Autism Connections
April 11-17 | Issue 55
Programs this Week
Tuesday, April 12
7-8:30 p.m. ET
An online support group for caregivers and family members who have a loved one with autism.
Wednesday, April 13
7-8:30 p.m. ET
An online support group for black and brown caregivers and family members who have a loved one with autism. Second and fourth Wednesday of the month.
Thursday, April 14
1:30-3 p.m. ET
An online support group for women with autism and chronic physical health concerns. LGBTQ+ friendly.
Friday, April 15
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
An online support group for professionals
in the developmental disability field.
Friday, April 15
5:30-7 p.m. ET
An online social program for teens 13-17 with autism to make friends, play games, hangout and have fun.
Friday, April 15
7:30-9 p.m. ET
An online social program for adults with autism to talk, play a variety of games,
have fun and lots of laughs!
Sunday, April 17
6:30-8 p.m. ET
An online support group for adults with autism to share successes and concerns, give and receive support, and be a part of a community that understands.
Event Calendar
Don’t forget, we post our upcoming programs and other community events on our website calendar. Bookmark it to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in and around the community each month.
Reminder: Update to Kids Exploring Fun Programming
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! Click the link below to learn more. Our next session will be held on April 23.
ASGC 2021 Impact Report 
As a reminder, our 2021 Impact Report is available to view! Click the button below for information about what we offered in programs and services last year, and find out more about our history and our new logo we debuted in our 50th anniversary year.
Save the Date for Art Across the Spectrum & Join us for an Exclusive Preview Dinner Event!
Save the date for Art Across the Spectrum on Thursday, June 9 - a memorable evening at the Peterloon Estate to celebrate local artists and raise money for ASGC. The event will feature a silent and live auction, delicious food and an opportunity to learn more about ASGC and its mission. More information coming soon!
In the meantime, you can join us at the Peterloon for dinner series Knife Fork Spoon on Wednesday, April 27 from 6-9 p.m. Knife Fork Spoon will feature an evening of delicious cuisine from eat well celebrations and feasts and proceeds will benefit Autism Society Greater Cincinnati. Tickets are on sale now, but are limited! Click the button below to learn more.
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
Grupo de Apoyo Para Padres Y Cuidadores Serie Educativa IEP y ETR
MIÉRCOLES 20 DE ABRIL 6-7:30 P.M. ET on ZOOM
Presentado virtualmente en asociación con la Coalición de Ohio para la Educación de Niños con Discapacidades.

LOS DERECHOS DE LOS PADRES EN EL PROCESO DEL IEP
Los participantes ganarán un entendimiento funcional de los derechos de los padres bajo IDEA 2004. Los seis componentes de FAPE se discutirán y serán explicados. El plazo de tiempo bajo IDEA, como también, la evaluación, referido y el proceso de evaluación serán cubiertos. Los participantes también aprenderán y obtendrán un entendimiento básico acerca de la medicación, el procedimiento de ODE para quejas, reuniones de resolución y procedimientos del proceso debido.

CONOCE A ELIZABETH DE LA OCECD
Elizabeth es Licenciada en Educación Especial y Maestría en Currículo e Instrucción de Florida State University. Desde Agosto del 2021 forma parte del equipo de OCECD como Multicultural Information Specialist/Trainer, apoyando a la comunidad latina en el suroeste de Ohio. Tiene más de 20 años de experiencia como maestra de educacion especial y Registered Behavior Technician (RBT) brindando servicios individuales de ABA. En 2019, se convirtió en Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA), colaborando con familias en el desarrollo e implementación de planes de comportamiento para abordar las diversas necesidades de cada niño y sus familias

Regístrese para recibir un enlace y un código de acceso.
COMMUNITY CORNER
RAAC 2022 Spring Safety Series:
Safety Through Empowerment & Technology!
Join the Regional Autism Advisory Council of Southwest Ohio live or on demand for important sessions focused on growing proactive strategies to keep people with disabilities safe. All sessions are free, virtual, and will be recorded.

Visit https://2022springsafetyseries.eventbrite.com for more information about the upcoming sessions and to register.
OCALICONLINE 2022 Registration is 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.
Autism Society Greater Cincinnati

513-561-2300