THRIVING WITH AUTISM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD
For Parents/Guardians of Ages Birth to Five
Tuesday, March 16  |  7:00 pm – 8:30 pm 
 Online Discussion

It is never too late to think about your child’s future! As parents, you wish to give your child the best possible start to prepare them for the various stages of life. Barb Sapharas from The Ohio EARLY CHILDHOOD GUIDE.

NEW  INTERNET SAFETY:
Dealing with Online Friendships, Dating and Other Interactions on Social Media
Monday, March 22  |  7:00 pm - 8:30 pm  |  Zoom 

We access the internet for business, education, entertainment and socialization in today's world. But individuals with autism or other developmental disabilities can have difficulty understanding the dangers of online socialization and entertainment. Hear Dr. TJ Nestheide and Amanda Tipkemper, M.Ed. talk about appropriate online behavior, which information is safe to share on the internet, and how to discern who is an internet friend and who is not.

NEW  WIDE AWAKE: Autism & Sleep Challenges
Monday, March 29  |  6:30 pm - 8:00 pm  |  Zoom 

My child won't fall asleep without me. My child wakes up frequently at night and won't go back to sleep. My child wakes up way too early!  Sound familiar?  Hear Dr. Carrie Cuffman from Cleveland Clinic Children’s talk about what might be causing your child's sleep challenges and ways to deal with it.

TEEN SOCIAL CLUB - ACCEPTING NEW PARTICIPANTS!

The middle and high school years are a challenge for everyone, especially individuals living with autism and other developmental disabilities. If you are age 13 to 17, looking to make friends and have fun then this group is for you! JOIN THE TEEN SOCIAL CLUB.

ACTION ALERT - CONTACT YOUR REPRESENTATIVES!

Contact Senator Rob Portman, Senator Sherrod Brown and your U.S. Representative to urge their support for the latest COVID Relief Bill.  TAKE ACTION TODAY!

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

Ravenna – 10AM with Facilitator: Trina Bullard
MAR 23, APR 27 - ZOOM - REGISTER

Kent/Stow – 7PM with Facilitator: Mary Richards 
MAR 19, APR 2 - ZOOM - REGISTER

Facebook Group - JOIN

COMPENSATED STUDY - The Department of Psychology at TCU is conducting research to learn more about the experiences of Black parents raising children with autism. 

SUPPORT GROUP - Sharing Solutions Online I/DD support group for families, caregivers, & professionals PRESENTS: Relationships, Dating, And Sexuality For People With I/DD: Breaking Through The Stigma And Silence.

SUPPORT GROUP - Cornerstone Church will be holding an online support group on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at 9 AM, they will discuss respite ideas for special needs parents. 

DISABILITY MINISTRY - Cornerstone Church will be holding an online on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 12 PM on creating a church network for the special needs ministry. 

ONLINE WEBINAR - Julie Billiart Schools are offering a free virtual Kindergarten Readiness webinar series for providers, parents, educators, and community partners. 

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.