Autism Connections News: February 6-12

Autism Connections News

February 6-12 | Issue 97

In-Person

Programs this Week

Teen Time Hangouts

Friday, February 10

5:30-7:30 p.m.

at Linden Grove School

A social program for teens 13-17 with autism to make friends, play games, hangout, and have fun!

Kids Exploring Fun

Saturday, February 11

10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

at Linden Grove School

A social program for elementary school children with autism (aged 5-12) to explore creativity, socialization, and FUN!

Sing and Dance

Saturday, February 11

10:30-11:30 a.m.

at Linden Grove School

A social program focusing on engaging preschoolers in interactive play, song and movement.

Adult Support Group

Sunday, February 12

6:30-8 p.m.

at Ken Anderson Alliance

A support group for adults with autism to share successes and concerns, to give and receive support, and to be a part of a community that understands.

Online

Programs this Week

Adult Game Night

Friday, February 10

7:30-9 p.m. ET

An online social program for adults with autism to talk, play a variety of games, and

have fun and lots of laughs!

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 by clicking the above link.

If you are interested in signing up for a future PEERS® Training session, head to our PEERS® website page, linked in the button below to learn more about the program and to sign up for the waitlist for sessions beginning in late spring 2023. Questions? Check out the PEERS® FAQ, or contact Program Director, Hadia Khan, at hkhan@autismcincy.org or 513-561-2300 ext. 5.

PEERS® Waitlists

Sing and Dance is This Saturday at Linden Grove School!

Calling all preschoolers! Sing and Dance is an in-person social program run by a board-certified music therapist, Sound Support’s Meghan Hainer! Preschoolers and parents can join us to engage in interactive play, song, and movement. Join us for February’s Valentine’s Day session on Saturday, February 11 at 10:30-11:30 a.m. at Linden Grove School. Cost is $10 per preschooler. Learn more and register at the linked button below, or click the flyer!

Did you know this year marks the 25th year of the Flying Pig Marathon? If you're interested in joining the fun, you can use our discount code for 25% off at registration for the Flying Fur, 5K, 10K, Open Relay, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, 3-Way, and 4-Way. If you’d like to register and support us, reach out to Taylor Haag, Development and Marketing Director, at thaag@autismcincy.org to receive the discount code and registration instructions.

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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT

Teens: Hang With us This Friday!

Teen Time Hangouts is an in-person social group designed to give teens with autism opportunities to interact with peers, play games, practice social skills, build friendships, and have FUN!

Join us this Friday, February 10, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Linden Grove School (4122 Myrtle Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45236) to create Valentine's Day cards, make cardboard string art, and more!

Open to teenagers with autism (ages 13-18). Cost is $15 per teen, payable by credit card at registration.

If you have signed up to attend an in-person program but can no longer attend, please reach out to connect@autismcincy.org to cancel your registration. If you or your child is feeling ill, please do not attend in-person programs. We will be monitoring the risk of COVID-19 and other health concerns in our community and canceling in-person programs as needed for the safety of our attendees and staff.

COMMUNITY CORNER

Apply to be the Regional Autism Advisory Council (RAAC) Coordinator!

The Regional Autism Advisory Council (RAAC) is looking for a new RAAC Coordinator to serve as an information and resource hub for the autism community. RAAC connects organizations, individuals, and family members to enhance the autism community by collaborating and sharing knowledge. They assist organizations in Southwest Ohio to be best equipped to do their work supporting individuals with autism while providing opportunities to communicate, collaborate and coordinate in order to improve resources available to the local autism community.

RAAC is composed of many community partners and Cincinnati Children's Hospital is one of them. Learn more at the RAAC website. The RAAC Coordinator position is posted on the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital site as "Sr. Specialist Community Engagement" and Requisition #135814. Click the link below to see the listing.

RAAC Coordinator Position

Hamilton County DDS PigAbilities Meet Up

Hamilton County DDS, in partnership with Queen City Running Club, is hosting a group to help people get ready for PigAbilities, a one-mile event during Flying Pig Weekend in May.

The PigAbilities event allows participants and their supporters to run, walk or roll at their own pace and cross the official Flying Pig Marathon Finish Swine!

PigAbilities Meetups will cover distances ranging from 0.25 miles to 1 mile, along accessible (weather pending) routes. Water will be provided, plus a chance to socialize and connect with others!

Check hamiltondds.org for updates and contact Ann Myres at 513-703-2138 or ann.myres@hamiltondds.org with any questions.

Learn more about the PigAbilities Meet Up

DISCLAIMER: Autism Connections 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 Connections

www.autismcincy.org

513-561-2300

connect@autismcincy.org