Safe Spaces
for Special Needs Families
To discover their child’s gifts
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Create
We offer hands-on art activities that allow children of all ages and abilities to express themselves freely. Through painting, building, and sensory play, families can explore creativity in a supportive and judgment-free environment.
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Learn
Our programs help families connect with valuable information and community resources. Parents learn new strategies to support their children, and children build confidence, social skills, and self-expression through interactive experiences.
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Engage
ART-TISM fosters inclusion by bringing families, educators, and community partners together. We encourage connection, collaboration, and understanding — helping everyone feel seen, supported, and included.
AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH 2027
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AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH 2027 〰️
Join ART-TISM for our 6th Annual Interactive Art Exhibit on Saturday, April 24, 2027, from 11 AM to 4 PM! Celebrate Autism Acceptance Month with a day filled with creativity, inclusion, and community. Experience incredible artwork by talented youth artists, hands-on interactive art stations, Lego Land, a sensory-friendly Calming Room, a Resource Fair, grooming services, and much more! This FREE, family-friendly event creates a safe and welcoming space for children and young adults of all abilities to express themselves, explore their creativity, and connect with their community. Mark your calendars and get ready to Create, Learn, and Engage!
FREE registration opens December 15, 2026, at 12:00 AM!
Reserve your tickets and join us for another AUWSOME celebration of art, acceptance, and inclusion!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/6th-annual-art-tism-sensory-friendly-interactive-art-exhibit-registration-1998496978260
Every young person deserves the opportunity to create unforgettable high school memories, and we're doing it the AUWSOME way! ART-TISM invites teens and young adults with special needs, ages 16–22, to our first-ever AUWSOME Prom on Saturday, April 24, 2027, from 6 PM to 9 PM. This FREE, inclusive social experience is all about celebrating individuality, building friendships, and creating memories in a safe, welcoming, and sensory-friendly environment. From a Silent Disco and photo booth to music, dancing, food, and fun, we're creating a prom experience where everyone can shine, feel celebrated, and belong.
Dress to impress and get ready for an unforgettable night!
Registration opens December 15, 2026, at 12:00 AM!
All guests must be registered in advance to attend. Space is limited, so be sure to secure your spot for this AUWSOME celebration!
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-auwsome-prom-tickets-2004474893365
AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH 2027
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AUTISM ACCEPTANCE MONTH 2027 〰️
Support for Parents & Caregivers of Children on the Autism Spectrum
The ART-TISM ASD Parent Club is a welcoming, confidential space created for parents and caregivers navigating the autism journey. Held monthly, this support group offers an opportunity to connect, share, and grow alongside a community that truly understands.
Whether you're seeking guidance, resources, or simply a place to be heard, this space is designed with you in mind.
When: 4th Thursdays of the Month | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Secure your spot and receive full details by registering in advance.
ASD Parent Club
"The place in which I'll fit will not exist until I make it.”
-James Baldwin