Teacher Mini Grants Program 2024
2024-07-22 - 2024-08-18
Teacher Mini Grants 2024 are Proudly Sponsored by: Goulish-Kosco Insurance Agency, located in Boardman and Struthers.
Talk to them about your Auto, Home, Business, Life, Health, Renters, Boat and RV insurance needs. Visit their website at – goulish-kosco.com
We will be selecting a first-place winner who will receive $500 towards their classroom project, a second-place winner will receive $250, and a third-place winner will receive $100. Please be specific about your project needs.

We have ended registrations. Good luck to all of our applicants and wishing all teachers a great school year!

Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group for Caregivers - July 2024
2024-07-24 09:30 - 10:30 UTC
Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group with the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley
Wednesday, July 24th at 9:30am – Virtual
We are virtual for summer only, but please join us. We will be back in person in September.

Thank you to our facilitators, Kesha Lampley, LSW and Robin Suzelis, ASMV Director for hosting.

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Family Community Outing - Moonlight Swim Party - Event now Full
2024-07-27 20:00 - 22:00 | Firestone Park Pool, 338 East Park Avenue, Columbiana, OH, 44408, United States
This event is now full as of 7/27/24 at 2:23pm.
We are no longer taking registrations. Please join us in August for our Mini Golf Family Outing. Details to be announced soon.

Autism Society of Mahoning Valley
Saturday, July 27, 2024 from 8-10pm
Firestone Park Pool – 338 East Park Avenue, Columbiana, OH 44408

* Please read through our registration form especially questions on how many will be swimming.
This event is space limited so only register if you’re definitely attending and list those swimming.

Let’s Swim! Enjoy a fun event for individuals of all ages with autism and their siblings.
We will have support staff to check-in families. Parent(s) or caregivers are responsible for all care needs for their families.
Feel free to bring snacks.
VIP area will be open for our Social Connections Teens and Young Adults to meet up.

Young Adult Career Explorations Week - 2024 Camp FRIEND Interest Form
2024-08-05 - 2024-08-09 | Vista AST’s Discovery Space, 265 W. Federal Street, Youngstown, OH, 44503, United States
We are currently accepting Autistic young adults into our Career Explorations Young Adult Camp FRIEND Week. This camp will take place the week of August 5th-9th from 9am to 3pm. The Camp will be held at Vista AST’s Discovery Space at 265 W. Federal Street in Downtown Youngstown. Individuals should be 18-25 years old and reside in Mahoning, Trumbull, or Columbiana Counties. Cost is a $25.00 registration fee. This week of Camp FRIEND is generously funded by State Farm Insurance’s Neighborhood Assist Program to offset program and staffing costs for individuals.
Due to the setup of this week with our partners at Vista AST, there is an expected level of independence required. Individuals should be at a high school level academically to follow the activities and direction of the Vista AST staff. They should be able to communicate basic wants and needs throughout the day either verbally or through the use of an AAC device. The individuals should also need minimal assistance behaviorally. We will have two autism expert teachers as staff for the week so the ratio will be 9 individuals to 1 staff as we will be accepting 18 for this week of Camp. Camp will be led by 3 Vista AST interns leaving our hired staff available to assist with any hands-on support, breaks, visuals, and regulation needs.
Please fill out our camper interest form to be considered for this program. All forms will be reviewed by our Adult Camp Week Facilitator and she will contact families with any questions to make sure that this program is a good fit for the individual. If there are no questions and individual is accepted they will be emailed an acceptance. Payments will be accepted through Square by credit card. If the individual is using county or other funds please coordinate with the funder for prompt payment. Please email socialconnections@autismmv.org with any direct questions.
Thank you.

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Moms' Night Out - August 2024
2024-08-07 18:30 - 20:30 | El Jalapeno II, 4626 Mahoning Ave, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
Moms’ Night Out!

Join us at El Jalapeno II in Austintown on Wednesday, August 7th at 6:30pm
RSVP Required. Register below. We plan to text the day before to confirm that you are still attending. Please reply promptly so that we can make needed table reservations.

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Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group for Caregivers - August 2024
2024-08-15 09:30 - 10:30
Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group with the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley
Thursday, August 15 at 9:30am – Virtual
We are virtual for summer only, but please join us. We will be back in person in September.

