Events

Oct 22 | 8:00 am - 11:45 am

CHER Academy: Advanced Diabetes Skills for Supporting Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs: Tools for Effective Support

Practical, hands-on diabetes skills for supporting children with special health care needs — pump, CGM, and emergency scenarios included.

Oct 22 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Creative Connections Series: Sensory Friendly Arts Enrichment Program

FREE Sensory-Friendly Arts Enrichment Program Join us for a free, sensory-friendly arts enrichment program for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities. Raya Art & Education...

Oct 23 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Autism Moms Connect

Join a welcoming support group for moms of children with autism—any age, any stage. Meet at CHOC’s Thompson Center in Orange to connect, share, and build lasting friendships.

Oct 29 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Virtual School Nurse Education Series: Epistaxis/Nosebleed Treatment & Prevention

Learn to manage nosebleeds in kids and teens, from immediate treatment to prevention strategies and knowing when to refer to an ENT.

Oct 29 | 5:45 pm - 7:30 pm

An Evening with the Symphony: Halloween Edition

An Evening with the Symphony: A Creative Connections Series Event Join us for An Evening with the Symphony, a free sensory-friendly music event...

Nov 10 | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Virtual School Nurse Education Series: Psychogenic non-epileptic seizure (PNES) Recognition & Support

A 1-hour virtual education session for school nurses on recognizing PNES in students and providing practical, informed support.

Nov 13 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Autism Moms Connect

Join a welcoming support group for moms of children with autism—any age, any stage. Meet at CHOC’s Thompson Center in Orange to connect, share, and build lasting friendships.

Nov 17 | All Day

CHER Academy: Trauma Informed Care and DBT Essentials: Equipping Staff to Support Medically and Developmentally Complex Families

Practical trauma-informed care and DBT strategies to help staff support medically and developmentally complex children and families.

Nov 18 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Autism Dads Connect

Thompson Autism & Neurodevelopmental Center hosts a free monthly social group for dads within the neurodivergent community.

Nov 19 | 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Virtual RCH/OCDE Coach Education Series: Nutrition & Sleep Optimization

Virtual learning session to equip coaches with nutrition and sleep strategies to improve athlete readiness, reduce injury risk, and strengthen training environments.