Autism Connections
May 23-29 | Issue 61
Programs this Week
Tuesday, May 24
7-8:30 p.m. ET
An online support group for caregivers and family members who have a loved one with autism.
Wednesday, May 25
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. Second and fourth Wednesday of the month.
Thursday, May 26
1:30-3 p.m. ET
An online support group for women with autism and chronic physical health concerns. LGBTQ+ friendly.
Friday, May 27
11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ET
An online support group for professionals
in the developmental disability field.
Friday, May 27
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, May 27
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, May 28
9-10 p.m. ET
An online autism program for preschool and elementary school children aged 3-12 to explore creativity, socialization, and FUN!
Sunday, May 29
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 Preview: A Study of Kandinsky
A Study of Kandinsky by artist Levi Hart at the Linden Grove School draws from the work of Wassily Kandinsky, who is recognized as a forerunner in defining abstraction in western art. Hart’s painting draws ideas from Kandinsky’s Farbstudie Quadrate, bringing both a joyful surface-level effect with vibrant, juxtaposed colors and a deeper, internal resonance as the concentric circles deepen the viewing plane.
 
This piece, paired with curated wine from Hart & Cru, partnered with WineCraft, will be available at our Art Across the Spectrum silent auction on Thursday, June 9 6-9 p.m. ET. With you at The Peterloon Estate, we will celebrate local artists and raise money to support our programs and operations. RSVP by Friday, June 3 at the link below.
ASGC Offices CLOSED Monday, May 30
Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati offices and helpline will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022 in observance of Memorial Day. No programming will be affected, and we will reopen on Tuesday, May 31, 2022. Autism Connections will go live on Tuesday.
Update to Black & Brown Families Support Group Programming
For the month of June, our Support Group for Black and Brown Families will be taking place on only the Fourth Wednesday of the month. The next meeting for this group will be this Wednesday, May 25 from 7-8:30 p.m. ET. We would love for you to join us to discuss how to navigate persistent racial disparities in autism diagnosis and treatment, and how we can work together to navigate through the unique challenges we face. With questions, concerns, or conversation topics for our next support group, please feel free to contact Hadia Khan via email or 513-561-2300 x5.
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
Kids Exploring Fun! This Saturday, May 28 9-10 a.m. ET
Kids Exploring Fun is back on Saturday, May 28 from 9-10 a.m. ET on Zoom as part of the Second and Fourth Saturday of the month schedule. This weekend, we will be hosting the social group, where we will help our kids build confidence to make friends and interact with each other socially. All children aged 3-12 are invited, as long as they remember to bring a smile!

As a reminder, Kids Exploring Fun takes place twice a month. One session is a social group for building connections within our community, while the other session features crafts, games, activities, and more! We usually partner with organizations like Big Blue Canopy, ABC Pediatric Therapy, Ensemble Theatre, and more to facilitate these fun programs and to bring in new ideas and activities! To keep up with the latest program updates and topics, make sure to register for this weekend’s program by clicking the button below, and we will keep you in the loop about upcoming program meetings!
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
There is still time to support our mission at the link below!
COMMUNITY CORNER
Cincinnati Art Museum Sensory Saturday is this Saturday!
Join the Cincinnati Art Museum for a socially distanced Sensory Saturday, designed for families with children who have developmental disabilities. This program will begin before public hours, so families can enjoy a less crowded environment if they wish to do so.
As families enter, they will receive a map that designates galleries with learning centers with instructions on the back. Each family or child will borrow a bag with hands on materials, using it to engage with art in the galleries. When visitors are finished with the supplies, they return the bags to a bin marked “used” materials. You can learn more about the program online!

Registration is not required, you can just show up on Saturday, May 28 at 9:30-11:30 a.m. ET to participate! Families are welcome to participate in the pre-determined learning centers or to wander the galleries at their leisure.

Because of ever changing museum policies related to COVID 19, please visit https://cincinnatiartmuseum.org/visit for up to date information to prepare for your visit. If you need accessibility accommodations for this program or event, please email access@cincyart.org. Please contact at least two weeks in advance to ensure accommodations can be made.
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