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.

The Butler, Clermont, Clinton and Warren County Boards of Developmental Disabilities are hosting a district-wide advocacy conference September 27 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Christ Church, 5165 Western Row Road in Mason. The conference fee is $5 and a free lunch is included. The day will include morning and afternoon sessions, as well John Cronin from John's Crazy Socks as the keynote speaker! For more information or to register, contact Connie at 513-785-2881 or cjmehlman@butlerdd.org. 

For children 10 months to 4 years and a caregiver: wiggle, shake, drum and sing to discover the power of music to help children meet developmental milestones in communication, social skills, motor skills and bonding. Eight-week sessions are $95 per child. One eight week session starts August 30 Thursdays 3 to 3:30 p.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 5841 Werk Road in Cincinnati and the other starts September 4 Tuesdays 9 to 9:30 a.m. at the Blue Ash Rec Center, 4433 Cooper Road in Blue Ash. Click here to register or call 513-535-0810 for more information.

Join in on the fun September 27 from 5 to 8pm at the Holy Grail Tavern and Grille in Cincinnati as pumpkin racers (real pumpkins with wheels) are raced to support the Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati. Enjoy appetizers, beer and games - all proceeds help fund local support groups and programs for individuals and families with autism. You can also support the event by donating, as a Cheers-leader, or by simply attending and spectating! Click here for more information and to register!

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.

The Cincinnati Cyclones are partnering with Cincinnati Special Hockey to create the Cincinnati Cyclones Special Hockey Program - the first ice hockey team for people with developmental disabilities in the Greater Cincinnati Area. There will be an open house September 30 at Sports Plus Arena, 10765 Reading in Evendalefrom 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Classes start September 10 and will continue on Mondays for large group and Thursdays for small group from 7:15 to 8:15 p.m. There is also a Dancing with Autism class on Saturdays from 2 to 3 p.m. Contact Michelle at michelle@mvbtdance.org for more information.

Come play board games with other teens who have disabilities October 2 from 4:30-6pm at the Janet Clemmons Center, 282 N. Fair Avenue in Hamilton. If you are interested in attending, contact Michelle 

at amteppe@butlerdd.org.

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.

Interoception is an important sensory system that helps us 'feel' body signals and many individuals with autism, ADHD, depression, trauma and anxiety have difficulty with this. Learn how interoception impacts the development of self-regulation, language, social participation and emotional well-being. Attend one of three sessions between 9:30 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. on October 4. Cost is $15. For more information, contact Anne at anne.tapia@cchmc.org or 513-636-7616. Register here.