ASO Digest: Events, Conferences, Information, Resources

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- FROM THE JOB ACCOMODATION NETWORK - Employees and Asperger Syndrome- Nationwide Bus Tour Urges Full Realization of the Promise of the ADA- First Responder/Law Enforcement Training: Summit, Stark, Portage, Wayne and Medina Counties- PARENT TRAINING : Are You Prepared for an Autism Emergency? - Akron, OH

- Autism Research Institute E-Newsletter Available- NEW DVD HELPS SIBLINGS UNDERSTAND ASPERGER SYNDROME- ASPIES hosts OCALI in Akron, OH- Nonverbal Learning Disabilities From Diagnosis Through Interventions for Home & School Conference - Columbus, OH- Parent Mentors sponsor Halloween UnSkating party - Akron, OH- DiversABILITY Employment Summit - Columbus, OH- Autism Research Studies at Nysonger, Ohio State University, looking for Participants- T.A.S.K. Force Ohio-Taking Action for Special Kids offers books at a discount!- OCALI Lending Library- From the ASA: Get your Free Bumper Sticker- Helping Hand Program, Grants available- Autism Society of NW Ohio Events - Pumpkin Train, Sib Shops, Practical Solutions Seminars, Christmas Party

- Teaching Tools available from AutismLink- Pumpkin Train Ride sponored by TriCounty Autism Society - Youngstown, OH- The File: Do It Right! - Resource for Organizing your Child's Information- A therapeutic socialization and play program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Related Developmental Disabilities - Berea, OH- A Symposium on Critical Issues for Families, Individuals, Advocates and Professionals - Canton, OH- Youth Offenders with MR/DD Conference - Columbus, OH- Fulton County MRDD Parent Group- ABA Family Workshops - NE Ohio- Milestones Conference and Trainings - NE Ohio- Developing a Great IEP Video from Autism Speaks- OCALI E-Newsletter - The Sphere- Ohio's Parent Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders- Teaching the Student with High Functioning Autism or Aspergers Syndrome, Monroeville, PA

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.

FROM THE JOB ACCOMODATION NETWORK - Employees and Asperger Syndrome

This is a resource for employers that lists the range of accommodations that can be made in the workplace to accommodate individuals with Asperger Syndrome.

http://www.jan.wvu.edu/media/asperger.pdf

Nationwide Bus Tour Urges Full Realization of the Promise of the ADA

Advocates Take Unique Approach to Raise National AwarenessOf Challenges Still Faced by Persons with Disabilities (Cleveland, OH) – The landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law more than 17 years ago to ensure that the civil rights of persons with disabilities would be protected and that the same opportunities to which all Americans are entitled would be available, regardless of disability. While the ADA was passed with overwhelming bipartisan support and created change throughout the U.S., many of its promises have not been kept. It is believed by many in the disability community that recent Federal Court rulings have eroded many of the employment protections that Congress had intended when it passed the law, and too many public services are still inaccessible to persons with disabilities. The Road to Freedom is a year-long, national bus tour and photographic exhibit of the grassroots “people’s movement†leading to the passage of the ADA. A project of ADA Watch and the National Coalition for Disability Rights, the bus is traveling throughout the U.S. to tell the story of the struggle for disability rights and of the need for expanded educational and economic opportunities for children and adults with physical, mental, cognitive, sensory and developmental disabilities.

WHAT: Road to Freedom Bus Tour – Cleveland, Ohio Stop

· Exhibits highlighting the Disability Rights struggle with photographs by award-winning photographer Tom Olin.· Local resource information and speakers, including Jim Ward, President of ADA Watch.· Members of our congressional delegation and local elected officials have been invited to welcome the bus to Cleveland. · Performances by Jeff Moyer, singer/songwriter and Dancing Wheels · Activities planned for all ages. · Event is free and open to the public. WHEN: Saturday, October 20, 2007 Bus & Exhibits are open from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Official Cleveland welcome, music and brief program at 11:00 a.m. Performance by Dancing Wheels at 11:45 a.m. or immediately following program Mini Concert by Jeff Moyer from 1:00-1:30 p.m. WHERE: Trinity Commons, at the Cathedral 2230 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH (Access from Prospect Ave. Parking available.)Location is physically accessible and computer-assisted real-time captioning, sign-language interpreting services and Braille materials available. WHO: Event made possible by: Board of Cuyahoga County Commissioners (HR) and the Commissioner’s Advisory Committee on Persons with Disabilities; Catholic Charities Health & Human Services; Center for Mental Retardation, the ARC of Cuyahoga County; Cleveland Sight Center; Cuyahoga Community College; Easter Seals Northern Ohio; Linking Employment, Abilities & Potential; Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry; May Dugan Multi-Service Center; Northeast Ohio Chapter of the American Constitution Society; Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council’s Center for Public Policy at LEAP; Organize! Ohio; Paralyzed Veterans of America Buckeye Chapter; Services for Independent Living, Inc. (as of 10/5/07)

