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January 31 – March 14, 2026

XLENT Soccer Winter Park - Saturdays

Excelling Exceptional Needs Through Soccer – Winter Park Location.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

February 2 – December 1, 2026

Breathe and Be: A Mindfulness Skill Lab

Open to all who want to practice mindfulness. Children under 12 should be accompanied by an adult.

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

February 19 – March 29, 2026

Toddler Tracks | #4873

Join Toddler Tracks: Guiding families following an early diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

11:30 AM – 1:00 PM

March 4 – March 25, 2026

PALS ASPIRE: Culinary Mini-Series – Blossom with Autism (Wednesdays)

Join PALS for a Cooking Workshop with Blossom with Autism!

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

March 7 – March 28, 2026

PALS CC: Adaptive Judo – March 2026

Join our SW Orlando Judo Program in Ocoee!

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Social Thinking at Work Book Study

Required that you attend all sessions.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Support Group for Parents of Young Children with ASD

This support group is for parents of 2-11 year olds who are registered with UCF CARD.

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

PALS ASPIRE: St. Patrick's Day Craft & Game Night!

Join PALS for an evening of crafts and games to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Behavior Basics 1

Two part series helping families understand principles of behavior and strategies that use ABA to help children ages 2-12.

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Adults with ASD Forum

This forum is designed as a safe space for adults with ASD to practice social skills.

7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

PALS FAMILY & ASPIRE: Creative Connections – Orlando Museum of Art

Join PALS for a fun filled and educational day at the Orlando Museum of Art for a PALS EXCLUSIVE art class and museum tour!

12:00 AM – 1:30 PM

PALS Family: Daytona Aquarium Meetup

Join PALS for a fun filled and educational day at the Daytona Aquarium Meetup!

11:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Connect and Study with UCF CARD!

Connect and Study with UCF CARD.

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Talking About Autism with Your Child and Their Siblings

This training will guide caregivers on how to encourage open dialogue and family understanding regarding an autism diagnosis.

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Prevención de Deambulación y Ahogamiento

Prevención de Deambulación y Ahogamiento.

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

AdiaLabs Stem Cell Research in ASD Presentation

Learn about an upcoming study AdiaLabs will be conducting with stem cell intervention for children with ASD.

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Picky Eaters: How to Increase Accepting Food Variety

Learn how to implement techniques that increase variety of food tolerated by children with ASD and decrease refusals and fears around foods.

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

PALS U13 & Teen Time: Arcade Night

Join PALS and friends for a night of arcade fun!

5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Caregivers of Adults Resource and Discussion Group

Caregivers of Adults Resource and Discussion Group.

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

PALS ASPIRE: Bowling Night

Join PALS for a fun-filled bowling game!

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Diploma Options and Pathways

Did you know there are more than 5 different paths to a high school diploma? Learn more about the options for your child with ASD.

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Using Visuals to Structure the Home

A training for Chickasaw parents to help support their children through the use of visual supports.

9:00 AM – 10:00 AM

PALS Family: Park Day and Resource Fair

Explore SENSES PARK with the Osceola Library System, PALS and other Osceola County resources!

9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Behavior Basics 2

Behavior Basics 2 — continuation of the two-part series.

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

PALS U13/Teen Time: Spring Craft Night!

Join PALS for an evening of egg decorating and spring crafts.

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Teen Talk Support Group

Teen Talk Support Group.

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Adults with ASD Forum

This forum is designed as a safe space for adults with ASD to practice social skills.

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

PALS: Family & Aspire – UCF Softball's Autism Awareness Day

Join PALS for a fun filled day at the ballpark with UCF’s Softball Autism Awareness Day.

5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

PALS: ASPIRE – Spring Craft Night

Join PALS for an evening of crafts to celebrate the arrival of Spring!

6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

Autism Driver Challenge

A free, full-day specialized Driving Challenge clinic hosted by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office for drivers on the autism spectrum.

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

April 4 – April 25, 2026

PALS CC: Adaptive Judo – April 2026

Join our SW Orlando Judo Program in Ocoee!

9:30 AM – 11:30 AM

Wandering and Drowning Prevention

Lunch and Learn: Wandering and Drowning Prevention.

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

PALS: ASPIRE – Dinner & Trivia: Beef O Brady's

Join PALS and friends for dinner and trivia at Beef O Brady’s — FOR ASPIRE (AGES 18+) ONLY.

6:00 PM – 8:30 PM

"The Loving Push" Book Study for Parents of Middle School Students

“The Loving Push” Book Study for Parents of Middle School Students.

6:30 PM – 8:30 PM

Support Group for Black Families of Individuals with ASD

Second Wednesday of Every Month January to May.

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

GRUPO DE APOYO – LATINOS UNIDOS POR EL AUTISMO

Latinos Unidos Por el Autismo.

6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

PALS: FAMILY – Autism Awareness Family Extravaganza

Join PALS and friends for a fun day together with food, games, resources and more!

10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Just for Dads!

Just for Dads is a group for dads of all ages who have a child with ASD of any age.

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

PALS U13/Teen Time: Game Night!

Join PALS for an evening of games with friends, new and old!

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

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