Milestones Autism Resources

Please join us in welcoming Connie Boros to the Milestones team as our new Executive Director! Connie is a seasoned non-profit leader with over 23 years of experience supporting individuals and families with disabilities, including autism. She will start her new role on September 30th. We also want to send a huge thank you shout out to Eileen Saffran for her leadership, grace, and incredible contributions during this time of transition. See our press release to learn more: https://lnkd.in/ep-nqivA. #newhire #nonprofitleadership #nonprofitleaders #autismawareness #autismacceptance

Milestones is excited to share some 2025 updates to our Board of Directors! At the end-of-year board meeting, we celebrated 2024 achievements as well as honored and thanked outgoing board members Allison McMeechan, Carrie Rosenfelt, Robyn Strosaker, Dominic A Frisina JD, MA, and Carmen Roman. We are so grateful for their tremendous dedication and years of service to the Milestones mission! Milestones is excited to welcome three new board members to the team this January: Dana Collins, MBA, Michele Tomans, and Michelle Fabrizi! To read more about their journey to Milestones, check out our latest blog at https://lnkd.in/eB67Mk2n. #milestones #autismresources #boardofdirectors #nonprofit #clenonprofits #cle Mia Buchwald Gelles Connie Boros Eira Yates Phillip D. Irvin, CEPA® Vanetta Perry Anne Muskin Jon Dittrich Matt Soble Ronna Kaplan, M. A., LPMT, MT-BC Steve Rudolph MBA Scott Lepene Matt Klimas Cynthia Krips Port Matt Slain

The Autism CARES Act has been renewed! The law allocates federal funding for research, prevalence tracking, screening, professional training and other government activities related to autism. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gvEUFBSc

Congratulations to Milestones Co-founder, Ilana Hoffer Skoff, who is the 2024 recipient of the Margaret Burley Impact Award! This award was presented virtually at OCALICON. It is given annually to someone who has made a significant impact on those with disabilities through service and advocacy, and has demonstrated ongoing and continuous passion, dedication, and support. We are so proud of Ilana and this well-deserved recognition! Check out her acceptance speech here: https://lnkd.in/eTD-s8x9 OCALI #OCALICON2024 #MargaretBurleyAward #impact #leaders #autism #autistic #milestones #cle #nonprofit #clenonprofits

📣🎉 SAVE THE DATE! 🎉📣 Milestones Autism Resources is proud to announce an exciting new evolution of our well-loved National Autism Conference! Introducing: ConneXtion! ConneXtion is elevating our conference experience into something bigger, bolder, and more inclusive – a true convention experience that reflects the vibrancy and diversity of the autism community. Featuring: ✨ A FREE Exhibitor Day with 70+ Resources ✨ Live Entertainment, Food Trucks, & Activities ✨ Interactive Sessions, Breakout Rooms, & Focused Discussions ✨ An Advocacy Gathering with state and local organizations to empower leaders to make change! It's the same community you know and love with an exciting new format! Mark your calendars for June 10th & 11th at John Carroll University! Registration and Session info to come. Visit milestonesconference.org for more information. #connextion #milestones #autismresources #autism #autistic #autismconference #specialeducation #specialed #education #interventionspecialist #therapist #psychologist #neurologist #bcba #slp #ot #neurodiversity #inclusion

Milestones is a safe place. It's a community. It's a place where we can all grow together. Grow with us. Visit milestones.org/donate. Ilana Hoffer Skoff #rootsandwings #milestones #autismresources #autism #autistic #community #growwithus #annualfund2024 #clenonprofits #cle

It's Day TWENTY FIVE of Milestones '25 Days of Giving' gift guide! We hope you've gotten some great suggestions for gifting this month. Today's rec is the gift that keeps on giving. A donation to our Roots & Wings annual fund will continue to support autistic individuals now and well into the future. And that's what we are all about. To donate today, visit milestones.org/donate. To see our full 2024 Gift Guide, visit https://lnkd.in/ekxqMVkq. #25daysofgiving #holidaygiftguide #gifting #autismgiftguide #autismgifts #sensorygifts #autism #autistic #autismmom #autismdad #autismparent #asd #giftguide #milestones #autismresources #adhd #sensoryseeking #anxiety #neurodiversity #rootsandwings #nonprofit #clenonprofits #cle

It's Day TWENTY FOUR of Milestones '25 Days of Giving' gift guide! Today's rec is this set of interlocking gear toys from Amazon. Connectable toys like this are fantastic for occupational therapy and building hand strength, coordination, and fine motor skills. Plus the bright colors will keep their attention! For the link to buy now, and to see our full 2024 Gift Guide, visit https://lnkd.in/ekxqMVkq. #25daysofgiving #holidaygiftguide #gifting #autismgiftguide #autismgifts #sensorygifts #autism #autistic #autismmom #autismdad #autismparent #asd #giftguide #milestones #autismresources #adhd #sensoryseeking #anxiety #neurodiversity #sensorytoys #OT #finemotortoys #occupationaltherapy

It's Day TWENTY THREE of Milestones '25 Days of Giving' gift guide! Today's rec is Squishmallows! Not only are these lovable, squishy stuffies on trend right now, but they are available almost anywhere and in a huge variety of characters and styles, making these a perfect option for your loved one's special interests! Plus their squishiness makes for great sensory satisfaction. For the link to buy now, and to see our full 2024 Gift Guide, visit https://lnkd.in/ekxqMVkq. #25daysofgiving #holidaygiftguide #gifting #autismgiftguide #autismgifts #sensorygifts #autism #autistic #autismmom #autismdad #autismparent #asd #giftguide #milestones #autismresources #adhd #sensoryseeking #anxiety #neurodiversity #sensorytoys #squishmallows

It's Day TWENTY TWO of Milestones '25 Days of Giving' gift guide! Today's rec is this pin art sensory toy from Amazon. Pin art can be a really fun way to satisfy sensory needs while encouraging imagination, and this can be used in the home or therapy environment! For the link to buy now, and to see our full 2024 Gift Guide, visit https://lnkd.in/ekxqMVkq. #25daysofgiving #holidaygiftguide #gifting #autismgiftguide #autismgifts #sensorygifts #autism #autistic #autismmom #autismdad #autismparent #asd #giftguide #milestones #autismresources #adhd #sensoryseeking #anxiety #neurodiversity #pinart #sensorytoys