PEERS is a social skills program that helps teens with autism, ADHD, depression, anxiety and other social challenges increase their comfort levels in social situations. Teens will learn about conversational skills, using humor, choosing appropriate friends, being a good sport, handling rejection, and more! The fall clinic will run from September 5 to November 7 on Wednesday evenings from 6 to 7 p.m. at 11305 Reed Hartman Highway, Suite 139 in Cincinnati. The clinic will include nine 90-minute sessions, seven of which include mandatory participation of a parent/caregiver. The cost of the clinic is $599 with a payment plan available. Contact Teresa at 513-674-4568 to enroll.

Join us October 25 at the Fitton Center, 101 S. Monument Avenue in Hamilton for a sensory-friendly viewing of Ghostbusters. Doors will open at 9:45am, movie starts at 10:15am. RSVP to Connie at 513-785-2881 or cjmehlman@butlerdd.org as space is limited!

For elementary and middle school students: play instruments, sing, create and dance! Discover the power of music to increase communication, self-expression, self-esteem and make some new friends in the process. Classes start September 6, Thursdays from 5:15 to 6 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 5841 Werk Road in Cincinnati. Classes are $90 a month per child. Click here to register or call 513-535-0810 for more information.

If you have an IEP and need additional years of education to gain skills leading to greater independence and employment, then Project LIFE may be the program for you! Come to the open house for a presentation, intern displays and refreshments October 25 at 6pm at Butler Tech's Public Safety Education Complex, 5140 Princeton Glendale Road in Liberty Township. Contact Michael at 513-476-6262 for more information. To learn more about Project LIFE, click here.

Develop an individualized action plan, meet other caregivers of children with disabilities, learn self-care strategies, and learn about resources specific to your child's age. Locations vary. Contact ddbpfamilysupport@cchmc.org with questions.

October 11, 6-8pm: Intro for All Ages of Children, register here.

October 19, 10am-12pm: Follow-Up for Birth to 5 Years, register here.

October 22, 9:30-11:30am: Follow-Up for 6 to 12 Years, register here.

October 25, 6-8pm: Follow-Up - Teen/Transition, register here.

The Cincinnati Art Museum will be hosting free monthly multisensory learning experiences during the school year for those of all ages who have developmental disabilities. On October 27 from 9 to 11am, the Autism Family Exploration program will be held for families and children, then from 11am to 12:30pm, the Connect program will be held for adults and their caregivers. No reservations needed. For more information, contact Sara at access@cincyart.org or 513-639-2971.

No ghosts or goblins here, just therapy pups and therapists passing out treats during an open play at ABC Pediatric Therapy Western Hills in Cincinnati October 27 from 10am to 11:15am. Their gym is fully equipped with a jungle gym, suspension swings, trampoline, foam pit and more! Only for ages 6 and under! Register by emailing ckraemer@abcpediatrictherapy.com.

Have a spooky fun time October 27 from 1pm to 3pm at the Williams Elementary Cafeteria, 2132 Williams Avenue in Norwood. There will be a costume contest, a dance-off, trunk-or-treat, food, candy and prizes! Click here or call Amanda at 513-720-6336 for more information.

IEP, ETR, RTI...what does it all mean? Whether your child has just received a special needs diagnosis or you need more tools for your toolbox, this training is for you! There will be two identical sessions October 29, one from 9am to 12pm at the Butler County Educational Service Center in Hamilton, and the other from 5:30 to 8:30pm at Center Pointe Christian Church in Liberty Township. Limited childcare available during evening session. Register here.

The Fourth Quarter Safety Training of 2018 will be October 29. There will be two identical sessions: a morning session from 10:30 to 12pm and an evening session from 6 to 7:30pm. Both sessions will be held at the Liberty Fairfield Office, 5645 Liberty Fairfield Road in Hamilton. RSVP to Bri at bscombs@butlerdd.org or 513-785-2884.