Autism Connections: August 29-September 5

Autism Connections

August 29-September 5 | Issue 75

Programs this Week

Parent & Caregiver Support Group

Tuesday, August 30

7-8:30 p.m. ET

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

Professionals Support Group

Friday, September 2

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

An online support group for professionals

in the developmental disability field.

No Programs September 2-5

Due to the September 5th Labor Day holiday, there will be no social programs or support groups (except for Professionals Support Group) from Friday, September 2 until Monday, September 5. These programs will resume next week. You can stay busy by visiting the link above to learn 4 tips for fun and sensory-friendly Labor Day activities.

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.

Get Involved!

If you want to make a difference in the lives of individuals with autism and their families, we would love for you to volunteer with us! Sign up for our Volunteer Email List to stay in the loop about opportunities, like our upcoming 4th Annual Golf for Autism event.

Our 3rd Annual Golf for Autism in 2021 had 100 golfers present at TPC River’s Bend, grouped into 25 foursomes that competed for a “Best Foursome” plaque for first and second place. This year, help us to ramp up the competition with more foursomes, all while enjoying the beautiful TPC course, tasty lunch and snacks, and our auction and raffle. Register today at the link below!

Reserve Your Golf Cart

We're looking for individuals to create and foster a positive, engaging environment for our support groups for adult (18+ years) individuals with autism to share their feelings, thoughts, and experiences. Please click the image above or contact Hadia Khan, Program Director, to learn more.

Email Hadia Khan

ASGC Offices CLOSED Monday, September 5

Autism Society Greater Cincinnati offices and helpline will be closed on Monday, September 5, 2022 in observance of Independence Day. No programming will be affected, and we will reopen on Tuesday, September 6. Next week's issue of Autism Connections will go live on Tuesday.

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

Severe* Autism Support Group for Parents and Caregivers

Join other parents and caregivers of children and adults who are significantly impacted by autism to share experiences as caregivers, advocates, cheerleaders, teachers, detectives, and so much more during our support group. Our next online Zoom meeting is Tuesday, September 6, at 9:30 – 11 a.m. ET.

*Severe. Profound. Significantly Impacted. These are just some of the terms used to describe people with autism who require the most intensive supports. We realize there is no consensus on how to best describe this segment of the spectrum because it is a complex issue involving multiple factors. The intention of this group is to help parents & caregivers have a space to talk through the challenges and successes of caring for someone with autism.

About Our Severe* Autism Support Group

COMMUNITY CORNER

Buddy Walk Cincinnati is on Saturday, September 10, 2022

The Buddy Walk is the Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati's (DSAGC) signature fundraising and awareness event every year – where so many come together to celebrate the lives of people with Down syndrome in our community. With over 15,000 participants, donors and volunteers who support the DSAGC through the Buddy Walk, know that you have an opportunity to play a important role in how the DSAGC works to support individuals with Down syndrome and their families throughout the year.

The funds raised through the Buddy Walk each year provides 50% of the resources needed to fulfill the DSAGC's mission to empower individuals, educate families, enhance communities and together, celebrate the extraordinary lives of people with Down syndrome.

You can participate by:

Joining Cincinnati Children Hospital's Thomas Center's team! It's free to join, but you will be given the option to donate when you sign up.
Donating! Payments can be made through the online portal, or through check to DSAGC at 4623 Wesley Avenue, Suite A, Cincinnati, OH 45212. (Be sure to include team name Thomas Center in the memo of the check!)

More About the Buddy Walk

Save the Date for Possibilities 4 Diverse Abilities

Expo and Fall Family Festival

Join us on Saturday, October 22 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. for a fun fall festival and disability resource fair! This event will feature fun activities, resources from many organizations that serve our disability community, and FUN! Family attendance is FREE, and registration for attendees is not required!

The Heidt Center of Excellence

4550 Red Bank Rd

Cincinnati, OH 45227

Sponsor, Advertising, and Resource Opportunities:

Platinum, Golf, Silver, and Bronze Sponsorships are available. Please click the linked button below to learn more about sponsoring this event.

Resource Table – $350 For Profit / $250 Non-Profit. Includes table and two (2) chairs; also includes listing in the 2023 Possibilities catalog.

Catalog Ads: For Profit / Non-Profit

Full-page color ad . . . . . . . . . . $750 / $500

Half-page color ad . . . . . . . . . .$500 / $250

Quarter-page color ad . . . . . . .$250 / $100

Business card color ad . . . . . .$100 / $50

Catalog listing . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50 / $25

(Does not include Resource Table)

Questions? Contact Mary Helen Richer, Autism Society Greater Cincinnati, mhricher@autismcincy.org or 513-371-4641.

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

www.autismcincy.org

513-561-2300

connect@autismcincy.org