Autism Connections
March 7-13 | Issue 50
Programs this Week
Tuesday, March 8
7-8:30 p.m. ET
An online support group for caregivers and family members who have a loved one with autism.
Wednesday, March 9
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.
Thursday, March 10
1:30-3 p.m. ET
An online support group for women with autism and chronic physical health concerns. LGBTQ+ friendly.
Friday, March 11
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
An online support group for professionals
in the developmental disability field.
Friday, March 11
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, March 11
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!
Saturday, March 12
9 - 10 a.m. ET
An online autism program for children 3-12 to explore creativity, socialization and FUN!
Saturday, March 12
7:30-9 p.m. ET
An online social program for adults with autism to test your knowledge, hang out with friends, and have FUN!
Sunday, March 13
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.
Kroger Community Rewards – Thank You!
Thanks to the generosity of 107 households in the Greater Cincinnati area, we were able to secure an additional $450 in donations from November 2021 – January 2022 through the Kroger Community Rewards program. Not signed up yet? Every time that you purchase groceries or gas at Kroger and use your Kroger Plus Card a donation is made to our organization. It’s easy, and free! Click the button below to find out how you can register your Kroger Plus Card.
Remember: Daylight Saving Time Starts
Sunday, March 13
Don’t forget! This Sunday, March 13 at 2 a.m. marks the beginning of Daylight Saving Time, so clocks will move ahead by an hour. If you need help prepping for the changes that will occur to schedules because of Daylight Saving Time, check out some resources from Autism Society of North Carolina by clicking the button below.
Program Facilitators Needed
We’re still looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as program facilitators for our adult, teen and youth programs.

Please contact Program Director Hadia Khan at hkhan@autismcincy.org for more information.
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
Professionals Support Group
Join our online support group for professionals working in the developmental disabilities field on Fridays from 11-12:30 p.m. ET. Have space to vent, talk about current challenges, and receive support and encouragement in a safe, nonjudgmental forum with others who understand and relate! Brought to you in partnership with the Regional Autism Advisory Council of Southwest Ohio.

If you plan to participate, please register in advance at https://tinyurl.com/Support4Pros.
COMMUNITY CORNER
Ohio Disability and Health Partnership (ODHP) Looking for Adults with Disabilities to Participate in Conversation on Health
Ohio Disability and Health Partnership (ODHP) is looking for a diverse group of adults with disabilities to participate in a 90-minute conversation on health via Zoom to learn from your healthcare experiences and hear thoughts on how to make it better.

Participants Must:
  • Be 18 years old or older
  • Live in Ohio
  • Have a disability (for example mobility disability, Deaf or hard of hearing, blind, intellectual or developmental disability, etc.)
  • Be available during the scheduled conversation times.

Participants receive $25 gift cards!

Interested? For more information, contact Lauren.Hackenberg@osumc.edu or call 330-554-0591. Check out the flyer for more details.
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