Autism Society Mahoning Valley

Sophia Gift Educational December Workshop - Virtual
2023-12-12 11:30 - 12:30 UTC | OH
Sophia’s Gift Family Trust Project
Free Educational Workshop Series
Virtual Workshop on December 12, 2023 at 11:30am.
We had 4 amazing in-person workshops with the leading attorneys in the Mahoning Valley when it comes to special needs trust planning and other legal and financial needs.
For our final workshop this year we will have our Board Member, David Moliterno FSCP®– Agent/Owner, Moliterno Insurance & Financial Services give an overview of everything that was discussed. David attended all of the workshops and has expertise when it comes to financial planning needs.
Learn about legal guardianship, STABLE accounts, and Special Needs Trusts to establish a long-term care system for children, especially adult children with special needs to care for their financial and legal needs today and tomorrow.

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Moms' Night Out - December
2023-12-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Barry Dyngles, 1601 S. Raccoon Rd, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
Moms’ Night Out in December!

Join us at Barry Dyngles in Austintown on Wednesday, December 6th at 6:30pm
RSVP Required. Register below.

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November Family Outing - Sensory Friendly Movie - Trolls
2023-11-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Regal Cinema South, 7420 South Ave, Boardman, OH, 44512, United States
Join us for our November Family Outing on Saturday, November 25th at noon for a Sensory-Friendly viewing of Trolls 3 at Regal Cinema South, Boardman.
$6.50/person.
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!

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Social Connections November
2023-11-18 11:00 - 14:30 | OH
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 November 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. In order to achieve this important goal, we are searching for individuals who are able to 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+ yr) 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.

Dads' Night Out - November
2023-11-16 18:30 - 20:30 | Fat Axxes, 2790 Robbins Ave, Niles, OH, 44446, United States
Dad’s Night Out in November!

Join us at Fat Axxes in Niles on Thursday, November 16 at 6:30pm
$20 per person for an hour of axe throwing (thank you Fat Axxes for discounted rate). The Autism Society of Mahoning Valley will provide pizza for all.
RSVP Required. Register below.

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Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group for Caregivers - November
2023-11-16 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, November 16, 2023 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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Sophia Gift Educational Workshop - November
2023-11-15 18:30 - 20:00 | The Residence Inn by Marriott, Niles, 5555 Youngstown Warren Rd, Niles, OH, 44446, United States
Sophia’s Gift Family Trust Project
Free Educational Workshop Series
A unique educational opportunity for special needs families led by local attorneys to help them prepare for their unique needs. Learn about legal guardianship, STABLE accounts, and Special Needs Trusts to establish a long-term care system for children, especially adult children with special needs to care for their financial and legal needs today and tomorrow.
These workshops will focus on these legal and financial needs.

Join us for our final workshop on Wednesday, November 15 at 6:30pm
at The Residence Inn by Marriott, Niles
Speaker: Attorney James Dietz, Friedman & Rummell Co., L.P.A.
Appetizers provided must pre-register.
Register Below.

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Moms' Night Out - November
2023-11-01 18:30 - 20:30 | Mojo’s Pub-n-Grill, 6292 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
Moms’ Night Out in November!

Join us at Mojo’s Pub & Grill in Austintown on Wednesday, November 1 at 6:30pm
( 5423 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown). RSVP Required. Register below.

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October Family Outing - Fall Harvest Festival & Trunk or Treat with AATAP
2023-10-28 12:00 - 15:00 | Cornerhouse Christian Church, 6954 Chestnut Ridge Rd S.E., Hubbard, OH, 44425, United States
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Social Connections
2023-10-21 11:00 - 14:30 | OH
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 October 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. In order to achieve this important goal, we are searching for individuals who are able to 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+ yr) 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.

Sophia Gift Educational Workshop - October
2023-10-19 18:30 - 20:00 | V2 Wine Bar & Trattoria, 100 W Federal St, Youngstown, OH, 44503, United States
Sophia’s Gift Family Trust Project
Free Educational Workshop Series
A unique educational opportunity for special needs families led by local attorneys to help them prepare for their unique needs. Learn about legal guardianship, STABLE accounts, and Special Needs Trusts to establish a long-term care system for children, especially adult children with special needs to care for their financial and legal needs today and tomorrow.
These workshops will focus on these legal and financial needs.

Join us for our 3rd workshop on Thursday, October 19 at 6:30pm
at V2 Wine Bar & Trattoria, Downtown Youngstown
Speaker: Attorney Chris Patrick, The Law Offices of Roth, Blair, Roberts, Strasfeld & Lodge, LPA
Appetizers provided must pre-register.
Register Below.

