Joint attention is the ability to shift your attention between an object or event and your communication partner. Many children with autism don’t develop these skills on their own. Here are some easy, fun ways for parents to work on early joint attention skills.
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Events This Week
December 14, 2025 - December 21, 2025
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December 14
December 14
December 14
Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio
December 14
A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 14
Annie
December 14
A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell.
December 14
December 15
Sprouts & Shoots
December 15
Children will be introduced to extended preschool classroom routines and content as we explore the wonders of nature & science.
December 15
December 15
December 15
Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio
December 15
A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 15
Annie
December 15
A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell.
December 16
December 16
December 16
Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio
December 16
A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 16
Annie
December 16
A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell.
December 16
Toddler Studio
December 16
Join instructor Haylee Wagner for art-making experiences designed to help develop self-expression, problem-solving, and social skills in young children.
December 17
December 17
December 17
Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio
December 17
A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 17
Annie
December 17
A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell.
December 17
A Dance/Movement Therapy Group for the Perinatal Journey
December 17
Supports women in any stage of the perinatal period.
December 18
December 18
December 18
Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio
December 18
A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 18
Annie
December 18
A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell.
December 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Featured Event of the Week
Winter Solstice Celebration at Lake Erie Nature and Science CenterDecember 19 @ 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Celebrate the longest night of the year as you take a lantern-lit night hike through the winter woods. Meet some of their animal ambassadors and learn how they adapt to the changing seasons.
December 19
December 19
December 19
Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio
December 19
A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 19
Annie
December 19
A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell.
December 20
December 20
December 20
Candy Land: It’s Wild in Ohio
December 20
A FREE indoor family tradition where the Candy Land game comes to life.
December 20
Annie
December 20
A musical based on “Little Orphan Annie” by Thomas Meehan, Directed by Dennis O’Connell.
December 20
Holiday Movie: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation”
December 20
Bring the whole family to the beautiful and historic Canton Palace Theatre and get in the festive spirit.
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