First Responder/Law Enforcement Training: Summit, Stark, Portage, Wayne and Medina Counties

ATTENTION EMERGENCY & FIRST RESPONDERS

AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICAGREATER AKRON CHAPTER

Summit County Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh & the University of Akron Police Department

Presents Dennis Debbaudt World renowned speaker and trainer

This training is for community emergency services providers, law enforcement, fire department, rescue services, hospital staff, schools and disability service providers.

December 4, 2007 University of Akron Hall

Autism & Law Enforcement: Recognition, Response and Risk Management 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. Registration 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Presentation

Lunch: 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Autism and First Responders: Are You Prepared for an Autism Emergency? 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Mr. Debbaudt, the proud father of Brad, a young man who has autism, wrote the ground-breaking booklet “Avoiding Unfortunate Situations†in 1994, the first ever look at the interactions between children and adults with autism and law enforcement professionals. Since then, he has trained and developed training materials for law enforcement, first response and criminal justice professionals throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

No Charge for these training sessions. RSVP not required, but is encouraged. For more information please contact 330-543-3955 or email asagreaterakron@....

Directions to Hall

FROM THE NORTH — Take Route 8 South to the Buchtel Avenue/Carroll Street exit. Proceed straight on the ramp and turn right on Buchtel. Proceed straight on Buchtel through the intersections of Fir Hill, South Union and South College streets. Hall is on the right. (Visitor parking in Visitor Lot A in the on Dining Hall Deck on Buchtel and at meters in Lot 27 at Hill Street and Buchtel.)

FROM THE SOUTH — Take Interstate 77 North and follow signs for Route 8 North/Buchtel Avenue. Exit Route 8 at Buchtel and proceed on Buchtel through the intersections of Fir Hill, South Union and South College streets. Hall is on the right. (Visitor parking in Visitor Lot A in the on Dining Hall Deck on Buchtel and at meters in Lot 27 at Hill Street and Buchtel.)

FROM THE EAST — Take Interstate 76 West to Route 8 North. Follow signs for Route 8 North/Buchtel Avenue. Exit Route 8 at Buchtel and proceed on Buchtel through the intersections of Fir Hill, South Union and South College streets. Hall is on the right. (Visitor parking in Visitor Lot A in the on Dining Hall Deck on Buchtel and at meters in Lot 27 at Hill Street and Buchtel.)

FROM THE WEST — Take Interstate 76 East to 77 North to Route 8 North. Follow signs for Route 8 North/Buchtel Avenue and proceed on Buchtel through the intersections of Fir Hill, South Union and South College streets. Hall is on the right. (Visitor parking in Visitor Lot A in the on Dining Hall Deck on Buchtel and at meters in Lot 27 at Hill Street and Buchtel.)

PARENT TRAINING : Are You Prepared for an Autism Emergency?

AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA

GREATER AKRON CHAPTER

Summit County Prosecutor Sherri Bevan Walsh

&

Rotary Camp

for Children with Special Needs

Presents Dennis Debbaudt

World renowned first responder speaker and trainer December 4, 2007 Rotary Camp- Akron, Ohio Are You Prepared for an Autism Emergency? 6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. registration 6:30 pm – 9:00pm

Mr. Debbaudt, the proud father of Brad, a young man who has autism, wrote the ground-breaking booklet “Avoiding Unfortunate Situations†in 1994, the first ever look at the interactions between children and adults with autism and law enforcement professionals. Since then, he has trained and developed training materials for law enforcement, first response and criminal justice professionals throughout the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.

This training is for parents, caregivers and disability service providers.

