Programs for

Teens & Adults

We've made it easy to find the best Autism Tree program for your family based on your child's age group. But don't forget - all siblings and families are welcome to attend our "All Ages" programs too!

Adaptive Arts Program

The Adaptive Art Program helps families engage in affordable and accessible art projects that will give them sensory stimulation, allow them to practice social skills and communication, provide an opportunity to improve motor skills, and most importantly to have fun be entertained virtually.

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Adaptive Arts Program

Adaptive Dance Program

Specifically for children ages 6-12 and young adults between the ages of 13-24, the Adaptive Dance program is led by certified dance instructors and offers a fun, sensory-friendly dance class for all abilities.

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Adaptive Dance Program

Autism Advance

The Autism Advance Program was launched in 2022 by Garret Hoff, an Autistic professional and current student at Duke Law School. The program offers professional development workshops for teens and young adults, designed to help participants advance in the classroom and succeed in the workplace.Garret has represented Autism Tree as a member of San Diego County Board Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer’s working group, which advised on drafting the first formally enacted neurodiversity employment initiative by a local government. He also founded the Duke Law Neurodivergent Students Association to foster a supportive, empowering community for neurodivergent-identifying law students.‍

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Autism Advance

Coding Program

Autism Tree Coding Program provides children and adults with autism the opportunity to learn computer science through an engaging curriculum and interactive coding.

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Coding Program

Intern & Young Volunteer Program

The Intern & Young Volunteer Program provides an opportunity for young adults and college-age students to gain extensive and invaluable work experience by assisting with more than 200 annual Autism Tree events.

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Intern & Young Volunteer Program

NCL Girls Mentor Program

The NCL Girls Mentor Program pairs Autism Tree girls with National Charity League girls for peer-to-peer mentoring through providing fun, girls only events.

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NCL Girls Mentor Program

Ready, Set, Go! Program

These quarterly workshops are open to teens with autism, ages 14-21, who are looking for a way to prepare themselves for life away from home.

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Ready, Set, Go! Program

Siblings Support Group

Given that siblings have a significant and long-term role in an individual's life with a disability, the Sibling Support Group program is designed to specifically address their needs for information, support, and connection.

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Siblings Support Group

Spectrum Socials Program

The Autism Tree Spectrum Socials Program offers fun, in-person social gatherings every other month for autistic individuals aged 13 and older.

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Spectrum Socials Program

Teen Time Program

The Autism Tree Teen Time Program is designed for teens and young adults with autism who are able to independently participate in organized social outings throughout the San Diego community.

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Teen Time Program

Virtual Book Club Program

Our Virtual Book Club (formerly the Typers Social Club) provides a safe and supportive environment to create and strengthen social connections between individuals who type to communicate, individuals who support them and community allies through a shared love of reading!.

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Virtual Book Club Program

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