Autism Society Mahoning Valley

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

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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Social Connections Program Enrollment
2024-03-21 | OH
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Special Bunny 2024
2024-03-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Eastwood Mall, 5555 Youngstown Warren Rd, Niles, OH, 44446, United States
Join us on Sunday, March 17th from 9-11am for our annual Special Bunny event at Eastwood Mall.
We will be set up just past the food court.
Lots of holiday crafts and games too! Open to individuals with autism and their siblings. A photo with the Easter Bunny can be taken just of the child (children) or with parent(s) too. 1 photo per family unless there is no wait, to get in all of the families. Regular mall photo costs are to be paid by the parent. Egg Hunt will be at approx. 10am so schedule your photo time accordingly. We will have an egg hunt for younger kids first ages up to 7 yo and then for our older kids and individuals ages 8 yo+.
Register HERE (Only Select One Time Per Family) – https://www.eventbrite.com/e/special-bunny-2024-autism-society-of-mahoning-valley-tickets-854890419257

Social Connections March 2024
2024-03-16 11:00 - 14:30 | Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown, OH, 44504, 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 March event will be on Saturday, March 16th.
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 - March 2024
2024-03-06 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, March 6th at 6:30pm
RSVP Required. Register below.

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Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group for Caregivers - February 2024
2024-02-22 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, February 22 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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February 2024 Family Outing - Gymsters
2024-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Boardman United Methodist Church, 6809 Market Street, Boardman, OH, 44512, United States
Join us for our February 2024 Gymsters Outing on Tuesday, February 20th starting at 6pm.
The event will be split into two age groups – Ages 4 yo- 8 yo and Ages 8 yo-12 yo (no exceptions on ages, this is one of our few events annually for our younger children to enjoy).
If the child is 8 yo you can choose either class.
Group 1 is from 6-7pm (45 minute class and 15 minute snack & social time)
Group 2 is from 7-8pm (45 minute class and 15 minute snack & social time)
Siblings of individuals with autism are welcome to attend but must be in the same age group as their sibling(s) with autism.
Snack will be water, juice and a variety of chips. Can bring your own snack.
This event will be a small class so we ask that if you register you plan to attend, so that all kids with autism who want to attend can attend or that we can fit most in.
The event is open to children in Mahoning, Trumbull and Columbiana counties only.
$10-$15 donation is suggested and greatly appreciated for this event as we have staffing, venue, and snack costs to cover. Please bring exact change. If you cannot donate at this time, no worries; we would love to have you attend.
Register HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/autism-society-february-2024-family-outing-gymsters-tickets-818700694817?aff=oddtdtcreator

Social Connections February 2024
2024-02-17 11:00 - 14:30 | Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County – Downtown Youngstown, 305 Wick Ave, Youngstown, OH, 44503, 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 February event will be on Saturday, February 17th.
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 - February 2024
2024-02-07 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, February 7th at 6:30pm
RSVP Required. Register below.

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Social Connections January 2024
2024-01-20 11:00 - 14:30 | Public Library of Youngstown and Mahoning County – Downtown Youngstown, 305 Wick Ave, Youngstown, OH, 44503, 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 January event will be on Saturday, January 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+ 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.

January 2024 Family Outing - Bowling Night
2024-01-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Boardman Lanes, 7524 Market Street, Boardman, OH, 44512, United States
Join us for our January 2024 Family Bowling Outing on Friday, January 19th at 5:30pm at Boardman Lanes in Boardman.
We will cover the cost of children, teens and adults with autism. $8/person is our discounted group cost for the rest of the family for one game and shoe rental.
Open to all ages and siblings too!

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Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group for Caregivers - January 2024
2024-01-18 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, January 18 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 - January
2024-01-16 18:30 - 20:30 | El Jalapeno II, 4626 Mahoning Ave, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
Moms’ Night Out in January!

Join us at El Jalapeno II in Austintown on Tuesday, January 16 at 6:30pm – changed due to weather
RSVP Required. Register below.

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Social Connections December
2023-12-16 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 December event will be on Saturday, December 16th.
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.

Virtual - Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group for Caregivers - December
2023-12-14 09:30 - 11:00 | Cracker Barrel, 5600 Patriot Blvd, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
12/13/23 Update — December’s Support Group has been moved to virtual due to parents’ holiday needs. Please register for the event and we will send you a google meet link prior to the meeting. If for any reason you do not receive please email Robin at robin@autismmv.org. Thank you.

Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group with the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley
Thursday, December 14, 2023 at 9:30AM — 2nd Thursday of the month due to the holidays (group usually meets the 3rd Thursday of each month)
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 December Workshop - Virtual
2023-12-12 11:30 - 12:30 | 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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