YOU HELPED CREATE A #SPECTRUMOFOPPORTUNITY

Thank you for donating ASGA's #GivingTuesday campaign! All proceeds will go to giving holiday gifts to individuals with disabilities living in group homes. Your giving allows us to create a #SpectrumOfOpportunity for individuals and families impacted by autism and other disabilities in YOUR community. Help us provide a #SpectrumOfOpportunity in our community throughout the year by making your tax deductible donation today!

RESERVE YOUR HOLIDAY BOX 
AND SANTA VISIT BY DEC 6

Sunday, December 6 is the last day to reserve a holiday box and virtual visit with Santa! You and your family can sit down and chat with the big guy on Zoom on December 19 or 20 between 6pm and 9pm. While you are waiting for your call, you can open the goodies in your holiday activity box. The spots are filling up quick, so make sure you reserve one before the deadline! 

Thank you to Cleveland Clinic Children's & GPD Group Employee's Foundation for supporting the holiday boxes visit with Santa!

ATTENTION DIRECT
SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS

We heard you and developed a training in Autism Spectrum Disorder based on your questions. Six modules, six continuing education credits by the Summit County Board of DD, and all online! We partnered with community experts to address: Using visual schedules, behavior modification techniques, planning community outings, and even provide a parent panel about working with guardians/parents for better outcomes. Improve your knowledge with training tailored for the staff families depend on to support their loved ones!

FACEBOOK AND VIRTUAL SUPPORT GROUPS

Are you a family member of someone living with autism? Are you searching for support and information to better understand the autism spectrum? Meet individuals virtually, through our closed Facebook group and Zoom support meetings, just like yourself who have questions about how to best encourage a person with autism while also practicing self-care.

Summit County/Stow

ALL IN PERSON MEETINGS HAVE BEEN CANCELLED FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER.

Portage County (Virtual Meeting)

December 22, 10 AM
Email Wendy to receive Zoom invite

Online Facebook Group - JOIN HERE

HOLIDAY SHOPPING
WITH AMAZON SMILE

Stay safe and warm at home this winter and do your gift shopping online through Amazon this holiday season! You can DOUBLE your giving by using Amazon Smile to buy all your presents and Amazon will donate a percentage of your purchases to ASGA! The best part is, you can give to ASGA without spending a dime of your own money! HAPPY SHOPPING!

Self-Care and Social-Emotional Support - Short videos with practical strategies that parents and caregivers can use immediately when helping their children in learning and in life.

Support Group - Faith-based support group December 8, at 9am with Ryan Wolfe from Ability Ministries.

December Webinars - OCALI is hosting several webinars ranging in topics throughout December.

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.