Autism Society Mahoning Valley

2024 Autism Society Fall Family Portraits - no longer taking registrations
2024-09-15 11:00 - 14:00 UTC | 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

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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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.

Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group for Caregivers - August 2024
2024-08-15 09:30 - 10:30 | OH
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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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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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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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.

Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group for Caregivers - July 2024
2024-07-24 09:30 - 10:30 | OH
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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Teacher Mini Grants Program 2024
2024-07-22 - 2024-08-18 | OH
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!

Social Connections July 2024
2024-07-21 11:00 - 14:30 | Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Canfield, 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 May event will be on Saturday, May 18th
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.

Moms' Night Out - July 2024
2024-07-03 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 (hopefully on the deck if weather is nice).
on Wednesday, July 3rd 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 Camp FRIEND Interest Form
2024-06-24 - 2024-07-19 | Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, OH, 44504, United States
Please fill out our 2024 Camp FRIEND interest form. Our Camp Director will then review the applications and then we will send acceptance letters through email to those who are accepted. Our Camp Director may contact you with questions regarding your child’s needs. Please return the phone call or text promptly. If accepted the parent will need to fill out a full camper registration form with additional information needed.
Camp FRIEND is for individuals with an autism spectrum diagnosis living in Mahoning, Trumbull, or Columbiana counties only. It is a social and recreational camp, not academic or therapeutic. Camp FRIEND serves individuals ages 5 through 19 years old. The dates for 2024 are the week of June 24-28 and the week of July 15-19. Drop off times are 8:30-9am and pick up times are 2:30-3pm. Families can apply for one week or both weeks. Cost per week is $99 (FSS funds and other county DD funds can be used). Camp FRIEND will be held at the Jewish Community Center, Youngstown. Individuals can attend with their RBT if they need 1:1 support.
We also will be accepting a few neurotypical peers per week. Neurotypical peers are often kind and caring siblings of those attending camp but can be other children as well. If interested, please fill out this form as well, and under Diagnosis indicate neurotypical peer and just type NA for questions not applicable. Cost for neurotypical peers is $50 per week for an activities fee. If you have any questions please email our Director, Robin Suzelis at robin@autismmv.org. Thank you.

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Camp FRIEND Teacher Staff Confirmation
2024-06-24 | Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, OH, 44504, United States
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Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group for Caregivers - June 2024
2024-06-20 11:30 - 12:30 | OH
Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group with the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley
Thursday, June 20th at 11:30am – Virtual
We are virtual for summer only but please join us. We will be back in person in September.

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

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Family Community Outing - Kennywood Day
2024-06-19 09:00 - 19:00 | Kennywood Amusement Park, 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin, PA, 15122, United States
Autism Society of Mahoning Valley
Wednesday, June 19th – All day

Go to our Eventbrite link for details and to receive group discount ticket information and if you would like to reserve a seat on our charter bus (only $5). Lots of seats available, bathroom on bus, free wifi, and room to store extra needs.

Go HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kennwood-trip-2024-autism-society-of-mahoning-valley-tickets-899401452957

Moms' Night Out - June 2024
2024-06-05 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 (first time setting up Moms Night Out in Trumbull County, so we’re excited)
on Wednesday, June 5th 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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Mahoning Valley Warrior 2024
2024-06-01 08:30 - 12:30 | Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd, Canfield, OH, 44406, United States
Join us for our annual Mahoning Valley Warrior event! Run, Pull, Lift, Walk or Donate Today!
Autism Support Walk, 5K, People-Powered Tractor Pull, Mahoning Valley Warrior Competitions, Kids Entertainment, Food Trucks, Special Needs Resource Fair and more.
Register for all events at: AutismWarriorMV.org

2024 Mahoning Valley Warrior Food Trucks
2024-06-01 | Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd, Canfield, OH, 44406, United States
Thank you for supporting the needs of the Mahoning Valley autism community through the support and programming of the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley!
Fill out our Online Form Below and Mail your check or pay through our Square. Call or text Robin at 330-333-9609 or email us at robin@autismmv.org.

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2024 Mahoning Valley Warrior Prizes & Donations
2024-06-01 | Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd, Canfield, OH, 44406, United States
Thank you for supporting the needs of the Mahoning Valley autism community through the support and programming of the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley!
Fill out our Online Form Below and Mail your prize donation or call or text us at 330-333-9609 or email us at robin@autismmv.org to pick it up.

