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11/21/2025

✨ A huge THANK YOU to The Living Desert Zoo and Gardens for being a proud sponsor of our upcoming Gather & Glow Holiday Event! ✨

We’re thrilled to celebrate the season at such a magical venue, bringing joy, connection, and holiday cheer to the Inland Empire Autism and IDD community in Palm Desert.

Your support helps us create an inclusive and unforgettable evening filled with lights, laughter, and love.

11/20/2025

🦃✨ Friendsgiving Potluck Alert! ✨🦃
The Murrieta Teen/Adult Group is hosting a cozy, community-style Friendsgiving celebration—and you’re invited!

📍 Wildomar Library, Community Room
📅 Saturday, November 22nd
🕧 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM

Bring a dish to share and come ready for laughter, connection, and festive fun. This event is exclusively for teens and adults—please note, siblings under 12 will not be admitted.

🎟️ RSVP is required to attend.
🗓️ Last day to register: November 20th
👉 Register here- https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/9fawbuu/lp/1837a4b8-7065-43c9-8112-ed1436c04803

Let’s celebrate friendship, gratitude, and community—one bite at a time! 🍂💛

11/20/2025

Oh, the food. Many face challenges related to food due to Autism. Autistics can be very particular about what they eat and what they don’t. Holiday foods can be a real challenge. Holidays are supposed to be special, but many times they are out of the ordinary for many households. Strong smells, new textures, & novel tastes can be incredibly overwhelming. This, coupled with the stress of socializing, fancy clothes, & a break in the routine, can lead to a massive meltdown situation. To mitigate this, there are some strategies you can try:
1. First & then- First, taste a new food (never force a person to eat if they can not tolerate it). Then, they can have their highly preferred food.
2. If your family is going somewhere, volunteer to bring something the Autistic person likes. It might be the only thing they eat that day, but at least they know it is safe. Try try to make enough for everyone at the dinner - or at least a respectable amount - this way, it’s not just “### brought their own food” but rather, “### brought the cornbread” or “### brought the pumpkin pie”, which means they/we can feel good about contributing as well as have something good to eat.
3. Try to involve them in the decision-making process for what they want to eat. Ask them what food they want at the special family meal – it’s supposed to be a special occasion, so make it memorable & enjoyable for everyone, & let everyone pick their favorite dish to have at the meal, even if it’s not a “traditional” dish. This can lead to new traditions that everyone in the family can participate in, & enjoy, not just the autistic person.
4. Pick your battles- a holiday meal can consist of chicken nuggets, pizza, or another preferred food. It doesn't make you a bad person or a poor parent.

11/20/2025

🎨✨ Our Create Together – A Monthly Creative Sanctuary ✨🎬

Calling all artists, writers, filmmakers, doodlers, dreamers, and makers of magic! 🌟

Our Create Together is not a class. It’s a space. A gentle, welcoming place where creativity flows freely and judgment stays far away.

DATE: November 29, 2025
TIME: 4-5 PM PST

🧠 What to Expect:

A warm hello 👋
A brief share (if you want!) about what you’re working on
~40 minutes of focused creative time 🎧
~15-20 minutes to share your work (or not!) 💬
No assignments. No pressure. Just you, your tools, and a community of kindred spirits. Cameras on or off. Mics muted or chatting. You do you.

🖌️ Bring whatever you use to create:
Pens, pencils, markers
Tablets, cameras, keyboards
Paint, paper, poetry
Or just your imagination
💻 All you need is internet access and Zoom.

Let’s make space for creativity. Let’s make space for each other. 💫

RSVP- https://ow.ly/9wy350WSmAy

11/19/2025

This season, let's come together to support local families in the Inland Empire impacted by autism. Autism Society Inland Empire’s goal is to raise $5,000 to provide meaningful gifts and holiday cheer to families in need. Every dollar helps bring joy, dignity, and connection.
❤ Donate today and be part of something beautiful!

Direct Donation- https://secure.qgiv.com/for/givingtuesday-hopefortheholidays
Facebook Fundraiser- https://www.facebook.com/donate/25074680392159575/
Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/linking/fundraiser?fundraiser_id=1774045426674988&source_name=SHARE_LINK_Q_qPBQGN5vD4GiRgTYbGm_gj8XvgP-8FpGFTCogd1MhYz32LkovHCDOgKg

11/19/2025

Please NOTE: If you get CalFresh, check your EBT card. Restored benefits are now being loaded. And if you support someone who gets CalFresh, please remind them to check their balance and use their card as usual.

California fought to protect access to food for its residents. This court decision helps our community to continue buying groceries without interruption.

CalFresh is California’s version of the federal food stamp program (SNAP), providing food/nutrition assistance to many eligible low-income seniors, families and individuals with disabilities. To learn more about the CalFresh program and eligibility requirements, please visit: https://benefitscal.com/.

If you are still experiencing food insecurity, the following resource guide offers information on nearby food banks, pantries and other food resources, eligibility criteria, and contact information. Whether you need emergency groceries or ongoing support, this guide connects you with community resources to help ensure access to healthy, nutritious food for you and your family.