Thank you to our facilitators, Kesha Lampley, LSW and Robin Suzelis, ASMV Director for hosting.

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Monthly Family Outing - Mini Golf - August 2024
2024-08-15 17:30 - 19:00 | Sports World, 8249 South Ave, Boardman, OH, 44512, United States
We closed registrations at 11:30am today, August 15th.
Join us for our next Family Outing September 19th at Austintown Park for an Ice Cream Social. Registration to go up soon.

Join the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley for Fun at Sports World in Boardman!
August 15, 2024 from 5:30-7pm
(Sports World – 8249 South Ave, Boardman, OH 44512)
This event is open to all individuals affected by autism, their parents/caregivers and siblings in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties only.
Event Courtesy of: Autism Society of Mahoning Valley.
* One round of mini golf FREE for all diagnosed children and adults on the autism spectrum (online pre-registration ends August 14th at noon).
*Cost for parents and siblings is $8 for a round of mini golf (discounted rate thanks to Sports World).

*Parents are to assist their kids during the entire event.
We will have support staff checking in families and assisting when possible.

*Feel free to pay on your own for batting cages, Go Karts (double karts available) and games. Snacks available for purchase.
*Visit their website for additional information and pricing – boardmansportsworld.com
Pre-Registration required, see event details.

This event is courtesy of: Mahoning Valley Warrior 2024 Funds Raised, the Knapp Center for Childhood Development and year round donations from local businesses and individuals who support our annual social and support programs for Mahoning Valley families affected by autism.

Moms' Night Out - September 2024
2024-09-04 18:30 - 20:30 | O’Charley’s Restaurant & Bar, 5789 Mines Road, Niles, OH, 44446, United States
Moms’ Night Out!

Join us at O’Charley’s in Niles on Wednesday, September 4th at 6:30pm
RSVP Required. Register below. We plan to text the day before to confirm that you are still attending. Please reply promptly so that we can make needed table reservations.

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2024 Autism Society Fall Family Portraits - no longer taking registrations
2024-09-15 11:00 - 14:00 | The Barn at Firestone Farms, 1501 Eisenhower Blvd., Columbiana, OH, 44408, United States
We are no longer taking event registrations.
We are excited to announce that reservations are being accepted for our 12th annual Fall Family Portrait Session event for autism families. The event is open to autism families living in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties only. Child or Adult with Autism must attend. Open to families with any age individual with autism, toddler through adulthood. This year we will have 3 photographers taking pictures on Sunday, September 15, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM at The Barn at Firestone Farms in Columbiana
Participating families will receive a sitting, the best choice 5×7 mailed to them, and an edited professional-level image emailed to them taken during their session for unrestricted personal use and reproduction compliments of three local photographers. The cost is $15 (to offset mailing costs). Space is limited. Please be patient in receiving your photo emailed and mailed.
This event is made possible by funds raised through our Mahoning Valley Warrior 2024 event!
Thank you to our lead photographer – Sweet Life Photography

Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group for Caregivers - September 2024
2024-09-19 09:30 - 11:00 | Cracker Barrel, 5600 Patriot Blvd, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group with the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley
Thursday, September 19 at 9:30AM
Cracker Barrell, Austintown

Thank you to our facilitator, Kesha Lampley, LSW and Robin Suzelis, ASMV Director for hosting.

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September Family Outing - Ice Cream Social & Play 2024
2024-09-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Canfield, 44406, United States
No longer accepting reservations – 9/19/24 at 8:30am

Social Connections September 2024
2024-09-21 11:00 - 14:30 | Mill Creek Metroparks, Kirk Road Pavilion, 6685 Kirk Road, Canfield, OH, 44406, United States
Social Connections – our monthly Social Connections group is going strong and our tweens, teens and adults love it! We welcome new participants at this time!
Contact our Social Connections Facilitator, Jennifer Groce at socialconnections@autismmv.org with any questions or for program details
or for required program registration signup go to:
AutismMV.org/social
This group meets monthly and attendance is required monthly.
Our September Event will be on September 21st
Details will be provided to registered participants.