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2024 Mahoning Valley Warrior Resource Fair
2024-06-01 | Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd, Canfield, OH, 44406, United States
Thank you for supporting the needs of the Mahoning Valley autism community through the support and programming of the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley!
Fill out our Online Form Below and select Pay by Check or Pay Online option. If paying online see link below.

Review our Resource Fair Packet for Details.
Also please review our Mahoning Valley Warrior Sponsorship Packet to review Sponsorship Benefits.
Contact Robin Suzelis, Director for any questions regarding resource fair, sponsorship or other needs. She can be reached at robin@autismmv.org or 330-333-9609.

Please mail checks (preferred) to: Autism Society of Mahoning Valley, PO Box 151, Canfield, OH 44406
or Pay Online Here.

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2024 Mahoning Valley Warrior Sponsorship
2024-06-01 | Canfield Fairgrounds, 7265 Columbiana-Canfield Rd, Canfield, OH, 44406, United States
Thank you for supporting the needs of the Mahoning Valley autism community through the support and programming of the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley!
Please go to our Mahoning Valley Warrior Sponsorship Packet to review Sponsorship Benefits.
Contact Robin Suzelis, Director for any questions regarding sponsorship or other needs. She can be reached at robin@autismmv.org or 330-333-9609.

Please mail checks (preferred) to: Autism Society of Mahoning Valley, PO Box 151, Canfield, OH 44406
or Pay Online Here.

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Social Connections May 2024
2024-05-18 11:00 - 14:30 | Past Times Arcade, 419 North State Street, Girard, OH, 44420, United States

Family Community Outing - Walnut Grove
2024-05-16 17:30 - 19:00 | The Walnut Grove, 8800 Columbiana Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH, 44406, United States
Autism Society of Mahoning Valley
Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 5:30-7pm
The Walnut Grove (inclusive playground) – 8800 Columbiana Canfield Rd.
Canfield, OH 44406

Let’s Play! A fun event for individuals of all ages with autism and their siblings.
We will have support staff to assist.
Chips and Drinks are provided too! Feel free to bring your dinner.
Let’s start Spring with some outdoor fun!

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Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group for Caregivers - May 2024
2024-05-16 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, May 16 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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Moms' Night Out - May 2024
2024-05-01 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, May 1st 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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Social Connections April 2024
2024-04-20 11:00 - 14:30 | Joe Lantz’s Fitness Kickboxing, 6000 Mahoning Ave, Ste 72, 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 April event will be on Saturday, April 20th.
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.

April 2024 Family Outing - OHWow Private Autism Acceptance Month Event
2024-04-12 17:30 - 19:00 | OH WOW! the Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology Children’s Museum, 11 W Federal St, Youngstown, OH, 44503, United States
Join us for our April 2024 Family Outing on Friday, April 12th from 5:30-7pm at OHWow Children’s Museum in Downtown Youngstown.
$3/person is our discounted group cost for each person attending. Please register for the total number of individuals attending in your family. Please register the individual(s) with autism, their siblings, if any attending, and parent(s)/guardian. Please keep this event for immediate family only as we are very space-limited.
Open to all ages that will enjoy OHWow and this dedicated time to enjoy with just our families in attendance.
Register through Eventbrite at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-ohwow-autism-society-family-outing-event-tickets-861458634967?aff=oddtdtcreator

Moms' Night Out - April 2024
2024-04-03 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, April 3rd 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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March 2024 Family Outing - Bounce!
2024-03-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Bounce!, 6000 Mahoning Ave, Ste 520, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
*Registration ended Today, March 21st at Noon. You are more than welcome to attend as Bounce is open to the public, but we will not be adding any additional families to our registration list. Thank you.

Join us for our March 2024 Family Outing on Thursday, March 21st from 5:30-7pm at Bounce! in Austintown.
We will cover the cost of children with autism ages 12 and under – must be pre-registered by March 21st at Noon. $8/person is our discounted group cost for siblings to attend – please pay Bounce! for any siblings attending.
Open to children with autism who are under 12 and their siblings 12 and under. The snack bar will be open. Children must wear socks.

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Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group for Caregivers - March 2024
2024-03-21 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, March 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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