Autism Connections
September 7 - 12, 2021 | Issue 24
Programs this Week
Tuesday, September 7
7:00-8:30 p.m.
An online support group for caregivers and family members who have a loved one with autism.
Miércoles 8 de septiembre
6:00-7:30 p.m.
Un grupo de apoyo en línea en español, para cuidadores y familiares que tienen un ser querido con autismo.
Wednesday, September 8
7:30-9:00 p.m.
An online support group for black and brown caregivers and family members who have a loved one with autism.
Friday, September 10
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
An online support group for professionals
in the developmental disability field.
Friday, September 10
5:30-7:00 p.m.
An online social program for teens 13-17 with autism to make friends, play games, hangout and have fun.
Friday, September 10
7:30-9:00 p.m.
An online social program for adults with autism to talk, play a variety of games,
have fun and lots of laughs!.
Saturday, September 11
9:00-10:00 a.m.
An online autism program for children 3-12 to explore creativity, socialization and FUN!
Saturday, September 11
7:30-9:00 p.m.
An online social program for adults with autism to test your knowledge, hang out with friends, and have FUN!
Sunday, September 12
6:30-8:00 p.m.
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.
Meet Helpline Coordinator, Carol Sexton
Carol joined the Autism Society Greater Cincinnati staff in mid-2018 to update our resource directory and provide administrative support to our Cincinnati Autism Connection helpline.

Carol has 32 years of experience working with the Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities in many different capacities. Working in the classroom as an Assistant. She has worked with children and families from birth to adults. When the Clermont County Board received a grant for the Regional Infant Hearing Program, she became the Administrator Assistant. That position required her to contact parents whose children needed further hearing testing. 
Possibilities for Diverse Abilities: Post High School Educational Opportunities
Possibilities for Diverse Abilities (formerly the Autism and Special Needs Expo) wants to build and empower a community that values diversity, belonging, safety, participation, and reciprocity. Its goal is to share the many local supports and opportunities Cincinnati has for individuals and families with diverse abilities.  
 
Join us for the third event of a four-part FREE virtual series on Thursday, September 23, from 6:30-7:30 p.m., where we’ll cover post high school educational opportunities. Hear from experts, graduates and families about postsecondary programs for individuals with moderate to minimal support needs.
Coming Soon!
PUMPKIN PALOOZA
Many of you are familiar with our annual fall tradition – The Great Pumpkin Race! While we’d love to gather together and send some pumpkins racing down the track, given the current rise in COVID cases, we’ve decided to take the race virtual this year with a new, fun five-week campaign!

Companies, families and individuals will be able compete by raising funds for ASGC and have their pumpkins virtually “race” to the finish line. Stay tuned for more information – registration launches soon!  
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
Kids Exploring Fun!
On Saturdays at 9 a.m., join us for an online autism youth program to encourage engagement, creativity, socialization, and of course, FUN! This upcoming Saturday, Sept. 11, learn about acting and improvisation as Ensemble Theatre leads us in theatrical storytelling games and activities. 
Autism Society Greater Cincinnati

513-561-2300