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Host a Social Anywhere

Socials can benefit adults with autism everywhere. After the age of 22, when they lose educational support, adults with autism typically become socially isolated and the potential for them to make new friendships significantly decreases. Socials bring new opportunities, especially for transition age youth, to develop friendships with others who share their interests.

In collaboration with community partners, the Family Autism Network hosts successful Socials for adults with autism (ages 16 years and up) and their caregivers. Partnerships with local universities, churches, non-profit organizations, philanthropic groups and businesses, have enabled all of the events to be cost-free for guests.

In order to encourage YOU to sponsor socials in your community, FAN is sharing a Social Tool Kit of resources to simplify everything needed for planning and sponsoring events. The tools have been developed by the Family Autism Network and former host organizations of socials. Mariners Church – Irvine and the faculties and students of Chapman University, California State University – Fullerton, and the University of California – Irvine, deserve special recognition for the many helpful resources they have contributed.

SOCIAL TOOL KIT (*These documents may be edited)

Getting Organized
Planning Guide
Partnering with Colleges & Universities
Overview of a Social
*Guest & Volunteer Spreadsheets

Marketing Materials/Community Outreach
*Save the Date
*Social Flyer
Schedule of Events
Sample 1 Driving Directions
Sample 2 Driving Directions
Sample Donor Request

Volunteers
Sample Volunteer Flyer
Job Descriptions
eMail to Volunteer Requests
Reminder email
Social Name Badges
Volunteer Training PPT
*Community Service Certificate

Event Activities
Signs with Arrows
Sample Activities Schedule
*People BINGO
DJ Song List
Interest Categories
Interest Sign Up Sheet
Interest Group Questions
Quiet Room Games
Caregiver Schedule
1 Social Survey
2 Social Survey

Final Tasks
Donation Thank You
Volunteer Thank You


Community Socials

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  • Host a Social Anywhere
  • Volunteer At a Social

Contact Us

Family Autism Network
360 E. First Street, #202
Tustin, CA 92780-3211
714.573.1500 ext. 3
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This website is supported by the nonprofit Grandparent Autism Network and sales on GAN’s eBay site. Learn how you can help to support this effort HERE.

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