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Barbara C. YavorcikPresidentAutism Society of Ohio701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311(330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...home: byavorcik@...web: www.autismohio.org 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.

Thank you for your interest in furthering employment outcomes for individuals with autism and for assisting with my doctoral research.

I am a special education instructional specialist working in the Chesterfield County Public School system in Chesterfield, VA. Presently I am completing my doctoral dissertation in special education on the public school's role in employment preparation for individuals with autism. The Internal Review Board has approved my survey and I am looking for families and/or individuals with autism who are graduating or exiting high school this year or those who have graduated or exited from the public school system within the past ten years. The purpose of my study is to provide information regarding the major components and settings in a high school curriculum that lead to employment for individuals with autism. The benefits of this study would include the sharing of information with education professionals and schools to develop programs for individuals with autism in the high school setting that will prepare this population for employment upon graduation. I would be willing to share the results of this study with any participants that request this information. Below is an advertisement for my study that contains a link to my survey instrument and a letter of informed consent that provides information about the study. I would be very grateful if you would be able to either post this link or provide copies of the advertisement to those who may fit the participant profile. If you would furnish me with the amount of copies that you will need, I will send them to you for your convenience.Participants may use the link or request a hard copy from me, which I would be happy to send to them along with a self-addressed stamped envelope for their convenience. Should you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me. Any and all assistance is greatly appreciated.Thank you very much. Judith S. Marco, MEd Special Education Instructional Specialist 13348 Corapeake Terrace Chesterfield, VA 23838 (502) 396-7104 E mail: judith_marco@...

Looking for students with autism who have graduated or exited high school within the past ten years to fill out a survey on their high school experience and employment history. Parents and guardians who are knowledgeable about the students high school experience are invited to participate.

Click on this link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=284633401755 which will connect you to a survey that is part of a doctoral dissertation to provide information on the major components and settings in public schools that lead to employment for individuals with autism.

My name is Kathy Lawton and I am a Special Education Master’s Student atVanderbilt University.

I am an active member of the Autism Society ofAmerica and grew up in Ohio. I am interested in becoming a clinicalpsychologist serving young children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. I amcontacting you for assistance with a research project.I created an electronic survey for parents of children with ASD tofill-out regarding the future ASD research they believe is most important.I am interested in knowing whether you would be able to 1) send out anemail inviting parents to fill out the survey (the link is embedded in theemail), and 2) send out a reminder email two weeks later. Ideally, thelist serve would contain parents and professionals affected by ASD.The survey is entirely anonymous and all results are confidential. A linkto the survey may be found below:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=530131773562I will supply the content that should be included in the email. I will nothave any contact with the email list and the survey is completelyconfidential and voluntary. However, in the emails and on the survey, itis clear that this is a research project that is associated withVanderbilt University.I will call your office tomorrow to talk with a representative about thepotential of sending out this survey. Please do not hesitate to contact meat .a.lawton@... with any questions or concerns.Thank you for your time and commitment serving those affected by ASD!Sincerely,Kathy Lawton-----------------------------------------------------------------Lawton, AnneVanderbilt UniversityEmail: kathryn.a.lawton@...See what's free at AOL.com.