Autism Connections News

October 9-15 | Issue 132

 

In-Person

Programs this Week

Teen Time Hangouts

Friday, October 13

5:30-7 p.m.

at Linden Grove School

A social program for teens 13-17 with autism to make friends, play games, hangout, and have fun!

Kids Exploring Fun

Saturday, October 14

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

at Linden Grove School

A social program for elementary school children with autism (aged 5-12) to explore creativity, socialization, and FUN!

Online

Programs this Week

Parent & Caregiver Support Group

Tuesday, October 10

7-8:30 p.m. ET

An online support group for caregivers and family members who have a loved one with autism.

Adult Game Night

Friday, October 13

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, October 15

6:30-8 p.m.

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.

Parent Support Group Rescheduled for Tuesday, October 10 on Zoom

Our Parent and Caregiver Support Group has been rescheduled to this Tuesday, October 10 from 7-8:30 p.m. ET on Zoom. Our online support group invites all family members of individuals with autism to share their experiences in a safe place. Join us to give support, talk through challenges and successes, encourage one another, and learn about resources that are available at every stage of your family’s autism journey. To participate, register for the Zoom link and passcode at the linked site below. We look forward to meeting with you! Click the flyer to enlarge.

Parent Support Group

We’re Making Crazy Masks at Kids Exploring Fun!

Kids Exploring Fun is this Saturday, October 14 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Linden Grove School (4122 Myrtle Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45236) in the main school building. We’ll be making Crazy Masks, doing physical and sensory activities, and celebrating Halloween! Cost is $15 per kid, which includes snacks and all supplies. Learn more about this fun and engaging program for school-aged kids (ages 4-12) at the linked site below. Click the flyer to enlarge.

Kids Exploring Fun!

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

Join Us this Friday, October 13 for Teen Time Hangouts!

Calling all teenagers with autism! Teen Time Hangouts is an in-person and online social program for teenagers (ages 13-18) on the autism spectrum. We join once per month in-person and once per month online over Zoom to interact with each other, play games, practice social skills, build friendships, and have fun!

 

Join us this Friday, October 13 from 5:30-7 p.m. for our in-person Teen Time Hangouts at the Linden Grove School middle school building (4122 Myrtle Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45236). We will be celebrating the Halloween by making our own masks, playing Halloween bingo and other games, and hanging out with friends! The session costs $15 per teenager, covering pizza, drinks, and all supplies. Learn more about October’s Teen Time by clicking the flyer to the left or click the linked button below to register for this week’s program. See you there!

Register Here

COMMUNITY CORNER

Halloween Dance Party! October 28 in Fairfield

The Therapeutic Recreation for the Disabled Inc. is hosting their annual Halloween Dance Party at the Fairfield Optimist Club! Join them on Saturday, October 28 from 7-9 p.m. at 194 Joe Nuxhall Way, Fairfield, OH 45014 for an evening of fun and dancing! Space is limited so RSVP now by emailing Lynn Goodwin at mgoodwin@butlerdd.org. Learn more at the linked site below.

Dance Party Info

Spectrum Empowerment Hosts STEAM Exploration Night

Spectrum Empowerment, a group of students at Mason High School, is hosting a STEAM Night at the Mason Municipal Building (6000 Mason Montgomery Rd, Mason, OH 45040) in the Community Room on Friday, October 13 from 6-8 p.m. This is for kids with autism and other developmental disabilities, aged 4-17, to participate in science experiments, robots, TinkerCAD, scratch programming, LEGO, art, and more! All kids will be supported, regardless of age or ability. Siblings are welcome!

 

Adaptations include: smooth transitions, visual diagrams, and one-on-one instructional support. Click the flyer on the right to learn more! With questions, please contact Spectrum Empowerment at Mason High School at spectrumempowerment@gmail.com or 513-662-6369. Click the flyer to learn more.

Register Here!

Sensory Friendly Touch-a-Truck on Saturday, October 28

Join us for a Sensory Friendly Touch-a-Truck on Saturday, October 28, 2023 from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Rockdale Academy (335 Rockdale Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229). Kids and their families are invited to interact with a variety of trucks and vehicles, as well as with community leaders like police officers, fire fighters, and more! Costumes welcome but optional., and no registration is required. Enjoy fall treats and candy, balloon animals, and door prizes too! We already have a DJ Booth, a van from the Cincinnati Zoo, and a Tow Truck lined up! With questions, reach out to the DDBP at CCHMC at DDBPFamilySupport@cchmc.org. Click the flyer to the left to learn more!


Vendors are welcome! If you are a community partner who wants to pass out candy/treats, provide family resources, and bring unique vehicles for display, click the button below!

Vendor Sign-Up Here

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.

 

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