Autism Society San Francisco Bay Area

Self Compassion Support Group
2026-02-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Zoom
SFASA Self-Compassion Support Group for Parents and Caregivers of Kids with Autism and other Developmental Disorders
Self-compassion flows from the desire to alleviate our own suffering. Sometimes this requires tender acceptance — being with ourselves in all our glorious imperfections. At other times, self-compassion isn’t soft or yielding—sometimes we need to be fierce, stand up for ourselves, or find the courage to forge a new path. This is especially true if you are a mama or papa bear caring for a child who is challenged by autism and/or other developmental disorders. This series of support group sessions will provide you the opportunity to:

identify and embody the three components of self-compassion: kindness, mindfulness (including mindful movement), and common humanity;
develop skills for responding in a compassionate way whenever you or your child suffers;
explore the role of tender and fierce self-compassion;
practice strategies to soothe and comfort yourself and your child in order to handle difficult emotions with greater ease, but also to draw boundaries, fight against injustice, or motivate change;
Identify and self-reflect on your journey as a caregiver and find common humanity with others.

Where: On Zoom
Who: Parents and Caregivers of ASD kids and related developmental disorders
When: 7-9 p.m.
For questions: Contact the group facilitator, Sara Kole at: president@sfautismsociety.org
or 408-242-2595 (M)
To register:
Select one of the “ticket” options below if you would like to donate with your registration. For free registration, simply select the “RSVP” option.
If you are interested in this event, but can’t make this day and time, feel free to select the “can’t go” RSVP option to express your interest!

Webinar: Government Benefits for Special Needs Families
2026-02-24 18:30 - 20:00 | Zoom
Pettinelli Financial Partners and SFASA – Government Benefits for Special Needs Families

Our cherished partner, PFP, continues this three-part series featuring Michael Beloff, CFP, ChSNC

This workshop is designed to help special needs families reach a greater understanding of some of the different government benefits available. These benefits are discussed in detail in clear, concise language, including how to qualify for, and the differences between, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Medicaid, Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Medicare.

Register now.

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Systems Test! Fake Event
2026-02-22 03:00 - 04:00 | To Be Determined, CA, United States
We’re super excited! Please join us for this fake event at our beautiful fake location! We’ll eat imaginary food, drink imaginary drinks, and dance to the music in our own heads!
Please register as a way to make a small donation and test the system.
Email Anne: admin@sfautismsociety.org if any part of the system is confusing or does not work for you. (This includes the email you get confirming your ticket purchase.)
Thank you!

(This is just a test to help us with some backend tweaks. There is no actual event.)

SFASA at the SF Symphony
2026-02-14 14:00 | SF Symphony, 201 Van Ness Ave., San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
When: Saturday, February 14, 2026, 2pm

Where: Davies Symphony Hall, 201 Van Ness Avenue, SF

What: A concert designed for families, our SFASA group will be seated on the 2d tier. This is *not* a sensory-friendly concert, but there is more latitude for sound and movements than at standard concerts. Program will be posted here.

Fee: A non-refundable $10 service fee per ticket. Additional donations are appreciated.

Questions? Please Email jill.escher@gmail.com

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SFASA Climbing Party
2026-02-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Movement Gym, 100 El Camino Real, Belmont, CA, 94002, United States
Saturday, February 21, 2025
SFASA Climbing Party in Belmont

When: Saturday, February 21, 2026, 1-3pm. Please register before February 17.

What: Led by staff at a 1:5 ratio, includes a brief overview when participants arrive, safety skills, and instructions of rope and/or boulder climbing. Shoes and harnesses provided.

Where: Movement Gym, 100 El Camino Real, Belmont

Who can climb: Ages 6+ only. Climbers also must be able to communicate sufficiently and function at the 1:5 ratio, to reduce risk and prevent them from putting themselves or others in danger. Sibs can register later if spaces remain open after February 24.

Cost and registration: $20 per climber, must register at SFAutismSociety.org. No cost for parents or other caregivers.

Questions? Please email Marcy Uecker at marcy@theueckers.com

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