New Publication for Parents

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Dear Friend of ASO:

Information on a new publication for parents regarding what they can do when theirchilds' schools are using abusive behavioral "treatments" and techniques. FYI - Please share.

Sincerely,

Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org2005 ASO Bi-Annual Conference"Reaching Beyond the Horizon - Challenging the Autism Spectrum"Friday and Saturday, October 14-15, 2005 Kingsgate Marriott in Cincinnati, Ohio Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASO, either explicit or impiled.

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APRAIS, a coalition of disability-related groups including TASH, ARC,etc., has created this publication re what parents can do when theirkids' schools are using abusive behavioral "treatments" andtechniques, including physical restraints, time out rooms, aversives.It is a very good publication and should be in the hands of everyparent of a kid w/a disability who attends a publicly-operated school,class, program, as well as private special ed schools.Click here:http://www.tash.org/publications/parentguide/inthenameoftreatment.pdf"IN THE NAME OF TREATMENT: A Parent's Guide to Protecting Your ChildFrom the Use of Restraint, Aversive Interventions, and Seclusion"