Spectrum Autism Support Group

10/25/2026

10/24/2026

Help Spectrum receive a $20,000 Impact Investment from Gas South!

We’re excited to be one of 10 finalists, and your vote can help make a difference! The five organizations with the most votes will each receive funding to support children’s basic needs, education, or illness/disability assistance.

Voting is officially open October 12–27, 2026! You may vote for up to three organizations—please make Spectrum Autism Support Group one of your choices!

👉 Vote here: https://GasSouth.link/MakeAnImpact

Share this post with friends and family to help spread the word. Thank you for supporting Spectrum and helping create more opportunities for individuals with autism and their families! 💙

10/23/2026

10/23/2026

🎄🀄 Merry Mahjong – A Festive Afternoon for a Great Cause! 🀄 🎄

Get into the holiday spirit with Spectrum Autism Support Group! Join us for Merry Mahjong on Sunday, December 6, from 2:00–4:30 PM at the Spectrum Autism Support Center in Duluth!

Gather your Mahjong friends for an afternoon of Mahjong open play, friendship, and festive fun! Enjoy light snacks, refreshments, a cash 50/50 raffle, door prizes, and Mahjong-themed giveaways throughout the event!

✨ Registration is $50 per person, and all proceeds benefit Spectrum Autism Support Group, helping us continue providing programs and support for individuals with autism and their families.

A special thank you to Duluth East Wind Mahjong for hosting this wonderful holiday fundraiser!

🎁 Space is limited, so register today!

Spectrumautism.org

10/23/2026

Registration link: https://shorturl.at/8IhrD

10/22/2026

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20th Anniversary Georgia Race for Autism & Fall Festival! This was our largest and most successful event yet, and we are so grateful for our fundraising teams! 14 in all!

Our top fundraising team was Traf Daddy Dashers (8 years and still dashing!) $2674.44 and 2nd place, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority $1650.00 (and still bringing in donations!) Thank you to all who raised funds to make a difference. Mark your calendar for next year's event, Oct. 2, 2027! Georgiaraceforautism.com

Your participation brought valuable resources, connections, and opportunities to individuals with autism and their families. Together, we celebrated 20 years of this community event while supporting Spectrum’s camps, clubs, support groups, and other programs throughout the year.

10/22/2026

Mocha Matters!
This month's discussion focuses on an important topic for many individuals on the autism spectrum and their families: light sensitivity and its impact on behavior and sensory overload.

October's Featured Topic & Guest Speaker

Topic: When Light Hurts: How Light Sensitivity Impacts Behavior and Sensory Overload

Guest Speaker: Tiffany Rosell
Optician and Owner of Sweet View Optical

Join us as Tiffany shares insights into how sensitivity to light can affect sensory experiences and behavior, with an opportunity for families to learn, ask questions, and connect.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 7:00–8:15 PM (ET)
Location: Virtual via Zoom

Register at SpectrumAutism.org

Sweet View Optical