News & Updates

November 2022

Thankful for You

Dear Community Members,

On behalf of the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix, I want to take a moment to thank YOU! We are ever so grateful for your dedication, support and for you being a part of our family. As we go into the holiday season, I have been reflecting on the growth of the organization and am so glad to have had the opportunity to meet so many of you, as we returned to in-person social events. We have had a lot of fun this year! I certainly have a lot to be grateful for, including our incredible team, donors, supporters and community partners. I hope that in some way, the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix has been there to support you and your family. We strive to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if we can assist you. We are blessed to have you on our journey!

With gratitude,

Olivia Fryer

Autism Society of Greater Phoenix

Executive Director

We're an Arizona Coyotes Grantee

The Autism Society of Greater Phoenix is a proud community partner of the Arizona Coyotes Foundation. ASGP was recently awarded $10,000 from the Arizona Coyotes Foundation! The funds will be used to expand our 101 training series, which includes Autism 101, Safety 101 and Transition 101. These trainings are vital to help educate individuals and families on their Autism journey. With this grant, we will be able to create on demand webinars of our current 101 trainings. In addition, we will be translating the 101 series into Spanish and creating on demand webinars and providing in-person trainings in Spanish! This will be a tremendous step in bridging the gap to resources and support for Spanish speaking individuals and their families. We are grateful to be awarded this grant and send our heartfelt gratitude to the Arizona Coyotes team and foundation! We wish the team all the best of luck in their new season. Let's go Coyotes!

Caregiver Groups

When: Friday, November 11th

Time: 9:30 - 11 AM

In person meeting led by Rachel Lack at Panera Bread in Tempe.

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When: Friday, November 11th

Time: 9:30 - 11 AM

In person meeting led by Cynthia Cypher at Panera Bread in Bell Towne Plaza.

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When: Thursday, November 17th

Time: 6 - 7 PM

Guest Speaker: Ms. Stephanie Bivens, Esq. of Bivens & Associates

Topic: Join us as Ms. Bivens discusses guardianship and estate planning as it pertains to special needs families.

Time: 7 - 8 PM

Questions and Answer: ASGP staff moderate this Q&A session.

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Virtual Trainings

Autism 101

Come and learn about how to navigate the systems of care in Arizona.

When: Tuesday, November 15th

Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM

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Autistic Adult Groups

Monthly support group for Autistic adults ages 18+.

Led by Sue Golubock and Tara Marshall

When: Saturday, November 12th

Time: 1 - 3 PM

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When: Saturday, November 26th

Time: 1 - 3 PM

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Attendees: Many hold a diagnosis of non-verbal learning disorder, ASD, ADHD or a learning disability. Possible social outing, location TBD.

Led by Dawn Oliver

When: Saturday, November 12th

Time: 11 - 12:30 PM

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Teens and Young Adults

Join us! We will be playing Super Smash Brothers Ultimate on the Switch and Minecraft on the computer each month. This is a safe and monitored session only available to those that register.

When: Monday, November 28th

Time: 6 - 7:30 PM

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Community Partner

SARRC Community School

Are you a parent looking for a new preschool? Check out SARRC's Community School, which offers an enriching experience for young learners ages 18 months-5 years with and without Autism. The Community School offers ABA-based programming in an inclusive environment with small group sizes; play-based, developmentally appropriate curriculum; a July-June school year; and three campus locations. To learn about enrollment and availability, please call

(602) 606-9806 or visit our website.

Campus Locations

Phoenix 18th St. Campus: 300 N 18th St, Phoenix, 85006
Tempe Campus: 975 E Warner Rd, Tempe, 85284
Scottsdale Paiute Campus: 6535 E Osborn Rd, Scottsdale, 85251

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Let's Connect Events

Halloween Bash

When: Saturday, November 5th

Time: 5:00 - 8:00 PM

Where: SEEDs for Autism, Phoenix

Let's Connect Teens & Adults Group:

Join ASGP and SEEDS for Autism as we partner for our annual Halloween Bash! This event is intended for Autistic Teens and Adults. There will be games, music, food and fun! Costumes are encouraged! $20 per attendee. Caregivers wishing to stay must pay $10. We hope you’ll join us for this spooktacular event!

Limited tickets remain, act now!

Interested in volunteering at the Halloween Bash?

We would love to have you help us with this fun event! We have volunteer spaces available the day before to help decorate and/or during the Halloween Bash. Volunteers MUST be at least 18 years old.

Shop at Fry's to Support ASGP

Did you know that you can support the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix each time you shop at Fry's Food Stores?

Simply sign up for their Community Rewards program and select us as your organization of choice using our name or by searching FE489. Once you've signed up, use your rewards card each time you shop, and a portion of your total will be donated to ASGP.

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