Our Programs
The Autism Society Inland Empire is dedicated to creating connections and empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. Our programs and services are designed to support individuals with Autism, their families, caregivers, and professionals.
Art Classes
Art is a talent that many enjoy. Sign up for these free virtual classes held once a week.
Bedtime Stories
Art is a talent that many enjoy. Sign up for these free virtual classes held once a week.
Calendar Project
Once a year we have a call for art and compile a calendar featuring our local artists. This year artists were also featured at an Art Show.
Meet, Greet and Bounce – Corona
Big Air Trampoline Park in Corona is open for all ages. It offers trampoline dodgeball, foam pits, slam dunk courts, a ninja-warrior course, and a chance to connect with other families. The event is held on the second Wednesday of every month from 6-8 p.m. The special price is $16 per jumper (parents/guardians attend for free).
Meet, Greet and Bounce – Cathedral City
Designed for families to connect and have fun in an inclusive environment at Zebra World, an indoor playground. It is held every 4th Wednesday of the month with a special price of $16 per child (parents/guardians attend for free.
Sensory Friendly Films
AMC Theatres at the Ontario Mills 30and the Autism Society has teamed up to offer the “Sensory Friendly Films.” Click on the graphic for movies and dates.
Create Together
Meets one Saturday a month for ages 16+ yrs. It starts with a prompt for whatever creative medium is your thing…writing, drawing, video, music. In the final 20 minutes, people discuss their work.
Learning to Live Your Best Life
This intensive six-month training program is for Regional Center teens and adults (16+ yrs) who are interested in learning self-advocacy and leadership skills. It provides 90-minute classes twice a month (once in person, once on Zoom) and an hour of 1:1 peer mentorship time each month to each participant.
Marketplace
in an effort to support Autistic artists and business owners, the Autism Society Inland Empire offers opportunities five times a year to sell their products and services in a safe space. Click on the graphic for more info.
Murietta Teen/Adult Group
A supportive community designed for teens and adults on the Autism Spectrum/IDD. Parents or caregivers must attend if the participant is not 100% independent. This group meets regularly to provide a safe space for social interaction, skill-building, and fun activities. Events often include themed gatherings, such as potlucks and game nights, held at local venues. Meets once a month.
Rancho Adult Group
Meets twice a month on Friday night to play games or talk. Group for independent adults over 18 years old. No parents, please.
Role-Playing Club (D&D Like Games)
Meets every Sat night to play virtual Role-Playing Games. Different game each month.
Autism Walks
Weekly meeting open to adults with Autism, family members and professionals. Whether you want to connect with people and talk, or if you have a question – we are here for you!
Cove Waterpark Day
A safe place for parents of adults with ASD to support each other and find resources. Facilitated by a parent who has walked many of the same roads.
Holiday Parties
An informal support group to have authentic social interactions, build friendships and share experiences in a safe and non-judgmental space.
Summer Events in Coachella Valley
An informal support group to have authentic social interactions, build friendships and share experiences in a safe and non-judgmental space.
Adults Diagnosed as Teens/Adults
A safe place for adults with ASD to support each other and find resources. Facilitated by a person on the spectrum.
Coachella Valley Parent Coffee Hour
Come share your journey with other parents, find new resources and friends. Coffee provided. This in-person group meets on Tuesday 4th from 10-11:30am. There is a concurrent activity program for the children of all ages and adults with disabilities who need care. Must RSVP.
Talk Me to Tuesday
This meeting takes place every other Tuesday open to adults with Autism, their family members, and professionals. Whether you want to connect with people and talk or if you have a question, we are here for you!
