Monthly Milestones | JULY 2021
Now is the time to register and access the full Milestones conference on-demand through
August 15th.

Join the hundreds of autism professionals, family members and individuals with ASD who have already registered to gain practical strategies for work, school, home and out in your community today!
Conference Highlights:
-80+ sessions from professionals, family members and self-advocates
-CEUs offered in 12 disciplines
-Live keynotes, interactive presentations and panels showcasing individuals with ASD
-Virtual Expo Hall with 40+ exhibitors and sponsors
-International art exhibit featuring artists with ASD
-Networking open to all

Find the perfect sessions for you.
View this year's session lineup here, complete with objectives, speaker bios and CEU information.
Milestones Free Autism Helpdesk

Need a specific resource? Want to learn more about our services? Contact the Milestones free Helpdesk today.
Milestones Community Calendar


Visit our community calendar to connect with local event organizers to learn about events and supports in your area.
Are you passionate about working with clients and families in the autism community? Do you have knowledge of transition/adult resources and experience supervising others?

Milestones Autism Resources is hiring a Program Manager to play an integral role in providing Helpdesk and consultative services to our clients, with a focus on the transition-age/adult population. Be part of a mission-driven organization while supporting outcomes toward independence at home,
school and in the community.

Master's degree in social work, counseling, education psychology, mental health or equivalent, and at least 5 years of relevant work experience required.
Fluency in Spanish a plus!

Interested? Visit our website to learn more or apply!
Milestones' Beth Thompson and Nathan Morgan to present at the 2021 NCE Summer Leadership Institute
(National Conference of Executives of The Arc)
July 12th at 10am

SESSION INFO:
The Double Rainbow: Emerging Intersectionality in Autism and LGBTQ+ Identities

Individuals who are both on the autism spectrum and identify as LGBTQ need special consideration when delivering traditional interventions. This workshop will look at the common challenges this population experiences and how professionals can adjust our services to better align to the needs of the Double Rainbow population.
Participants will engage in activities to develop more skills around changing the gender or sexuality dynamics presented in everyday life that impacts our clients, students, patients, and loved ones who are both LGBTQ and have ASD. A self-advocate who identifies with the double rainbow is one of the presenters and will be able to answer any questions attendees may have while learning different methods of supporting these individuals.
Stay connected and meet new friends this summer with the
Milestones Self-Advocate Social Group,
an online network for individuals with a formal or self-diagnosis of ASD or other disabilities.
Ages 16+

UPCOMING EVENTS
Virtual Karaoke
Sunday, July 11th 8:00 – 9:00pm
Join us as we socialize and sing our favorite songs. Members will be able send their song selections to the group moderators to have it queued up. Having trouble finding a song? A moderator can help you!

Monthly: Magic the Gathering (and other games)
Thursday, July 22nd 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Join community volunteer and self-advocate, Amy Kleinman, as she leads us through a discussion and deck-building group activity. Per community choice, Magic the Gathering will be the predominant focus for this event period. However, feel free to share about board games or your Yu-Gi-Oh, Pokémon, and other collections!

Monthly Minecraft
Sunday, July 25th 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Come build with us for our Monthly Minecraft Day! Each month we will be meeting 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) 

Saturday Night Social Hour
Saturday, July 31st 6:00 – 7:00pm
During this social hour, members will meet in the Meeting Room voice channel on the Discord server to discuss a range of topics such as movies, books, and other areas of interest.

How do I join?
Contact Nathan at nmorgan@milestones.org and complete a brief admission form to receive your personalized link to be accepted into the group.

Click the button below for more information about the group and how to join.
ABA Speech Podcast with Rose Griffin and Milestones' Nathan Morgan:
Creating Environments for All Autistic Individuals to Communicate
Within the autism community, people have different ways they like to interact with other people. Some may prefer a blend of verbal and sign language, or only verbal, or some verbal but mostly some form of technology. Unfortunately verbal communication is still the communication that most people want to push, and this leads to some tension over how to encourage inclusivity when everyone may prefer a blend of communication methods.

The pandemic has been an awesome opportunity for individuals with autism to connect with others in ways that make them feel the most comfortable. Nathan approaches this with the question, “What can we take moving forward that will help us improve our community?”
Let's get ready for the school year together.

Need support preparing your child for the fall? Milestones' experienced team can help.

Our program staff is here to assist you in creating a plan to discuss your challenges, reach your goals, and connect you with the appropriate evidence-based resources to make sure you have the tools you need to succeed this school year.

Get started today by calling 216.464.7600 ext. 200 or by completing a form here.

Play a part in keeping local autism resources accessible in Northeast Ohio.
Together we can bridge divides and improve the lives of individuals with autism in our community.

Help individuals with ASD reach their unique potential through vital services such as:
• The Milestones Free Autism Helpdesk
• Virtual Family Education Workshops
• The Milestones National Autism Conference
• Social Connections and Resources for Self-Advocates
• The Diversity Taskforce to Address Disparities in Communities of Color
• Medical Resident Autism Education
• Frequently Updated Essential COVID Resources
You make our work possible!
See the impact of our generous donors by viewing the 2020 Annual Report below.
We can't wait to be together again.

Milestones Autism Resources is very excited to announce that the 2021 Annual Benefit will be an in-person event! We look forward to hosting a fun evening for supporters like you, while offering COVID-friendly accommodations to those in attendance.

Save the date and stay tuned for more details!
October 14, 2021 at Landerhaven
Remember Milestones when shopping on Amazon!

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!