ASO Digest: Upcoming Events, Resources, Conferences, etc.

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- Fragile X Syndrome Educational Conference November 9 & 10 - Cincinnati Area

- Transitioning Your Asperger Child From School to Workforce - Independence, OH

- An Integrative Approach to Successful Therapies and Treatments - Mansfield, OH

- Animated books Available designed for kids with special needs

- Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati Fundraiser

- Autism One Radio

- SchwabLearning.org giving away 20 passes to Understanding Assessments webinar

- Walk to Benefit Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati

- New Book from Autism Asperger Publishing Company

- Call for papers, Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion & Disability: Looking Back & Thinking Ahead - Columbus, OH

- October 19-22 are the Ohio Disability Vote Coalition's "Get Out the Vote Days"

- Autism Online Support Group - MDJunction.com

- Information on Selecting Individuals to Receive Settlement Funded IO Waivers from Ohio MRDD

- Urge Senate Action on Lifespan Respite Care Act

- TeachTown Undertakes Study for Education Program

- Resource Uses Drama to Help Children with ASD

- New Book Teaches Responses to Challenging Behaviors

- New DVD for Siblings Dealing With Asperger's Sydrome

- Tri-County (Youngstown) Autism Society Officer Elections and 5th Annual Reverse Raffle and Dinner Dance

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. For each plate sold between now and October 23, the ASO will give $7.50 to your local ASA Chapter!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.

Fragile X Syndrome Educational Conference November 9 & 10, 2007

Who should attend? Anyone interested in learning and understanding more about Fragile X Syndrome. The conference is designed to benefit all those attending through presentations, workshops, and interaction with the world’s leading experts speaking on Fragile X issues.

Who will be presenting? This conference will be anchored by five of the world’s leading professionals specializing in research, treatment, therapies, and strategies related to Fragile X Syndrome: Dr. Randi Hagerman, M.D., F.A.A.P. and Medical Director of the MIND Institute, Louise Gane, M.S., “Mouse†Scharfenaker, MA CCC SLP, Stackhouse, MA, OTR, Marcia Braden, PhD. With many years of experience in the field all continue to be on the cutting edge of new and upcoming treatments, therapies and research.

Cost of the Conference (Lunch and materials will be included.)

Cost per Attendee: $150.00 per person Student: $100.00 1 Day Only: $75.00

Certificates of Attendance: Available upon request

Registration includes: Two full days filled with a wide range of topics relating to Fragile X; lunch both days and the opportunity meet fellow attendees that are focused on learning more about Fragile X. Scholarships are available on limited basis.

When: November 9 & 10, 2007 (Friday and Saturday) Planned Times: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Where: Drawbridge Inn, Royal Drive, Ft. KY 41017

Any questions, please contact Joe and Garera at (859) 342-8150 or cvgfx@...

REGISTRATION FORM

Name: ______________________________________________________

2nd Family Member (if applicable)___________________________________

Address______________________________________________________

City ___________________________ State ________ Zip _____________

Phone __________________________ FAX ________________________

E-Mail _______________________________________________________

Registering for: Full conference Friday only Saturday only

(Please Circle)

Cost per Attendee: $150.00 per person Student: $100.00 1 Day Only: $75.00

Registration enclosed $__________________

Please make checks payable to: The Cincinnati Fragile X Conference

Please Note any special meal or accommodation requests: __________________________

_________________________________________________________________________

Optional :

Please designate your relationship to FXS, and list your family relationship or professional discipline (such as; Parent, Pediatrician, OT, Teacher, etc.)

Family __________________________________________________

Medical/Professional _______________________________________

Therapist ________________________________________________

Education ________________________________________________

Student __________________________________________________

Other ____________________________________________________

Please return registration form with payment as early as possible to secure your registration. Registration cut-off will be Nov 1, 2007. Late registrations are possible on a space available basis. Registrations and payments should be sent to:

The Cincinnati Fragile X Conference

3404 Terrace Drive

Erlanger, KY 41018

Any questions, please contact Joe and Garera at (859) 342-8150 or cvgfx@...