This event is part of our Social Connections Monthly Program. Come together with others to share interests, overcome challenges and form friendships in a supportive environment.
Most event times are but are subject to change as needed.
— Tween/Teen Group (ages 12-17 yo) – 11am-12:30pm
— Young Adult Group (ages 18+) – 1-2:30pm
*If you are already enrolled in Social Connections check your email for current registration form or email Jennifer at: socialconnections@autismmv.org
This monthly social connections group will be facilitated by professionals to empower our Autistic community to develop confidence and ease in social situations. Our mission is to create lasting friendships within and beyond our group. To achieve this important goal, we are searching for individuals who can participate regularly. Please only register if you plan on attending consistently in order to promote meaningful relationships.
Social Connections is currently a no-cost program, other than event day expenses (example: $15 for bowling, shoe rental, and lunch costs). **We are actively searching for annual and monthly business sponsors to help with future costs – please contact us!
Social Connections is appropriate for tweens/teens (12-17 yo) and young adults (18-35 yo) with autism with low to moderate support needs. Individuals need to be able to communicate verbally, or communicate well with an AAC device. Individuals should be able to participate on their own with minimal support. Parents or caregivers are to attend but should sit off from the group. Activity costs vary based on each month’s event, but will be kept minimal. Each group is only open to 20 individuals at this time. If there is a need we will happily expand the group and hire additional professional staff. We will be sending out a full online survey to gather more information soon to those who register.
The Social Connections Group is being facilitated by Jennifer Groce. Jennifer is an intervention specialist at Potential Development. We plan to have an additional 1-2 professional support staff to assist. Our support staff includes: Jessica (teacher at Youngstown City Schools) and Joe or Julia, BCBAs from the Rich Center for Autism.
Almost 8 years ago Social Connections was a program of the then Autism Society of Ohio, Mahoning Valley. We were then ready to launch for April 2020 and then the pandemic hit. So we are excited to bring back this program to help teens and young adults meet and work on their social skills in a relaxed and fun way.

Holiday Mini Grants 2024
2024-09-28 10:00 - 2024-10-27 00:00
Our 11th annual Holiday Mini-Grant Program is once again funded by the generous Mike Hull Memorial Fund. Grant winners will be decided by the Mike Hull Memorial Fund and families will be granted at a private Holiday Party (usually a Sunday evening in early to mid-December). Grant recipients and their families are required to attend. Grant applications will be taken September 28-October 27, 2024.
Families must be located in Mahoning, Trumbull or Columbiana counties since these are the counties the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley serves. A child, teen or adult must have an autism spectrum diagnosis. Please do not apply if you have been given a holiday mini-grant in past years from our organization to allow other families an opportunity. Please only apply if you are not able to afford items or if it will be a financial hardship to do so.
Items can include — Devices for communication needs (tablet requests will be considered, but they will not be iPads due to cost), recreational or fitness items, items to help students with educational needs, items to help with social or emotional needs of individuals, and more. Although we do not ask for the family’s income, please only apply if buying these items would cause a strain on the family to purchase.
No cash, gift card or payment donations will be given. Please only request an item(s) that can be purchased at a local store or online store.
If you have any questions or need some help on identifying possible grant requests contact our Director, Robin for assistance by email at robin@autismmv.org. She has been coordinating this program for many years and understands the requests and specific needs that the funders have so they can shop for grant needs.
Please Note: If your child is under 18 years of age and not receiving FSS funds from your county or if your child is over 18 and not receiving waiver services, please contact Robin at robin@autismmv.org to start discussions and she will connect you to your Board of DD for assistance. These FSS funds when available can be used for swim lessons, gym memberships, Camp FRIEND, respite, therapy not covered by insurance and more. Case management services are also available for families to explore needs and resources.

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Moms' Night Out - October 2024
2024-10-02 18:30 - 20:30 | Coaches Burger Bar, 5529 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown, 44515, United States
Moms’ Night Out!

Join us at Coaches in Austintown on Wednesday, October 2nd at 6:30pm
RSVP Required. Register below. We plan to text the day before or day of to confirm that you are still attending. Please reply promptly so that we can make needed table reservations.

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Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group for Caregivers - October 2024
2024-10-17 09:30 - 11:00 | Cracker Barrel, 5600 Patriot Blvd, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group with the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley
Thursday, October 17 at 9:30AM
Cracker Barrell, Austintown

Thank you to our facilitator, Kesha Lampley, LSW and Robin Suzelis, ASMV Director for hosting.

