April is Autism Acceptance Month. According to the CDC, one in 36 children in the United States have autism. Despite its prevalence, many families still have to wait months before they can get their child in to a specialist to be diagnosed.
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An associate professor from Ohio State-Main Campus traveled to Lima on Monday to train community members on how to help people with autism through theatre. The training is part of the Shakespeare and Autism Project. On Monday, Ohio State Associate Professor and Artist Laureate, Kevin McClatchy, trained attendees ways to help people on the autism spectrum through the concepts of Shakespearian theatre. The Shakespearian-inspired games and exercises completed on Monday showed attendees how theatre can be used to strengthen communication and emotional skills and allow for positive growth for people on the autism spectrum.
The workshop for children is from 6:00-7:30 p.m., Wednesday, October 16, 2024, in the G. Gilbert Cloyd Student Commons on the lower level of Galvin Hall at Ohio State Lima. The facilitator training is from 4-8 p.m., Monday, October 14, in the G. Gilbert Cloyd Student Commons on the lower level of Galvin Hall.
Since 2018, Autism "Rocks!" has invited the public out to learn more about autism and spread awareness to different parts of the region.
Everybody wants to feel like they are included, especially people with autism. That's why the Autism Life Center created "Autism Rocks" six years ago. The event not only raises awareness but promotes the growth of acceptance for people with autism. During the event this Saturday, there will be a variety of activities including their annual rock painting. Many of the rocks will be hidden across the region for others to find. Each one has a note on it, directing anyone who discovers it to learn more about autism. The public is invited to Ottawa Metro Park this Saturday to paint and help raise awareness.
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Many families with kids aged 0 to 5 attended a community developmental screening Tuesday evening. The Allen County Board of Developmental Disabilities hosted the free and public screening at Marimor School to help provide parents an assessment on their child's gross and fine motor skills, hearing, vision, speech as well as regular growth, dental, behavioral needs, and possible autism indicators.
You might notice some colorful painted rocks in our area and it's to spread awareness about autism. The Autism Life Center spent the afternoon…
The finalists for the Lima Allen County Chamber’s Young Leader of the Year award share many characteristics, but most importantly they are making an impact on the community.
The organization wanted to make sure that everyone was able to enjoy trick-or-treating this Halloween.