome with a trusted adult.

No RSVP needed. Drop in for a while or stay the full two hours.

Hosted by Jacob Anderson, Director of Individualized Support, with AuDHD Self Advocates. Questions? Email janderson@communityautism.org.

ASD Social is a welcoming, low-pressure space for autistic and neurodivergent people to connect, build friendships and enjoy community together. Come as you are: there are no expectations and no pressure to socialize.

We meet at the South Coast LGBTQ+ Network. You don’t need to be part of the LGBTQ+ community, but we ask everyone to be accepting and inclusive. Allies and friends are always welcome.

Most weeks are for adults 18 and over. On the last Wednesday of each month, ages 13 and up are welcome with a trusted adult.

No RSVP needed. Drop in for a while or stay the full two hours.

Hosted by Jacob Anderson, Director of Individualized Support, with AuDHD Self Advocates. Questions? Email janderson@communityautism.org.

ASD Social is a welcoming, low-pressure space for autistic and neurodivergent people to connect, build friendships and enjoy community together. Come as you are: there are no expectations and no pressure to socialize.

We meet at the South Coast LGBTQ+ Network. You don’t need to be part of the LGBTQ+ community, but we ask everyone to be accepting and inclusive. Allies and friends are always welcome.

Most weeks are for adults 18 and over. On the last Wednesday of each month, ages 13 and up are welcome with a trusted adult.

No RSVP needed. Drop in for a while or stay the full two hours.

Hosted by Jacob Anderson, Director of Individualized Support, with AuDHD Self Advocates. Questions? Email janderson@communityautism.org.

ASD Social is a welcoming, low-pressure space for autistic and neurodivergent people to connect, build friendships and enjoy community together. Come as you are: there are no expectations and no pressure to socialize.

ASD Social meets every Wednesday, and the last Wednesday of each month is open to ages 13 and up, joined by a trusted adult. All other weeks are for adults 18 and over.

We meet at the South Coast LGBTQ+ Network. You don’t need to be part of the LGBTQ+ community, but we ask everyone to be accepting and inclusive. Allies and friends are always welcome.

No RSVP needed. Drop in for a while or stay the full two hours.

Hosted by Jacob Anderson, Director of Individualized Support, and Heather Baylies-Grigoreas, Director of Family Support, with AuDHD Self Advocates. Questions? Email hbayliesgrigoreas@communityautism.org.

Our prom-style Spring Fling is back, hosted with our friends at Why Not A Pear. Join us on Saturday, March 20, 2027, from 6 to 10 PM at the Century House in Acushnet for dinner, non-alcoholic drinks and a night of dancing with DJ Omari.

It’s a silent disco. Everyone gets headphones, so you control your own volume and can take them off whenever you need a break. During dinner, music plays quietly through the speakers. After dinner it plays only through the headphones, so you can talk without shouting. DJ Omari won’t use strobe or flashing lights.

Dress to impress, go full prom, or come comfortable. We want everyone to enjoy the night, and a dress code should never be the reason you stay home.

The Spring Fling is for autistic adults 18 and over, and caregivers or support staff are welcome for anyone who needs additional support. Tickets are $50 and include dinner, and +1 tickets are available. You can also gift a ticket to someone who couldn’t otherwise come, or sponsor a table. Registration closes February 27, 2027.

Questions? Contact Crystal Medeiros, Director of Development & Family Support Staff, at cmedeiros@communityautism.org or 508-379-0371 ext. 22.

For more than two decades, our Family Fun Day has brought families, friends and neighbors together to celebrate connection, inclusion and support for autistic people and their families. This year it’s Christmas in July.

Expect family activities, music and entertainment, raffles and the CAR Store, food, and plenty of games and laughter.

Proceeds support the Barbara Domingue Holiday Giving Fund, which helps local autistic individuals and their families at the holidays.

Autistic individuals and children 5 and under are free, and registration is $5 for everyone else. Everyone must register by July 10, 2027, and children must come with an adult. Individual and team fundraising is encouraged.

Carpooling is encouraged. This event is not sponsored by or affiliated with Friendship Hall/Dighton Community Church.

Questions? Contact Crystal Medeiros, Director of Development & Family Support Staff, at cmedeiros@communityautism.org or 508-379-0371 ext. 22.

The holidays can be a wonderful time of year, but for many families and autistic individuals, finding meaningful gifts, discovering helpful resources and navigating the season can also feel overwhelming. That’s why we bring our community together each year for the Holiday Bazaar & Resource Fair.

The day is designed with autistic individuals and their families at its heart: a welcoming, inclusive space with service providers, community resources, local makers and organizations from across southeastern Massachusetts.

Come to discover local resources and supports, shop for unique, locally made gifts, find ideas for meaningful gifts for autistic family members and the caregivers in your life, and meet other families in the autism community. Every visit also supports CAR’s programs and services.

Admission is free and open to everyone, from any town. Vendors register through our Givebutter page.

Getting there: We’re in the Governor’s Ballroom. Everyone, vendors included, parks in the back lot and comes in through the back conference door; the hotel’s front doors are not open for events. Outside food and drinks aren’t permitted in the conference center.

Questions? Contact Crystal Medeiros, Director of Development & Family Support Staff, at cmedeiros@communityautism.org or 508-379-0371 ext. 22.