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Clothed in Strength & Autism Society of Mahoning Valley Autism Single Mom Pop-Up Boutique
2024-10-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Clothed in Strength Boutique, 301 S. Main Street, Poland, OH, 44514, United States
We are excited to partner with Clothed in Strength for an Autism Single Mom Pop-Up Boutique Event. Join us on Monday, October 21st from 10am-Noon at 301 S. Main Street, Poland, OH. Items will be donated to moms.
If you have childcare, please enjoy this time to shop by yourself. They do have a small playroom and we hope but can’t guarantee to have 1-2 support staff to provide light childcare at this time. If you are a teacher, aide, nurse, social worker, or related and can volunteer please email our Director, Robin at robin@autismmv.org.

Clothed in Strength provides women’s and children’s clothing, shoes, household goods, diapers, and other needs. Their mission is the bridge the gap between financial freedom and government assistance for low to moderate-income single mothers.

We will provide information on our programs and will have a flyer with local resources to support autism families. Our mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. We understand when basic needs are not being met it can be difficult to focus on autism needs. We hope this event and connecting families with another great local resource will help them. If you have any of the above as donations please contact Clothed in Strength for their drop off instructions. Items should be new or in gently used condition.
A couple of housekeeping items from Clothed in Strength:
They require photo ID and verification of household. This could be custody papers or tax return with dependents shown. They serve single mothers currently raising dependent children. They also extend their services to grandmothers who have custody of their grandchildren. Parking is limited. If you don’t have mobility concerns and are safe to walk across the street if have children with you, please park at the Poland Library or Town Hall across the street. The Autism Society will provide reusable bags for this event.

Clothed in Strength Shopping Event - October 2024

"*" indicates required fields

Parent First Name*Parent Last Name*Email*

Phone*Address*City*State*Zip*Name of Individual with Autism*Date of Birth (MM/DD/YY)*Name of Individual with AutismDate of Birth (MM/DD/YY)Name of Individual with AutismDate of Birth (MM/DD/YY)Name of Individual with AutismDate of Birth (MM/DD/YY)Number of People in your Family Attending? (Immediate Family Only)*How many children attending? (give one number please)*Photo Release* We will only take your photo if you agree the day of. We understand that this is not a photo event and want to respect our single mothers privacy. I give permission and consent to allow photographs to be taken during Autism Society of Mahoning Valley activities. I further give permission and consent that any such photographs may be published and used by Autism Society of Mahoning Valley and its agents, to illustrate and promote its programming and fundraising efforts. Furthermore, I grant the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley, its representatives and employees the right to take photographs of me and my property in connection with the above-identified subject. I authorize the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley, its assigns and transferees to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically. I agree that Autism Society of Mahoning Valley may use such photographs of my family with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and Web content. I have read and understand the above: By Submitting this form, I am registering for the event and accepting the terms of this release form.Photo Session Time*

10:00am-10:30am

10:30am-11am

11am-11:30am

11:30am-12pm

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Dads' Night Out - October 2024
2024-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Steel Valley Brew Works, 7401 Market Street, Boardman, OH, 44512, United States
Dad’s Night Out!

Join us at Steel Valley Brew Works on Thursday, October 24 at 6pm.
Your hosts are Board Member and Autism Dad, Michael Mock and our Director’s Husband and Autism Dad, Ted Suzelis

The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley will provide some appetizers for the table. Feel free to order dinner and drinks.
This is a casual event to chat and meet other dads and for support.
RSVP Required. Register below.

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Social Connections October 2024
2024-10-26 11:15 - 14:30 | Austintown Plaza – Old Casal’s Space – Not so Scary Haunted House, 6000 Mahoning Ave,, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
Social Connections – our monthly Social Connections group is going strong and our tweens, teens and adults love it! We welcome new participants at this time!
Contact our Social Connections Facilitator, Jennifer Groce at socialconnections@autismmv.org with any questions or for program details
or for required program registration signup go to:
AutismMV.org/social
This group meets monthly and attendance is required monthly.
Our October Event will be on Saturday, October 26th.
Details will be provided to registered participants.

