1 in 88 children is

diagnosed with autism.

Milestones is here to help.

February Events - Full Listing Here

35 + Workshops & Other Events

1. 2/1 Family to Family Education Program, NAMI, North Canton

2. 2/1 West Side Autism Support Group, French Creek Family YMCA, Avon

3. 2/4 Adolescents with Autism, SST9, Massillon

4. 2/4 ASPIES Parents Open Forum, Canton

5. 2/5 Youth College & Education Fair, Next Step, Akron

6. 2/5 Medusa Salon Sensory Night, Canton

7. 2/5 Funding for Services Parent Night, Milestones, Shaker Heights

8. 2/6 Parent's Coffee Hour, SST9, Canton

9. 2/6 Reducing Stress & Anxiety in the Classroom, SST8, Cuyahoga Falls

10. 2/6 Behavior Management Basics Webinar, Council for Exceptional Children

11. 2/7 Teach Me to Play, Connecting for Kids, Westlake

12. 2/8 Family to Family Education Program, NAMI, North Canton

13. 2/9 Jewish Disability Awareness Movie, JECC, Beachwood

14. 2/10 Developing Effective Sensory Diets, Summit Professional Education, Mayfield Village

15. 2/11 Transitioning & Providing Housing, ASGC, Independence

16. 2/11 What Your Child Can Gain in Different Therapy Settings, Zane's Foundation, Hudson

17. 2/12 Parent Access Collaborative, SST8, Cuyahoga Falls

18. 2/12 Medication/Behavioral Strategies, Kent/Woodridge Parent Mentor Program

19. 2/12 Positive Behavior Supports, ESC of Cuyahoga County, Independence

20. 2/13 Funding for Services Parent Night, Milestones, Middleburg Hts.

21. 2/13 College Planning and Transition, Aurora High School

22. 2/15 Family to Family Education Program, NAMI, North Canton

23. 2/18 Medical Visits, Haircuts, Restaurants, & Community Outings, BIIO, Westlake

24. 2/19 IEP Basics for Parents, ESC, Independence

25. 2/19 Coffee, Tea & Cupcakes Autism Group, SWAN, Kent

26. 2/19 UH Seminar Series: Sleep and Preschool Issues in ASD, Westlake

26. 2/21 Advanced Methods in ABA, Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism, Cleveland

27. 2/21 Staying in Control When Your Child is Out of Control, Connecting for Kids, Westlake

28. 2/22 Family to Family Education Program, NAMI, North Canton

29. 2/22 16th Annual Summer and Beyond Fair, ESC, Independence

30. 2/23 Bowling for Autism, Milestones, North Olmsted

31. 2/23 Bowling for Autism, Milestones, Solon

32. 2/25 Coffee Hour, SST9, Panera Bread, Canton

33. 2/25 Handling Challenging Behaviors, Kent/Woodridge Parent Mentor Program

34. 2/25 Parent Coffee & Chat, Connecting for Kids, Westlake

35. 2/28 Teach Me to Play, Connecting for Kids, Westlake

36. 3/ 1 Family to Family Education Program, NAMI, North Canton

37. 3/1 West Side Autism Support Group, French Creek Family YMCA, Avon

Mondays

High Aspirations Social Group, REM Opportunities, Canton

Social Club & Art Therapy Class, Brandon's Place, Oakwood Village

Mondays & Thursdays

Social Butterflies Group, ABA Outreach Services, Independence

Mondays

Tuesday & Saturday

Yoga class, Brandon's Place, Oakwood Village

Wednesdays

High Aspirations Social Group, REM Opportunities, Akron

Commanders of Communication Group, ABA Outreach Services, Independence

Every Other Friday & Sunday

Buddy Building Group, ABA Outreach Services, Independence

Fridays

Family Fun Fridays, Family Connections, Shaker Heights

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays

Little Language Learners Group, ABA Outreach Services, Independence

35 + Fun Things

To Do

1. 2/1 Teaching Social Skills with Legos, Monarch Center for Autism, Shaker Heights

2. 2/1 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Solon Blue Ribbon Program, Cleveland

