Autism Connections
May 30-June 5 | Issue 62
Programs this Week

Tuesday, May 31
7-8:30 p.m. ET
An online support group for caregivers and family members who have a loved one with autism.

Friday, June 3
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
An online support group for professionals
in the developmental disability field.

Friday, June 3
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, June 3
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, June 4
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, June 5
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.

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.
Art Across the Spectrum:
Live Auction Preview
Art Across the Spectrum is rapidly approaching on Thursday, June 9 at 6-9 p.m. ET. Don't miss out on an opportunity to engage in our live auction, featuring two sports experiences!

Our Cincinnati Reds Experience gives you and three friends field-level seats, and a voucher to let you on the field during a batting practice! Dates to redeem these tickets and batting practice viewing are completely up to you. This bundle is valued at over $1,000.

Our FC Cincinnati Game Fun package includes a basket of FCC swag, and a set of four tickets (with parking) to the July 13th match against the Vancouver Whitecaps! This package is valued at over $1,300.

Online bidding on silent auction items opens on Wednesday, June 1 at 1 p.m. ET, but live auction only happens in-person at our event! Silent auction bidding and in-event raffle will close at 7:30 p.m. during the event, but donations to support our mission can be made anytime! Explore tickets, sponsorships, and auction items at the link below, but be sure to buy before June 3!
Update to Sing & Dance Programming
Sing & Dance, our online program for preschoolers, is canceled for the month of June. Please join us on July 9 from 9:30-10 a.m. ET on Zoom, where we will encourage peer interactions and explore basic social, gross, and fine motor skills in a fun, playful environment! As a reminder, Sing & Dance takes place on the first Saturday of every month, and features Meghan Hainer, a board-certified music therapist from Sound Support. Find out more about our next meeting at the link below! Contact Program Director, Hadia Khan, by email or 513-561-2300 x5 with questions.
Update to Adult Trivia Nights!
We are excited to announce that Adult Trivia Nights are back for June! Trivia will take place on the first and third Saturdays of each month from 7:30-9 p.m. ET. Saturday Night Trivia group meets in conjunction with Adult Support Group, so if you already have that link, then you are all set to go! Join us this Saturday, June 4 at 7:30 p.m. ET for our first trivia night of the summer. Themed rounds of trivia are normally hosted by alternating adults within the group, so if you have an interest in hosting or a theme idea, feel free to reach out to our Program Director, Hadia Khan, by email or at 513-561-2300 x5.
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
Serie educativa: Autismo desde Casa con Lola Hernandez
Lola Hernadez es Licenciada en Ciencias de la Comunicación en la Universidad Iberoamericana (Ciudad de México), Diplomado en Diagnóstico Clínico y Tratamiento Terapéutico del Autismo, Ansiedad y Trastornos del Espectro Autista en el Instituto de Investigaciones de Autismo (California, USA).  Lola ha dedicado su vida a la educación básica y a liderar programas orientados a familias con hijxs con alguna diversidad funcional o mental, apoyando, educando y difundiendo su perspectiva de madre y profesional en lo relacionado con el autismo y con las diferentes formas de aprendizaje. Durante más de 18 años, ha asesorado a padres y madres de familia en los Estados Unidos, España, México y Latinoamérica a través de diversas organizaciones, centros educativos, redes sociales entre ellos su canal en youtube “El Espacio de Lola” y de manera personal.

8 de juno – Autismo desde Casa: Entendiendo la Hiperactividad y Ansiedad
Las y los participantes obtendrán una nueva mirada hacia el significado de hiperactividad y ansiedad, podrán escuchar una nueva perspectiva en la que comprenderán la responsabilidad que tiene el o la cuidadora en relación al comportamiento que exhiben las personas con autismo debido a su ansiedad.

20 de julio – Autismo desde Casa: Comunicándonos de manera positiva
Las y los participantes comprenderán los diversos modos y maneras de comunicar y comprender con eficiencia y de manera positiva a un ser querido con Autismo, así como la importancia del rol como padres de familias y cuidadores en el desarrollo de esta habilidad.
ART ACROSS THE SPECTRUM SPONSORS
Thank you to all our Art Across the Spectrum Event partners who have sponsored us so far. We truly appreciate your support as we work to improve the lives of all affected by autism in Greater Cincinnati.
Acceptance Influencers
Community Connectors
Ticket sales for our in-person event end Friday. June 3, but there is still time to support our mission through sponsorships, donations, and remote live auction participation! Click the button below to explore your options.
COMMUNITY CORNER
Summer Activities Brainstorming Session
Join us for an open conversation to share ideas and brainstorm together about activities for people with disabilities - for this summer and beyond. These sessions are free to the public, and all are welcome to attend!

We will talk about:
  • The fear of re-entry into the community and outside of your home since COVID-19.
  • What are the possibilities? How can we use a different way of thinking?
  • Are there new opportunities to try this summer and beyond?
  • What resources are available in the community that can help us lead a good life?
  • Building a new routine.

Choose from two Dates/Times to meet on Zoom:

Questions? Please contact Amy Clawson via email.

Presented by:
  • Amy Clawson, Northern Ohio Family Support Specialist, Ohio Family to Family
  • Barb Sapharas, Family Resource Network of Ohio, Nisonger Center-Ohio State University
  • Laurie Kowalski, Director of Family Support & Adult Engagement, Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio
  • Jenna Allen, Transition to Adulthood Consultant, Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI)
Cincinnati Parks SUMMER CAMP FOR ALL!
Spend the morning in the woods for this single morning summer camp experience! 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. Connect with nature, together!
Presented in partnership with Macy's and Cincinnati Children's Starting Our Adventure Right (SOAR) program with Dr. Jen. Visual supports and a social narrative will be available to prepare for and enjoy Summer Camp for all.

Ages: 6-13
Date: June 10 at 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: California Woods Nature Preserve
Tickets: $15 per camper (+$3 fee)
Questions and More Information: Contact Gia Giammarinaro by email or call at 513-231-8678.
Cincinnati Children’s DDBP: Using Visual Supports to Improve Behavior & Compliance Seminar
Join the Department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital for a class on understanding ways to tailor visual supports based on your child's developmental level. Join other families to learn how to use visual supports for increased behavioral success, decreased anxiety about expectations and routines, and increased independence in different settings. This seminar takes place on Friday, June 3, 2022, at 12-1 p.m. ET via Zoom.

Registration is required, and admission is $10 per family via the Seminar’s Eventbrite page. For more information, contact DDBPFamilySupport@cchmc.org or call 513-636-2158.
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