Attend the Autism Basics Webinar Series Tuesday’s starting Sept 20th-Oct 11th! This is a free webinar series for parents or primary caregivers of children with a new autism diagnosis in mind! Week 1 is about What is Autism, Week 2 is Autism Interventions, Week 3 is Challenging Behavior, and Week 4 is Educational Programming! Join in every week at noon for information! Register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/639127841597994252Autism Basics Webinar Series 9-2022
Join in to learn how to recognize the early warning signs of ASD in children that can be easier to miss! Learn more about resources and interventions that are available! To learn more information and register visit: Registration (gotowebinar.com) autism in infants and toddlers training
The EveryStep Grief & Loss Camp will be back in-person and held on September 10-11th at Pilgrim Heights in Montour, IA and is available for youth age 5+ through adults of any age. The overnight weekend camp will be filled with activities focused on remembrance and healing. Campers are grouped with peers throughout the weekend for an opportunity to connect with others who have experienced loss. ATP Grief Camp Fall 2022
ISU Extension and Outreach is hosting a Virtual Baby Shower in Spanish on August 3rd at 6:30pm! During this baby shower, participants will receive information on nutrition during pregnancy, infant brain development, and resources! Upon completing the baby shower, participants will have baby gifts and resources delivered to them including a backpack, baby thermometer, diapers, wipes, and more. Registration is required by July 29th and participants must live in Polk County. Please contact Rosa Gonzalez regarding registration or program questions at (515) 490-2298 or rdegonza@iastate.edu 
Mark your calendars for Ayr Days 2022 “A Rural Good Time” on August 27th! The event will be all day long from 9am-4:30pm in Mount Ayr Town Square. The day will be of things starting with a parade, vendors, food trucks, rides, and games! For more information! 
Visit the Quad Cities Family Fair at Veterans Memorial Park in Bettendorf on Saturday, August 13th from 9:30-12pm! Here you can learn about resources for your family or children, summer activities and inclusive programs. Everyone is welcome! This fair is a great place to find child care, school resources, financial resources, and more! For more information!
Visit the Clowns at the Carousel free event in Union Park in Des Moines on August 7th! The event will be held from 4-7pm where the Heritage Carousel stands. There are inflatables, carousel rides, entertainment, clowns, food, and education for families! For more information visit: https://clownsatthecarousel.com/ 
The Iowa State Fair is hosting its first ever Sensory-Friendly Morning at the Fair, presented by Child Serve on August 17th from 8am-12pm! This environment is designed with children and adults with autism and sensory processing disorders in mind with the goal for the morning to enable families with have a member with special needs to visit and enjoy the Fair! 
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Story Time at the Library! Join in for stories and a fun activity! This event will be held on June 21st at the Baxter Library from 10am-11am presented by Parents as Teachers! BAXTER STORY TIME
