Neuroaffirming Engagement

Co-founded and served as original director of Surfing with Nixon for Autism in 2013, an initiative using surfing as a therapeutic and engagement activity for individuals with autism.

Hosts monthly peer support groups for adults who are diagnosed, self-diagnosed, or exploring an autism diagnosis, including a virtual Fathers' Peer Support Group on the first Thursday of each month from 6–7 PM.

Hosts monthly peer support groups for adults who are diagnosed with autism, self-diagnosed, or exploring a diagnosis, including a virtual Fathers' Peer Support Group on the first Thursday of each month from 6–7 PM.

Hosts a monthly peer support group for adults who were diagnosed with autism as adults, are self-diagnosed, or are exploring a diagnosis, providing a space for connection and shared experience.

Operates an Adult Social Club that meets twice a month with both virtual and in-person options, serving between 25 and 35 individuals monthly.

Operates a bi-monthly Adult Social Club with both virtual and in-person options, serving between 25 and 35 individuals monthly, providing opportunities for social connection and engagement.

Operates an Adult Social Club that meets twice a month with both virtual and in-person options, serving between 25 and 35 individuals monthly.

Provides a facilitated social space for Autistic Teens & Tweens to connect through board and card games, led by Autistic adult mentors.

Organizes community events such as the premiere of the "All in for Autism" video collage, which featured local leaders and advocates discussing support for the autism community in Tucson.

The organization hosts a monthly virtual Lunch & Learn series on select Wednesdays at noon, providing educational content.

Hosts a virtual Fathers' Peer Support Group on the first Thursday of each month from 6 pm to 7 pm, offering a dedicated space for fathers of autistic individuals to connect and support one another.

Operates "Little's Meet Up" events for autistic children aged 9 and under and their caregivers to play and socialize in a supportive environment.

Organizes "Little's Meet Up" events for autistic children aged 9 and under and their caregivers to play and socialize in a supportive environment.

Operates a monthly virtual Lunch & Learn series on select Wednesdays at noon, providing educational content and community engagement opportunities.

Hosts multiple Parent Peer Support Groups on a monthly basis, including virtual sessions on the second Wednesday and in-person meetings on the fourth Thursday of each month at the Tucson office, where parents can share experiences, access information, and build community connections.

Hosts in-person and virtual Parent Peer Support Groups on a monthly basis, with meetings on the second Wednesday (virtual) and fourth Thursday (in-person in Tucson) from 6–7 PM, offering a space for parents of autistic children to share experiences, access information, and build community connections.

Hosts multiple Parent Peer Support Groups—virtual on the second Wednesday and in-person on the fourth Thursday of each month—for parents of children on the autism spectrum to share experiences, access information, and build community connections.

The organization hosts virtual and in-person monthly peer support groups for parents and fathers of children on the autism spectrum, providing a forum to share experiences, gain information, and connect with the community.