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Support Group for Parents & Caregivers Meets on August 1 | |
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 6-7:30 p.m. ET. Join us this tomorrow, Tuesday, August 1 for our next session! 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. 103.
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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.
| ACEing Autism Clinic at the Western & Southern Open | |
Join ACEing Autism at this summer's Western & Southern Open at the Linden Family Tennis Center (5460 Courseview Dr, Mason, OH 45040) on August 20, 2023 and participate in a free and fun ACEing Autism Clinic on Courts 12&13. Beginners welcome!
Ages 5-10 – 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ages 11-15 – 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Ages 16-18+ – 1:30-2:30 p.m.
You and your child will have the opportunity to meet other families, the ACEing Autism team, and local organizations. You'll also be able to learn more about our programs and how to get involved. Click on the flyer to the right to learn more, or register at the linked button below.
| 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.
| 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. | | | | | | |
