Sensory-Friendly Performance of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream on November 15

Cincinnati Shakespeare Company is excited to offer a Sensory Friendly Performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Wednesday, November 15 at 6 p.m. This special performance is uniquely adapted for individuals with autism and/or those with developmental and/or sensory differences to enjoy with their families.

Love is magic and mayhem. Two young lovers flee to the forest, hoping to find solace from the laws of the city, but feuding fairies have other ideas, throwing love triangles, potions, a troupe of bumbling thespians, and a donkey head into the mix. With a midwinter twist, A Midsummer Night’s Dream brings whimsical warmth and adventures to this classically summer tale perfect for the whole family.

The performance is modified and front-of-house staff and volunteers are trained to facilitate a safe, judgement-free environment. Only a limited number of tickets will be sold. Resources including a Social Narrative with photos outlining your visit, a Guide to Attending the Show, and a Guide to the Performance with character and show information will be available for download. Buy tickets below before October 31! Click the flyer for more details!

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 2, 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

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