1 in 88 children is
diagnosed with autism.
Milestones is here to help.
  
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35 Fun
Things To Do
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1/2 ASPIES Adults Meet & Greet, Akron
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1/4 Heart 2 Heart Friendship Club, Cornerstone, Medina
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1/4 Take a Break Respite, TTR Ministry, Middleburg Hts.
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1/5 Great Lakes Science Center Outing, Solon Blue Ribbon
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1/5 Indoor Softball Excitement, Solon Blue Ribbon
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1/6 The World of Books, Solon Blue Ribbon
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1/6 Walking Club, Quantum LEAP, Beachwood
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1/6 Fitness to Wellness to FUN! Mayfield Adaptive Rec.
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1/7 Yoga Reach, Mayfield Adaptive Rec.
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1/7 Music & Motion, Quantum LEAP, Mayfield Village
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1/8 Bowling League, Quantum LEAP, Wickliffe
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1/9 Aerobics, Quantum LEAP, East Cleveland
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1/9 Music, Drum & Movement, Mayfield Adaptive Rec
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1/9 Indoor Water Exercise, Mayfield Adaptive Rec
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1/9 Zumba Dance Class, Mayfield Adaptive Rec
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1/10 Music Therapy and More with MTEC, Connecting for Kids, Westlake
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1/10 Everybody Dance Now, Mayfield Adaptive Rec, Shaker Heights
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1/10 Cinema Sensation, Solon Blue Ribbon, Solon
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1/10 Night Out at the Movies, Quantum LEAP, Beachwood
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1/11 Sensory Storytime, Bay Village Public Library
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1/14 ASGC Social Night, Independence
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1/15 Walking for Fun & Fitness, Solon Blue Ribbon
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1/15 UH Seminar Series: Technology, Tools & Software for Children, Westlake
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1/17 Game Night, Mayfield Adaptive Rec
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1/18 Sensory Storytime, Independence Public Library
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1/18 Winter Snowshoe/Hike, Mayfield Adaptive Rec, Willoughby
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1/19 Basketball Clinics, Mayfield Adaptive Rec, South Euclid
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1/22 Social Connections, Autism Society of Ohio, Youngstown
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1/23 Blue & Gold Buddies | Game Night, Milestones, University Heights
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1/24 Ice Skating Party at "The Pond", Solon Blue Ribbon, Chagrin Falls
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1/24 Pizza Bowl, Mayfield Adaptive Rec, Oakwood Village
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1/25 Nut Job | Sensory Friendly Film, AMC Cinema, Brooklyn
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1/26 Chalet Tobogganing, Solon Blue Ribbon Program, Strongsville
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1/27 Pizza & Play, Family Connections, Cleveland Heights
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1/31 Everybody Dance Now, Mayfield Adaptive Rec, Shaker Heights
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
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
25 Workshops
& Other Events
- 1/1 Medusa Hair Salon Sensory Night, Canton
- 1/4 Autism Support Group, French Creek Family YMCA, Avon
- 1/7 Parent Coffee and Chat, Connecting for Kids, Westlake
- 1/8 Autism in General Education Webinar, Achievement Centers for Children
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1/8 Positive Behavior Support & Strategies Webinar, Achievement Centers for Children
- 1/9 IEP Basics for Parents, Educational Service Center, Independence
- 1/9-10 Basic Foundations in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism
- 1/9 Parent's Coffee Hour, SST9, Canton
- 1/12 ASPIES Parents Night Out, Akron
- 1/14 Assistive Technology Workshop, SST4, Concord
- 1/14 Challenging Behaviors, SST4, Painesville
- 1/14 Understanding Free & Appropriate Education, ASGC, Independence
- 1/14 How Temperamental Differences Affect Your Children, Mandel JCC, Beachwood
- 1/15 Parent Access Collaborative (PAC) Meeting, SST8, Cuyahoga Falls
- 1/21 Child/Adolescent Depression & Self Harm, Summit County ESC, Cuyahoga Falls
- 1/21 Executive Function - Description & Interventions, SST9, Massillon
- 1/21 Teaching Sexuality Education, Behavioral Intervention Institute of Ohio, Westlake
- 1/21 ASPIES Parent Roundtable Discussion, Akron
- 1/21 How to Help Your Child Enjoy Lunch and Recess, Connecting for Kids, Westlake
- 1/23 What is Your Greatest Accomplishment? Autism Personal Coach, Mayfield
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1/23 Get Acquainted Breakfast, Achievement Centers for Children, Highland Hills
- 1/23 Language Acquisition through Motor Planning (LAMP), ESC of Cuyahoga County, Valley View
- 1/24 Overcoming Obstacles to Find Time for You, Connecting for Kids, Westlake
- 1/29 MCAP: Panel of Adults on the Spectrum, Milestones, Warrensville Heights
- 1/29 Challenging Behaviors, SST4, Painesville
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The start of a new year is the perfect time to refocus and prioritize.