Dinner will be provided.

No Charge for this training session. RSVP not required, but is encouraged. For more information please contact 330-543-3955 or email asagreaterakron@....

Directions to

Rotary Camp, 4460 Rex Lake Drive, Akron, OH 44319

From I-77:

On I77,

take the Arlington Road exit. Go south on Arlington Road (from the north, turn right and from the south, turn left). Take Arlington Road to Route 619 (Turkeyfoot Lake Road). Turn right on Turkeyfoot Lake Road. At the 4th stoplight turn left onto Dusty’s Road. Make the first right onto Rex Lake Road and the second left onto Rex Lake Drive. Rotary Camp is the first driveway on the right.

Autism Research Institute E-Newsletter Available

The ARI offers and online E-newlsetter. This newsletter is compiled, written, and edited by ARI parents and it is meant to be interactive: they welcome your input. If you have questions you would like answered, a story you would like to submit, or an idea for something you would like to see addressed, please submit it to us at: e-newsletter@...

To sign up to receive the newsletter, visit:

http://visitor.constantcontact.com/email.jsp?m=1101659254324

NEW DVD HELPS SIBLINGS UNDERSTAND ASPERGER SYNDROME

NEWS RELEASE For Further Information: Dan CoulterCoulter Video336-794-0298 (phone and fax)coultervideo@...www.coultervideo.com For Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 WINSTON-SALEM, NC – A new DVD shows brothers and sisters of children who have Asperger Syndrome how to deal with their siblings’ “different†behaviors and have close relationships. People with Asperger Syndrome tend to have normal to high intelligence, but have trouble interacting with others socially. Producers Dan and Coulter of Coulter Video divided the DVD into four separate programs that offer children information they can understand based on their age and developmental level. The program for siblings 4 through 7 years old features a live narrator interacting with puppets. Two programs, for siblings ages 7 through 12 and ages 12 through adult, include interviews with siblings describing how they interact with their brothers and sisters who have Asperger Syndrome. The DVD’s fourth program includes interviews with parents revealing how they found ways to help their children accept and support each other. “Things can be tough for siblings of kids who have Asperger Syndrome, especially when moms and dads often have to spend extra time and attention on another child in the family who has special needs,†noted Dan Coulter. Coulter added, “Some siblings try to become super achievers or super helpers. Others tend to withdraw or rebel. This DVD can help siblings understand their brothers and sisters who have Asperger Syndrome and see why their parents are doing what they’re doing. It offers the whole family insights they can use to improve their relationships.†Combined, the programs on the DVD have a total running time of 109 minutes. Earlier this year, the Coulters released a similar DVD titled, “Understanding Brothers and Sisters on the Autism Spectrum,†which featured interviews with family members dealing with a range of autistic behaviors. The “Understanding Brothers and Sisters with Asperger Syndrome,†DVD sells for $39.99 (plus shipping and handling) on the Coulter Video website: www.coultervideo.com. The company provides previews of all its videos on the website, which also features an online archive of articles on special needs issues. Coulter Video is an independent video production company based in Winston-Salem, NC.

ASPIES Greater Akron hosts OCALI

Support Group assisting parents of children withAsperger Syndrome, high functioning Autism, and PDD/NOS

Presents

OHIO CENTER FOR AUTISM AND LOW INCIDENCE5220 North High Street - Columbus OH 43214866.886.2254 Toll Free (866. 88 OCALI) 'The Hidden Curriculum'(things our kids need to know!) (We also hope to learn more about OCALI's resources such as: a manual entitled "Ohio Parent's Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders", a Lending Library, Autism Internet Modules, and an online Services and Supports Database.) Considine Professional Building (across from Akron Children's Hospital Main Entrance)Floor 2 - Rooms 5 & 6 Tuesday, October 16th6:30 - 8:30 pm (Sorry, no childcare is available.) For further information, contactJoy Spencer 330-745-5115 Rreindeer@...

