Autism Eats Chicago

I can't wait!!! Who's going??

𝙒𝙚'𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙮 1 𝙬𝙚𝙚𝙠 𝙖𝙬𝙖𝙮!!!

Treat yourself to something meaningful and fun - grab your tickets for the 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐔𝐧𝐩𝐥𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐝: 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦 today! 🎟️

🗓️ 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝟔 𝐏𝐌
& 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙖 𝙃𝙊𝙇𝙄𝘿𝘼𝙔!
📍 Joe's Bar on W**d St., 940 W. W**d St.
🕕 Doors open at 5 PM
🍴 Full menu and drink specials! k specials!

Join us for an incredible lineup of speakers, comedy, live music and dancing as we come together for an evening of inspiration and entertainment.

🎟️ 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 $𝟑𝟓 - get yours now and secure your spot before they sell out!

➡️ 𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://uniquesweets.ticketspice.com/autism-unplugged

See you there! 🤲✨

We are excited to share that Spectrum Sailing will be at this year's Autism Unplugged. Don't miss out on this opportunity to meet the Chicago team and learn about their wonderful sailing program. Collaboration coming this summer!!!
Don't miss out, register today at: https://uniquesweets.ticketspice.com/autism-unplugged

Spectrum Sailing was born out of necessity. Our founder, Scott Herman, was looking for a sailing camp his Autistic son could attend. Sadly no one would take him, so he started his own camp! Founded in Charleston, they built the only Autism Sailing Camp in South Carolina. The local program grew and proved successful. It was then that Scott decided kids across the country needed this opportunity.

2024 was the third year for Spectrum Sailing Chicago. Last year, Chicago was one of 10 stops giving over 200 autistic sailors the life changing opportunity to learn to sail.

Through the generosity of both the Autism and Sailing communities we can offer camps nationally at no cost to the sailors.

These kids just need a chance and Spectrum Sailing is that chance.

Scott Herman
Spectrum Sailing, Executive Director

If you are looking for job opportunities Unique Sweets is looking to add to their team!!

We are recruiting new team members. Are you an autistic adult looking to enhance life skills, gain confidence,
and make new friends?

Our baking program is the perfect opportunity to do just that — while having fun in the kitchen!

Fun, hands-on learning
Supportive, autism-friendly environment
Grow life and professional skills
Make connections and share your creations
Earn Hourly Stipend

We bake in a commercial kitchen and it is important that participants feel comfortable in that setting. Please read the list of requirements and please register to attend this informational session.

MUST REGISTER HERE:
https://uniquesweets.ticketspice.com/unique-sweets-visitus

If you can't attend this session, email us at [email protected] for future opportunities to visit.

Hey families!! This looks like a fun Halloween 🎃 event!

HALLOWEEN WITH HAPPYIAN!
Dress up & Join Us on Friday OCTOBER 25th, 5-8pm at our Therapy Clinic in Schiller Park, IL for a Sensory Friendly, Spooktastic HALLOWEEN Event. ALL CHILDREN WELCOME

- Therapy Kittens in Costumes
- Trick-or-Treat Stations w/ Festive Crafts and Activities
- Lights, Music and Space tailored to the needs of your child!
- Calming & Regulating areas for the sweet ones that need it!
- Snacks & Refreshments will be provided!

FREE for HAPPYIAN Clients
Non-Clients $5 Donation Fee per child

**Let’s Get Unplugged!** 🎉

Prepare to laugh, dance, and be inspired at our Autism Unplugged event. It's a night you won’t want to miss!

🎟️🎟️🎟️ Buy your tickets here 🎟️🎟️🎟️
https://uniquesweets.ticketspice.com/autism-unplugged

💸 𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐏𝐀𝐘𝐃𝐀𝐘! 💸

Treat yourself to something meaningful and fun - grab your tickets for the 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐦 𝐔𝐧𝐩𝐥𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐝: 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐦 today! 🎟️

🗓️ 𝐒𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝟔 𝐏𝐌
📍 Joe's Bar on W**d St., 940 W. W**d St.
🕕 Doors open at 5 PM
🍴 Full menu and drink specials! k specials!

Join us for an incredible lineup of speakers, performers, and DJs as we come together for an evening of inspiration and entertainment.

