Sensory Room – Open Hours

All families affected by Autism are welcome!

Join us at the Aetna Fire Hall, Newark for our annual holiday celebration: Holly the Clown, food, gifts, crafts, and a special visit from SANTA! Don't forget to bring a dish to share the spirit of the season!

There is a small registration fee of $5 per family. If you are unable to pay the fee, sponsorships are available.

Please contact Louise Doe for more information (302) 224-6020 or Louise.Doe@delautism.org

Please register by December 12

Support group for grandparents who are occasional caregivers.
Join other grandparents to talk, share stories and support one another.
Beverages provided

The Route 9 Library Sensory Room is for visitors to modulate the levels of sensory stimulation to best meet their personal preference to facilitate literacy. This room can be utilized to create a calm, quiet environment, a stimulating and alerting environment, and everything in between. The Sensory Room is for YOU and YOUR needs!

During these hours staff from Autism Delaware will be available to help you set up the room to meet your needs.

Open Hours for the Rte 9 Sensory Room are:

• Wednesdays from 4 PM - 8 PM
• Saturdays from 10 AM – 1 PM.

Can’t make it during those times?  Attend our training and you will be able to use the Sensory Room on your own schedule!

New Ca stle County Bowling Nights
Every Wednesday of the month (except for holidays)
Cost: $4.60 total for shoes and game
This weekly bowling event is open to friends and family. All ages welcome. Contact Karen.Tuohy@redclay.k12.de.us for more information.

*If schools are closed due to weather or road conditions, we will not be bowling that evening.

Come join our girl's only group ages 10-17 for fun and socializing! This group will meet every other week on Fridays. Times may vary depending on activity. Join us every other Friday for fun activities.
Participants must:
- Be functionally communicative
- Want to be social
- Be able to stay with a group (does not wander)
- Be able to follow instructions

A minimum number of participants is required for all events. You will be notified is the minimum number of participants has not been reached.

8 Week Session $80.

This is a drop off program and is considered respite by DDDS. Please let us know if you need documentation or assistance to utilize your DDDS Respite funds. A limited number of scholarships are available. Please contact Heidi at heidi.mizell@delautism.org or 302-224-6020 for more information and an application.

New Castle County Bowling Nights
Every Wednesday of the month (except holidays)
Cost: $4.60 total for shoes and game
This weekly bowling event is open to friends and family. All ages welcome.

Contact Karen.Tuohy@redclay.k12.de.us for more information.

*If schools are closed due to weather or road conditions, we will not be bowling that evening.

Join us along with other parents and caregivers for informal support!
Network & share ideas about life with ASD, diagnosis, school, finding help, transition - any issue or lifestage!
Beverages provided
7 PM
Panera Bread, 3650 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19808
RSVP appreciated to Heidi Mizell, heidi.mizell@delautism.org or 302-224-6020

Autism Family Bounce Night at Hopping Good Time!

$8 for two hours

Contact Louise Doe for more information at louise.doe@delautism.org

Autism friendly family bounce event

Contact Louise Doe for information louise.doe@delautism.org

Sensory Friendly Roller Skating

No Entry fee, free skate rental

RSVP Appreciated

The Walk for Autism is Autism Delaware’s largest community and family event of the year. The walk is a powerful way to come together as a community to show support for our loved ones with autism as well as help fuel the mission of Autism Delaware to help individuals and families affected by autism.

CLICK HERE to Start a team, join a team, or just support this amazing event!

April 4, 2019
Cape Henlopen State Park

Registration 9am-11am
Walk starts at 11am

New Location!  We're going back to Bellevue!

The Walk for Autism is Autism Delaware’s largest community and family event of the year. The walk is a powerful way to come together as a community to show support for our loved ones with autism as well as help fuel the mission of Autism Delaware to help individuals and families affected by autism.

CLICK HERE to Start a team, join a team, or just support this amazing event!

April 5, 2020
Bellevue State Park

Registration 9am-11am
Walk starts at 11am

Antique Tractors and farm equipment on display, not an Autism Delaware event - Proceeds go to Autism Delaware

For information,contact Louise Doe at louise.doe@delautism.org

Autism friendly family water park event

$25 per person. One free with every 3 tickets purchased

Contact Louise Doe at louise.doe@delautism.org

Save the date for a fun family event with the the Wilmington Blue Rocks!

Autism Delaware has reserved the private Pro Zone picnic deck with a full picnic buffet. Come enjoy a relaxing summer evening with the family and Autism Delaware!

Game time will be released in 2020 and registration information coming soon!

Dates: Monday- Thursday, August 16-20, 2018.

Hours - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, daily

Location - The Children’s Beach House, 1800 Bay Avenue, Lewes, Delaware.

Who: We have 30 openings for youth with autism spectrum disorder

Age range: entering 3rd grade in the 2020-2021 school year up through and including age 17

Fee: $300 for DE resident (Often, your DDDS respite funding can be used to cover this camp fee)

Food, ice cream, fun activities, and the beach all in an autism friendly environment. What could be better?? Just for families of Autism Delaware.

Please bring a healthy dish to share!

There will be a small registration fee of $5 per family. Your $5 fee covers your family, you can let us know how many people will be in your group when you register. If you are unable to pay the fee, sponsorships are available.

For more information, please contact Louise Doe at (302) 224-6020 or Louise.doe@delautism.org

Thank you for your ongoing support and participation in our events. We look forward to seeing you at the beach!

Golf training clinic with Butch Holtzclaw. Jr. Golf Clinic will run from September 14 - October 19.

Click here for more details on our social programs: https://www.delautism.org/get-help/support-and-activities/

Registration Required.  Application coming soon!

All Aboard for this Annual Autism Delaware Family Fun event!

We have reserved the open air hay ride train car as well as the closed train cars. Candy and non-candy goody bags available.

Spots are extremely limited and fill fast, keep an eye out for tickets to go on sale! Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be sold at the station. Please choose whether you want candy or non-candy goody bag at registration.

Train departs at 6:30 SHARP.  Arrive 20 minutes before departure.  Once the train departs the station, late arrivals are unable to join our party.

TIP: Bring a blanket to keep your family warm on the open air hay train!

All families affected by Autism are welcome!

Join us at the Aetna Fire Hall, Newark for our annual holiday celebration: Food, gifts, crafts, and a special visit from SANTA! Don't forget to bring a dish to share the spirit of the season!

There is a small registration fee of $5 per family. If you are unable to pay the fee, sponsorships are available.

Please contact Louise Doe for more information (302) 224-6020 or Louise.Doe@delautism.org

All families affected by Autism are welcome!

Join us at the Elks Lodge in Milford for our annual holiday celebration: Food, gifts, crafts, and a special visit from SANTA! Don't forget to bring a dish to share the spirit of the season!

There is a small registration fee of $5 per family. If you are unable to pay the fee, sponsorships are available.

Please contact Louise Doe for more information (302) 224-6020 or Louise.Doe@delautism.org