Milestones Autism Resources is looking for local, national, and international autistic artists to showcase their art via a video slideshow at the Milestones National Autism Conference.
Must be at least 15 years or older to submit.
Professional and amateur artists welcome.
View our full list of guidelines here.
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SUBMISSION DEADLINE: FEB. 28TH, 2022 |
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Milestones Free Autism Helpdesk
Need a specific resource? Want to learn more about our services? Contact the Milestones free Helpdesk today.
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Milestones Community Calendar
Visit our community calendar to connect with local event organizers and learn about upcoming events and supports in your area.
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Register and save now with our Winter Special rates through March 31st
Be a part of the leading autism event for professionals, family members and autistic individuals! Milestones is bringing you brand new sessions on critical topics such as challenging behaviors, classroom strategies, and the transition to adulthood.
Full conference schedule and session details coming soon.
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2022 Keynote: Eric Garcia
Autistic Journalist
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Eric Garcia is a senior Washington correspondent for The Independent and columnist for MSNBC. With a reporter’s eye and an insider’s perspective, Eric Garcia shows what it’s like to be autistic across America in his first book "We're Not Broken: Changing the Autism Conversation."
Eric uses his own life as a springboard to discuss the social and policy gaps that exist in supporting autistic individuals. From education to healthcare, Eric explores how autistic people wrestle with systems that were not built with them in mind. By sharing the experiences of all types of autistic people, from those with higher support needs, to autistic people of color, to those in the LGBTQ community, Garcia gives his community a platform to articulate their own needs, rather than having others speak for them.
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Get unlimited, comprehensive autism training for your entire staff at the Milestones Conference with our special 20th anniversary deal, exclusively for school districts at the cost-effective
rate of $2000.
CEUs in Education and 11 other disciplines included!
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Recognize an individual who is making a difference in the autism community! |
Nominate your autism hero to receive one of the following 2022 Milestones Achievement Awards! Honorees will be recognized during the annual conference, being held virtually June 15-16.
Family Tribute Award - For a family member who has gone above and beyond their own family connection to autism in ways that benefit the special needs community overall.
Professional Excellence Award - For a dedicated professional who has been committed to making a difference in the lives of autistic individuals and their families.
#ActuallyAutistic Award - For an autistic person who has achieved individual excellence in accomplishing a personal goal or milestone.
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NOMINATION DEADLINE:
MARCH 15TH, 2022
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Come grow with us!
Milestones is currently seeking candidates for the following positions:
Make an immediate impact with an engaged, passionate team! At Milestones, staff members get to be a part of a mission-driven organization and help change the trajectory for autistic individuals by helping them reach their unique potential every day.
Milestones provides a competitive salary, paid time off that increases with tenure and a generous company holiday schedule.
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February schedule for the
Milestones Self-Advocate Social Group
an online network for individuals with a formal or self-diagnosis of ASD or other disabilities.
Ages 16+
New members welcome!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Creative Corner - Crafting Social Circle (virtual)
Saturday, February 5th, 1:00 – 2:00pm
Knit, draw, or do any other craft of your choosing as the group participates in a laid back social activity led by our community moderators. During the activity, members will engage in conversation, discuss crafting techniques and showcase their work. This meeting will be held via Google Meets (link will be sent to participants prior to the activity).
Monthly Minecraft (virtual)
Sunday, February 20th, 4:00 – 6:00pm
Come build with us for our Monthly Minecraft Day! Each month, we meet to play Minecraft together as a group and to chat in Discord. (Individuals without a copy of the game can still participate in this social activity via Discord Voice Chat, but may miss out on certain aspects of the social experience)
For this activity, you will need:
- Minecraft for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, XboxOne, or PC (Bedrock Edition)
- May also be compatible with some Android and Apple mobile devices, PS5, and Xbox Series systems
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For information on how to setup Minecraft cross-system play, click here.
Social Roleplaying - Dungeons & Dragons (virtual)
Sunday, February 27th, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Hop online to chat and roleplay as the group works together to tackle challenges big and small. Create a character and join in on the adventure. New and experienced players welcome!
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Milestones is proud to be an annual partner of the |
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A Better Understanding of the Spectrum of Autism and Practical Interventions
Improve understanding of the medical, behavioral, social, sensory and educational issues related to ASD with University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Autism Seminar Series, presented virtually by local and national experts in the field.
UPCOMING SEMINARS:
Co-Morbid Disorders and Treatment Issues in Adolescents with ASD
Wednesday, February 9, 2022 | 5:30 - 7pm
Christine T. Barry, PhD, Neuropsychologist, UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital and Associate Professor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and Kathy Maxwell, MSN, CNS, Certified Nurse Practitioner, UH Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital
Social and Communication Issues
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 | 5:30 - 6:30pm
Michelle Nin, M.A., CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist, UH ENT Institute, UH Parma Medical Center
Due to the ongoing issues of the pandemic and surge in COVID cases, this series is being offered online using the Zoom platform. There is no fee for the series. A certificate of attendance will be emailed to all registrants along with a copy of the recorded session for post event viewing.
To register or see the full 2022 seminar schedule, please click the button below or call 216.998.1230
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New online resource coming soon!
Introducing the Milestones Autism Planning (MAP) Tool.
a ground-breaking online portal for early childhood to adulthood.
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This new immersive tool will provide families and individuals with step-by-step guidance on a variety of topics to support them in developing new skills and reaching their unique goals at each stage of life.
Coming soon to milestones.org
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Join Milestones for our customizable spring fundraiser!
Strike It Big YOUR WAY is back, a virtual event allows you to create your own personalized fundraising experience to support Milestones' core programs.
Get involved from wherever you are with the activity of your choice.
Then join us April 3rd at Spins Bowl to celebrate your fundraising efforts!
Registration opening soon at milestones.org.
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Remember Milestones when shopping online!
Visit smile.amazon.com and select Milestones Autism Resources as your charitable organization. The Amazon Smile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the price of eligible purchases to Milestones. It costs you nothing extra to give!
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