Autism Connections News

August 21-27| Issue 125

 

In-Person

Programs this Week

Adult Support Group

Sunday, August 27

6:30-8 p.m.

at Ken Anderson Alliance

A support group for adults with autism to share successes and concerns, to give and receive support, and to be a part of a community that understands.

Online

Programs this Week

Teen Time Hangouts

Friday, August 25

5:30-7 p.m. ET

An online social program for teens 13-17 with autism to make friends, play games, hangout, and have fun!

Adult Game Night

Friday, August 25

7:30-9 p.m. ET

An online social program for adults with autism to talk, play a variety of games, and

have fun and lots of laughs!

Get Involved!

If you want to make a difference in the lives of individuals with autism and their families, we would love for you to volunteer with us! Sign up for our Volunteer Email List to stay in the loop about opportunities by clicking the above link.

Volunteer with Autism Connections!

Are you looking for a new way to get involved? We are always looking for program volunteers to assist our facilitators at our in-person programs, including Teen Time Hangouts, Kids Exploring Fun, and Sing & Dance! Program volunteers will do crafts and other activities alongside the kids and teens, offering one-on-one support when needed. Tell us you’re interested in volunteering by filling out the Volunteer Form at the linked page below, and we’ll reach out!

Volunteer with AC!

Kids Exploring Fun Is Back!

Join us at Kids Exploring Fun on Saturday, September 9 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. for our theme Fall Fun with Leaves! Our school aged kids (ages 5-12) will make leaf-stamp paintings, paint leaf designs, play games, and do a physical activity. Cost is $15 per kid, which includes snacks and a craft to take home. To join us at Linden Grove School (4122 Myrtle Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45236), register at the below link!

Kids Exploring Fun

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

Applications NOW OPEN to Fall 2023 Sessions PEERS® for Teens and PEERS® for Adults, Presented by Schmidt Heating and Cooling!

PEERS® for Teens is a 16-week evidence-based social skills intervention for motivated teens (ages 13-16) 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.


Fall Sessions for PEERS® for Teens will take place on Tuesdays from 4-5:30 p.m. beginning on Tuesday, August 29, 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, fill out the Teen Participants Intake Form, linked in the button below, before Tuesday, August 22. There are no wrong answers on the Intake Form.


After you complete the Teen Participants Intake Form, linked below, you will receive an email with the official registration for the Fall 2023 session.


Note: Based on your Intake Form responses, your teen may be better matched with peers in the Winter 2023 session, set to begin in January. Completion of the Teen Participant Intake Form does not guarantee a spot in the PEERS® for Teens Fall Sessions cohort offered by Autism Connections. We will communicate your placement with you.

Teen Participants Intake Form

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.


Fall Sessions for PEERS® for Adults will take place on Tuesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. beginning on Tuesday, August 29, 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, fill out the Adult Participants Intake Form, linked in the button below, before Tuesday, August 22. There are no wrong answers on the Intake Form.


After you complete the Adult Participants Intake Form, linked below, you will receive an email with the official registration for the Fall 2023 session.


Note: Based on your Intake Form responses, you may be better matched with peers in the Winter 2023 session, set to begin in early January. Completion of the Adult Participant Intake Form does not guarantee a spot in the next PEERS® for Adults Fall Sessions cohort offered by Autism Connections. We will communicate your placement with you.

Adult Participants Intake Form

COMMUNITY CORNER

Spectrum Empowerment Free Tennis Clinic on Friday, August 25

Student leaders at Mason High School are hosting a Spectrum Empowerment Tennis Clinic for kids with autism, or with other developmental disabilities or special needs (ages 4-17). Tennis activities will include easy transitions, one-on-one help, experienced coaches. Click the flyer on the right to learn more!

 

Join at the Four Seasons Sports Club (11790 Snider Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249) from 6-7:30 p.m. on Friday, August 25, 2023. With questions, contact Spectrum Empowerment at Mason High School at spectrumempowerment@gmail.com or 513-662-6369.

Register Here!

Run the Queen Bee Half Marathon on October 14!

Autism Connections is a Partner Charity with the Queen Bee Half Marathon! A subsidiary of the Flying Pig, the Queen Bee Half Marathon Weekend mission is to promote the fun of fitness while raising support and funds for local charities that focus on women! If you use our discount code, you can get 25% off at registration for the Half Marathon or 4 Miler, in-person or virtual, all while supporting our mission to uplift the Southwest Ohio autism community through education, resources, connections, and lifelong support! If you’d like to register and support us, reach out to Angelo Bucci, Marketing and Operations Coordinator, at abucci@autismcincy.org to receive the code and registration instructions.

Register for the Queen Bee

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.

 

Autism Connections

www.autismcincy.org


513-561-2300

connect@autismcincy.org

 
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