To commemorate our 20th anniversary, Milestones Autism Resources is thrilled to share a gift of knowledge with the community — the Milestones Autism Planning (MAP) Tool, a new groundbreaking online resource.
Designed by autistic individuals, parents, and professionals, the MAP is a content-rich guide created to support you in developing skills from early childhood through adulthood. You can search by category or age range to view practical strategies and tips for every age and stage in six comprehensive categories, including life and social skills, education, employment, and more!
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Milestones Free Autism Helpdesk
Need a specific resource? Want to learn more about our services? Contact the Milestones free Helpdesk today.
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Milestones Community Calendar
Visit our community calendar to connect with local event organizers and learn about upcoming events and supports in your area.
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Register and save now with our Winter Special rates through March 31st
Be a part of the leading autism event for professionals, family members and autistic individuals! Milestones is bringing you brand new sessions on critical topics such as social skills, self-advocacy, classroom strategies, and the transition to adulthood.
Get on-demand professional development and practical guidance from autism experts, June 15-16, with complimentary on-demand access through August 15th.
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
Introducing Milestones' 2022 Featured Speakers:
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Maria Davis-Pierre, LMHC
CEO & Founder, Autism in Black Inc.
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Peter Gerhardt, EdD
Executive Director, EPIC Schools
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Paula Kluth, PhD
Leading Authority on Inclusive Classrooms & Communities
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Haley Moss, Esq
Neurodiversity Expert, Autistic Attorney, Author & Artist
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Full conference schedule and session details coming soon! |
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Get unlimited, comprehensive autism training for your entire staff at the Milestones Conference with our special 20th anniversary deal, exclusively for school districts at the cost-effective
rate of $2000.
CEUs in Education and 11 other disciplines included!
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Recognize an individual who is making a difference in the autism community! |
Nominate your autism hero to receive a 2022 Milestones Achievement Award! Honorees will be recognized during the annual conference, being held virtually June 15-16.
Family Tribute Award - For a family member who has gone above and beyond their own family connection to autism in ways that benefit the special needs community overall.
Professional Excellence Award - For a dedicated professional who has been committed to making a difference in the lives of autistic individuals and their families.
#ActuallyAutistic Award - For an autistic person who has achieved individual excellence in accomplishing a personal goal or milestone.
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NOMINATION DEADLINE:
MARCH 15TH, 2022
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Milestones Ohio Family Network
MARCH EVENT SCHEDULE:
Open Event:
Big Family-Friendly Bounce Party
Saturday, March 19, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Big Dog Bounce
3315 N Ridge Rd E Unit 480, Ashtabula, OH 44004
Join Milestones for a fun morning with the whole family! Come bounce carefree at Big Dog Bounce in a welcoming, inclusive setting. This is a FREE event for children with disabilities and their families.
Registration is required in advance. To register or learn more, please email Veronica Miller at vmiller@milestones.org. Please note all children must be accompanied by an adult. Due to COVID-19, masks are encouraged.
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Milestones Self-Advocate Group Events
An online network for individuals with a formal or self-diagnosis of ASD or other disabilities. Ages 16+
Monthly: Magic the Gathering (in-person)
Thursday, March 17th, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Parma-Snow Public Library, Meeting Room B
2121 Snow Rd,
Parma, OH 44134
Come play with us! Join the group in-person for a night of fun, snacks and conversation. New and experienced players welcome. Don't play? Feel free to come and just hang out! The Cuyahoga County Public Library requires all visitors to wear a mask. RSVP and proof of vaccination strongly recommended.
Monthly Minecraft (virtual)
Sunday, March 20th, 4:00 – 6:00pm
Come build with us for our Monthly Minecraft Day! Each month, we meet to play Minecraft together as a group and to chat in Discord. (Individuals without a copy of the game can still participate in this social activity via Discord Voice Chat, but may miss out on certain aspects of the social experience)
For this activity, you will need:
- Minecraft for the Nintendo Switch, PS4, XboxOne, or PC (Bedrock Edition)
- May also be compatible with some Android and Apple mobile devices, PS5, and Xbox Series systems
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For information on how to setup Minecraft cross-system play, click here.
Social Roleplaying - Dungeons & Dragons (virtual)
Sunday, March 27th, 5:00 – 7:00pm
Hop online to chat and roleplay as the group works together to tackle challenges big and small. Create a character and join in on the adventure. New and experienced players welcome!
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Join Milestones for our customizable spring fundraiser, now through April 3rd!
This fully customizable event allows participants to create their own personalized fundraising experience to support Milestones' core programs. Get involved from wherever you are with the activity of your choice!
Participants may also simply choose to donate to the event. Every dollar makes a difference, regardless of how it is raised. Then join us April 3rd at Spins Bowl to celebrate your fundraising efforts!
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Come grow with us! Milestones is currently seeking a
join the team.
At Milestones, staff members get to be a part of a mission-driven organization and help change the trajectory for autistic individuals by helping them reach their unique potential every day.
Our organization provides a competitive salary, paid time off that increases with tenure and a generous company holiday schedule.
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Milestones is proud to be an annual partner of the |
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A Better Understanding of the Spectrum of Autism and Practical Interventions
Improve understanding of the medical, behavioral, social, sensory and educational issues related to ASD with University Hospitals Rainbow Babies and Children's Autism Seminar Series, presented virtually by local and national experts in the field.
UPCOMING SEMINARS:
Social and Communication Issues
Wednesday, March 16, 2022 | 5:30 - 6:30pm
Michelle Nin, M.A., CCC-SLP, Speech Language Pathologist, UH ENT Institute, UH Parma Medical Center
When Picky Eating Becomes a Problem: Feeding Issues Among Children with Autism
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 | 5:30 - 6:30pm
Cara Cuddy, PhD, Psychologist & Director of Pediatric Feeding Program, Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation
Due to the ongoing issues of the pandemic and surge in COVID cases, this series is being offered online using the Zoom platform. There is no fee for the series. A certificate of attendance will be emailed to all registrants along with a copy of the recorded session for post event viewing.
To register or see the full 2022 seminar schedule, please click the button below or call 216.998.1230
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