Monthly Milestones | AUGUST 2022

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Join the 1,400 autism professionals, family members and autistic individuals who have already registered to gain practical strategies for work, school, home and out in your community today! Conference Highlights: -80 sessions from professionals, family members and self-advocates -CEUs offered in 12 disciplines -Keynotes, presentations and panels showcasing autistic individuals -Virtual Expo Hall with our amazing exhibitors and sponsors -International art show featuring autistic artists  -PLUS NEW SUMMER FEATURE- Milestones 20th Anniversary Bonus Track!  Featuring 20 of our most popular sessions from last year's conference!  (Please note: No CEUs are available for these 2021 sessions.) Find the perfect sessions for you. View a full list of this year's session's lineup here, complete with objectives, speaker bios and CEU information REGISTER

Milestones Free Autism Helpdesk Need a specific resource? Want to learn more about our services? Contact the Milestones free Helpdesk today. HELPDESK Milestones Community Calendar Visit our community calendar to connect with local event organizers to check on the status of events and supports in your area. VIEW CALENDAR Milestones Autism Planning Tool The Milestones Autism Planning (MAP) tool is your online guide, step by step from early childhood through adulthood. Visit the MAP for practical tips, goals and information. VISIT THE MAP

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We want to hear from YOU! What did you learn from the Milestones National Autism Conference? What did you like best? Was it the convenience of the virtual platform? The incredible content? Your valuable feedback helps us to plan and improve for next year's conference. Don't forget to fill out your conference feedback form. Find it here. FEEDBACK FORM

Save the Date for the Annual Benefit!

Please join us as we celebrate Milestones' 20th Anniversary at our Annual Benefit Celebration, honoring our founders Ilana Hoffer Skoff and Mia Buchwald Gelles! October 27, 2022 at 5:00 pm Driftwood Caterers, Landerhaven Honoring the past, embracing the present, and envisioning the future. Make sure to mark your calendars!  You won’t want to miss this special evening.

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Celebrating 20 Years of Supporting the Community!

Milestones began 20 years ago when Ilana Hoffer Skoff and Mia Buchwald Gelles met in their children's speech therapist's waiting room. Their search for resources for their own children led to the founding of Milestones. When 400 people showed up to the first conference, they knew they had struck a chord. Today Milestones is a trusted local and national resource and thought leader.  We reach thousands of families and professionals throughout Northeast Ohio with our services and as a national leader in autism education through our annual conference and the resources on our website, including the new Milestones Autism Planning (MAP) tool.

"Milestones and our family have been growing together. We were overwhelmed in the beginning and finding Milestones made all the difference with evidence-based information, and connecting with parents and others who understood." -Carrie Gedeon, parent and longtime Milestones client

August is Back to School Time! The MAP can help you prepare.  The Education section of the Milestones Autism Planning (MAP) Tool features advice and strategies for before and during the school year. Explore articles in the age range you need.

Education for Ages 0-6 Education for Ages 14-17

Education for Ages 7-13 Education for Ages 18-21

Program Manager Nathan Morgan, MSSA, LSW on Aspieland Podcast Milestones Program Manager Nathan Morgan sits down with host John Allen of the Aspieland podcast, to talk about his diagnosis and life experiences as an autistic individual. Click below to listen to the heartfelt conversation in episode 12, "Meet Nathan." LISTEN

Stay connected and meet new friends this summer with the Milestones Self-Advocate Social Group An online network for individuals with a formal or self-diagnosis of ASD or other disabilities. Ages 16+ New members welcome! To join the group or RSVP to an event below, please email socialgroup@milestones.org UPCOMING EVENTS NEW! The Double Rainbow Group: Building LGBTQ+ and Neurodivergent Social Connections (virtual event) Monday, August 29th, 7:00pm - 8:00pm Are you a neurodivergent member of the LGBTQ+ community? The Milestones Self-Advocate Social Group has heard your feedback and have established a monthly meeting group for us to socialize, discuss current events, and build support and friendships. Membership within the Milestones Self-Advocate Social Group is required. To join this activity or to request additional information, please contact us at socialgroup@milestones.org Social Roleplaying: Dungeon & Dragons (virtual event) Various dates and times – Sessions are scheduled based on member availability. Options available to fit most schedules. Join us for socialization and roleplaying as we work together to tackle challenges big and small. Create a character and join in on the adventures. New and experienced players are welcome. For this activity, we will be utilizing text and voice messaging features on Discord and will be using the D&D Beyond companion app (available for free via web browser https://www.dndbeyond.com/) Our Moderator Team will be leading the campaign and are happy to answer questions. Questions or to RSVP, contact us at socialgroup@milestones.org  Click the button below for more information about the group and how to join.

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