Sounds, Voices, And Rhythms for Autistic Minds

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Our Next Event

Lilo & Stitch

June 1, 2025 at 10 am

Maya Cinemas Fresno 16

3090 E Campus Pointe Dr, Fresno, CA

A Sensory Friendly Experience

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  • For autistic children 12 years and under, and 1-3 accompanying family members

  • Pre-registration with SVARAM required to attend screening

  • Assigned, limited, spaced seating

  • All children to be accompanied by an adult family member at all times during the movie

  • All rules of Maya Cinemas Fresno 16 (including not bringing in outside food or drinks) will apply to the event.

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Using the Power of Music to Empower Autistic Individuals

Svaram is a California based non-profit organization[501(c)(3) application pending] dedicated to supporting autistic individuals through music, fostering community connections and promoting music therapy research. Our current focus is on using music as a medium of therapy for autistic children.

A large auditorium is filled with people, with a focus on a stage where a person is speaking at a podium. The stage is decorated with large puzzle pieces and a backdrop screen displaying text. Musicians are seated to the left side of the stage, and there is subtle lighting creating a warm atmosphere.
A large auditorium is filled with people, with a focus on a stage where a person is speaking at a podium. The stage is decorated with large puzzle pieces and a backdrop screen displaying text. Musicians are seated to the left side of the stage, and there is subtle lighting creating a warm atmosphere.
A child wearing a yellow long-sleeve shirt and gray pants is playing with a colorful xylophone. The xylophone features rainbow-colored bars with small symbols on each. The child is using a mallet to strike the bars.
A child wearing a yellow long-sleeve shirt and gray pants is playing with a colorful xylophone. The xylophone features rainbow-colored bars with small symbols on each. The child is using a mallet to strike the bars.
A young child wearing a pink shirt sits in a stroller, observing an individual playing a hand drum. The person playing the drum has long, braided hair and is wearing jeans. They are positioned close to the child, who appears intrigued by the drumming.
A young child wearing a pink shirt sits in a stroller, observing an individual playing a hand drum. The person playing the drum has long, braided hair and is wearing jeans. They are positioned close to the child, who appears intrigued by the drumming.

Our Mission and Vision

Founded in 2024 by high school students in Fresno and Clovis, CA, Svaram aims to organize free concerts and movie screenings. We also hope to develop an online system connecting volunteers with autistic individuals for personalized music therapy experiences. We also support travel grants to present research dealing with the role of music in autism therapy.

Empowering Through Music

Support for autistic individuals through music concerts and community engagement in Fresno, California.

Music Concerts Free

Join us for local music concerts tailored for autistic individuals and their families in the community.

A toddler sits on a bed playing with a colorful guitar-shaped toy. The toy features bright buttons and interactive elements. The child is wearing a dark teal outfit and is surrounded by playful, animal-themed bedding with images of llamas and monkeys.
A toddler sits on a bed playing with a colorful guitar-shaped toy. The toy features bright buttons and interactive elements. The child is wearing a dark teal outfit and is surrounded by playful, animal-themed bedding with images of llamas and monkeys.
Volunteer Connections

Connect with community volunteers for personalized music therapy and support tailored for autistic individuals.

A young child is standing with raised arms, smiling brightly. They are wearing a vibrant blue sweater adorned with colorful musical notes and symbols, paired with light blue jeans and navy blue shoes. The background includes adults, with one holding a musical instrument.
A young child is standing with raised arms, smiling brightly. They are wearing a vibrant blue sweater adorned with colorful musical notes and symbols, paired with light blue jeans and navy blue shoes. The background includes adults, with one holding a musical instrument.

Music Therapy

Empowering autistic individuals through music and community engagement.

A child wearing a green shirt is sitting at a table, interacting with a tactile toy. The toy consists of a wooden board with several blue circular frames containing different textured materials like fabric and sandpaper. The child is focused on touching these textures.
A child wearing a green shirt is sitting at a table, interacting with a tactile toy. The toy consists of a wooden board with several blue circular frames containing different textured materials like fabric and sandpaper. The child is focused on touching these textures.
Free Concerts

We organize free concerts for autistic individuals and families, fostering joy and connection through music in our community.

A person with closed eyes and teal braided hair wears a tie-dye shirt with a large yellow letter 'B' on it. They have bracelets on their wrist and appear to be listening intently or focusing on a sound.
A person with closed eyes and teal braided hair wears a tie-dye shirt with a large yellow letter 'B' on it. They have bracelets on their wrist and appear to be listening intently or focusing on a sound.
Future Goals

We aim to develop app services connecting volunteers with autistic individuals, enhancing personalized music therapy experiences and supporting vital research into music therapy's effects on autism.

Gallery

Celebrating music's impact on autistic individuals and families.

A young child wearing a sleeveless dress and headphones is playing a white piano. There are blurred figures and festive decorations in the background, indicating a possible public or festive setting. The child is focused on the piano keys.
A young child wearing a sleeveless dress and headphones is playing a white piano. There are blurred figures and festive decorations in the background, indicating a possible public or festive setting. The child is focused on the piano keys.
A person sitting cross-legged on a bed playing an acoustic guitar, focused on their music. The room has a soft ambiance with natural light filtering through a sheer curtain.
A person sitting cross-legged on a bed playing an acoustic guitar, focused on their music. The room has a soft ambiance with natural light filtering through a sheer curtain.
An open sheet of music lies on a red surface with a small toy guitar made of interlocking bricks placed on top. Next to the sheet music is a black guitar pick and an audio jack connector. A yellow cassette tape is partially visible on the red background.
An open sheet of music lies on a red surface with a small toy guitar made of interlocking bricks placed on top. Next to the sheet music is a black guitar pick and an audio jack connector. A yellow cassette tape is partially visible on the red background.
A mural depicting a young person playing a recorder. The background features swirling patterns and abstract forms, with clouds and smoke-like shapes surrounding the figure. The artwork incorporates vibrant colors and dynamic lines.
A mural depicting a young person playing a recorder. The background features swirling patterns and abstract forms, with clouds and smoke-like shapes surrounding the figure. The artwork incorporates vibrant colors and dynamic lines.
Five children are joyfully playing drums in a warmly lit room. The children, each seated in a row, appear to be fully engaged and smiling as they beat on various percussion instruments. The background has a map, a wooden chair, and a few wall decorations.
Five children are joyfully playing drums in a warmly lit room. The children, each seated in a row, appear to be fully engaged and smiling as they beat on various percussion instruments. The background has a map, a wooden chair, and a few wall decorations.
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