Transitioning Your Asperger Child From School to Workforce

Wednesday, November 14

Greater Cleveland Asperger Support

Aimee Gilman, special ed lawyer and executive director of Cleveland-based Special Education Services will discuss transitioning children affected by Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism from school to career. Ms. Gilman will draw upon her own experience transitioning her adult son and present a variety of options for the young adult with Asperger's. There will be opportunity to discuss what the law requires regarding transition, but the focus of this talk is personal adjustment issues critical to success. This presentation may also be helpful to parents of children with other disabilities that affect attention span, executive function, coping and social skills. 7-9 p.m. Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Boulevard, Independence. Free but must register by e-mail: @... (preferred) or phone: (440) 846-9845. For more information on Greater Cleveland Asperger Support, log on to:

gc-as

An Integrative Approach to Successful Therapies and Treatments

The conference is March 29-30, 2008 in Mansfield, Ohio. at Deer Ridge Golf Club.

Contact Rory , 913-341-8949

website:www.greatplainslaboratory.com

email: rbutler@...

To receive the conference brochure by mail please visit the following link:https://secure.hostdepot.com:443/11/498/Conference/Ohio-2008/brochureinfo.html

Animated books Available designed for kids with special needs

Dear Care Givers,Finally there are animated books designed for kids with special needs. We invite you to take a moment and visit our children’s landing page at: http://www.b2blicensing.com/children/index.html and scroll down to, “CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDSâ€...Click on any picture. Our animated books created by special educators, with your children in mind, will play. You can have our library of books play from your website. AND NEW BOOKS ARE ADDED EVERY MONTH. Won’t you please share these books with your members. For information about how you can license our books for the special children in your community, please send us an email.SincerelyLee CliffordSchool DirectorB2B Licensinghttp://www.b2blicensing.comlee@...888-777-7102

Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati Fundraiser

The Junior Woman's Club of Wyoming Proudly Announces

THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS

Friday, November 2, 20077 P.M.-11:30 P.M. Brown Stadium

This event will include:Dinner and Dancing (music provided by Gem City Jazz)Tours of Brown Stadium(Your $10.00 donation directly benefits the Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati)Sumptuous Raffle Baskets

This evening will be emceed by Cincinnati's Own Jenn Jordan from Q102

Tickets are $50.00 per person

For information please call: 821-1401Reservations are Required by: October 15, 2007

The proceeds of this event benefit:The Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati and The JWC Foundation

AUTISM ONE RADIO

A Worldwide, Web-Based Radio Station for the Care, Treatment, and Recovery of Children with Autism Helping children with autism means providing parents, families, and professionals with the best information, practices, and education in the timeliest manner in the most useful format. Printed words are fine for a number of things: text works well when referencing materials, when reviewing known topics. Text is not the vehicle to reach and teach parents struggling with new and at times frightening issues and concepts. The answer is the spoken word. A voice conveys information, nuances, purpose and emphasis printed words cannot begin to capture. A voice is active; resonating with thought and emotion, turning ideas into understandable practice. Better still is the ability to ask questions. Our Internet real-time radio format allows folks to call or email questions to the hosts and get real answers: truthful, honest, unbeholden to special interest groups. The only group we serve is the autism community. Autism One Radio presents knowledgeable, caring hosts providing answers to many of the most important questions. We cover a wide range of topics, including the most effective treatments and therapies, school concerns, legal issues, government policies, family dynamics and more. The web, unlike TV and land-based radio stations, is not constrained to geographic boundaries. The web reaches everyone from the East Coast to the West from Europe to the Philippines and every point in between.

For more information visit:www.autismone.org/radio

Friday on Autism One RadioOctober 12www.autismone.org/radio The Verbal Behavior Approach: Teaching Children with AutismHost: Lynch Barbera, RN, MSN, BCBAProgram title: Adding ABA Today! In this program, Lynch Barbera discusses several ABA techniques described by McCarthy in her new book: Louder Than Words: A Mother's Journey In Healing Autism. During this broadcast, describes several ABA strategies described briefly by McCarthy and outlined more specifically in her own book: The Verbal Behavior Approach: How to Teach Children with Autism and Related Disorders. This show will give you strategies which will enable you to begin adding ABA to your current biomedical (or other educational) treatment program. For more information, go to www.vbapproach.com.

