Monthly Support Group for Parents & Caregivers is Tuesday, April 4! | |
Parent & Caregiver Support Group is an online support group for caregivers and family members who have a loved one with autism. If you’re looking for support, conversation, and connections, or if you want to talk to other parents who get it, then join us to talk about the joys and challenges and caring for a family member with autism.
We meet on the first Tuesday of each month on Zoom from 7-8:30 p.m. ET. You can register for the Zoom link and passcode at this registration link. Registration is only required once. Everyone is welcome to join to give and receive support in this online forum from people living in Southwest Ohio and beyond. If you have any questions, reach out to Program Director, Hadia Khan, at hkhan@autismcincy.org or 513-561-2300 ext. 5.
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Special Needs Planning Workshop | |
The Special Needs Planning Workshop is designed to provide families and professionals confidence and clarity in planning for the future of a child or loved one with disabilities. These workshops take place on April 4, 2023 (12 p.m. ET), April 25, 2023 (6 p.m. ET), or May 16, 2023 (12 p.m. ET). Topics will include the basis of financial planning, information about special needs trusts, financial strategies, and much more! The sessions are run by Nick Wallace, ChSNC, RICP, who serves as co-guardian and trustee for his brother, Aaron, who has physical and intellectual disabilities.
To register, text WORKSHOP to 859-446-4445, or learn more by button below, emailing Nick Wallace at nick.wallace@nm.com, or going to nickwallace.nm.com.
| Sign Up Now for Big Blue Canopy Summer Groups | |
Sign-Ups for Summer Groups are officially open at Big Blue Canopy! They are offering a variety of small group sessions for all ages, with custom-designed groups led by therapists. These groups provide natural opportunities for social interaction and playful engagement while participated in goal-oriented activities! New for this year are two sensorimotor, play-based groups for children aged 3-5 and 6-9!
Make sure to read through the Summer Groups Extended Descriptions to determine which group is the best fit for your child.
Children do not need to attend Big Blue Canopy for therapy services in order to join a summer group; however, for children who do not attend therapy services at Big Blue Canopy, caregivers will need to complete a questionnaire to ensure your child has the skills necessary for participation in the group activities with the support of the therapists. Sign up at the linked button below! Questions? Call or email the Big Blue Canopy office at 513-880-6800 or info@bigbluecanopy.com.
| Linden Grove School Signature Event 2023: Imagine the Possibilities | |
Linden Grove School is holding their annual Signature Event on Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 6-10 p.m. at the Manor House (7440 Mason-Montgomery Road, Mason, OH 45040). Serving families since 1987, Linden Grove School provides specialized learning for the whole child. The Signature Event raises funds that support personal pathways to success for students with autism. Social skills classes and extra-curricular activities at LGS encourage positive interactions among students, often resulting in long-lasting friendships.
| Autism Family Night Out at Rockdale Academy | |
The Autism Family Nights Out are coming up! There will be fun and creative indoor activities for kids and teens at Lockland Elementary (200 N Cooper Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45215) on Wednesday, April 12, 2023 at 5:30-7 p.m., and another night at Rockdale Academy on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at 5:30-7 p.m.
Enjoy activities like raffle prizes, pizza, coloring and drawing, movies, games, and a special Family and Self-Advocate Panel, where families and self-advocates will talk about their experiences with autism. Register to attend at the button below, or learn more by clicking the flyer to the right, or contact 513-803-9945 or autism@cchmc.org.
| 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.
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