This event is part of our Social Connections Monthly Program. Come together with others to share interests, overcome challenges and form friendships in a supportive environment.
Most event times are but are subject to change as needed.
— Tween/Teen Group (ages 12-17 yo) – 11am-12:30pm – this month start time 11:15am
— Young Adult Group (ages 18+) – 1-2:30pm
*If you are already enrolled in Social Connections check your email for current registration form or email Jennifer at: socialconnections@autismmv.org
This monthly social connections group will be facilitated by professionals to empower our Autistic community to develop confidence and ease in social situations. Our mission is to create lasting friendships within and beyond our group. To achieve this important goal, we are searching for individuals who can participate regularly. Please only register if you plan on attending consistently in order to promote meaningful relationships.
Social Connections is currently a no-cost program, other than event day expenses (example: $15 for bowling, shoe rental, and lunch costs). **We are actively searching for annual and monthly business sponsors to help with future costs – please contact us!
Social Connections is appropriate for tweens/teens (12-17 yo) and young adults (18-35 yo) with autism with low to moderate support needs. Individuals need to be able to communicate verbally, or communicate well with an AAC device. Individuals should be able to participate on their own with minimal support. Parents or caregivers are to attend but should sit off from the group. Activity costs vary based on each month’s event, but will be kept minimal. Each group is only open to 20 individuals at this time. If there is a need we will happily expand the group and hire additional professional staff. We will be sending out a full online survey to gather more information soon to those who register.
The Social Connections Group is being facilitated by Jennifer Groce. Jennifer is an intervention specialist at Potential Development. We plan to have an additional 1-2 professional support staff to assist. Our support staff includes: Jessica (teacher at Youngstown City Schools) and Joe or Julia, BCBAs from the Rich Center for Autism.
Almost 8 years ago Social Connections was a program of the then Autism Society of Ohio, Mahoning Valley. We were then ready to launch for April 2020 and then the pandemic hit. So we are excited to bring back this program to help teens and young adults meet and work on their social skills in a relaxed and fun way.

October 2024 Family Outing - Fall Harvest Festival & Trunk or Treat in partnership with AATAP
2024-10-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Cornerhouse Christian Church, 6954 Chestnut Ridge Rd S.E., Hubbard, OH, 44425, United States
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Moms' Night Out - November 2024
2024-11-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Barry Dyngles, 1601 S. Raccoon Rd, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
Moms’ Night Out!

Join us at Barry Dyngles in Austintown on Wednesday, November 6 at 6:30pm. We may need to close reservations early for this Moms Night Out as Barry Dyngles can get busy so please register early.
RSVP Required. Register below. We plan to text the day before or day of to confirm that you are still attending. Please reply promptly so that we can make needed table reservations.

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DaniPlan Webinar - Being Re-scheduled
2024-11-12 19:00 - 20:00
This event has been canceled and we will reschedule in 2025. To learn more about their special needs family planning app go to: https://daniplan.com/ and you can sign up for it anytime.

Join us on Tuesday, November 12th at 7pm as we introduce a great special needs planning website to our families. We will plan on 30-45 minutes. This webinar is open to all families caring for an Autistic child or adult in the Mahoning Valley or anywhere in Ohio, PA or beyond.
Register HERE — https://daniplan.com/discover-the-dani-plan-autism-society-of-mahoning-valley/
When you sign up for this webinar you will get update emails and texts from Dani Plan. We think this is a great product to purchase, but you can unsubscribe from their list anytime.

Social Connections November 2024
2024-11-16 11:00 - 14:30 | Crossroads Church, 544 South Meridian Rd., Youngstown, OH, 44509, United States
Social Connections – our monthly Social Connections group is going strong and our tweens, teens and adults love it! We welcome new participants at this time!
Contact our Social Connections Facilitator, Jennifer Groce at socialconnections@autismmv.org with any questions or for program details
or for required program registration signup go to:
AutismMV.org/social
This group meets monthly and attendance is required monthly.
Our November Event will be on Saturday, November 16th. RSVP by November 13th.
Details will be provided to registered participants.