SchwabLearning.org giving away 20 passes to Understanding Assessments webinar

The Advocate Academy is presenting an online seminar on Understanding Assessments and SchwabLearning.org is giving away 20 passes to attend both parts of this webinar. The presenter is Dr. Alan Brue, psychologist for the Bartow County (GA) School District, and co-author of A Parent's Guide to Special Education: Insider Advice on How to Navigate the System and Help Your Child Succeed. Part 1 - Understanding Assessments: Psychological, Processing, and Achievement Evaluation Data Date: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 Time: 2-3:30 PM ET (1:00 to 2:30 PM CT, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM PT) Part 2: Understanding Assessments: Emotional and Behavioral Evaluation Data Date: Wednesday, November 7, 2007 Time: 2-3:30 PM ET (1:00 to 2:30 PM CT, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM PT) Contest ends Oct 18, 2007! To enter, go to http://www.schwablearning.org/webinar

Walk to Benefit Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati

2nd Annual Walk/Run for Autism At the Flying Pig MarathonCincinnati, OhioSunday, May 4, 2008½ Marathon (Running & Walking)Training for the event is encouraged so start thinking about it NOW!Ways to Participate:Be a Be a RunnerBe a VolunteerIf interested, please contactJanet Leiter513-858-6242For more information, visit www.autismcincy.org or asgc@... or 513-561-2300

New Book from Autism Asperger Publishing Company

Starting Points: The Basics of Understanding and Supporting Children and Youth with Asperger Syndrome by Jill Hudson and Myles

$17.95

ISBN# 978-1-934575-08-6 Publishing Date - September 2007

Get off to a good start. Learn sensible, solid strategies that can be put into practice with children on the autism spectrum right away. Starting Points: The Basics of Understanding and Supporting Children and Youth with Asperger Syndrome offers a variety of strategies and visual supports that help children on the spectrum …

Who have difficulty with abstract concepts and thoughts

Who have difficulty understanding and regulating emotions

Who have difficulty recognizing, interpreting, and empathizing with the emotions of others

Who find it easier to answer questions with choices versus open-ended questions

Need cues for how and when to transition from an activity or place to the next

& much more

Starting from the premise that no two individuals with AS are the same, Hudson and Myles provide a global perspective of how the core characteristics of AS may appear separately and/pr simultaneously, and how they may manifest themselves in a variety of situations. Each characteristic is then paired with a brief explanation, followed by a series of bulleted interventions.

Classes Presented by The O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders

The O’Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders (TKOC) in the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, with support from Hamilton County Board of MRDD and the Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati, presents a number of classes on Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). For all classes, you must register with Mark Brasington at 513-636-5352 (or)mark.brasington@.... “New to the Diagnosis Seriesâ€: held from 6:30-8:30PM at Madeira Middle School (Cafeteria) 6612 Miami Ave, Cincinnati. All classes below have a $5.00 registration fee. Class size is limited.November 5, 2007 "Overview of Treatment Options for ASD"December 3, 2007 "Educational Interventions for ASD""Next Steps: A follow-up to Getting Started†(A Series)" This is a series for families who want strategies for working with their child with ASD, including a focus on behavior management. This is an advanced series for more experienced families or families who have completed the Getting Started series. The class requires a commitment to attend all sessions, and there is a limited amount of homework. Classes run from 7-9PM.

October 16, 23, 30 and November 6, 13 (must attend all five)

Cost: Hamilton County residents - one registrant $35.00, two registrants $50.00

Non-Hamilton County residents - one registrant $50.00, two registrants $75.00

"Visual Supports: Make-it-take-it"The class will be Thursday November 8th from 5 to 7 PM at the Rubinstein Library. The class is for educators and other professionals and will provide the opportunity to make visual supports including a variety of schedules as well as choice boards, token reinforcement systems and work systems. The cost for the class is $10.00 and class size is limited.

"An Overview of ASD" October 15, 2007 This class will take place at the Cincinnati Public Library, on Branch 10398 New Haven Rd. from 6:30- 8:30PM.

"Intro to The O'Leary Center†(TKOC) Class" Free class held the first Thursday of the month, this class provides an overview of services offered by TKOC and how to access those services.

