Autism Society Mahoning Valley

September Family Outing - Ice Cream Social & Play
2023-09-21 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | Austintown Township Park, 6000 Kirk Road, Canfield, 44406, United States
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Sophia Gift Educational Workshop - September
2023-09-20 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC
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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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
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 UTC
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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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 UTC | 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.

Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group for Caregivers
2023-06-15 09:30 - 10:30 UTC
Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group with the Autism Society of Mahoning Valley
Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 9:30AM
Join us Virtually over the Summer.
Register HERE: http://autismmv.org/coffeejun23.php
We will email all registrants morning of the support group with a private Google Meet link to join.
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
2023-06-07 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Mojo’s Pub-n-Grill, 6292 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown, OH, 44515, United States
Moms’ Night Out in June!
Registration required.
Join us at Mojo’s Pub-n-Grill in Austintown on Wednesday, June 7th at 6:30pm
(6292 Mahoning Ave, Austintown)
Register HERE: https://autismmv.org/nightoutjun23.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.

Mahoning Valley Warrior
2023-06-03 08:30 - 12:30 UTC | 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!
Kids Entertainment, Food Trucks, Special Needs Resource Fair and more.
Register for all events at: AutismWarriorMV.org

Social Connections
2023-05-20 11:00 - 14:30 UTC | Mahoning County Career and Technical Center, 7300 N Palmyra 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 May event will be on May 20 at MCCTC, Canfield. The event will be Art and Social Time.
$10 event fee to cover art supplies. Pack a brown bag lunch. We provide chips, drinks and expert support staff.
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.

Coffee, Tea and Autism Morning Support Group
2023-05-18 09:30 - 10:30 UTC | 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 18, 2023 at 9:30AM
Join us at: Cracker Barrel in Austintown, off of 46 & 80
Register HERE: http://autismmv.org/coffeemay23.php
Please do not attend if you have COVID-like or other illness symptoms so we can keep our families healthy.
Thank you to our facilitators, Kesha Lampley, LSW and Robin Suzelis, ASMV Director for hosting. We will remain in person other than summer months.

Family Community Outing - Walnut Grove
2023-05-11 17:30 - 19:00 UTC | The Walnut Grove, 8800 Columbiana Canfield Rd., Canfield, OH, 44406, United States
Autism Society of Mahoning Valley
March Community Outing
Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 5:30-7pm
The Walnut Grove (inclusive playground) – 8800 Columbiana Canfield Rd.
Canfield, OH 44406

Let’s Play! A fun event for children 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!
Register HERE: http://autismmv.org/communityoutingmay.php
Please do not attend if anyone in your family is not well to help us keep our families healthy.

Moms' Night Out
2023-05-03 18:30 - 20:30 UTC | Coaches Burger Bar, 5529 Mahoning Avenue, Austintown, 44515, United States
Moms’ Night Out in May!
Registration required.
Join us at Coaches Burger Bar in Austintown on Wednesday, May 3rd at 6:30pm
(5529 Mahoning, Ave, Austintown)
Register HERE: https://autismmv.org/nightoutmay23.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.

April Family Outing
2023-04-14 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Halifax) | OH WOW! the Roger & Gloria Jones Children’s Center for Science & Technology Children’s Museum, 11 W Federal St, Youngstown, OH, 44503, United States
Our fun annual OHWow event at 5:30 pm. $2/person to help with our registration needs, immediate family only.