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Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group for Caregivers - October
2023-10-19 09:30 - 10:30 | 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 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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ASMV Fall Family Portraits
2023-10-14 10:00 - 13:00 | Kinsman House & Women’s Park, 303 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren, OH, 44483, United States

Holiday Mini Grants
2023-10-05 10:00 - 2023-10-31 00:00 | OH
Our tenth 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 December). Grant recipients and their families are required to attend. Grant applications will be taken October 5-October 31, 2023.
Families must be located in Mahoning, Trumbull or Columbiana counties since these are the counties the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley serves. A child 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.
Items can include — Devices for communication needs (tablet requests will be considered, but not 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 as we will not be able to fund most of the requests we receive.
No cash, gift card or payment donations will be given. Please only request an item(s) that can be purchased and given by our funders so that you can be considered.

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. 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
2023-10-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Coaches Burger Bar, 5529 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown, 44515, United States
Moms’ Night Out in October!

Join us at Coaches Burger Bar in Austintown on Wednesday, October 4th at 6:30pm
( 5529 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown). RSVP Required. Register below.

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Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group for Caregivers
2023-09-28 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 28, 2023 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
2023-09-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Canfield, 44406, United States

Sophia Gift Educational Workshop - September
2023-09-20 12:00 - 13:00 | Columbiana Library, 332 N Middle St, Columbiana, OH, 44408, United States
Sophia’s Gift Family Trust Project
Free Educational Workshop Series
A unique educational opportunity for special needs families led by local attorneys to help them prepare for their unique needs. Learn about legal guardianship, STABLE accounts, and Special Needs Trusts to establish a long-term care system for children, especially adult children with special needs to care for their financial and legal needs today and tomorrow.
These workshops will focus on these legal and financial needs.

Join us for our 2nd workshop on Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at 12:00 PM
at the Columbiana Library, Columbiana
Speaker: Nils Johnson Jr., Johnson & Johnson Law Office
Light lunch provided, must pre-register.
Register Below.

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Moms' Night Out - September
2023-09-06 18:30 - 20:30 | El Jalapeno II, 4626 Mahoning Ave, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
Moms’ Night Out in September!

Join us at El Jalapeno II in Austintown on Wednesday, September 6th at 6:30pm
( 4626 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown). RSVP Required. Register below.

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Virtual Morning Support Group for Parents/Caregivers
2023-08-24 09:30 - 10:30 | OH
Virtual Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group with the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley
Thursday, August 24, 2023 at 9:30am
(Event 4th Thursday this month due to scheduling needs)

Register HERE: https://autismmv.org/coffeeaug23.php

Join us Virtually over the Summer. We will be back to 3rd Thursday of the month and in person in September for breakfast at Cracker Barrel in Austintown.
Thank you to our facilitators, Kesha Lampley, LSW and Robin Suzelis, ASMV Director for hosting. We will remain in person other than summer months.

Social Connections
2023-08-19 11:00 - 14:30 | Mill Creek Metroparks Farm, 7574 Columbiana Canfield Rd, Canfield, OH, 44406, United States
Social Connections – our monthly Social Connections group is going strong and our tweens and 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 August event will be on August 19 at Mill Creek Metroparks Farm.
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 towards developing confidence and ease in social situations. Our mission is to create lasting friendships within and beyond our group. In order to achieve this important goal, we are searching for individuals who are able to 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+ yr) 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 Rich Center.
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 - August
2023-08-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Salvatore’s Italian Grill, 4831 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
Moms’ Night Out in August!
Registration required.
Join us at Salvatore’s Italian Grill in Austintown on Thursday, August 10th at 6:30pm
(Event on 2nd Thursday this month due to scheduling needs)
(Salvatore’s Italian Grill – 4831 Mahoning Avenue. Austintown)

Register HERE: https://autismmv.org/nightoutaug23.php

Please do not attend if you are not feeling well or have been in contact with anyone that has COVID or COVID-like symptoms. Enjoy dinner, appetizers, or a drink. Let’s get some time just for you this year! YOU deserve it!
Please email or text us if you register and then are unable to attend, so we can get a big enough table. We will be following up the week of to verify your attendance.
Moms’ Night Out is an informal social group for moms to share ideas and experiences, talk about autism or just enjoy talking with other great moms who get it. An Autism Society representative will be present to share info on our organization and to answer questions related to autism if needed.

Monthly Family Outing - Mini Golf
2023-08-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Sports World, 8249 South Ave, Boardman, OH, 44512, United States
Join the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley for Fun at Sports World in Boardman!
August 8, 2023 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.
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 8th at noon).
*Cost for parents and siblings is $6 for a round of mini golf (discounted rate thanks to Sports World).

Register HERE: https://autismmv.org/communityoutingaug.php

*Parents are to assist their kids during the entire event.
No support staff at this event.

