Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's

12/23/2025

⭐FREE! Registration required to attend.
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/av5vhmk

Ohio Family to Family (OH F2F) and Ohio Parent to Parent (OH P2P) are part of the UC Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCCEDD) within the division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics (DBP). Learn more here:
https://www.ucucedd.org/

Questions about the Support Group:
OhioF2F@cchmc.org

12/23/2025

Embracing the spirit of the holidays, our annual display at the Burnet Campus main entrance highlights some of the different traditions, beliefs and cultures celebrated in December. The three-part display includes symbols and visual representations that honor and respect the traditions of Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa. We wish Happy Holidays to all!

12/23/2025

📙 Discover books for ALL members of the family
📘CONNECT with our librarian for personalized services
📗Learn about COMMUNITY RESOURCES
📕RELAX between appointments and enjoy a cup of COFFEE

Embrace the family space on the 3rd floor of the Medical Office Building (MOB) at 3430 Burnet Avenue.

Our library is for family members and community. You do not have to be a patient of our hospital to utilize our library.

https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/d/developmental-behavioral/patients/rubinstein-library

12/22/2025

‼️Enrollment for HYGIENE HEROES ends on December 26. ‼️

Enroll for HYGIENE HEROES at Mason Campus HERE:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=1FQCaIsnoUqsqMJgD3nFM7gMyF_-F3tAm68Ae_3-ngxURFA0MlZFOFpQUEJCUEtLWU9GSDBEQUdXSS4u&origin=QRCode

Join their list serv for updates and enrollment emails. Link below is for listserv and does not sign you up for specific group.
https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/special-forms/
cchmc-otpt-transition-services-thrive

For more information, contact us at:
OTPT.Transitions.Thrive@cchmc.org
513-636-5721

12/22/2025

📨Are you on our email list?
Explore the DDBP NEWS for December 15-January 4:
https://conta.cc/49i0H0v

Get connected today!
Link to sign up is at the top right of the newsletter.

12/22/2025

🐦🐝 Puberty happens. It's true!

Check out the Healthy Bodies Toolkits from our LEND partners at Vanderbilt University. Available in multiple languages.

For Boys: https://vkc.vumc.org/healthybodies/boys.html
For Girls: https://vkc.vumc.org/healthybodies/girls.html

This is a FREE resource for parents and caregivers. Each appendix has storyboards and visuals that you can use in implementing the methods outlined in the toolkit.

Bonus content and interactive online courses!
1. Puberty, S*x, and S*xuality: An Introduction for Autistic Teens and Adults Toolkit
2. Navigating Puberty, S*x, and S*xuality: A Guide for Supporting Autistic Teens and Adults Toolkit

***Bonus content is not just for those with autism. Strategies and supports may apply for many teens and adults with a variety of developmental disabilities. Explore and see what might benefit your family. Please ask your provider if you have questions or need additional support. Don't forget to contact the Rubinstein Library for related content about puberty and more.

12/22/2025

12/22/2025

🎭Join us for a sensory-friendly performance on February 4!

Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales
Produced by Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia

Wednesday, February 4, 2026
10:00 AM Aronoff Center
Procter & Gamble Hall
Tickets=$7 each
Purchase tickets here (fill out short form, they will get back with you):
https://www.cincinnatiarts.org/events/detail/sf-billy-goats-gruff/?utm_medium=email&elq_cid=409399&ehash=0180182595b2a894cf60813b507c7f2a85bc7253f9fee8212dc1ad59fda1c32b&_gl=1%2Azhwz43%2A_gcl_au%2ANzY5MTUwMDYyLjE3NjYwNzI2MDc.%2A_ga%2AMTQ1ODUxMzY5MC4xNzY2MDcyNjA4%2A_ga_MC66K787FC%2AczE3NjYwNzI2MDckbzEkZzAkdDE3NjYwNzI2MDckajYwJGwwJGgw&_ga=2.263551500.1672047529.1766072608-1458513690.1766072608

One hour long ● Low lights and sound ● Judgement-free zone

Guests free to leave seats and move freely during performance.

Learn more here:
https://www.cincinnatiarts.org/education-community/school-youth/schooltime

QUESTIONS?
EDUCATION@CINCINNATIARTS.OR

12/21/2025

🫂 No parent or caregiver should feel alone!

You can be a volunteer support parent or request support for yourself.

Read both flyers carefully.
Contact: OhioP2P@cchmc.org

Get involved and learn more about Ohio Parent to Parent (P2P) today!

12/21/2025

May the longest night bring you rest and the returning light bring you hope.

12/21/2025

💡*If your child is 16 and/or in their last two years of high school, talk with your medical team provider (developmental pediatrician or nurse) about this program. Referral is needed. Please read flyer carefully.

Questions:
jennifer.obrien@cchmc.org
wendy.ray@cchmc.org

12/20/2025

📽DDBP YouTube Channel: The DDBP Family Advisory Council partnered with the division to create seven unique and brief videos.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi-7CrjHWbqgQ4fR2n_Q_S2Yvj5VywajO&feature=shared

"Support and Strategies for Caregivers" video series is available on our web page.
https://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/service/d/developmental-behavioral/patient-resources/outreach

Topics include:
What is Autism?
Mindfulness for Kids with Developmental Disabilities
Using Social Narratives and Video Modeling
Teaching Independent Activities in the Home
Sensory Activities for Home
Using Timers and Teaching Kids How to Wait
Using Visual Supports
Homebound: Strategies to Improve Compliance and Cooperation with Your Children
Behavior Management Basics
Sleep Hygiene Tips for Parents of Children with Developmental Disabilities