Nonverbal Learning Disabilities From Diagnosis Through Interventions for Home & School COLUMBUS, OH ~ NOVEMBER 5, 2007 http://www.mapleleafcenter.com/columbus.html

Dr. Dean Mooney (Vermont)Click here for bio - http://www.mapleleafcenter.com/mooneybio.html Author of:NLD: A Guide to School Success - http://www.mapleleafcenter.com/ccp51/cgi-bin/cp-app.cgi? & rnd=99550 & rrc=N & affl= & act= & aff= & pg=prod & ref=nldmooney & cat= & catstr=$149 Professional$99 Parent*Lunch included!* Presentation:Dr. Mooney will provide participants with an overview of Nonverbal Dr. Mooney Learning Disabilities (NLD) and how this diagnosis can affect the student and their classroom setting. The discussion will include brain structure and functions, developmental manifestations, assessment/diagnosis, and will place particular emphasis on interventions for both home school. Case studies will be presented and a question and answer session will be included. Each participant will receive handouts written by Dr. Mooney.At the end of this seminar the participant will be able to: Define a Nonverbal Learning Disability (NLD) Discuss the battery of tests recommended for diagnosing NLD Identify the eight diagnostic criteria for diagnosing NLD Identify at least four neurological diseases, disorders and/or dysfunctions that are closely related to NLD Develop at least four suggested interventions to assist the student with NLD

Schedule:7:30-8:15 amSIGN-IN and Coffee/Light Fare8:15 amWelcome/Announcements8:30 amDr. Mooney (Break 10:00-10:30 am)Noon Hot lunch- provided1:00 pmDr. Mooney (Break 2:30-2:45 pm)4:15 pmSIGN OUTConference Location:The Midwest Hotel & Conference Center4900 Sinclair RoadI-71 and Morse RoadColumbus, OH 43229Phone: 614-846-0300 Web site http://www.themidwesthotel.com/

Registration:To register on-line via our secure site, visit http://www.mapleleafcenter.com/columbus.htmlIncludes delicious hot lunch, refreshments and presenter handouts.

$149 per professional$99 per parent, family member or individual with LDMail (Credit Card, Check):Print off a registration form http://www.mapleleafcenter.com/columbusprint.html and submit by mail to:Maple Leaf Center167 N. Main St.Wallingford, VT 05773

Fax (Credit Card, Purchase Order):Print off a registration form http://www.mapleleafcenter.com/columbusprint.html and fax it along with payment to:802-446-3801Phone (Credit Card):Have registration and payment information ready and call:802-446-3601Educational Credits:Psychologists: 6.0 CE's. Maple Leaf Center is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Maple Leaf Center maintains responsibility for this program and its content.Social Workers: 6 contact hours. Approved by the National Association of Social Workers (Provider #886387857)Speech-Language Pathologists: .6 CEUs. Maple Leaf Center is approved by the CEB of the American-Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) to provide CE activities in speech-language pathology and audiology. This program is offered for .6 CEUs (introductory level; related area). ASHA CE provider approval does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.Just Approved: Counselor, Social Worker & Marriage and Family Therapist Board has approved Nonverbal Learning Disabilities program for 6 clock hours.Registration Information:Due to the expected interest level, seating will only be reserved once your FULL payment has been received. Credit card, purchase order, check or money order constitutes full payment.Confirmation: Confirmation of registration is sent via fax within one week of receipt in our office. If a confirmation ccannot be sent via fax, a post card is mailed. If youy have not received a confirmation within five days of the conference, pleaes call our office at 802-446-3601 to verify registration.Certificates of Attendance: A certificate of attendance will be mailed after the conference only to attendees who sign in AND sign out, verifying full attendance. Individuals from other states should be aware that the licensing board in each state determines whether or not the activity is accepted in fulfillment of CE requirements.Refunds: Requests for refunds must be made in writing. A full refund, less a $25 service charge will be made for requests postmarked 15 days prior to the date of a conference. Refunds in the form of gift certificates to future conferences or to the Maple Leaf Center book store will only be granted after the cut-off date.Maple Leaf Center is not responsibile for any presenter's or participant's statements, acts, materials or ommissions. Videotaping and audiotaping is prohibted. Hand-held audiotaping is permitted with written request prior to the conference only as an accomodation under the ADA. If you have any special dietary needs or if you have require special accomodations due to a disability, please contact the office so that we may provide you with appropriate service.

HALLOWEEN COSTUME UNSKATING PARTY

Roller Skating for EVERYONE!

Wednesday October 17, 2007

6:30-8:30 pm

Springfield Lake Roller Rink

1220 N. Main St.

Akron, Ohio

Wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, and shoes permitted in the rink.

