Drake University Head Start’s Block Party: “Engaging Current and Future Families, Drake University, and the Larger Community”

http://www.polkdecat.com/Drake%20Headstart%20Block%20Party.pdf

Autism Basics Webinar Series: School Programming

Check out the Autism Basics Webinar series on Wednesday’s in March from noon-1, discussing topics on therapy, treatment, and school programming! Sessions will be recorded for later use. This is a free webinar series for parents and primary caregivers. Register for sessions at: https://uiowa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7fNVW6gfSvSkbMqdO1PQLQ#/registration

Autism Basics Webinar Series: Treating Dangerous Behaviors

Check out the Autism Basics Webinar series on Wednesday’s in March from noon-1, discussing topics on therapy, treatment, and school programming! Sessions will be recorded for later use. This is a free webinar series for parents and primary caregivers. Register for sessions at: https://uiowa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7fNVW6gfSvSkbMqdO1PQLQ#/registration

Autism Basics Webinar Series: Therapy Options

Check out the Autism Basics Webinar series on Wednesday’s in March from noon-1, discussing topics on therapy, treatment, and school programming! Sessions will be recorded for later use. This is a free webinar series for parents and primary caregivers. Register for sessions at: https://uiowa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7fNVW6gfSvSkbMqdO1PQLQ#/registration

Autism Basics Webinar Series: What Is Autism?

Check out the Autism Basics Webinar series on Wednesday’s in March from noon-1, discussing topics on therapy, treatment, and school programming! Sessions will be recorded for later use. This is a free webinar series for parents and primary caregivers. Register for sessions at: https://uiowa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7fNVW6gfSvSkbMqdO1PQLQ#/registration

Circle of Smiles Parent & Child Group (March Group)

Join in still on the Circle of Smiles Parent & Child Group  provided by EveryStep’s Healthy Start team!

“A safe place for families who live in the Healthy Start zip code areas to participate in parent child activities in a group setting, learn of resources, connect with others in the community, and get support on health and parenting topics”.

This group is centered on those who have children ages 0-4 and live in the zip codes on the flyer! The group will meet on Friday’s from Feb 14th-Mar 7th at 10:30am-11:30am at the Eddie Davis Center. Register using the QR!

The second set of group will meet on Wednesday’s from Mar 5th-April 2nd at 12:30pm-2:00pm at the Calvary Chapel! Register using the QR!

 

Circle of Smiles Parent & Child Group (February Group)

Join in still on the Circle of Smiles Parent & Child Group  provided by EveryStep’s Healthy Start team!

“A safe place for families who live in the Healthy Start zip code areas to participate in parent child activities in a group setting, learn of resources, connect with others in the community, and get support on health and parenting topics”.

This group is centered on those who have children ages 0-4 and live in the zip codes on the flyer! The group will meet on Friday’s from Feb 14th-Mar 7th at 10:30am-11:30am at the Eddie Davis Center. Register using the QR!

The second set of group will meet on Wednesday’s from Mar 5th-April 2nd at 12:30pm-2:00pm at the Calvary Chapel! Register using the QR!

Autism Advocacy Day at the Iowa Wild

Autism Advocacy Day at the Iowa Wild!

Sunday, March 23, 3:00 PM

Wells Fargo Arena, Des Moines

Gather your friends and family and join us for a day at the Iowa Wild! For each $20 ticket sold, $5 will go directly to the Autism Society and TravelingWiki Foundation to support our continued efforts to advocate for Autism families. Sensory rooms will be available on-site throughout the game!

Click here to get your tickets today!”

Sensory Friendly Valentine’s Dance!

Sensory Friendly Valentine’s Dance!

Saturday, February 22, 3:00-5:00 PM

Prairie Ridge Church, Ankeny

We had so much fun at last year’s Valentine’s dance, we’re doing it again! Join us Saturday, February 22, from 3:00-5:00 PM at Prairie Ridge Church in Ankeny for a live DJ, refreshments, and photo ops! The lights will be turned up, the sound turned down, and sensory spaces available. $10/participant OR $40/family rate (families of 4 or more). A family member or caregiver must accompany each participant.

Click Here to register today!”