Social Recreation
Social recreation offers meaningful benefits for Autistic children, teens, and adults, supporting personal growth, self-expression, and connection. Beyond providing opportunities for fun and relaxation, these activities foster inclusion, build confidence, and create space for authentic social engagement. Whether through sports, art, music, or community outings, social recreation offers a safe, supportive, and often sensory-friendly environment where individuals can explore interests, form meaningful relationships, and experience a strong sense of belonging. These activities also support physical, mental, and emotional well-being, reduce barriers to connection, and encourage greater independence and community participation.
This section highlights a wide variety of inclusive social recreation opportunities, including art, dance, horseback riding, swimming, sensory-friendly movie theaters, museums, and social groups.
This information is provided as a courtesy to help families and individuals find social and recreational opportunities in their area. The Autism Society Inland Empire does not endorse any provider or program listed here. Please contact the provider directly for additional information.
Social Recreation Resources
Autism Society Options Policy
This Resource Guide was developed to provide families and professionals with an opportunity to find resources related to Autism in the Inland Empire in one place.
All information provided or published by the Autism Society Inland Empire is for information purposes only. Specific treatment, therapy or services should be provided to an individual only at the direction of the individual’s doctor, caregiver, or other qualified professional. References to any treatment or therapy option, program, service, or treatment provider are not an endorsement by the Autism Society Inland Empire. References of treatments, therapies, programs, services, and/or providers are not intended to be comprehensive statements. You should investigate alternatives that may be more appropriate for a specific individual. The Autism Society inland Empire assumes no responsibility for the use made of any information published or provided. The Autism Society Inland Empire provides information, but it does not constitute medical or legal information. Referrals provided are suggestions to organizations that might help, but do not constitute a recommendation. The Autism Society Inland Empire cannot be held responsible for consequences that arise from individual dealings with a professional or organization. The inclusion of any organization does not imply endorsement, and omission does not imply disapproval. The Autism Society Inland Empire may add or remove organizations from this list at its discretion.
