Teens

Classes

TWEEN and TEEN MINGLE: laser tag (11 - 16 yrs) MINGLE is an occasional social opportunity that has you bring a trusted social navigation partner (18 or older, please) to help you connect with others! Each MINGLE is a 1.5 - 2 hour opportunity that starts with a warming activity aimed at introducing and engaging attendees followed by a FUN activity where you and your chosen navigator create connections with other participants. Pre-requisites: intake, attend with social navigation partner, Goals include identifying peers with similar interests, networking, increasing social confidence.
Tuesday March 5th 4:45 to 6:15 p.m.: Zap Zone of Waterford (includes 2 games laser tag for kid and 1 for adult, connecting activities, contact info of participants PLUS $5 off any future Autism ASK event coupon) $30 per pair. LIMITED TO FIRST 12 PAIRS Contact beth@autism-ask.com or Beth Kimmel 248-760-4267

TWEEN and TEEN MINGLE: bowling (11 - 16 yrs) MINGLE is an occasional social opportunity that has you bring a trusted social navigation partner (18 or older, please) to help you connect with others! Each MINGLE is a 1.5 - 2 hour opportunity that starts with a warming activity aimed at introducing and engaging attendees followed by a FUN activity where you and your chosen navigator create connections with other participants. Pre-requisites: intake, attend with social navigation partner, Goals include identifying peers with similar interests, networking, increasing social confidence.
April 11th 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. Waterford Lanes 7100 Cooley Lake Road Waterford Twp 48327(includes shoes, 1 game bowling each (option of a second game at $2.50 each after this event), connection games,  contact info of participants PLUS $5 off any future Autism ASK event coupon) $30 per pair. LIMITED TO FIRST 12 PAIRS Contact beth@autism-ask.com or Beth Kimmel 248-760-4267

Minecraft Club! (12 to 16 years). Minecraft is a great tool for strategic thinking, team playing and, of course, wiping out zombies! In this social setting we add the real-time element of face to face and building local relationships. Prerequisites include intake, desire to participate in a group setting, Minecraft subscription and laptop. 6 to 1 ratio.  Thursdays February 7, 14, 21, 28 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. $80; Session II March 7, 14, 28 $60; Session III April 4, 11, 18, 25 $80; Session IV May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 and June 6, 13 $140 Meets at the food court at Great Lakes Crossing. Contact beth@autism-ask.com or 248-760-4267.

Gaming Night at Jester's Gallery! (16+) Autism ASK and Jester’s Gallery are teaming up! Jester’s Gallery is opening up their SPACIOUS gaming facility after hours exclusively to Autism ASK featuring: full 2 hours open game play, snacks and drinks, tutorials on variety of games, access to games, gathering of gaming enthusiasts, gift shop, safe, inclusive and welcoming environment supported by Beth of Autism ASK
Magic the Gathering•Super Smash on WiiU•YuGiOh•Pokemon DS•Tabletop gaming•Dungeons and Dragons•traditional board and card games•PC games•Wii party•Have another game you want you want to create a group for? Just ASK!
2/10, 3/10, 4/14, 5/5, 6/9, 7/14, 8/11, 9/15, 10/13, 11/10, 12/8 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. $15 covers open play, game access, tutorials, snacks (gift shop extra) Jester’s Gallery Collectible Card Gaming 1400 Scott Lake Road Waterford, MI 48328 Current ASK members :preregister Wednesday prior to Beth Kimmel 248-760-4267
Not currently a member but interested in joining: Call Beth Kimmel 248-760-4267 to set up an intake.

Asperger’s Teen Community Group (13 to 18 years) Join friends in a relaxed and welcoming place where teens with asperger’s gather for video game playing featuring Super Smash, Pokémon DS, Magic the Gathering, pc games (bring your own lap top), board games, and conversations. Snack and pop provided. Goals: increasing social opportunity, increase social self-assurance and network with others. Prerequisites include an intake, previous successful group experience. Instructor Beth Kimmel. 15:1 ratio Meets at Drayton Plains Nature Center 2125 Denby Dr, Waterford Twp, MI 48329 $20 per night 6- 9:00 p.m. Tentative dates: 3/2, 4/6, 5/4, 6/1, 7/13, 8/3, 9/7, 10/5, 11/2, 12/14.    beth@autism-ask.com or 248-760-4267.

TWEENS Summer Short Blast! (12 to 15 years) Social group for tweens interested in community action-based fun. (bowling, laser tag, boating, go-karting, more!) Goals include community integration, action-based leisure, increase social opportunity. Pre-requisite includes intake, previous successful group participation, safety in community with 6 to 1 ratio. $250 for 6 weeks
Meets at Waterford Township Library parking lot (NOT AFFILIATED WTH LIBRARY)48329  Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.(18 hours; includes all fees) July 11, 18, 25; August 1, 8, 15  beth@autism-ask.com   or 248-760-4267

TEENS Summer Short Blast! (15 to 18 years) Social group for teens interested in community action-based fun. (bowling, laser tag, boating, go-karting, more!) Goals include community integration, action-based leisure, increase social opportunity. Pre-requisite includes intake, previous successful group participation, safety in community with 6 to 1 ratio. $250 for 6 weeks
Meets at Waterford Township Library parking lot (NOT AFFILIATED WTH LIBRARY)48329  Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.(18 hours; includes all fees) July 10, 17, 24, 31; August 7, 14  beth@autism-ask.com   or 248-760-4267

Next Step (any age, but particularly helpful when at a plateau). This 3 part support is an opportunity to celebrate and learn from successes, establish current hurdles, and design an action plan of goals that will help you attain your next level of success. Four domains of adult living are the focus: education/training, employment, social, and independent living. This first appointment is 1.5 hours and is a casual conversation gathering info in those four domains, including goals (long and short term) for each. The second part has Autism ASK develop a resource and referral report listing a minimum of 8 options, unique to each person, of supports to help reach your goals. Part three has us gather again for a 1 hour meeting where you use the resource and referral report to create your action plan. All 3 parts, including report, are covered in the $300 cost (half paid in first appointment and balance due at action plan). Contact Beth Kimmel at 248-760-4267 or beth@autism-ask.com .