THE 2021 AUTISM SUMMIT

Thursday, February 25 | 12 – 1 PM | Online

The Autism Summit will focus on answering your questions about the COVID vaccine. Take our COVID survey, closing February 5, to help shape this year’s Summit. ASGA wants to help provide all the information you need to make an educated decision for you and your family! Registration will be available soon.

NEW TOILET TRAINING

Thursday, February 25 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM 
Zoom Webinar

Hear Jessica Campagna, Behavior Specialist with the Summit ESC give parents/caregivers tips and strategies on toilet training.  Attendees will learn to recognize toilet readiness and prerequisite skills, understand the various training methods, how to collect/interpret data, along with reinforcement and troubleshooting.        

NEW LEGO CLUB FOR AGES 7-12

6-week Session on Saturdays beginning FEB 20
10:00 am – 11:00 am | Zoom Meetup

Jane Fitz, a senior at Kent State University majoring in Special Education will facilitate this fun, interactive building program. The online club is open to any child with a developmental disability, ages 7-12 who has good verbal skills and building capabilities. The cost is $65 ($195 Value) for a 6-week session with a box of LEGOs included – thank you Wal-Mart! Space is limited, so reserve your spot today.

NEW ACTIVITY BOXES

Deadline to order is February 26!

We're giving you more options in 2021! ASGA is offering 5 activity boxes full of games, crafts, and educational things for all ages and ability levels. Everything is done for you - no trips to the art supply store, no spending time planning or searching for ideas. Purchase boxes individually or as a subscription for the year. Have them shipped or pick them up!

WELCOME TO THE TEAM

ASGA is excited to welcome Leslie Bloom to our team as the Director of Communications and Development. Read more about Leslie on our website.      

TEEN SOCIAL CLUB

2nd and 4th Tuesday each month
starting February 23, 2021
7:00 - 8:00 PM | Zoom Meeting

Middle and high school years can be challenging for everyone, especially individuals living with autism and other developmental disabilities. ASGA is now hosting a new teen club for ages 13 – 17 to create a safe environment for your children to build friendships and connect with others their age.          

We thank the Ronald L. Stiles Fund of Akron Community Foundation for their support! 

NEW ADULT SOCIAL CLUB II

2nd and 4th Wednesday each month
starting February 10, 2021
7:00-8:00 pm | Zoom Meeting

The first adult social club was such a hit, ASGA decided to create a second one! Members will meet twice a month to interact with each other and discuss important life stage topics like dating and finding a job. Registrants must be 18 or older.

We thank the Ronald L. Stiles Fund of Akron Community Foundation for their support!

GRANDPARENTS: WALKING
THE NARROW LINE

Thursday, February 4 | 7:00-8:30 PM | Zoom Meeting

Grandparents play such a vital role for their grandchild with a developmental disability! That is why ASGA is hosting a chat for grandparents to engage with others and discuss family conflict, levels of support, and how to be an asset to their grandchild with special-needs. There is a focus on autism, however grandparents of grandchildren of all abilities are welcome!

 COFFEE, TEA & AUTISM 

Are you interested in meeting people who have also been impacted by autism? Join our online Facebook group or come to one of the Coffee, Tea & Autism meetings in your county!           

Ravenna – 10AM with Facilitator: Trina Bullard

FEB 23, MAR 23 - ZOOM - Email Wendy for link.

Kent/Stow – 7PM with Facilitator: Mary Richards 

FEB 5, FEB 19, MAR 5 - ZOOM - Email Mary for link 

Online Facebook Group - JOIN HERE

About the Autism Society of Greater Akron

The Autism Society of Greater Akron (ASGA) is one of more than 80 affiliates nationwide that are part of the Autism Society of America, the nation’s largest and oldest grassroots autism organization. ASGA serves Summit, Stark, Wayne, Portage, and Medina counties. ASGA works locally to achieve its mission to improve the lives of all affected by autism.

ASGA is also a proud member of the Ohio Family Network (OFN), connecting people with disabilities and their families to local information and resources within their communities. We believe OFN provides opportunities to share ideas, find solutions to common challenges and inspire and strengthen each other.