3. 2/2 Basketball Clinics, Mayfield Adaptive Rec, University Heights

4. 2/2 Super Bowl Party, Think Foundation, Beachwood

5. 2/5 Pump it Up! SWAN, Hartville

6. 2/5 Dance Unlimited, Akron

7. 2/6 Music, Drum & Movement, Mayfield Adaptive Rec, Mayfield Village

7. 2/6 Indoor Water Exercise, Mayfield Adaptive Rec, Mayfield Village

8. 2/6 Sports Camp, Christ United Methodist Church, Akron

9. 2/7 Breathe Respite, Church of the Savior, Cleveland Hts.

10. 2/7 Karaoke and Dance Night, Solon Blue Ribbon Program

11. 2/7 Carroll's Got Talent, JCU, University Heights

12. 2/8 Sensory Storytime, Bay Village Public Library

13. 2/8 Sensory Storytime, Brunswick Public Library

14. 2/8 Sensory Storytime, Parma Public Library

15. 2/8 Valentine's Day Dance, Mayfield Adaptive Rec

16. 2/9 Cleveland Junior Wheelchair Cavaliers, Achievement Centers, Brook Park

17. 2/14 Music Therapy and More with MTEC, Connecting for Kids, Westlake

18. 2/14 Pizza Bowl, Mayfield Adaptive Rec, Oakwood Village

19. 2/15 The LEGO Movie, a Sensory Friendly Film, AMC Cinema, Brooklyn

20. 2/15 Sensory Storytime, Independence Public Library

21. 2/15 Cinema Cruisers, Solon Blue Ribbon Program

22. 2/17 The World of Books, Solon Blue Ribbon Program

23. 2/17 Fitness to Wellness to FUN! Mayfield Adaptive Rec

24. 2/18 Yoga Reach, Mayfield Adaptive Rec, Mayfield Village

25. 2/20 Zumba Dance Class, Mayfield Adaptive Rec, Mayfield Village

26. 2/21 - 2/23 Respite Camp for Children & Adults, Achievement Centers, Strongsville

27. 2/21 Everybody Dance Now, Mayfield Adaptive Rec, Shaker Heights

28. 2/21 Game Night, Mayfield Adaptive Rec

29. 2/22 Danie's Day, John Carroll University, University Heights

30. 2/22 The Cleveland Natural History Museum Visit, Solon Blue Ribbon Program

31. 2/23 Bowling for Autism, Milestones, North Olmsted

32. 2/23 Bowling for Autism, Milestones, Solon

33. 2/23 Asperger's Adult Group, Autism Personal Coach, Beachwood

34. 2/25 Ice Skating Classes, Solon Blue Ribbon Program, Chagrin Falls

35. 2/26 Social Connections, Autism Society of Ohio, Youngstown

36. 2/28 Cosmic Bowling, Solon Blue Ribbon Program

37. 2/28 BREATHE Respite Care, Church of the Holy Angels, Chagrin Falls

38. 3/1 Making Pizza at Pizza Roma, Mayfield Adaptive Rec

In our letter last month, we suggested that you think of one thing you want your child to accomplish this year and create a step-by-step plan.

Snow Days are the perfect opportunity to provide targeted practice on a specific goal such as washing hands or making a purchase.

On a day off, there's time to practice 3, 5 or even 10 times without being rushed. For example, in an uncrowded store your child could practice checking out multiple times. Repeated practice is what leads to mastery.

If you need guidance, we're here to help. Please call us at 216.464.7600.

Good luck and stay warm!

Ilana & Mia

Milestones Autism Organization

Co-Founders and Parents

February 2014 Newsletter

Content:

Feeling the Winter Blues? Come Bowl with Us!

Parent Workshop: Find Funding for Services

You're Invited! Carroll's Got Talent

It's Not Too Early! Get Great Summer Camp Info

Now Taking Applications for School Team Training

New List of Ashtabula County Resources

News of Note

February Events - Full Listing Here

35+ Workshops, Support Groups

& Other Autism Events(see left sidebar)

35+ Social & Recreational Opportunities (see left sidebar)

Bowling for Autism:

STRIKE IT BIG FOR MILESTONES

Sunday, February 23

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Two Convenient Locations!

