Severe* Autism Support Group for Parents & Caregivers | |
Severe* Autism Parent & Caregiver Support Group is an online support group for caregivers and family members who have a loved one with autism and high support needs. Join other parents/caregivers of children and adults who are significantly impacted by autism to share experiences as parents, advocates, cheerleaders, teachers, detectives, and so much more.
The Severe* Autism Support Group meets on the fourth Thursday of each month from 7-8:30 p.m. ET over Zoom. If you plan to participate, please register in advance at the linked button below. After you complete registration, a Zoom link and passcode for this support group will be sent to your email address. Registration is only required once. You can click the flyer to the left to learn more!
*Severe. Profound. Significantly Impacted. These are just some of the terms used to describe people with autism who require the most intensive supports. We realize there is no consensus on how to best describe this segment of the spectrum because it is a complex issue involving multiple factors. The intention of this group is to help parents & caregivers have a space to talk through the challenges and successes of caring for someone with autism.
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The Project SEARCH Deadline to Apply is Tuesday, February 7, 2023 | |
Project SEARCH is a year-long employment training program for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with a goal of obtaining employment, providing a unique workforce development experience. Interns accepted to the program experience three internship rotations over the course of a year and are fully immersed into the business environment. This program is a partnership between Great Oaks, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities.
Because the program is at a hospital or business, participants will spend their school day at that site. During the school year, students will rotate through two or three different internships and learn the skills of that career. Each experience will help build the skills they need for the world of work. The goal of the program is a job at that business or somewhere in the local community. You can learn more by clicking the flyer for more information, eligibility, and contact information for the program. To apply, click the linked button below to go to the Great Oaks application site.
| Apply to be the Regional Autism Advisory Council (RAAC) Coordinator! | |
The Regional Autism Advisory Council (RAAC) is looking for a new RAAC Coordinator to serve as an information and resource hub for the autism community. RAAC connects organizations, individuals, and family members to enhance the autism community by collaborating and sharing knowledge. They assist organizations in Southwest Ohio to be best equipped to do their work supporting individuals with autism while providing opportunities to communicate, collaborate and coordinate in order to improve resources available to the local autism community.
RAAC is composed of many community partners and Cincinnati Children's Hospital is one of them. Learn more at the RAAC website. The RAAC Coordinator position is posted on the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital site as "Sr. Specialist Community Engagement" and Requisition #135814. Click the link below to see the listing.
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Autism Family Night Out at Rockdale Academy
is on Monday, January 30!
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Join the Cincinnati autism community at Autism Family Night Out at Rockdale Academy (335 Rockdale Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229) on Monday, January 30 from 5:30-7 p.m. There will be pizza, movies, arts and crafts, and raffle prizes! All families are welcome to attend in-person or online via Zoom for festivities and for the special talk about Autism Services and Resource from Dr. Neeraja Ravindran, PhD. Learn more at the linked button below, or click the flyer to the right!
| 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. | | | | | | |
