September 4, 2020


9/4/2020
TAKE A BREAK WITH TGI FRIDAYS IN STOW Congratulations to The Phillips family from Kent and The Miller Family from Atwater! They won a FREE meal worth $100 from our partner, TGI Fridays in Stow and took a break from cooking. One winner is drawn every Friday morning! Thank you TGI Fridays for giving our families a break! Are you entered to win?

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NEW SUPPORT GROUP FOR GRANDPARENTS Tuesday, September 22 \| 7:00 PM \| Zoom Webinar ASGA is excited to provide a time for grandparents to network and talk about their children and grandchildren who are living with a disability. Join Jocelyn Eskenazi, BCaBA from The Esken Group, LLC to learn ways you can help your child, tips for interacting with your grandchildren, suggestions on talking with family members and more. While there is a focus on autism, grandparents of grandchildren of all abilities are welcome!

CHECK OUT OUR LAST WEBINAR: IT'S TIME: FINAL UPDATE ON SPECIAL EDUCATION DURING THE PANDEMIC If you missed the Final Update on Special Education During the Pandemic, you can watch it now. Kerry Agins from Agins & Gilman, LLC provided information on the Governor/ODE/ODH Guidance for IN SCHOOL Services, updated mask rules, how to advocate for “IN PERSON” services during remote learning, and how to address compensatory and recovery services. Thank you Kerry for such great information!

VIRTUAL FROM THE PARK Thursday, September 10 • 2:00 PM • ZOOM Meet Join Erin for some Movin' & Grovin" with our Autism Friendly Partner, The Portage Park District. She will bring her fun exercises to you virtually from the park and you might get a glimpse of Owlbert, the park mascot! Register to receive Zoom link. Check out all of the Movin' & Groovin" VIDEOS HERE.

COFFEE, TEA & AUTISM Online Closed Facebook Support Group - Meet Wendy Cline, LSW and ASGA Support Specialist, as she offers resources, tips and tricks and pleasant conversation to help us all survive the quarantine life! If you are not a member, JOIN HERE! Meet other parents! Attend a meeting near you! Kent/Stow - Friday, Sept 4 at 7:00 PM Panera Bread in Stow Kent/Stow - Friday, Sept 18 at 7:00 PM Panera Bread in Stow Ravenna - Tuesday, Sept 22 at 10:00 AM via Zoom (email Wendy for link)
COMMUNITY EVENTS
FREE WORKSHOPS: PAC Meetings with State Support Team 8 - check out their list of free workshops for families of students with disabilities and parent mentors. RESEARCH STUDY: Case Western Reserve University is conducting a study on sleep in young children with autism. Do you meet the criteria? If so, you may be compensated for your participation! WILD HIKE CHALLENGE: With Portage Park District encourages healthy recreation in our parks and trails while showcasing Portage County’s rich natural heritage that we are working to conserve. RESEARCH STUDY: TCU – Texas Christian University is working on two studies: Siblings of Children with Autism: Recruiting fathers who have both a child with ASD and a neurotypical child who are siblings. Both must be between 8-16 years old and Supporting Mothers of Children with Autism: Recruiting mothers who have a child with autism between 4-17 years old and are both divorced and not currently in a relationship. WEBINAR: Schooling During COVID Three-Part Series by Nationwide Children’s Hospital

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.

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TAKE A BREAK WITH TGI FRIDAYS IN STOW

NEW SUPPORT GROUP FOR GRANDPARENTS

VIRTUAL FROM THE PARK