For more information, visit http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/svc/alpha/k/pervasive-disorders/calendar.htm

Call for papers, Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion & Disability: Looking Back & Thinking Ahead - Columbus, OH

Eighth Annual

Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion & Disability:

Looking Back & Thinking Ahead

April 22 and 23, 2008

On the Columbus Campus of The Ohio State University

“Congress acknowledged that society's accumulated myths and fears about disability and disease are as handicapping as are the physical limitations that flow from actual impairment.â€

Justice J. Brennan, Jr. 480 U.S. 284

Conference information past programs and updates can be found at: http://ada.osu.edu/conferences.htm to be on the mailing list for the conference send an e-mail to ADA-OSU@....

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS (Proposals are due October 31, 2007)The Eighth Annual Multiple Perspectives conference continues the university’s efforts to bring together a diverse audience to explore disability as both an individual experience and social reality that cuts across typical divisions of education & employment; scholarship & service; business & government; race, gender & ethnicity. This year's theme "looking back and thinking ahead" is meant to encourage presenters and participants to consider topics, methods and programs from fresh perspectives.

Two decades ago Congress investigated the status of individuals with disabilities in society. Their findings lead to the passage of the Americans With Disabilities Act in 1990. How relevant are those findings today?

As we approach the second decade under the ADA let’s take stock in the status of disability. Papers addressing the themes of Access, Inclusion and Disability are sought for the Eighth Annual Multiple Perspectives Conference

Access: …â€individuals with disabilities continually encounter various forms of discrimination, including outright intentional exclusion, the discriminatory effects of architectural, transportation, and communication barriers, overprotective rules and policies, failure to make modifications to existing facilities and practices, exclusionary qualification standards and criteria, segregation, and relegation to lesser services, programs, activities, benefits, jobs, or other opportunities;â€

Inclusion: …â€the Nations proper goals regarding individuals with disabilities are to assure equality of opportunity, full participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency for such individuals;â€

Disability: …â€individuals with disabilities are a discrete and insular minority who have been faced with restrictions and limitations, subjected to a history of purposeful unequal treatment, and relegated to a position of political powerlessness in our society, based on characteristics that are beyond the control of such individuals and resulting from stereotypic assumptions not truly indicative of the ability of such individuals to participate in, and contribute to, society.â€

SUBMISSION GUIDELINESProposals are due October 31, 2007 · Submit as an attachment (Word, Word Perfect, TXT, or RTF formats) to ADA-OSU@... · By Fax at 614-688-3665 (FAX) · In the mail: University ADA Coordinator’s Office1849 Cannon DriveColumbus, OH 43210. Proposals must include: · Names and (as appropriate) titles and institutions for each presenter. · Contact information (phone, mailing address, and e-mail) if there is more than one presenter please indicate one individual as the lead presenter.

· Title of Presentation · DESCRIPTION · In 700 words or less please describe the content, focus and desired outcomes for the presentation. · What is the Format of the Presentation (Lecture, Panel, Discussion, Poster*, Performance, Other)? · Who is the intended audience (educators, employers, businesses, advocates students, consumers, researchers, etc.? · How familiar should the audience be with the topic (beginner, intermediate, advanced)? · Anticipated Audio Visual needs Please Note:The full conference fees will be waived and lunch provided for presenters of accepted proposals presenters are responsible for their own travel and lodging.

*Poster sessions proposed by currently enrolled students (graduate or undergraduate) will be accepted through March 21, 2008.

L. Lissner, ADA CoordinatorOffice Of The Provost 292-6207(v); 688-8605(tty); 688-3665(fax)HTTP://ADA.OSU.EDU

October 19-22 are the Ohio Disability Vote Coalition's "Get Out the Vote Days"

On Friday the 19th we ask that everyone make a "voting contact" at noon to encourage someone else to vote on November 6th! Get a commitment, offer to help with transportation, discuss an issue! We would like this to be a statewide effort!!!!

We also encourage you to attend one of the Road to Freedom Tour Bus events being held in Cleveland on October 20 (contact Deborah Nebel, 216-696-2716), Toledo on October 21 (contact Tim Harrington, 866-885-5733) and Columbus on October 22 (contact Sue Hetrick, 866-575-8055). The bus and its displays send a powerful message about the history of the Disability Rights movement and of the Americans with Disabilities Act and is a perfect tie to the importance of the election process.

Please, let us know about any issues that you may have or encounter on voting day!

Let's send a message to our elected officials!

Sue Hetrick

Ohio Disability Vote Coalition

shetrick@...

FEEL THE POWER OF THE DISABILITY VOTE!

