Rochester Center for Autism

04/17/2026

Families!
We are actively monitoring the severe weather and taking all necessary steps to keep our kids and staff safe. Please don’t hesitate to call if you have any questions or concerns. 507-424-3234

04/14/2026

Making travel plans this summer?! Whether your family travels often or you haven’t yet taken the leap, this is a fantastic opportunity to learn firsthand from an experienced parent who loves exploring the world with her autistic son. Please email stephaniejohnson@rcenterforchildren.com to register.

04/01/2026

We will be CLOSED Friday, April 3, 2026. Thank you!

03/15/2026

The Rochester Center for Children will be CLOSED Monday, March 16, in anticipation of the blizzard warning issued by the National Weather Service.

02/17/2026

Please join us as we welcome back Adam Will, Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist who will speak on fostering autonomy and boundaries in demand avoidant children. Limited childcare is available for those who register in advance. A virtual option will also be available upon request.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Support Group this evening will be VIRTUAL ONLY. Please email Stephanie for a meeting link. StephanieJohnson@RCenterForChildren.com

02/13/2026

CARES Classes are free and focus on connecting parents/caregivers who are navigating an Autism diagnosis to resources, support and others with similar experiences.
Anyone who may be interested, please contact the Cares Coordinator via email, carescoordinator@rochesterautism.org or call/text, 507-251-2016

Please call/email to reserve a spot in this session, planned for Thursday evenings at 7pm-8:30pm, April 9 - May 28th.

02/13/2026

Enjoy the long weekend!

02/12/2026

Learning! Building! Storytelling! Magnetic magic!
Our favorite library friends came to visit and brought the magic of magnets with them. We built towers, shapes, and some very creative masterpieces with magnetic toys.
Story time was extra special too. We read a fun book and then brought the character to life by dressing them up with magnetic clothes.

01/22/2026

Due to the forecasted extreme cold, the Rochester Center for Children will be CLOSED Friday, January 23, 2026. Please reach out to your child's supervisor with any questions

01/14/2026

01/13/2026

We are excited to host Adam Will, Licensed Associate Marriage and Family Therapist at our parent support group this month.

Please note our meeting will be
Thursday January 29th from 6-7:30pm at RCC.

Limited childcare is available with pre-registration ($10/child). Please send me the names and ages of your children as well as the level of support that would be most helpful for your child to have a positive experience (1:1 or small group) if it is your first time joining us.

If there is enough interest, we will also host a sibling workshop that will take place during the meeting for kids ages 6+ with a sibling on the autism spectrum ($10/child)

We welcome any caregiver to our meetings, you do not have to be enrolled in any of our programs to attend.

12/31/2025

Wishing everyone a safe and happy New Year! 🎉