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Los Angeles County Family Activities
The links below lead to external websites.| The mission of the AYSO EPIC Program is to provide athletes with disabilities the additional support they need to fully participate in a quality soccer experience. Volunteer buddies help our athletes not only participate but excel in this program. | |
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| Autism/Asperger's Activities + Discussion Group | Private, request to join group, Claremont, meet friends, socialize, in-person and Zoom meetings, 18+, career workshops, youth group, fitness, cooking, math classes. |
| Broadway Gym | Special needs program for 18 months and older and 1:1 and group and after-school classes in West LA. |
| Danny's Farm | Inclusive petting zoo in Pomona, housed by Cal Poly Pomona, created by former Dodgers pitcher Jim Gott and his wife to honor their autistic son. Saturday 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and has a mobile petting zoo. |
| Dream Big Children's Center | Indoor play space in Monrovia for autistic kids with themed rooms, sound softening, and neural environment, offer ABA in-home and center-based, may bring the family to play while the child plays. |
| Exceptional Minds | Summer workshops, cultivating skills of autistic artists, hands-on experience, digital arts, and animation. |
| Kids Like Me | Pre-K and high school programs for kids on the spectrum that offer extracurricular programs such as sports, art, dance, filmmaking, etc. |
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| Los Angeles School of Gymnastics | All ages can be part of OT and may be able to receive financial assistance for classes. |
| One with Water | Semiprivate and private special needs classes, use community pools, throughout LA. Scholarships available. |
| Ride On | Adaptive horseback riding from age 6 and up with autism and other disabilities, scholarships available, located in Chatsworth, Newbury Park. |
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| Rolling Robots | Building workshop, inclusive space in Glendale, West LA, Palos Verdes. |
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| The Children's Ranch | Therapeutic horseback riding, ranch play, and sibling and parent workshops are in Griffith Park. |
| The Gentle Barn | Animal sanctuary, space for special needs and kids, open Sundays 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Santa Clarita. |
| The Miracle Project |
Located in Beverly Hills to develop and perform original musicals that combine theater, film, music, movement, and expressive arts for kids with autism to develop as artists. |
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| The Sensory Spot | Pomona play/sensory/gym for open play, social skills programs, Saturday 3-hour drop and go. |
| Social Detective Academy | Social skills camps and weekly groups, Sherman Oaks, and other locations are available, as well for camps/groups. |
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| Travel Town Museum Foundation | Outdoor space with train tables, climbing into a real engine, part of the Griffith Park experience, LA. |
| We Rock the Spectrum | Inclusive gym space with sensory equipment for sensory processing disorder, but open to all kids, abilities, and ages, multiple locations. |
Orange County Family Activities
The links below lead to external websites.| Anaheim YMCA | Free day camp, July 10-July 28 8a-2p, Franklin, Lincoln, Stoddard, Sunkist, Westmont locations. |
| Art Classes | Virtual art classes 2 times a week. |
| Arts Parks! | Art camp for autistic kids, age 7-10, 7/24 for 5 days, 9a-12p. |
| City of Irvine - Great Parks | Free air balloon ride, waiver required, early arrival recommended due to "selling out", the park also contains zipline, carousel (tickets must be purchased), and playground. |
| Creative Identity - Expressive Art | Expressive arts program for adults, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Anaheim. |
| Creative Identity - Life Skills | Life Skills classes that teach nutrition, academic skills, money management, exercise, and to live independently. |
| Creative Identity - Music Therapy | Music therapy for adults with developmental disabilities, Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., Anaheim and Laguna Beach. |
| Financial Assistance Program | Financial assistance is offered for a variety of programs. |
| Exceptional Minds | Summer workshops, cultivating skills of autistic artists, hands-on experience, digital arts, and animation. |
| iFly All Abilities | iFly for all abilities, including ASD, in multiple locations and throughout OC. |
| Pretend City | Free monthly event for all abilities at Children's Museum. |
| R.O.W.I | Mental healthcare and wellness specifically for teens (aged 12-18) with ASD. |
| Soccer Shots | Soccer programs that have different levels based on developmental needs, June 18-August 20, Ponderosa Elementary Anaheim for ages 5-8 though other locations/programs available. |
| The Shea Center | Equine-assisted therapy and activities for all abilities. |