Autism Online Support Group - MDJunction.com

A community of family members and friends dedicated to dealing with Autism, together.

Autism Support Forums:

Introductions & Personal StoriesAutism Support Group members are welcome to introduce themselves.Tell your story, share experiences, success stories and failures. General & SupportAutism Support Group questions and answers. Ask the community for their help, provide help for to others.Share your dilemmas, your feelings and experiences. This is the main forum section of the Autism Support Group.

Medicine & TreatmentsThe place to write and ask about Autism treatments, medication, doctor suggestions, etc.

Information on Selecting Individuals to Receive Settlement Funded IO Waivers from Ohio MRDD

County Board of MRDD Superintendents Settlement Waiver Contacts COG Directors From: L. , Director Date: September 12, 2007 Subject: Selecting Individuals to Receive Settlement Funded IO Waivers The purpose of the v. Strickland settlement is to increase the availability of community services and supports for individuals with mr/dd by providing 1,500 additional Individual Options (IO) waivers over the next two years. In order to further our mutual interest in serving our constituents in an equitable and accountable manner, and also fulfill the terms of the settlement, the Ohio Department of MR/DD (ODMRDD) has established the following guidelines for the selection of individuals for these waiver opportunities. "Base" Waiver AllocationThe "base" waiver allocation may be used to support individuals living in any setting (community and institution). For these waivers, the selected person's position on the IO waiver waiting list maintained by the County Board of MR/DD must be considered. Accordingly, an individual enrolled on an IO "base" waiver must be selected using one of the following alternatives. - Select the individual at the top of the IO waiting list based on the individual's date of request for IO waiver services without regard to any priority category. - Select individuals twenty-two years of age or older who are living with elderly caregivers (60 or older); - Select individuals under twenty-two years old who have at least one of the following service needs: - severe behavior problems for which a behavior support plan is needed - an emotional disorder for which anti-psychotropic medication is needed - a medical condition that leaves the individual dependent on life-support medical technology - a condition affecting multiple body systems for which a combination of specialized medical,

psychological, education, or habilitation services are needed; - Select individuals who have intensive needs for in-home or out-of home services using criteria established by the county which may include, but is not limited to: - Individuals twenty-two years of age or older with severe behavior problems for which a behavior support plan is needed - Additional individuals from institutional settings including nursing facilities, developmental centers or community based ICFs/MR or - Individuals on a service substitution list. If a county board does not select the person at the top of the waiting list based on date of request (bullet #1), and instead selects someone from one of the targeted populations described above, the county board must select the individual at the top of the waiting list (based on date of request) within the targeted population. A county board must obtain approval from ODMR/DD if it wishes to select a targeted population that is not mentioned above. In addition, when selecting individuals for the waivers, bear in mind the following information: When enrolling individuals for the IO waivers associated with the Settlement, the county board may choose from amongst the alternatives listed above for each individual enrolled. For example, one waiver could be used to enroll the person at the top of the waiting list, the second waiver to serve an adult living with an elderly caregiver, and a third could be an individual from an institutional setting. The emergency enrollment IO waiver option continues to be available to county boards using local matching funds. Only individuals that are demonstrated to be at risk of immediate institutionalization if not for the use of a Settlement funded waiver will be considered to be in an emergency situation that is eligible to receive a state funded IO waiver. The “base†waivers that are not used to serve currently institutionalized individuals are to be used to serve individuals who have been waiting for significantly more services than they are now receiving through the county board's support. Therefore, individuals who are already receiving supported living or adult services from the county board should not be given priority over any other individual on the waiting list. Individuals now receiving services through the Level One waiver are eligible for enrollment on Settlement funded IO waivers when they require significantly more waiver services than currently available through the Level One waiver. Allocation Specifically for Residents of Nursing Facilities, Developmental Centers (DC) or Other ICFs/MRThe settlement agreement requires 40 individuals from nursing facilities to be enrolled in IO waivers per year in state FY 08 and state FY 09, and 100 individuals from DCs or ICFs/MR to be enrolled per year in state FY 08 and state FY 09. The allocation methodology developed by ODMR/DD includes specific expectations of county boards in order to meet this requirement. While an individual’s waiting list date can be considered as a factor when assigning these “earmarked†waivers, it is recognized that some individuals living in institutional settings are not registered on a county board waiver waiting list. This fact should not preclude a person from being considered for enrollment on a Settlement funded IO waiver. Furthermore, all current residents of these institutional settings may be considered for IO waiver enrollment irrespective of their prior response to the survey of interest in waiver enrollment that was conducted by the ODMRDD in spring 2007. (In other words, if a person did not respond to the survey, or responded that they did not wish to use a waiver if one were available, they still could be considered for a waiver if desired.) Local Planning is CriticalODMRDD wants to provide the county boards the flexibility to identify and serve the needs of individuals living in or desiring to return to their specific communities. With that in mind, please consider the following suggestions: Work collaboratively with other county boards and institutional facilities through this process. If a person lives in County A, but wishes to move near family in County B, a waiver could be used from the allocation of either county board. In order for this re-location to be successful, communication is imperative between the county boards and with the ODMRDD. Each county board is encouraged to tell self-advocates, parents, guardians, providers and other constituents the target group(s) identified for receipt of Settlement funded IO waivers. County boards are encouraged – though not required – to develop a mechanism for public input into the planning process. DCs will contact the county boards in their catchment areas to offer support for the planning process of each community. Please consider this to be another helpful resource as you move forward. We very much appreciate the interest and enthusiasm that has been demonstrated by county board staff during the initial planning period for Settlement implementation. In the event that you have any questions related to the information contained in this memo, or related to the implementation process in general, please contact McAvoy at nancy.mcavoy@... Thank you for your attention to this information. cc: Deputy Directors, ODMR/DD Dan Ohler, OACBMR/DD Tonks, The Arc of Ohio Sonja Mawhorter, The Ohio League