*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: the Hussman Foundation, 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.

Monthly Family Outing - Moonlight Swim Event
2023-07-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Firestone Park Pool, 338 East Park Avenue, Columbiana, OH, 44408, United States
Join us for our Moonlight Family Swim Night at Firestone Park Pool in Columbiana!
Event is open for autism families residing in Mahoning, Trumbull or Columbiana counties only. All ages welcome.
Individual with autism must attend event. Open to parent(s) and siblings only, so that we can have as many individuals with autism and their families able to attend. We have a space restriction. There is a cost of $.25 + Eventbrite fees for total of $2.11/person just to guarantee that those who register plan on attending. The parent or caregiver is responsible for the safety of their child. Lifeguards will be present.
Register HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/moonlight-family-swim-event-autism-society-of-mahoning-valley-tickets-654345594287

Social Connections
2023-07-15 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 and 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 July event will be on July 15 at Austintown Township Park. The event will be Picnic, Lawn Games and Social Time.
Details 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.
— 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 March event registration very soon or email Jennifer at: socialconnections@autismmv.org
This monthly social connections group will be facilitated by professionals to empower our Autistic community towards developing confidence and ease in social situations. Our mission is to create lasting friendships within and beyond our group. In order to achieve this important goal, we are searching for individuals who are able to 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+ yr) 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 Rich Center.
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.

Teacher Mini Grants Now Available
2023-07-14 - 2023-08-15 | OH
Autism Society of Mahoning Valley’s
2023 Autism Teacher Mini-Grant Application
2023 Teacher Mini-Grant online applications will be accepted now through August 15, 2023 at midnight. Grants will be awarded in August and selected by the: Autism Society of Mahoning Valley Board of Directors. Teachers should put their personal email addresses and cell phone numbers so that they can be contacted directly with any questions and/or if selected as a winner. The application must be submitted by the teacher. Parents should share this opportunity with their teachers. Please contact the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley with any questions at 330-333-9609 or robin@autismmv.org
Application is HERE: https://autismmv.org/teachergrant.php
Awards will be given in three denominations: $500, $250 and $100 to teachers from public and private schools.

Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group for Caregivers
2023-07-13 09:30 - 10:30 | OH
Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group with the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley
Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 9:30AM
Join us Virtually over the Summer.
Register HERE: https://autismmv.org/coffeejul23.php
Thank you to our facilitators, Kesha Lampley, LSW and Robin Suzelis, ASMV Director for hosting. We will remain in person other than summer months.

Moms Night Out
2023-07-12 18:30 - 20:30 | Barry Dyngles, 1601 S. Raccoon Rd, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
July 12 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm

Moms’ Night Out in July!
Registration required.
Join us at Barry Dyngles in Austintown on Wednesday, July 12th at 6:30pm
(1601 S. Raccoon Rd. Austintown)
Register HERE: https://autismmv.org/nightoutjul23.php

Please do not attend if you are not feeling well or have been in contact with anyone that has COVID or COVID-like symptoms. Enjoy dinner, appetizers, or a drink. Let’s get some time just for us year! YOU deserve it!
Please email or text us if you register and then are unable to attend, so we can get a big enough table. We will be following up week of to verify your attendance.
Moms’ Night Out is an informal social group for moms to share ideas and experiences, talk about autism or just enjoy talking with other great moms who get it.
An Autism Society representative will be present to share info on our organization and to answer questions related to autism if needed.

Kennywood Amusement Park Day
2023-06-19 09:00 - 19:00 | Kennywood Amusement Park, 4800 Kennywood Blvd., West Mifflin, PA, 15122, United States
Kennywood Day!
We are renting a charter bus for our families (limited seating) and others can drive on their own.
All the details and pricing can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kennwood-trip-2023-autism-society-of-mahoning-valley-tickets-630258629527
Register with or without bus tickets and then our program assistant, Jen will forward you details to purchase your Kennywood tickets with our group discount code.
Any questions email Jen at: jenm@autismmv.org

Social Connections
2023-06-17 11:00 - 14:30 | Past Times Arcade, 419 North State Street, Girard, OH, 44420, United States
June 17 @ 11:00 am – 2:30 pm

Social Connections – our monthly Social Connections group is going strong and our tweens and 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 June event will be on June 17 at Past Times Arcade. The event will be Arcade Games and Social Time.
Details 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.
— 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 March event registration very soon or email Jennifer at: socialconnections@autismmv.org
This monthly social connections group will be facilitated by professionals to empower our Autistic community towards developing confidence and ease in social situations. Our mission is to create lasting friendships within and beyond our group. In order to achieve this important goal, we are searching for individuals who are able to 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+ yr) 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 Rich Center.
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.
