Autism Connections News

May 1-7 | Issue 109

 

In-Person

Programs this Week

Stay tuned for in-person programs next week!

Online

Programs this Week

Parent & Caregiver Support Group

Tuesday, May 2

7-8:30 p.m. ET

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

Grupo de Apoyo Para Padres Y Cuidadores

Miércoles, 3 de Mayo

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.

Professionals Support Group

Friday, May 5

11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET

An online support group for professionals

in the developmental disability field.

Adult Game Night

Friday, May 5

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, May 7

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.

Events 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.

Caricatures by Eric VandenOever at Art Across the Spectrum

David Jonathan painted us a beautiful piece titled Aquatic Melody, which sold for $900 in last year’s Art Across the Spectrum live auction! This year, David will be painting live during the event, and auctioning off his finished piece at the end of the evening. This is your chance to have a never-before-seen and one-of-a-kind painting, but only if you buy your ticket now! Click the linked button below to attend Art Across the Spectrum on Thursday, May 11 from 6-9 p.m. at the Peterloon Estate. With questions about the event, contact Angelo Bucci, Marketing & Operations Coordinator, at 513-561-2300 ext. 4 or abucci@autismcincy.org.

Art Across the Spectrum

Sign Up for PEERS® Sessions for Summer 2023

There are still spots remaining in our Summer 2023 cohorts for PEERS® for Teens and PEERS® for Adults, presented by Schmidt Heating and Cooling. Beginning on Monday, May 8, both sessions are 16-week evidence-based social skills intervention programs for teens and adults who are motivated to make and keep friends. See our PEERS® feature on Local 12 here!

Cost is $500 per participant/social coach pair. Click the linked buttons below to learn more about the cohort process and fill out the Participant Intake Forms. Click the flyers to learn more about PEERS® for Teens or PEERS® for Adults.

PEERS® Programs

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

¡Grupo de Apoyo Para Padres y Cuidadores Es el Miércoles 3 de Mayo!

¿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 3 de mayo 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

Nutritional Interventions for Constipation and Diarrhea

The Cincinnati Children’s Division of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics is presenting Nutritional Interventions for Constipation and Diarrhea on Wednesday, May 17 from 5-6 p.m. Registered Dietician Abby Giangiordano will be leading this class, which is designed for caregivers seeking to learn about dietary strategies for improving their child’s GI concerns, including constipation and diarrhea. This class will occur in-person at CCHMC for $10 per family. Capacity is limited and registration is required at the linked button below. Click the flyer to learn more!

Register for this Class

Announcing Summer Camp for All at California Woods!

Join the California Woods of Cincinnati Parks and the LEND (Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities) Program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital for Summer Camp for All! Spend the morning in the woods for this single morning summer camp experience! As a group, we will walk through the forest, visit the creek, make a craft, and meet an animal as we enjoy the best parts of summer camps in small, guided, assisted groups. Let’s connect with nature together!

 

Camp dates for Sessions 1 and 2 are Thursday, June 1 and Friday, June 2 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 2-4 p.m. Camp dates for Sessions 3 and 4 are Thursday, June 8 and Friday, June 9 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 2-4 p.m. Camp is intended for kids aged 7-14, and takes place at California Woods Nature Preserve (5400 Kellogg Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45230). Registration is available at the linked button below for $30 per camper (plus $3 administrative fee per transaction). Visual supports and social narratives will be available to prepare! Questions? Contact at 513-231-8678 or gia.giammarinaro@cincinnati-oh.gov.

Register for Summer Camp for All

PigAbilities Meetups Take Place from February through April

Hamilton County DDS, in partnership with Queen City Running Club is hosting a group to help people get ready for PigAbilities, a one-mile event during Flying Pig Weekend in May. The event allows participants and their supporters to run, walk, or roll at their own pace and cross the official Flying Pig Marathon Finish Swine! These Meetups are open to everyone who wants to practice, fit with water and a chance to socialize with others who may participate in the PigAbilities event.

 

Click here to see the flyer and schedule, which includes all Meetup dates. Snow may affect route accessibility. Check hamiltondds.org for updates and contact Ann Myres at

513-703-2138 or ann.myres@hamiltondds.org with any questions.

PigAbilities Meetup Schedule and Information

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

 
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