Instead of making a long "to do" list, think of the one thing you want to accomplish this year with your child, students or client. Then create a step-by-step plan and write it down. Add dates for accomplishing each step to your planning calendar. Check off each step as it is done and remember to continue to assess progress on a regular basis throughout the year.
If developing a plan on your own sounds difficult or you need assistance, we are here to help. Please call us at 216.464.7600.
We hope you have a happy, successful 2014!
 Ilana & Mia
Milestones Autism Organization
Co-Founders and Parents
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January 2014 Newsletter
Content:
32+ Social & Recreational Opportunities
(see left sidebar)
25 Workshops, Support Groups, Benefits & Other Autism Events (see left sidebar)
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Milestones Consortium for Autism Professionals (MCAP)
Straight from the Source:
Panel of Adults on the Spectrum
This month's session will take a firsthand look at life's journey on the spectrum.
Time: 6 - 9 p.m.
Date: Wednesday, January 29
Location: South Pointe Hospital
20000 Harvard Road, Warrensville Heights, OH 44122
*** $30 Professional rate, includes 2.5 CEUs for Education. $15 Family rate. Dinner included for all attendees.
Register by January 24th.***
Registration is located at the bottom of the web page.
For more information, please contact Leslie
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STRIKE IT BIG FOR MILESTONES
Enjoy an autism-friendly event for all!
There's not a moment to
SPARE!
We invite you to form a team or
donate to a team for our annual bowling fundraiser. Join in on the fun and
help support local autism services!
Date: Sunday, February 23
Two Convenient Locations!
East Side: Freeway Lanes of Solon &
West Side: Buckeye Lanes in North Olmsted
Questions? Please contact Debbie Hoberman
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 SAVE THE DATES!
Milestones Parent Empowerment
Network (MPEN) Spring 2014 Series
LIMITED-TIME SPECIAL:
Register by January 29 so you can
bring a friend or family member
to all 4 sessions for free!
MONTHLY TOPICS
February: Funding for Services
March: Creating & Sustaining
Independent Leisure Skills
April: Transition At Every Stage
May: Challenging Behaviors
June: Parent round-table discussions
at Milestones Annual Conference
*June's Conference is NOT included in the special!
February Time, Dates & Locations
6:30-8:30 p.m.
February 5 (East Side): Location TBD
February 13 (West Side): Grace Church
7393 Pearl Rd, Middleburg Hts, OH 44130
$10 for an individual session, $5 additional for walk-ins. Scholarships available!
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).
Click here to register today!
Registration is located at the bottom of the web page.
For more information, please contact Elizabeth Mason at [email protected] or by phone at 216-464-7600 x112.
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Blue & Gold Buddies presents
Board Game Night!
Come hang out with the brothers of
John Carroll University's Beta Theta Pi for a fun night of pizza, desserts and board games!
Date: Thursday, January 23
Time: 6 - 8 p.m.
Location: John Carroll University
Cost: $5 per person
This event is open to all individuals on the Autism Spectrum aged 14-22. Space is limited to the first 20 individuals who register!
To register, please contact
Beth Thompson at [email protected]
216-464-7600 x 108.
All members of Beta Theta Pi have attended a Milestones training. Socialization and communication skills are targeted throughout the night. Milestones staff is present at events.
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Self-Advocacy & Self-Determination
Learn how to effectively communicate interests, desires, needs and rights.
Check out other resources for individuals with ASD
available on our website:
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CALL FOR TALENT
6th Annual Carroll's Got Talent
Talent competition featuring students, faculty and staff
of John Carroll University
Do you or someone you know have what it takes?
Contact Beth Thompson for more information at [email protected] or 216.464.7600 ext. 108.
Show Date: Friday, February 7
Location: Kulas Auditorium on John Carroll's Campus
All proceeds from the event will benefit Milestones.
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News of Note
New video helps typical students understand autism
and how to socialize with their classmates on the spectrum
Source: The Organization of Autism Research
Source: Autism Asperger's Digest
Source: The Huffington Post
Source: Reuters
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