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.

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.

Support Safe Haven Farms' Equestrian Program by walking the 1.4 mile lap around the lake at Voice of America MetroPark, 7850 VOA Park Drive in West Chester  September 22. Registration begins at 9 a.m. and walk begins at 10am. Sign up to walk, support a team, or make a donation to Safe Haven Farms here. 

This two-part series takes place September 15 and September 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Community Matters, 2104 St. Michael Street in Cincinnati. Designed for families that include a member with a disability whose caregiver is age 60 or older. All family members are encouraged to attend. Participation will be limited to ten families. To register, contact Dawn at 513-559-6814 or dawn.freudenberg@hamiltondds.org.

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.

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.