No fee. Free skate rental. Refreshments provided.

Sponsored by Springfield Lake Roller Rink and Southeast/Field Parent Mentor Program. For more information contact Sandy Craft at (330) 325-3061 or sandra.craft@...

Directions: Rte 224 to Canton Rd/Rte 91 South, go 1/4 mile, turn right on Springfield Lake Dr., follow road to rink

DiversABILITY Employment Summit - Columbus, OHTalent for a Winning Team!!Celebrate October as National Disability Employment Awareness Month!! Join us for Ohio's first DiversABILITY Employment Summit sponsored by AEP, WellPoint, Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission, and Ohio Business Leadership Network. This innovative summit will educate employers, human resource professionals, supervisors, and managers on the benefits of including people with disabilities in their diversity initiatives.Presenters from nationally recognized companies such as Proctor & Gamble, WellPoint, Fifth Third Bank, Wal-Mart, and IBM will share best practices, experiences, and resources in the areas of recruiting, marketing, accommodating, and providing customer service. Participants will learn how to integrate disability awareness and inclusion into all business initiatives.

There will also be valuable information presented by Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission, OSU's ADA Coordinator, and Ohio Bureau of Labor Market Information.

THIS WILL BE A CONFERENCE YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!!

Thursday October 18, 2007 The Ohio State University's Fawcett Center 2400 Olentangy River Rd Columbus, OH 43210 8am - 5pm

For more information visit: http://www.wrightchoice.org/events/

Autism Research Studies at Nysonger, Ohio State University, looking for Participants

Researchers at the Nisonger Center are currently accepting participants for 4 autism studies that are looking at sleep disturbance, behavioral problems, repetitive behaviors, and core symptoms of autism.

For details on these opportunities, please check http://psychmed.osu.edu.

T.A.S.K. Force Ohio-Taking Action for Special Kids offers books at a discount!

For a limited time, T.A.S.K. Force Ohio-Taking Action for Special Kids isaccepting orders for two of s Law's most popular advocacy books at *40%OFF*! The minimum total order at this price is 20 of each book, so we areopening this offer up to other local groups.The books are:*slaw: From Emotions to Advocacy - The Special Edition Survival Guide*,2nd Edition, normal retail price is $19.95 but through our special offer, it's only $11.97!and*slaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition*, normal retail price is $29.95, but through our special offer, it's only $17.97!both books together are only $29.94, it's like getting the first book for *FREE*!You can read details about the both books at www.wrightslaw.com. Then whenyou're ready to order, simply *email me your name and address, includingemail address, and the quantities of each book that you want,* and I'll sendyou an invoice through Paypal, including tax, shipping and handling,allowing you to pay by credit card or check. If you're local to Dayton, wecan make arrangements for you to pick up the books, saving you shipping andhandling charges. *Offer ends November 5, 2007.*About us: T.A.S.K. Force Ohio-Taking Action for Special Kids is anewly-formed advocacy group for families of children with *all types ofchallenges*. Check out our group attaskforceohio/. Please consider joiningbecause the bigger we are, the stronger we grow. We meet the first Sundayof the month from 2:00-4:00 PM at Panera Bread-Dayton Mall. Please come andsee what we're all about!

OCALI Lending Library

OCALI offers books, videotapes, DVDs, and other media on autism spectrum disorders and low-incidence disabilities. They also have an extensive collection of assistive technology that can be used for evaluation. The library is available to educators and parents throughout Ohio.

For more information visit: http://www.ocaliforms.org/

From ASA: Get your free bumper sticker

To express our thanks for visiting the Autism Society of America website and to help us raise awareness about autism we'd like to send you a free autism awareness bumper sticker1. To get your free "I Love Someone With Autism" bumper sticker, visit http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=special_offer & autologin=true.

Act today -- this special offer expires October 31, 2007.

Registering with the Autism Society of America’s website brings many benefits. You’ll receive:

ASA’s bi-weekly e-newsletter, ASA-Net, which profiles news, advocacy, the latest research and events in the autism community around the world.

Special offers, information about ASA chapter events in your local area, and stories of hope from our children and adults with autism spectrum disorders.

