Hench Autism Studies Program, Defiance College

10/21/2026

It's Movie Time! Sponsored by the Hench Autism Studies Program and hosted by Phoenix Theaters, this event is for youth ages 8-18 diagnosed with autism or other neurodivergent conditions and their parents or responsible adult. As space is limited, siblings or other family members (excluding parents) are not to attend.
Join us for a sensory-friendly viewing of the upcoming release 'The Cat in the Hat'. With reduced volume and the lights dimmed to medium instead of low this is sure to be an enjoyable experience for all! Parents and youth will have free admission along with a 32-oz popcorn and a 16- oz drink for each person.
When: Tuesday, November 10th
Where: Phoenix Theatres, Northtowne Mall 1500 North Clinton Street, Defiance, OH 43512
Please complete and submit the registration form to reserve a spot!
https://forms.gle/2TrBhrqWgQ12kwuk6

10/19/2026

It's Movie Time! Sponsored by the Hench Autism Studies Program and hosted by Phoenix Theaters, this event is for youth ages 8-18 diagnosed with autism or other neurodivergent conditions and their parents or responsible adult. As space is limited, siblings or other family members (excluding parents) are not to attend.
Join us for a sensory-friendly viewing of the upcoming release 'The Cat in the Hat'. With reduced volume and the lights dimmed to medium instead of low this is sure to be an enjoyable experience for all! Parents and youth will have free admission along with a 32-oz popcorn and a 16- oz drink for each person.

When: Tuesday, November 10th
Where: Phoenix Theatres, Northtowne Mall 1500 North Clinton Street, Defiance, OH 43512
Please complete and submit the registration form to reserve a spot!
https://forms.gle/2TrBhrqWgQ12kwuk6

10/15/2026

It's Movie Time! Sponsored by the Hench Autism Studies Program and hosted by Phoenix Theaters, this event is for youth ages 8-18 diagnosed with autism or other neurodivergent conditions and their parents or responsible adult. As space is limited, siblings or other family members (excluding parents) are not to attend.

Join us for a sensory-friendly viewing of the upcoming release 'The Cat in the Hat'. With reduced volume and the lights dimmed to medium instead of low this is sure to be an enjoyable experience for all! Parents and youth will have free admission along with a 32-oz popcorn and a 16- oz drink for each person.

When: Tuesday, November 10th
Where: Phoenix Theatres, Northtowne Mall 1500 North Clinton Street, Defiance, OH 43512

Please complete and submit the registration form to reserve a spot!
https://forms.gle/2TrBhrqWgQ12kwuk6

09/14/2026

We have 7 seats open! Register today! Join us for a sensory-friendly viewing of the upcoming release 'Forgotten Island'. Sponsored by the Hench Autism Studies Program and hosted by Phoenix Theaters, this fun event is for youth ages 8-18 diagnosed with autism or other neurodivergent conditions, and their parent or responsible adult.

With reduced volume and the lights dimmed to medium instead of low, this is sure to be an enjoyable experience for all! Parents and youth will have free admission, along with a 32-oz popcorn and a 16- oz drink for each person.
When: Tuesday, September 29th
Time: 6:00pm
Where: Phoenix Theatres, Defiance, Ohio
Please complete and submit the registration form to reserve a spot!
https://forms.gle/xAbSSUuFDD4F4jS27

09/08/2026

Families in Defiance, Fulton, Henry, Paulding, Putnam, Van Wert, and Williams Counties in Ohio may be eligible for grant opportunities through Connections for Autism and Other Disabilities!

The application deadline is September 11, but there’s still time to apply! Click the link below to submit your application.

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09/08/2026

It's Movie Time! Sponsored by the Hench Autism Studies Program and hosted by Phoenix Theaters, this is a fun event for youth ages 8-18 who are diagnosed with autism or other neurodivergent conditions and their parent or responsible adult.
Join us for a sensory-friendly viewing of the upcoming release 'Forgotten Island'.
With reduced volume and the lights dimmed to medium instead of low, this is sure to be an enjoyable experience for all! Parents and youth will have free admission, along with a 32-oz popcorn and a 16- oz drink for each person.
When: Tuesday, September 29th
Time: 6:00pm
Where: Phoenix Theatres, Defiance, Ohio
Please complete and submit the registration form to reserve a spot!
https://forms.gle/xAbSSUuFDD4F4jS27

08/28/2026

It's Movie Time! Sponsored by the Hench Autism Studies Program and hosted by Phoenix Theaters, this is a fun event for youth ages 8-18 who are diagnosed with autism or other neurodivergent conditions and their parent or responsible adult.
Join us for a sensory-friendly viewing of the upcoming release 'Forgotten Island'.
With reduced volume and the lights dimmed to medium instead of low, this is sure to be an enjoyable experience for all! Parents and youth will have free admission, along with a 32-oz popcorn and a 16- oz drink for each person.

When: Tuesday, September 29th
Time: 6:00pm
Where: Phoenix Theatres, Defiance, Ohio

Please complete and submit the registration form to reserve a spot!
https://forms.gle/xAbSSUuFDD4F4jS27

06/08/2026

Thanks to all who attended our Hive Hangout events this academic year! We plan to continue providing family events for youth ages 8-18 who are diagnosed with autism or other neurodivergent conditions. We will return in August.

05/28/2026

A Summer Kickoff Family Event! Sponsored by the Hench Autism Studies Program with entertainment provided by Glovation Circus, this free family event is for youth ages 8-18 who are diagnosed with autism or other neurodivergent conditions, and their family members. Join us on the Defiance College campus at Hubbard Hall for a patio party with games, face painting, balloon artists, a hula hoop artist, along with pizza and other refreshments.
Click on the link to complete and submit our registration form to reserve a spot! https://forms.gle/nyxJxFN2qNDApMYL9