Upcoming events from Autism Connections and Family Empowerment

December 4, 2023

Hi everyone,

Here is what we have coming up for you - please consider joining the discussions!

• December 5 and 19: Adult Topics on the Spectrum, 26+
• December 5: A Pathlight Job Fair!
• December 6: Charting the LifeCourse Good Life Group
• December 6: Autism Friends & Family Forum
• December 12 and 28: Adult Topics on the Spectrum, 18-25
• December 13: Autism Connections Pioneer Valley Support Group
• Additional community events

Be well, and please contact us if you have any questions,

The Family Empowerment and Autism Connections teams

familyempowerment@pathlightgroup.org

autismconnections@pathlightgroup.org

JOB FAIR

JOB FAIR

PATHLIGHT JOB FAIR, Today!

Tuesday, December 5, 2024

In-Person, Pathlight, 220 Brookdale Drive, Springfield

1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Participants: 18 years of age; Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, with an acceptable driving history; High School Diploma/GED; Acceptable CORI

Join us at our Springfield office for our organization wide Job Fair!

You are invited to meet recruiters and learn about the various job opportunities we have available at Pathlight from Direct Support Professionals, Nurses, and Social Workers to Autism Coaches, Care Providers, Behavioral Clinicians and more!

If you are unavailable for the Fair but wish to learn more, please view our open positions HERE.

FORUMS & GROUPS

FORUM

Adult Topics on the Spectrum, Tonight!

Ages 26+

Tuesday, December 5 and 19, 2023

(and every other week)

ZOOM

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Participants: Adults who are 26+

This online Forum provides a sounding board for all adults on the Spectrum and is facilitated by Amelia Clark of Autism Connections.

A SOLUTIONS GROUP

Charting the LifeCourse Good Life Group

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

(the first Wednesday of every month)

ZOOM @ NOON

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Participants: You are already doing a lot of work to plan and find solutions for you and your family. Why not join up with other like-mind families to perhaps discover some new ideas and methods for planning! 

This "Solutions Group is facilitated by Donna Kushi, Pathlight’s Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador. Please email Donna with any questions you may have at donna.kushi@pathlightgroup.org.

FORUM

Autism Friends & Family Forum

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

the first Wednesday of every month

ZOOM

7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Participants: parents, caregivers, friends, and extended family in western Massachusetts who are supporting individuals 17+

The Autism Friends & Family Forum meets to support family members and friends who provide care and guidance to adults (17+) with an autism/asperger profile. Discussion topics will include helping to manage care as needed while supporting the independent life of an adult with autism. Join facilitator Linda Wynn!

FORUM

Adult Topics on the Spectrum, Ages 18-25

Tuesday, December 12 and 28, 2023

(and every other week)

ZOOM

6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Participants: Adults who are 18-25 years old

This online Forum provides a sounding board for all adults on the Spectrum and is facilitated by Amelia Clark of Autism Connections.

SUPPORT & NETWORKING GROUP

Autism Connections Pioneer Valley Support Group

Wednesday, December 13, 2023

the second Wednesday of every month

In-Person

MCS (Multicultural Community Services)

260 Westfield Road, Holyoke

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Participants: Parents, caregivers, friends and extended family carting for someone with autism of any age 

The In-person Support Group is facilitated by Linda Manning and is for parents, caregivers, friends, and extended family in western Massachusetts, caring for someone with autism at any age. Join the Facebook group to learn more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/472164803127602, and be sure to view the flyer below.

Additional Upcoming Community Events

Managing Self-injurious Behavior in Autism Webinar

Wednesday, December 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Lurie Center for Autism

Virtual presentation

Learn more and register

Learn more about area winter adaptable sports HERE.

familyempowerment@pathlightgroup.org

autismconnections@pathlightgroup.org

Family Empowerment and Autism Connections are programs of Pathlight.