Autism 101: an online introductory course on autism

Complete information about autism in Spanish

Free downloadable brochures, including our “Living With Autism†series

AutismSource: our online searchable directory of useful resources http://www.autismsource.org/

Helping Hand ProgramThis expires October 31, 2007

It helps with the things below

Helping Hand Grants in Northeast Ohio will be provided to qualifying families to help children with autism access needed interventions, including speech therapy, occupational and physical therapy, behavioral intervention, home programing costs, tuition assitance, respite care, marriage counseling for the parents, summer camps expenses, as well as medical treatment costs, including biomedical interventions.

http://www.autismnortheastohio.org/how_we_can_help.php

NAA-NEO operates autonomously from the national organization (National Autism Association - NAA) on many levels, including its mission and grant giving priorities. Helping Hand Grants in Northeast Ohio will be provided to qualifying families to help children with autism access needed interventions, including speech therapy, occupational and physical therapy, behavioral intervention, home programing costs, tuition assitance, respite care, marriage counseling for the parents, summer camps expenses, as well as medical treatment costs, including biomedical interventions.

Grants will be given to families that reside in NAA Northeast Ohio service area, i.e. in Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga, Lorain, Summit, Medina, and Portage counties.

You may review and download our 2007 HELPING HAND GRANT APPLICATION

http://www.autismnortheastohio.org/files/HH2007.pdf(pdf) or http://www.autismnortheastohio.org/files/HHFinal2007.docin Microsoft Word. Application forms will be accepted through October 31, 2007 .

Linking You to Services

Resource Linking Services: Technical assistance is provided by linking families to service providers (i.e. therapists, advocates, advisors, financial planners) and organizations (i.e. Autism Society of Ohio, ARC, Milestones, Educational advocacy groups, County Board of MRDD.) NAA-NE Ohio collaborates with the aforementioned organizations and providers to augment rather than duplicate their services.

Financial Workshops Available

Financial Education Services: Quarterly workshops are provided to share information about available resources for funding autism related interventions (insurance, SSI, Medicaid, the Ohio Autism Scholarship, and service providers) and financial planning (taxes, estate, financial planning).

Autism Society of NW Ohio Events - Pumpkin Train, Sib Shops, Practical Solutions Seminars, Christmas Party

Family Fun Event – Come Ride the Pumpkin Train

Donuts and Cider provided by ASNO

PLEASE RSVP IN ADVANCE with the # of kids and # adults FOR THIS EVENT. 419-578-2766

October 14

1 – 5 pm

Northwest Ohio Railroad Preservation, Inc.

11600 County Rd 99

Findlay, OH

(@I-75 Exit #161, just west of Findlay Ford)

Sib Shops

Sibshops, for 8 – 13 year old brothers and sisters of children who have autism spectrum disorders will be held on the third Saturday of the month from 1 – 3 pm on the following dates: 2007: Oct. 20, Nov. 17, Dec. 15 and 2008: Jan. 19, Feb. 16, Mar. 15, Apr. 19, May 17 at the Grace Church, 601 E. Boundary Street, sburg, OH.

Registration is a must. A $15 registration fee will cover all eight Sibshops. Scholarships are available.

Practical Solutions to Everyday Challenges in Autism Fall Workshop Series

Oct. 17 & 18 Where/What Are We Transitioning To?: Assisting Transitioning Youth with ASD to Turn Their Individual Characteristics Into Vocational Assets - Soper and Dr. Ellen

Oct. 23 FREE session: Make It – Take It session Great Lakes Center for Autism Parent Resource Library

Nov. 7 & 8 Relaxation Training for You and Your Child - Kim Renner

Nov. 14 & 15 Toilet Training Your Child with Autism - Kim Renner

Nov. 28 & 29 Asperger Syndrome and Bullying: Empowering Adults and Students to Make A Difference - Rebekah Heinrichs

Dec. 5 & 6 The Verbal Behavior Approach - Lynch Barbera

Workshop cost: $10 per parent, $15 per professional. Each workshop will be presented twice, once on Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. and again the next Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m.

