December 4-10 | Issue 140 | |
Take a Ride on the "Polar Express" this Saturday, December 9! | |
Take a ride on the “Polar Express” with us this Saturday, December 9! Join Linden Grove School and Autism Connections as we partner to bring you a holiday celebration for the whole family! Our version of the Polar Express will be from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Linden Grove School (4122 Myrtle Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45236).
Each kid will receive 6 "train tickets" that includes a pass to take a family photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus, to decorate a holiday cookie, to make snow slime, and way more! (Train tickets are not required for all activities – there will be way more than 6 activities to enjoy!) Cost is $25 per family, which includes all activities, donuts and hot chocolate, and a printed family photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Click the linked site below to learn more, register, and sign up for your photo! With questions, contact connect@autismcincy.org.
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Winter in the Woodlands at California Woods Nature Preserve | |
Join Macy’s and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Starting Our Adventure Right (SOAR) program for Winter in the Woodlands! Families and adults are invited to follow a beautiful, luminaria-lit trail on a leisurely, self-guided walk through the forest at nighttime. Visit on Friday, December 1 or Saturday, December 2 from 5-6 p.m. for sensory-friendly hour. Cost is $6 per person. Click the flyer to enlarge, or visit the linked site below to register. With questions, email gia.giammarinaro@cincinnati-oh.gov or call 513-231-8678.
| DDBP Outreach Hosts Understanding Behavior in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities | |
The Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital invites parents and caregivers to an online session titled Understanding Behavior in Individuals with Developmental Disabilities. If you are interested in understanding the function or reason challenging behaviors may occur, or if you are interested in learning how to manage challenging behaviors and encourage cooperation, compliance, and positive family interactions, click the linked button below to register. This session takes place on December 14 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. ET on Zoom. Registration is required, as capacity is limited, and cost is $10 per household. Click the flyer to the right to learn more. With questions, please call 513-636-2158 or email DDPBFamilySupport@cchmc.org.
| The Friendship Circle Cincinnati Hosts Another Young Adult Meet-Up! | |
The Friendship Circle Cincinnati is continuing its new social opportunities for young adults (ages 18+) called Young Adult Meet-Up Mondays, taking place on every other Monday evening! The next meet-up is on Monday, December 11, 2023 from at 7 p.m. at Chabad Jewish Center(3977 Hunt Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45236). The evening will begin with a Chanukah celebration by playing dreidel, followed by more games and jelly donuts! If you’d like to play a specific game, feel free to bring it to the meet-up. To attend, make sure you are registered with The Friendship Circle at the linked button below by Monday, December 11.
| 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. | | | | | | |
