Autism Connections
April 18-24 | Issue 56
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
Kids Exploring Fun
Saturday, April 23 with Ensemble Theatre
Join us for Kids Exploring Fun on Saturday, April 23 from 9-10 a.m. ET on Zoom, and learn about acting and improvisation as Ensemble Theatre leads us in theatrical storytelling games and activities!

As a reminder, we will be moving to a twice-a-month format for Kids Exploring Fun. One session each month will be focused on a social group for our kids to help build confidence to make friends and interact with each other socially. The second session each month will focus on crafts, games, activities and more, partnering with organizations like Big Blue Canopy, ABC Pediatric Therapy, Ensemble Theatre and more to facilitate the programs. For the latest each month, be sure to bookmark our website! 
COMMUNITY CORNER
2022 Linden Grove Signature Event featuring Carrie Cariello
Join Linden Grove School for its Signature Event on Saturday, May 21, from 6-10 p.m. with special guest Carrie Cariello. Carrie is the author of What Color Is Monday, How Autism Changed One Family for the Better, and Someone I'm With Has Autism. She lives in southern New Hampshire with her husband, Joe, and their five children. Carrie is a contributor to HuffPost, TODAY Parents, TODAY, and Parents.com. She has been interviewed by NBC Nightly News and presents a TEDx talk. She speaks regularly about autism, marriage, and motherhood and writes a weekly blog at www.carriecariello.com.

Hear Carrie Live!
You have two opportunities to hear from Carrie.
  1. Attend Linden Grove School’s 2022 Signature Event. Enjoy dinner, open bar, entertainment, auction, prize drawings, and more; or
  2. Register for a one-hour livestream of the event including Carrie’s presentation.

All in-person and virtual guests are automatically entered to win LGS gift boxes including gift cards to area retailers and restaurants, LGS student-designed items, and more. Drawings will be held Monday, May 16, through 8:00pm on May 21.

Register now at 2022SigEvent.givesmart.com

Questions? Please contact Christina Waddle at 513-426-7105 or cwaddle@lindengroveschool.org.
National Employer Connect - Career Networking Program for Autistic College Students/Grads 
Integrate Autism Employment Advisors is inviting autistic college students and autistic college graduates to apply for our National Employer Connect program. This virtual networking program will take place from September 2022 through February 2023 and sessions will generally take place once a week. In previous programs, staff from various companies such as Prudential, Wells Fargo, Merck, Cisco, ViacomCBS, LinkedIn and more shared their expertise in conducting a job search, how to write a resumé, creating impactful “elevator pitches,” how to utilize LinkedIn to create a professional network, and successfully navigating the interview process.

The priority deadline to apply is Friday, May 6, 2022. Final application deadline is Friday, May 20, 2022. Please note that there is a 4-step process to complete an application. Candidates who apply by the priority deadline will be given first consideration. Applications will be considered on a first come, first served basis so applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.


Integrate is a non-profit that helps employers identify, recruit and retain professionals on the autism spectrum. Questions? Reach out to Amanda Marino at amanda@integrateadvisors.org or 212-839-0030 ext. 2.
Register for OCALICONLINE 2022 for FREE for Two Weeks Only!
Do you want to attend the premier autism and disabilities conference, OCALICONLINE 2022? How would you like it if you could attend it for free? Now is your chance!

For two weeks only, you can register to attend OCALICONLINE 2022 for free. No strings attached, no gimmicks. You just have to register between April 18-30. Held conveniently online November 15-18, 2022, free registration includes access to both the live event and on-demand.

The conference features breakout and networking sessions by state and national leaders and experts on important topics and issues across the lifespan. Join colleagues and peers from Ohio, across the U.S., and around the world to learn, connect, and share research, best practices, and resources to support the needs of all learners and lifelong challenges and opportunities for people with disabilities.

Welcome to the community. There’s a place for you here. And you can have your very own FREE front row seat!

To learn more visit https://conference.ocali.org/
DISCLAIMER: Autism Society Greater Cincinnati 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.