Upcoming Programs - Akron, Toledo

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Have you purchased your Ohio Autism Awareness License Plate yet? To purchase yours, visit www.oplates.com and click on "Specialty Plates" or visit our website at www.autismohio.org for more information.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.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.

1,2,3’s of IEP's Workshop

Wednesday,

May 9th

at Akron Rotary Camp

Two sessions will be offered:

9:30-11:30am

&

6:30-8:30pm

Registration will begin a half hour before each session

Cost- $25 includes handout & snacks

Please call 330-265-7931 to reserve your spot

Objectives of Workshop:

A) To learn a general overview of all 6 steps in the IEP including…..what is required elements by State of Ohio and Individuals with Disability Act (IDEA)

To learn what are related services are and how to utilize them

C) To learn the differences between Accommodations and Modifications

All participants will receive copies of my “IEP Cheat Sheet†and power point handouts.

Thanks,

Autism Advocates and Consultants LLC

Judy Marks

Autism Society of Northwest Ohio Annual Meeting 2007

Autism Safety and Risk Management

Are You Prepared for an Autism Emergency?

Presenter: Dennis Debbaudt

Safety is a huge concern for parents and family members of an individual with autism. This workshop is designed to identify issues of risk and provide strategies that help parents and caregivers manage these risks at home, school and in the community. It will also provide tools and options for developing partnerships with law enforcement, first responders, and criminal justice agencies.

These issues and more will be addressed: Autism spectrum risk awareness & management, wandering, preparing for an autism emergency, safety in the home, safe travel, alerting neighbors, 911 data base alerts, developing a handout, sharing de-escalation techniques, working with the school district to upgrade safety and lower risk, school support network for spectrum students, safety and risk life skills education, working proactively with schools and law enforcement agencies. Participants will receive handouts and leave with homework! For more information check out Dennis’ website: www.autismriskmanagement.com .

Saturday, May 5, 2007

Check in and refreshments: 8:30 am

Presentation: 9 am - noon

University of Toledo Medical Science Campus (formerly MUO)

Health Education Building Room 100

Toledo, OH

There will be a very short business meeting at 8:50 am before the presentation.

Continental breakfast will be served.

Cost: This workshop is free to members of ASNO. All others $5.00 in advance.

Pre-registration by Wednesday, May 2 is required.

Directions to Medical University of Ohio may be found at: http://umc.meduohio.edu/patientguests/services/directions.html.

Free parking is available. The closest parking lot is lot number 3.

About the speaker: Dennis Debbaudt is the world’s leading authority on interactions between law enforcement professionals and people with autism. Dennis' training materials are in use by law enforcement agencies in the U.S., Canada, and United Kingdom. While he is in Toledo, the Autism Society has also arranged for Dennis to train law enforcement and first response professionals from the Toledo Police Department and other local law enforcement agencies at the TPD training facility at Owens Community College on Friday, May 4.

Participant Information: (Please print)

Name: ________________________________________________________________________

Please check all that apply: ____ Parent ____ Family Member ____ Professional

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

City, State, Zip: ______________________________________County:____________________

Phone: (H)/(W)/©: _____________________________________________________________

Complete and mail this page with fees (checks may be made payable to Autism Society of Northwest Ohio) to: Registration, Autism Society of Northwest Ohio, 4848 Dorr Street, Ste. 1., Toledo, Ohio 43615.

If confirmation is required, please include a stamped, self-addressed post card with this registration.

Visit us on line at www.asno.org for more information. Questions? Call 419-578-2766.

ASNO Annual meeting seminar

Autism Safety and Risk Management – Speaker: Dennis Debbaudt

IMPORTANT: YOU MUST REGISTER BY MAY 2 FOR THIS EVENT.

Saturday, May 5

8:30 am – noon

University of Toledo Medical Campus (formerly MUO)

Health Education Bldg. (in front of parking lot #3)

Room 100

This event is free if you are a paid member of ASNO; $5 for non-members.

Cordially,

Linell

Linell Weinberg, MSWExecutive DirectorAutism Society of Northwest Ohio4848 Dorr Street Ste 1Toledo, OH 43615phone: 419-578-2766 (419-578-ASNO)fax: 419-536-5038e-mail: info@...website: www.asno.orgSee what's free at AOL.com.