SAVE THE DATE: Autism Society Annual Christmas party

Sunday, Dec. 2, 2007 1- 3 pm

Grace Church

601 E. Boundary St.

sburg

For more information about any of our events, call the Autism Society Office at 419-578-2766 or visit www.asno.org

Teaching Tools available from AutismLink

The AutismLink store has new products that are excellent teaching tools! Look below.... and visit the store at http://www.autismlinkstore.com . All of your purchases go toward assisting families of individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

Pumpkin Train Ride sponored by TriCounty Autism Society

AC & J Scenic Line "Kids Pumpkin Weekend Train Ride" 10/13 at 1:00 PM. Adults $5 Kids $3.50 Call Dan Gallagher for reservations/information 330-881-0157

The File: Do It Right! - Resource for Organizing your Child's Information

"Do the hard jobs first. The easy jobs will take care of themselves."- Dale Carnegie

The special education system generates mountains of paper. You need a simple, foolproof document management system. After you organize all the information about your child, you will have a clearer understanding of your child's disability and educational needs.

http://www.fetaweb.com/03/organize.file.htm

A therapeutic socialization and play program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Related Developmental Disabilities Children Ages: 3 to 12 years old

The goal of STEPS Social/Play Skills Group is to increase social skills, and to assist in identifying positive and socially acceptable outlets for self-stimulatory behaviors. Reciprocal interaction skills with peers will be a primary focus, as well as conversation skills, nonverbal communication, social engagement, awareness of social cues, joint attention, generalized responding, eye contact, emotion identification, play skills, tolerance, and following group instructions.

Groups will be offered 1 time per week during 8 week sessions at the STEPS Center for Excellence in Autism. The groups will be held on Saturday mornings from 9:30- 11:00. October 20th – December 15th.

October 20October 27November 3November 10 November 17 December 1December 8 December 15

The cost of the group is $330.00.

For more information contact Might at (440)377-0029 or email STEPS at admin@...The STEPS Center is located in the Westpoint Building, 1433 West Bagley Road, Berea, Ohio.

Visit http://www.stepsconsulting.org/

A Symposium on Critical Issues for Families, Individuals, Advocates and Professionals

The Arc of OhioandThe Arc of Stark Countyin partnership withWALSH UNIVERSITY and AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITALpresentA Symposium on Critical Issues for Families,Individuals, Advocates and Professionals Thursday, November 29th9am to 4:15pmBarrette CenterWalsh UniversityCanton, Ohio9:00 AM—4:15 PMSessions include: · Down Syndrome Akron Children’s Hospital Clinic · Transition Planning· Cerebral Palsy · Understanding the System (waivers and other services)· Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders · Recreation OpportunitiesBarrette CenOhio You Should Attend if you are interested in quality supports for people with disabilities ! Watch for Conference Registration and Agenda in the near future! MR/DD, Social Work, Nursing and Education CEU’s are pending. Family and individuals with disabilities Free!Others $75.00 Continental breakfast and lunch are included in registration fee. Attend if you are: Individuals with DisabilitiesFamily MembersAdvocates,SSAs and other StaffAdult Service ProvidersManagers and Administrators

For more information, visit the Arc of Ohio,

Advocating for the Rights ofCitizens with Developmental Disabilities1335 Dublin Rd, Suite 205-C, Columbus, OH 43215Ph: 614.487.4720 I Fax: 614. 487.4725 I www.thearcofohio.org

Youth Offenders with MR/DD What are my options? What are the issues? Who can help? The Ohio Partners in Justice is sponsoring A Multi-System Conference The State of Juvenile Justice for Youth Offenders with Intellectual DisabilitiesOctober 22 – 23, 2007Crown Plaza Columbus North 6500 Doubletree Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43229 614 885-1885 IT’S STILL NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTERRegister seven or more from your county and receive a 20% discount Visit our web site at OhioPartnersInjustice.org What are my options? What are the issues? Who can help? The Ohio Partners in Justice is sponsoring A Multi-System Conference The State of Juvenile Justice for Youth Offenders with Intellectual DisabilitiesOctober 22 – 23, 2007Crown Plaza Columbus North 6500 Doubletree Ave. Columbus, Ohio 43229 614 885-1885 IT’S STILL NOT TOO LATE TO REGISTERRegister seven or more from your county and receive a 20% discount Visit our web site at OhioPartnersInjustice.org

Fulton County MRDD Parent Group

The FCBDD Parent Group is starting up again this October. Our purpose is to meet and share information on how we can make our families lives easier while supporting one another through tears, laughter, and friendship. With the exception of November and December events we will meet on the third Tuesday of the month from 6:30p.m. until 8:00p.m. At the Fulton County Board of DD. Please refer back to our website frequently for updates and contact information! http://www.fultoncountyoh.com/board_dd/parentgroup.htm

