November 6-12 | Issue 136 | |
Join Us this Friday, November 10 for Teen Time Hangouts! | |
Calling all teenagers with autism! Teen Time Hangouts A social program designed to encourage engagement and independence, help develop social skills, and provide a hang-out space for teens with autism ages 13-18.
Join us this Friday, November 10 from 5:30-7 p.m. for our in-person Teen Time Hangouts at the Linden Grove School middle school building (4122 Myrtle Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45236). Our theme is Thankfulness All Around. We will be celebrating the Thanksgiving season by decorating custom Wood Ornaments, playing fall-themed games, and hanging out with friends! The session costs $15 per teenager, covering pizza, drinks, and all supplies. Learn more about November’s Teen Time by clicking the flyer to the left or click the linked button below to register for this week’s program. See you there!
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Charting the Life-Course LIVE: Healthy Living on November 9 | |
The Family Resource Network of Ohio is hosting a webinar called Charting the Life-Course LIVE, focusing on Healthy Living, on Thursday, November 9, 2023 from 9-10 a.m. ET on Zoom for free. They will be covering topics, including:
- Specific Charing the LifeCourse tools in the domain of Health Living.
- Explore how they might be used to support student’s role in their own healthcare, student’s role in their own healthcare.
- Help teams to integrate support for a student’s healthcare needs into the school day.
- Support families in strengthening home/community partnerships in order to maintain the level of health necessary for learning.
Click the flyer to learn more or click the linked button below to register!
| Our Tribe Introduces an Autism Doula Pilot Program | |
Our Tribe is piloting a new and innovative program that will provide families with non-clinical and culturally competent emotional, physical, and informational support. Our Tribe's Autism Doula Program will ensure that Black families with newly diagnosed children are better resourced and supported during a critical time.
Services include 1:1 support with Autism Doula for 6 months, goal setting and action planning for diagnosed child, and meals and light cleaning support for caregivers. Click the linked button below to learn more.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Diagnosed child must be Black and 7 years of age or younger
- Child must be diagnosed within a year of referral date
- Family must commit to 6 month engagement and monthly meetings
- Family must be willing to complete surveys and focus groups
| 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. | | | | | | |
