Autism Connections News: January 17-22

Autism Connections News

January 17-22 | Issue 94

In-Person

Programs this Week

Stay tuned for in-person programs next week!

Online

Programs this Week

Grupo de Apoyo Para Padres Y Cuidadores

el miércoles, 18 de enero

6-7:30 p.m. ET

Un grupo de apoyo en línea en español, para cuidadores y familiares que tienen un ser querido con autismo. Primera y tercera semana de cada mes.

Adult Game Night

Friday, January 20

7:30-9 p.m. ET

An online social program for adults with autism to talk, play a variety of games, and

have fun and lots of laughs!

Adult Support Group

Sunday, January 22

6:30-8 p.m. ET

An online support group for adults with autism to share successes and concerns, to give and receive support, and to be a part of a community that understands.

New Helpline Hours

Our helpline is an information and referral call and email response service for families, individuals, and community members who have a question about autism. In order to better serve our autism community in greater Cincinnati, we are expanding our English-speaking helpline hours to Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. For these hours each week, we will be available to respond to calls or emails. For more information, click the flyer above!

PEERS® Training for Teens and Adults Starts Next Week!

PEERS® Training, or the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills, is an evidence-based social skills training for individuals with autism and other social challenges. We are offering two Winter 2023 sessions, one for teens (ages 13-16) and one for young adults (ages 18+), in 16-week sessions. Reach out to Program Director, Hadia Khan, with questions at hkhan@autismcincy.org or 513-561-2300 ext. 5. REGISTRATION IS OPEN for both PEERS® for Adolescents and PEERS® for Young Adults for sessions beginning Tuesday, January 24, 2023. Click below for more information about each session, and registration links!

About PEERS® Training

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

¡Grupo de Apoyo Para Padres y Cuidadores Es el Miércoles 18 de Enero!

¿Buscas apoyo, conversación y creación de conexiones? ¿Quieres hablar con otros padres que han logrado superar obstáculos? Únase a otros padres/cuidadores para hablar sobre las alegrías y los desafíos de criar a un niño con autismo.

El Grupo de Apoyo Para Padres y Cuidadores es un grupo de apoyo en linea para cuidadores y familiares que tienen un ser quierido con autismo. Normalmente, el grupo es el primer Miércoles de cada mes, per esta mesa, el grupo es el 18 de enero a las 6-7:30 p.m. en Zoom (hora del Este). Haga clic en el botón de abajo para registrarse para recibir un enlace y un código de acceso. ¿Preguntas? Contáctenos hoy: 513-561-2300 Extensión 2.

haga clic aquí para registrarse

COMMUNITY CORNER

Apply to be the Regional Autism Advisory Council (RAAC) Coordinator!

The Regional Autism Advisory Council (RAAC) is looking for a new RAAC Coordinator to serve as an information and resource hub for the autism community. RAAC connects organizations, individuals, and family members to enhance the autism community by collaborating and sharing knowledge. They assist organizations in Southwest Ohio to be best equipped to do their work supporting individuals with autism while providing opportunities to communicate, collaborate and coordinate in order to improve resources available to the local autism community.

RAAC is composed of many community partners and Cincinnati Children's Hospital is one of them. Learn more at the RAAC website. The RAAC Coordinator position is posted on the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital site as "Sr. Specialist Community Engagement" and Requisition #135814. Click the link below to see the listing.

RAAC Coordinator Position

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.

Autism Connections

www.autismcincy.org

513-561-2300

connect@autismcincy.org