This event is part of our Social Connections Monthly Program. Come together with others to share interests, overcome challenges and form friendships in a supportive environment.
Most event times are but are subject to change as needed.
— Tween/Teen Group (ages 12-17 yo) – 11am-12:30pm
— Young Adult Group (ages 18-35 yo) – 1-2:30pm

*If you are already enrolled in Social Connections check your email for current registration form or email Jennifer at: socialconnections@autismmv.org
This monthly social connections group will be facilitated by professionals to empower our Autistic community to develop confidence and ease in social situations. Our mission is to create lasting friendships within and beyond our group. To achieve this important goal, we are searching for individuals who can participate regularly. Please only register if you plan on attending consistently in order to promote meaningful relationships.
Social Connections is currently a no-cost program, other than event day expenses (example: $15 for bowling, shoe rental, and lunch costs). **We are actively searching for annual and monthly business sponsors to help with future costs – please contact us!
Social Connections is appropriate for tweens/teens (12-17 yo) and young adults (18-35 yo) with autism with low to moderate support needs. Individuals need to be able to communicate verbally, or communicate well with an AAC device. Individuals should be able to participate on their own with minimal support. Parents or caregivers are to attend but should sit off from the group. Activity costs vary based on each month’s event, but will be kept minimal. Each group is only open to 20 individuals at this time. If there is a need we will happily expand the group and hire additional professional staff. We will be sending out a full online survey to gather more information soon to those who register.
The Social Connections Group is being facilitated by Jennifer Groce. Jennifer is an intervention specialist at Potential Development. We plan to have an additional 1-2 professional support staff to assist. Our support staff includes: Jessica (teacher at Youngstown City Schools) and Joe or Julia, BCBAs from the Rich Center for Autism.
Almost 8 years ago Social Connections was a program of the then Autism Society of Ohio, Mahoning Valley. We were then ready to launch for April 2020 and then the pandemic hit. So we are excited to bring back this program to help teens and young adults meet and work on their social skills in a relaxed and fun way.

Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group for Caregivers - November 2024
2024-11-21 09:30 - 11:00 | Cracker Barrel, 5600 Patriot Blvd, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group with the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley
Thursday, November 21 at 9:30AM
Cracker Barrell, Austintown

Thank you to our facilitator, Kesha Lampley, LSW and Robin Suzelis, ASMV Director for hosting.

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November Family Outing 2024 - Sensory Friendly Movie - Red One
2024-11-23 11:00 - 13:00 | Regal Cinema South, 7420 South Ave, Boardman, OH, 44512, United States
Join us for our November Family Outing on Saturday, November 23rd at 11am for a Sensory-Friendly viewing of Red One at Regal Cinema South, Boardman.
The movie is PG-13, and is not an animated movie, so please watch the trailer below to make sure it’s a good fit for your child.
Costs: $10.49 child and senior price per person and $11.49 for adults (extra fees when booking online).
Buy Tickets online HERE if you would like to reserve your seat. It’s a big theater so pre-purchase tickets shouldn’t be needed. https://www.regmovies.com/movies/red-one-sensory-ho00017205?date=11-23-2024&site=0175&id=149488
Watch the Trailer HERE — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j9q8VxAZJMY
The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley will provide fidget goodie bags to all those who pre-register to help keep hands busy. Open to all ages and all special needs and siblings too!
Description — After a shocking abduction from the North Pole, the Commander of the E.L.F. Task Force must partner with the world’s most infamous bounty hunter to save Christmas. Director: Jake Kasdan Writers: Chris Morgan Stars: Chris Evans, Kiernan Shipka, Dwayne Johnson, Lucy Liu, Bonnie Hunt, J.K. Simmons, Nick Kroll, Kristofer Hivju, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, Wesley Kimmel

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Moms' Night Out - December 2024
2024-12-04 18:30 - 20:30 | El Jalapeno II, 4626 Mahoning Ave, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
Moms’ Night Out!

Join us at El Jalapeno II in Austintown on Wednesday, December 4 at 6:30pm.
RSVP Required. Register below. We plan to text the day before or day of to confirm that you are still attending. Please reply promptly so that we can make needed table reservations.

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Special Santa 2024 - Event is now full
2024-12-08 09:00 - 11:00 | Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown Warren Rd, Niles, OH, 44446, United States
We have closed Special Santa registrations. If you need a special event to be able to visit with Santa, please email Robin at robin@autismmv.org and she will add you to a waiting list or may be able to have you come early. We will do our best to get in families that truly need this event. Thank you.
Join us on Sunday, December 8th from 9-11am for our annual Special Santa event at Eastwood Mall.
Please only register for our Special Santa event if attending a community holiday event would be difficult for your child to attend due to their autism needs.
We want to be able to accommodate Autistic individuals who truly need this event to have a holiday event and only have 2 hours for this event.
We will be set up just past the food court. Free event, however Photos with Santa are not free, but are available at regular mall photo prices (we have submitted for a sponsorship and are waiting on reply).
Lots of holiday crafts and games too! Train operator has been notified and is planning on attending for the kids. Open to individuals with autism and their siblings. The photo can be taken just of the child (children) with Santa or with parent(s) too. 1 photo per family unless there is no wait, in order to get in all of the families.
Please write down your time when you are registering as we have a small staff and may not be able to return calls/emails regarding times.
Your registered time is your time to visit with Santa and we will do our best to keep our Santa visits on time. You can enjoy the crafts, games, and train rides before or after your time with Santa.