Please note, that the resources we share are not affiliated with the Autism Society Inland Empire. Information is subject to change, so for the most accurate and up-to-date details, be sure to visit the organizer’s website or contact them directly.

https://ieautism.org/resources-for-food/

11/18/2025

Join us for our final Meet, Greet & Play event of 2025—a joyful gathering designed just for you and your little ones!

🎁 Each child will receive a special holiday gift
🖌️ Take-home craft activity to spark creativity
🖐️ Connect with other families and enjoy meaningful playtime

Let's celebrate the season together while building community
and memories. We can't wait to see you there!

📅 Saturday, November 22, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Autism Society IE staff onsite until 11:30)
📍 Admission valid all day
🔗 RSVP required →https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/yhmt7s8/lp/150e98b2-7c40-4f83-a86c-cebefe3eb7ff
📌 Space is limited — secure your spot now!

Let your child play at their own pace, make new friends, and enjoy a morning full of laughter and learning. We can't wait to welcome you.

11/17/2025

🎄 Holiday Tips for Families with Autism 🎄

1. What's Your Focus:
- Do a "Holiday Analysis" and choose one of the four strategies for the holiday time. Decide if this is a time to rest, maintain skills, or practice new skills. Set achievable goals..

2. Use Schedules:
- We all do better when we know what to expect. Use schedules and First/Then visual supports. Whiteboards can be helpful for communicating expectations and schedules.

3. Set "Do's" at Family Events:
- Think about your loved one’s developmental level and stress. Determine important expectations like greeting family, using utensils, and saying thank you. Practice and review these skills Thanksgiving.

4. Plan for Sensory Overload:
- Ensure there is a safe, quiet place for your loved one with Autism to go if they become overloaded, regardless of age. Make a plan and communicate it to them in advance.

Feel free to share your own tips and experiences! 💛

11/17/2025

🎉 Ready, Set, BID!
Autism Society Inland Empire’s 2025 Silent Auction for Autism is LIVE!

From November 14th thru November 30th, we invite you to join us in making a difference. By participating, you’ll help raise funds to provide support for individuals with Autism and their families.

✨ Why join?

Exciting Items: Bid on sports memorabilia, designer purses, sparkling jewelry, family adventures, sports tickets, dining experiences, and hotel stays.
Easy Participation: Join the auction from the comfort of your home.
Support a Great Cause: Every bid helps strengthen the Autism community.

It’s the perfect chance to find unique Holiday gifts while supporting local families with a child or with Autism.

👉 Start bidding now: https://app.galabid.com/asiefallauction2025/items

11/17/2025

We're proud to announce that Dr. Margaret Bauman, internationally recognized Autism expert and pediatric neurologist, participated in the United Nations Think Tank on Autism & Aging in October.

Dr. Bauman shared her expertise on the medical and behavioral health challenges individuals with Autism face as they age, helping shape global strategies for inclusive healthcare.

And here, at home, in the Inland Empire, next year, Dr. Bauman will lead a groundbreaking initiative for the Autism Society Inland Empire's new project: a Complex Care Medical Clinic. Dr Bauman will share her expertise and experience in helping us identify and build a network of care, including training medical professionals to treat autistic individuals with complex medical and behavioral needs.

This clinic will address the urgent needs of Autistic individuals with complex medical and behavioral challenges — including epilepsy, GI disorders, sleep disturbances, and psychiatric conditions. Dr. Bauman will guide the development of a specialist care network, create plain-language toolkits, and train medical professionals to deliver compassionate, informed care.

We’re honored to have her guiding this transformative work!

11/16/2025

🚗✨ Donate Your Vehicle to Autism Society Inland Empire - It's as Easy as Pie! 🥧✨

Thinking about getting rid of your old car? Why not donate it to Autism Society Inland Empire and make a difference? It's super simple and hassle-free! Just follow these easy steps:

1. Contact Us: Reach out to our friendly team- call 951.220.6922 or email info@IEAutism.org.
2. Schedule Pickup: We'll arrange a convenient time to pick up your vehicle.
3. Get a Tax Deduction: Enjoy the benefits of a tax deduction for your generous donation.

Your donation helps support local Autistics and families with Autism, AND it's a great way to give back to the community. Plus, you'll free up some space in your garage! 🚗💚

Ready to make a positive impact? Visit [website/link] to get started today!

11/16/2025

The Fourteenth Annual "JOIN AIDAN'S ARMY" Golf Tournament to help families touched by Autism in our community. Please join us for a day of golf and fun and you will help provide the Inland Empire much needed relief for families touched by Autism.

Aidan's Army Foundation works to support and create employment and housing opportunities for people with Autism.

Register today- https://myevent.com/joinaidansarmy

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Our Mission. The mission of the Autism Society Inland Empire (ASIE) is to improve the lives of all affected by an autism spectrum disorder. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research, support, and advocacy.

Our Philosophy. Our efforts are focused on meaningful participation and self-determination in all aspects of life for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families. We promote individual, parental and guardian choice to assure that people on the autism spectrum are treated with dignity and respect. It is our belief that no single program or treatment will benefit all individuals with autism. Furthermore, the recommendation of what is “best” or “most effective” for a person with autism should be determined by those people directly involved – the individual with autism, to the extent possible, and the parents or family members.

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