Freeway Lanes of Solon

Buckeye Lanes in North Olmsted

An autism and family-friendly event for all!

Bowling

Food

Entertainment

Raffle

Please join us in one of 2 ways:

1. Create a team & attend the event!

Teams of 6 bowlers are asked to raise $200 to participate. This includes one game of bowling,

shoe rental, pizza, soda and dessert.

2. Donate to Team Milestones!

Or donate to a friend's team! Check out the leaders:

1. $1,219 - Jack's Pack lead by Carrie Rosenfelt

2. $1,005 - Bowling for Bulldogs lead by Bill Carson

3. $408 - Lipman Lane Busters lead by Jill Lipman

4. $376 - Adam's Army 2014 lead by Adam Berebitsky

5. $293 - Team Talia lead by Lisa Zimmerman

STRIKE IT BIG is a fundraiser and all proceeds will support our local autism programs including free parent coaching, online toolkits, autism community calendar, workshops

and family scholarships.

Questions? Please contact Maya Holtz Groys

at 216.464.7600 ext.107 or [email protected].

Milestones Parent

Empowerment Network (MPEN)

Find Funding for Services!

LEARN CREATIVE WAYS TO UTILIZE FUNDING FOR:

Occupational, Physical & Behavioral Therapies

Independent Living Skills

Alternative Placements to Public School

County Board Services

Click here to register today!

$10 for an individual session, $5 additional for walk-ins. Scholarships available!

Two Convenient Locations!

EAST SIDE:

Wednesday, February 5

6:30 -8:30 p.m.

Shaker Family Center (the old Sussex School)

19824 Sussex Road, Shaker Heights, OH

WEST SIDE:

Thursday, February 13

6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Grace Church

7393 Pearl Road, Middleburg Heights, OH

Bring the kids!

Social/Rec program run by trained autism staff.

Children ages 3 and up and typical peers welcome, $10 per child (advanced registration required).

For more information, please contact Elizabeth Mason at [email protected] or by phone at 216-464-7600 x112.

6th Annual Talent Show

Carroll's Got Talent

February 7

7:00 p.m.

Kulas Auditorium

John Caroll University

You're Invited!

The JCU student body and greater University community is welcome to attend. Expect to see John Carroll students and friends of Milestones perform.

10 Acts

Musical Numbers

Dances

Piano Solos

Tickets are $5.00 at the door.

Donations will be welcomed all night.

To donate before the event, click here.

*Insert Milestones in the note section.

Proceeds will benefit Milestones,

thanks to Beta Theta Pi.

Contact Beth Thompson for more information at [email protected] or 216.464.7600 ext. 108.

Camp Milestones

A Fun ABA Camp Experience

for Children with Autism

Dates: July 31 - August 1 & August 4 - 8, 2014

Time: Half day - mornings

Location: Cleveland

Cost: $200.00

Click here to learn more & register today!

Summer camp is an important activity for children with autism. Not only does it give your child a productive and structured environment during the summer, it can help strengthen his or her social skills and can help cultivate and develop peer relationships.

Learn about other local camps

for children and youth with disabilities at the

16th Annual Summer & Beyond Fair

on February 22.

Milestones School Team Training

Effective Behavioral Interventions

for the Classroom

A Capacity Building Training

for Your Entire Team

August 4-8, 2014

Cleveland, OH

Participate in a week-long, hands-on

professional development opportunity focused on evidence-based classroom techniques to teach

students with autism in preschool through high school.

The training will include lecture and practical application

with students with ASD and typical peers.

Learn how to:

Work as a collaborative team to improve

student outcomes and performance

Plan and deliver instruction so children

with disabilities can increase access

to academic standards

Reduce problem behaviors utilizing the strategies

of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

Manage and structure your classroom

to promote independence

Improve your IEP writing skills

and data collection procedures

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Contact Leslie Rotsky at [email protected]

or 216.464.7600. For more information, click here. Register by April 30 and receive a FREE registration to the Milestones Annual Autism Conference on June 18-19.