Check out the Autism Basics Webinar series on Wednesday’s in March from noon-1, discussing topics on therapy, treatment, and school programming! Sessions will be recorded for later use. This is a free webinar series for parents and primary caregivers. Register for sessions at: https://uiowa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7fNVW6gfSvSkbMqdO1PQLQ#/registration
Check out the Autism Basics Webinar series on Wednesday’s in March from noon-1, discussing topics on therapy, treatment, and school programming! Sessions will be recorded for later use. This is a free webinar series for parents and primary caregivers. Register for sessions at: https://uiowa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7fNVW6gfSvSkbMqdO1PQLQ#/registration
Join in still on the Circle of Smiles Parent & Child Group provided by EveryStep’s Healthy Start team!
“A safe place for families who live in the Healthy Start zip code areas to participate in parent child activities in a group setting, learn of resources, connect with others in the community, and get support on health and parenting topics”.
This group is centered on those who have children ages 0-4 and live in the zip codes on the flyer! The group will meet on Friday’s from Feb 14th-Mar 7th at 10:30am-11:30am at the Eddie Davis Center. Register using the QR!
The second set of group will meet on Wednesday’s from Mar 5th-April 2nd at 12:30pm-2:00pm at the Calvary Chapel! Register using the QR!
Join in still on the Circle of Smiles Parent & Child Group provided by EveryStep’s Healthy Start team!
“A safe place for families who live in the Healthy Start zip code areas to participate in parent child activities in a group setting, learn of resources, connect with others in the community, and get support on health and parenting topics”.
This group is centered on those who have children ages 0-4 and live in the zip codes on the flyer! The group will meet on Friday’s from Feb 14th-Mar 7th at 10:30am-11:30am at the Eddie Davis Center. Register using the QR!
The second set of group will meet on Wednesday’s from Mar 5th-April 2nd at 12:30pm-2:00pm at the Calvary Chapel! Register using the QR!
“Autism Advocacy Day at the Iowa Wild!
Sunday, March 23, 3:00 PM
Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines
Gather your friends and family and join us for a day at the Iowa Wild! For each $20 ticket sold, $5 will go directly to the Autism Society and TravelingWiki Foundation to support our continued efforts to advocate for Autism families. Sensory rooms will be available on-site throughout the game!
Click here to get your tickets today!”
“Sensory Friendly Valentine’s Dance!
Saturday, February 22, 3:00-5:00 PM
Prairie Ridge Church, Ankeny
We had so much fun at last year’s Valentine’s dance, we’re doing it again! Join us Saturday, February 22, from 3:00-5:00 PM at Prairie Ridge Church in Ankeny for a live DJ, refreshments, and photo ops! The lights will be turned up, the sound turned down, and sensory spaces available. $10/participant OR $40/family rate (families of 4 or more). A family member or caregiver must accompany each participant.
Click Here to register today!”
“Join us for the 15th Annual Autism Advocacy & Acceptance “Day on the Hill” event at the Iowa State Capitol on Thursday, January 16, 2025, on the First Floor West Wing.
8:00 a.m. – Registration
9:00 a.m. – Rally
Remarks from Family Members, Legislators, Autism Society of Iowa,
Iowa Autism Council Members, Agencies, and those with Autism.
10:00 a.m. – Advocacy Training
10:00 a.m. – Visit with your Legislators
Click Here for more information and to register!
Autism Society of Iowa hosts this event with partners:
AXIS Therapy Centers, Balance Autism, ChildServe,
Iowa Regional Autism Assistance Program (RAP), and Iowa ABA.”
New Year’s at Noon
Des Moines Children’s Museum
December 31
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Celebrate New Year’s at noon instead of midnight! Create a noise maker, have a cotton candy treat, and take part in an apple juice toast when we count down to noon. All regular exhibits will be open. Admission: $10 for ages 1 – 10, free for infants, adults, and members.
Kid’s Noon Year’s Eve Party
Pathway Church – Johnston
December 31
10:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Bring the kids to celebrate and count down the new year! Come at 10:30 AM to enjoy carnival games, play LASER TAG, make fun crafts, eat yummy snacks, and join the dance party as we bring in the new year (12 hours early)!