Goodnites Distribution Program - December 2024 - For those pre-registered for Special Santa Event Only
2024-12-08 09:30 - 11:00 | Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown Warren Rd, Niles, OH, 44446, United States

Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group for Caregivers - December 2024
2024-12-12 09:30 - 11:00 | Cracker Barrel, 5600 Patriot Blvd, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group with the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley
Thursday, December 12 at 9:30AM (please note date change, 2nd Thursday instead of 3rd due to the holidays)
Cracker Barrell, Austintown

Thank you to our facilitator, Kesha Lampley, LSW and Robin Suzelis, ASMV Director for hosting.

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Social Connections December 2024
2024-12-14 11:00 - 14:30 | Coaches Burger Bar, 5529 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown, 44515, United States
Social Connections – our monthly Social Connections group is going strong and our tweens, teens and adults love it! We welcome new participants at this time!
Contact our Social Connections Facilitator, Jennifer Groce at socialconnections@autismmv.org with any questions or for program details
or for required program registration signup go to:
AutismMV.org/social
This group meets monthly and attendance is required monthly.
Our November Event will be on Saturday, December 14th (moved to 2nd Saturday of the month due to holidays). RSVP by December 10th.
Details will be provided to registered participants.

This event is part of our Social Connections Monthly Program. Come together with others to share interests, overcome challenges and form friendships in a supportive environment.
Most event times are but are subject to change as needed.
— Tween/Teen Group (ages 12-17 yo) – 11am-12:30pm
— Young Adult Group (ages 18-35 yo) – 1-2:30pm

*If you are already enrolled in Social Connections check your email for current registration form or email Jennifer at: socialconnections@autismmv.org
This monthly social connections group will be facilitated by professionals to empower our Autistic community to develop confidence and ease in social situations. Our mission is to create lasting friendships within and beyond our group. To achieve this important goal, we are searching for individuals who can participate regularly. Please only register if you plan on attending consistently in order to promote meaningful relationships.
Social Connections is currently a no-cost program, other than event day expenses (example: $15 for bowling, shoe rental, and lunch costs). **We are actively searching for annual and monthly business sponsors to help with future costs – please contact us!
Social Connections is appropriate for tweens/teens (12-17 yo) and young adults (18-35 yo) with autism with low to moderate support needs. Individuals need to be able to communicate verbally, or communicate well with an AAC device. Individuals should be able to participate on their own with minimal support. Parents or caregivers are to attend but should sit off from the group. Activity costs vary based on each month’s event, but will be kept minimal. Each group is only open to 20 individuals at this time. If there is a need we will happily expand the group and hire additional professional staff. We will be sending out a full online survey to gather more information soon to those who register.
The Social Connections Group is being facilitated by Jennifer Groce. Jennifer is an intervention specialist at Potential Development. We plan to have an additional 1-2 professional support staff to assist. Our support staff includes: Jessica (teacher at Youngstown City Schools) and Joe or Julia, BCBAs from the Rich Center for Autism.
Almost 8 years ago Social Connections was a program of the then Autism Society of Ohio, Mahoning Valley. We were then ready to launch for April 2020 and then the pandemic hit. So we are excited to bring back this program to help teens and young adults meet and work on their social skills in a relaxed and fun way.

Moms' Night Out - January 2025
2025-01-08 18:30 - 20:30 | O’Charley’s Restaurant & Bar, 5789 Mines Road, Niles, OH, 44446, United States
Moms’ Night Out!

Join us at O’Charley’s in Niles on Wednesday, January 8 at 6:30pm.
RSVP Required. Register below. We plan to text the day before or day of to confirm that you are still attending. Please reply promptly so that we can make our needed table reservations.

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