Urge Senate Action on Lifespan Respite Care ActAction Alert from the Autism Society of America

The House version of FY08 Labor, HHS, Education Appropriations bill,which passed in July, includes $10 million for the Lifespan RespiteCare Act. Currently, the Senate companion bill has no funding forLifespan Respite, but language to fund Lifespan Respite at $10 millioncould be included before the bill goes to the Senate floor as early asthe week of October 15. Act now:

https://secure2.convio.net/asa/site/Advocacy?cmd=display & page=UserAction & id=164

TeachTown Undertakes Study for Education ProgramTeachTown is conducting a study to assess the needs of theautism/Asperger's community as part of a grant with the Department ofEducation. For more information or to participate in the study visit:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle & id=9853 & JServSessionIdr009=k3owv7s522.app23a

Resource Uses Drama to Help Children with ASDWritten for mainstream and special-needs teachers, speech & language therapists, drama teachers and drama therapists, Using Dramawith Children on the Autism Spectrum has tools to develop socialskills, verbal communication, and self-esteem. For more information or to order:http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=r3Wy9k3BH7KlFospxopvsQ..

New Book Teaches Responses to Challenging BehaviorsIf you are the teacher and a student refuses to follow yourinstructions, would you stop to ask questions or would you judge thebehavior to be disobedient and deserving of punishment? If you are theparent or guardian of a child on the autism spectrum who receivesfrequent calls about your child's misbehaviors and destruction ofschool property, how would you respond? Author and mother Bonnie faces these and other challenges in her recent book How Big Isthe Fly? For more information:http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=UWNf3lhvxFgI432af58B2Q..

New DVD for Siblings Dealing With Asperger's SydromeA new DVD by Coulter Video, "Understanding Brothers and Sisters withAsperger Syndrome", is designed to help children of different agesunderstand and support their siblings with Asperger's Syndrome.For more information visit:http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=zDhXExUDKsztguUu6WAjwg..

Tri-County Autism Society Events

October 17, 2007

Regular Meeting

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Officer Elections

Current Nominations

President – T. Chapin or D. Houghton Vice President –L. Dripps or J. Treasurer – Bo Cencia Secretary - Dan Gallagher, Dennis Houghton Fund Raising – Helen Aiello

Additional nominations will be made at the meeting

Social: 8:30

ITAM Club- Second floor

115 S. Meridian Rd.

Youngstown, OH

5th Annual Reverse Raffle and

Dinner Dance

ITAM Club

115 S. Meridian Rd.

Saturday 5:30 PM

October 27, 2007

Contact Helen Aiello for

additional information at

330-720-1365

Halloween theme for this year’s event

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