ABA Family WorkshopThis workshop is for parents interested in learning ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) strategies to use in their home. $20.00 for one person or $50.00 for up to four family members or caretakers. Spaces are limited. Please call soon if you would like to register. 216.371.4765 Upcoming workshop dates:2007 October 27, Saturday, 9:30- 12:30 pm, Mansfield, OHNovember 5, Monday, 5:30- 8:30 pm, Aurora, OHDecember 2, Sunday, 1:30- 4:30 pm, Middlefield, OHJanuary 6, Sunday, 1:30- 4:30 pm, Brecksville, OH February 3, Sunday 1:30-4:30 pm, Warren, OHMarch 2, Sunday 1:30-4:30 pm, Strongsville, OHIf you are interested in having this workshop come to your area, please contact us at milestonesorg@... or call Kiersten at 216-371-4765

Milestones Conference and Trainings

Milestones 6th Annual Autism/Asperger's ConferenceMonday, June 16, 20088:45 am to 4:45 pm, Landerhaven Center, 6111 Landerhaven Dr., Mayfield Hts. OhioThis conference is for you if you are a..special educator, inclusion teacher, classroom aide, speech therapist, occupational therapist, psychologist, social worker, nurse, music or art therapist physical, physical therapist, school counselor,parent or relative of an individual with autism spectrum disorder and/or behavior therapist. Professional Development/CEU's will be available

ABA Teacher Training WorkshopHow to Use ABA Effectively in the Public School SettingWeek-Long Hands-on Teacher Training WorkshopDate: Monday, June 23, 2006 - Friday June 27, 2008Professional Development/CEU's will be available

www.milestones.org

Developing a Great IEP

Developing a Great IEP, with Mayerson, the latest in Autism Speaks' instructional video series, is now available at autismspeaks.org. The free 12-minute video provides important information for parents who are encountering the IEP process for the first time, as well as tips for parents who have been through the process before.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/howtocope/iep_mayerson.php

OCALI E-Newsletter - The Sphere

OCALI is pleased to announce the release of its new quarterly electronic newsletter The Sphere. The Sphere will connect you with news, information, events and people whose lives are touched by autism and low incidence. An abbreviated version, The Sphere Headlines, is also available. The Sphere Headlines will feature summaries of articles, key dates/deadlines and other highlights from the full newsletter.

http://www.ocali.org/pdf_newsletter/OCALISphereVol1_Iss1.pdf

Ohio's Parent Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders http://www.ocali.org/family/fs_res_guide.php

This manual provides an overview of the world of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). It was developed by Ohio parents of individuals with ASD who have a broad range of experience with interventions, resources, and services. The group’s work began with the question: What do you wish you had known the first year your child was diagnosed?The manual covers a wide range of topics of interest to families, and each chapter contains rich reference materials, including books, websites, and names of organizations where additional information on each topic may be obtained.

Teaching the Student with High Functioning Autism or Aspergers Syndrome

This full-day workshop is designed for parents, teachers and other professionals who work with students with HFA/AS and who have a working familiarity with the diagnosis. Over the course of the day, the following topics will be covered:

Understanding how the diagnosis can impact the school day in social behavior, in social communication, in cognitive/learning differences and in sensory issues.

Learning how to thoughtfully respond to agitation, escalation and meltdowns with mostly proactive and some reactive techniques.

Writing measurable IEP goals that target non-academic skill areas by using a variety of measurement techniques to track meaningful and informative data.

Teaching and parenting strategies will be discussed throughout the day.

For more information about the presenter, go to www.rebeccaklaw.com

November 9th, 2007

8:30 AM - 3:30 PM, 8:00 AM registration

Radisson Hotel Pittsburgh ExpoMart

101 Mall Boulevard

Monroeville, PA 15146

For directions, go to www.radisson.com/monroevillepa

Cost: $80 for professionals, $65 for parents

Lunch is on your own (you can walk to the Monroeville Mall)

Refreshments will be served throughout the day

A certificate of attendance is available upon request

To register, download the attached flyer/registration form or go to www.rebeccaklaw.com.

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