🎟️ 𝐓𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 $𝟑𝟓 - get yours now and secure your spot before they sell out!

➡️ 𝐁𝐮𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://uniquesweets.ticketspice.com/autism-unplugged

Let's make this payday count - see you there! 🤲✨

Come on out to the fundraiser! Guaranteed fun!!

Meet Barbara Murphy, a remarkable storyteller whose journey is deeply intertwined with her role as a devoted mother. Barbara is the proud mom of 19-year-old John, a resilient young man who was born with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and Epilepsy, later diagnosed with Autism and an intellectual disability. Her experiences as a mother have fueled her passion for advocacy and community support.

As chairperson of Autism Eats Chicago, Barbara creates inclusive dining experiences that empower families with autism to connect and thrive in a judgment-free environment. Her commitment extends to her role as secretary on the board of Friends of Vaughn, where she raises funds to support her son's school. Additionally, Barbara collaborates with the Autism Speaks community engagement committee, ensuring that the voices of families like hers are heard and represented.

We are honored to feature her on our Storyteller Spotlight! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support Unique Sweets' mission while enjoying a night of connection and fun!
Purchase your tickets here:
https://uniquesweets.ticketspice.com/autism-unplugged

Our holiday event will be a little different this year.

Brunch!! A beautiful marriage between breakfast and lunch.

Join us on December 8th at 10am at the White Eagle banquet on Milwaukee Ave in Niles.

RSVP here: https://www.autismeats.org/december-8-2024

Sharing here for anyone who might be interested

Meet Barbara Murphy, a remarkable storyteller whose journey is deeply intertwined with her role as a devoted mother. Barbara is the proud mom of 19-year-old John, a resilient young man who was born with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and Epilepsy, later diagnosed with Autism and an intellectual disability. Her experiences as a mother have fueled her passion for advocacy and community support.

As chairperson of Autism Eats Chicago, Barbara creates inclusive dining experiences that empower families with autism to connect and thrive in a judgment-free environment. Her commitment extends to her role as secretary on the board of Friends of Vaughn, where she raises funds to support her son's school. Additionally, Barbara collaborates with the Autism Speaks community engagement committee, ensuring that the voices of families like hers are heard and represented.

We are honored to feature her on our Storyteller Spotlight! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support Unique Sweets' mission while enjoying a night of connection and fun!
Purchase your tickets here:
https://uniquesweets.ticketspice.com/autism-unplugged

This event promises to be an unforgettable night, uniting the Autism community and its allies through comedy, shared stories, music, and celebration.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to support Unique Sweets mission while enjoying a night of connection and fun!

Purchase your tickets here:

https://uniquesweets.ticketspice.com/autism-unplugged

Attention Rockin Bikers!

We are so excited for this event with Broken Chains RC and Alexander Leigh Center for Autism tomorrow! We hope that you can join us! Chain O'Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce McHenry Area Chamber of Commerce

A Different Lens" from, Sheila Chalegua-Arad & illustrated by Zoe Bendoff, is: A resource for parents to teach children about , invisible disabilities, such as . A book for educators and administrators of 1st-5th grade classrooms supporting social-emotional learning.

This book is definitely a precursor to our We All Learn Differently Campaign for middle schools.

Check the book out at https://www.amazon.com/Different-Lens-Sheila-Eve-Arad/dp/B0D2N1DRPR and We All Learn Differently at https://www.wealllearndifferently.com

With Unique Sweets – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

A community cafe I would definitely sign up for!! If you can't donate, please share!

I'm personally looking forward to supporting this cause.

Lenard Zohn check this out!

Help US Raise Dough for Autism Community Café! Unique Sweets is seeking your support to create a multi-functional café where Autistics and people with disabilities can obtain employment, job training, socialize and share their talents while serving delicious sweets and great coffee!

Had a fabulous time at the Luau luncheon at Emerald Isle! Here are some photos, but be sure to add your photos 📸 and keep checking back on our page for future events.

Thanks to everyone that came out to join us. We have really built a special network of friends and family.

Chicago Special Rec is doing an Early Childhood Camp in August, please share with anyone you think might be interested.