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Announcing PEERS® Programs for Summer Sessions
Presented by Schmidt Heating and Cooling
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PEERS® for Teens is a 16-week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated teens in middle and high school who are interested in learning new ways of making and keeping friends.
Click the flyer on the left to learn more.
Summer Sessions for PEERS® for Teens will take place on Mondays from 4:30-6 p.m. beginning on Monday, May 8, 2023. Sessions are $500 per teen/parent pair, who will attend concurrent sessions. Sessions will occur at the middle school building of Linden Grove School (4122 Myrtle Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45236). To apply, take the Teen Participants Intake Form, linked in the button below, by the end of the day on Thursday, April 27. There are no wrong answers on the Intake Form.
Note: Based on your Intake Form responses, your teen may be better matched with peers in the Fall 2023 session, set to begin in early September. Completion of the Teen Participant Intake Form does not guarantee a spot in the PEERS® for Teens Summer Sessions cohort offered by Autism Connections. We will communicate your placement to you at the end of next week.
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PEERS® for Adults is a 16-week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated young adults who are interested in learning skills to make and keep friends, and to develop romantic relationships.
Click the flyer on the left to learn more.
Summer Sessions for PEERS® for Adults will take place on Mondays from 6:30-8 p.m. beginning on Monday, May 8, 2023. Sessions are $500 per adult/social coach pair, who will attend concurrent sessions. Sessions will occur at the middle school building of Linden Grove School (4122 Myrtle Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45236). To apply, take the Adult Participants Intake Form, linked in the button below, by the end of the day on Thursday, April 27. There are no wrong answers on the Intake Form.
Note: Based on your Intake Form responses, you may be better matched with peers in the Fall 2023 session, set to begin in early September. Completion of the Adult Participant Intake Form does not guarantee a spot in the next PEERS® for Adults Summer Sessions cohort offered by Autism Connections. We will communicate your placement to you at the end of next week.
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The PEERS® Program provided by Autism Connections is brought to you in partnership with Schmidt Heating and Cooling. We are very thankful for their partnership and generosity. Learn more about Schmidt Heating and Cooling by clicking their logo.
| If you have any questions about Intake Form submission, please reach out to Angelo Bucci, Development & Marketing Coordinator, at abucci@autismcincy.org. If you have questions about the PEERS® Program, please reach out to Hadia Khan, Program Director, at hkhan@autismcincy.org or 513-561-2300 ext. 5. | | |
Sensory Friendly Mornings at the CAC | |
The Contemporary Arts Center in downtown Cincinnati is hosting a sensory friendly morning on Saturday, April 29 from 9-10 a.m. ET. This month’s theme is Building Identities! Join in on the fun at the Lois & Richard Resenthal Center (44 E. 6th St, Cincinnati, OH 45202). This month’s theme is Create, create, create!
During this event, the Museum will be made extra welcoming to more sensitive guests. Families will be able to choose from a variety of activities and do them at whatever time they feel most comfortable. Documentation of diagnosis is not required. Participants will receive a sensory map and social narrative, and a sensory bag with fidgets, hearing protection and sunglasses. There will also be quiet space available, as well as seat cushions, weighted lap pads, and more.
This event is FREE but registration is required due to the limited size of the program. Make sure to head to their Sensory Friendly Morning site to register!
| Parents' Night Out at We Rock the Spectrum in NKY! | |
We Rock the Spectrum Northern Kentucky is hosting a PARENTS' NIGHT OUT on Saturday, April 29 from 5-8 p.m. Put on your favorite PJs, grab a stuffed animal and sleeping bag, and join us for a fun night at the gym! Children will enjoy open play, games, pizza, popcorn, and a movie! The price is $30 for your first child, $25 for each additional child. Pre-registration is required by calling at 859-727-9787 or emailing at info@werockthespectrumnorthernkentucky.com. This event is for children aged 3 and older. Learn more at the linked button below!
| Announcing Summer Camp for All at California Woods! | |
Join the California Woods of Cincinnati Parks and the LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities) Program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital for Summer Camp for All! Spend the morning in the woods for this single morning summer camp experience! As a group, we will walk through the forest, visit the creek, make a craft, and meet an animal as we enjoy the best parts of summer camps in small, guided, assisted groups. Let’s connect with nature together!
Camp dates for Sessions 1 and 2 are Thursday, June 1 and Friday, June 2 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 2-4 p.m. Camp dates for Sessions 3 and 4 are Thursday, June 8 and Friday, June 9 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 2-4 p.m. Camp is intended for kids aged 7-14, and takes place at California Woods Nature Preserve (5400 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230). Registration is available at the linked button below for $30 per camper (plus $3 administrative fee per transaction). Visual supports and social narratives will be available to prepare! Questions? Contact at 513-231-8678 or gia.giammarinaro@cincinnati-oh.gov.
| PigAbilities Meetups Take Place from February through April | |
Hamilton County DDS, in partnership with Queen City Running Club is hosting a group to help people get ready for PigAbilities, a one-mile event during Flying Pig Weekend in May. The event allows participants and their supporters to run, walk, or roll at their own pace and cross the official Flying Pig Marathon Finish Swine! These Meetups are open to everyone who wants to practice, fit with water and a chance to socialize with others who may participate in the PigAbilities event.
Click here to see the flyer and schedule, which includes all Meetup dates. Snow may affect route accessibility. Check hamiltondds.org for updates and contact Ann Myres at
513-703-2138 or ann.myres@hamiltondds.org with any questions.
| DISCLAIMER: Autism Connections provides this information to the community as a resource. For more information on the above resource or training, please reach out directly to the contact listed. Inclusion of any professional or organization does not imply endorsement, and omission does not imply disapproval. | | | | | | |
