Autism Connections News

July 24-30 | Issue 121

 

In-Person

Programs this Week

Stay tuned for in-person programs next week!

Online

Programs this Week

Teen Time Hangouts

Friday, July 28

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, July 28

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!

Adult Support Group

Sunday, July 30

6:30-8 p.m.

An online 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.

Win Golf for Four at the 5th Annual Golf for Autism!

Did you know that you can win Golf for Four to TPC River’s Bend or to Four Bridges Country Club at our 5th Annual Golf for Autism? These exclusive clubs offer beautiful amenities and top-tier golfing experiences, and you can experience your own day of golf by participating in our on-course contests and post-play raffle! You must be present on August 14 to win, so secure your foursome or sponsorship today at the linked site below.

Golf for Autism

PEERS® Sessions for Fall 2023

We’re gearing up to begin our Fall 2023 PEERS® for Teens and PEERS® for Adults sessions, beginning on Tuesday, August 29. This 16-week social skills training will teach teens and adults how to make and keep friends. To participate, fill out the Intake Forms located at the linked site below.

Learn About PEERS®

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

Adult Support Group is Every Sunday – We're Online this Week!

Attention adults with autism! Do you want to speak with other adults about current challenges and successes? Are you interested in joining a community of people who give and receive support, and who understand you? Our Adult Support Group may be the place for you!

 

Adult Support Group meets online twice per month (on the first and third Sunday of each month) from 6:30-8 p.m. ET on Zoom. This Sunday, July 30, 2023, we are meeting online! To register to attend online Adult Support group, click the linked button below to register for the Zoom link and password. Registration on Zoom is only required once. Click the flyer on the left to learn more about the online group! If you want to learn more about the group in general or in-person sessions, go to our Adult Support Group webpage.

Join the Online Adult Support Group

COMMUNITY CORNER

Spectrum Empowerment STEAM Enrichment Event at Mason Community Center

Explore science, technology, and art at the Spectrum Empowerment Event, intended to expose kids with autism (ages 4-14) to science experiments, robotics, Tinkercad, LEGO, art, and more! Activities have been adapted to include easy transitions, diagrams and social stories, and one-on-one attention and teaching. Join in on Friday, July 28 from 6-8 p.m. at the Mason Municipal Building, Community Room (6000 Mason-Montgomery Rd, Mason, OH 45040). Attendance is FREE but registration is required at the linked site below. Click the flyer on the right to learn more!

Attend Spectrum Empowerment’s STEAM Event

Functional Communication AAC Training from the CCHMC DDBP

The Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics is hosting a Functional Communication Training, an introduction to augmentative and alternative communication devices (AAC). This class is designed for caregivers of children and adolescents with developmental disabilities who are nonverbal or have limited verbal language skills.

 

This training takes place on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 from 5-6 p.m. in-person at the CCHMC Medical Office Building (3430 Burnet Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229). Learn more by clicking the flyer to the left. Capacity is limited, and cost is $10 per family to attend. Registration is required at the site linked below. Questions? Call 513-636-2158 or email DDBPFamilySupport@cchmc.org.

Register Here

Support Autism Connections at 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.

 

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www.autismcincy.org


513-561-2300

connect@autismcincy.org

 
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