THE LEGO CLUB (AGES 7-12)

Starting February 20, 2021 | 10 – 11 AM | Zoom 

TODAY is the last day to register! Join this fun group, facilitated by a Kent State University student, and meet your fellow Master Lego friends! Registration fee includes a box of Legos. The cost is $65 ($195 Value) for a 6-week session with a box of LEGOs included – thank you Wal-Mart! 

AUTISM SUMMIT 

Speaker - Dr. Lisa Wiggins from the CDC
Thursday, February 25 |12 – 1 PM | Online

Dr. Wiggins is a developmental psychologist at the CDC and a representative on the CDC COVID task force as it relates to individuals with developmental disabilities and the vaccine. Register to hear Dr. Wiggins and local health professionals answer YOUR questions on the COVID vaccine and receive ASGA's COVID survey results before the summit. 

Thank you Cleveland Clinic Akron General / Cleveland Clinic Children’s for your support!

ACTIVITY BOX & VISIT WITH EASTER BUNNY

Deadline to order is February 26! ASGA is offering 5 activity boxes full of games, crafts, and educational items for all ages and ability levels.  Purchase boxes individually, like our Easter box, or as a subscription for the year. Have them shipped or arrange for a date/time for pick-up! Also, reserve your visit with the Caring Bunny TODAY!

TEEN SOCIAL CLUB (AGES 13-17) - Starting February 23, 2021 | 7- 8 PM | Zoom
Looking for ways to keep your teens engaged? ASGA is now hosting a new teen club, the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 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 of ASGA social programs!  Learn more and register. 

TOILET TRAINING - Thursday, February 25 | 7 - 9 PM | Zoom 
Are you still finding toilet training a challenge? WE CAN HELP! Jessica Campagna, Behavior Specialist with the Summit ESC will teach attendees how to recognize toilet readiness and prerequisite skills, understand the various training methods, how to collect/interpret data, along with reinforcement and troubleshooting. Learn more and register. 



COFFEE, TEA & AUTISM 
Join our Facebook group or come to one of the online Coffee, Tea & Autism meetings!

Ravenna – 10AM with Facilitator: Trina Bullard
FEB 23, MAR 23 - ZOOM - REGISTER

Kent/Stow – 7PM with Facilitator: Mary Richards 
FEB 19, MAR 5 - ZOOM - REGISTER

Facebook Group - JOIN

KENT AUTISM AWARENESS GAME - Kent State men's basketball is hosting an autism awareness game on February 20, at 2 PM.  

AUTISM SEMINAR - Co-Morbid Disorders and Treatment Issues in Adolescents with ASD, Wednesday, February 17 with University Hospitals.

OPEN HOUSE - Upcoming open houses for Julie Billiart Schools. 

TRANSITION CAMP - Planning for your loved one's transition to adult healthcare, Thursday, February 25.

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.