ASA-ASO DIGEST: February 9, 2009

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Dear Friend of ASA-ASO:

Visit ASA-ASO's website www.autismohio.org for an "easy to read" version if this does not come through clean on your listserv. Or sign up to receive your own copy by "registering" on the "login" section of ASA-ASO's homepage.

News From ASA-ASO:

- Ohio State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children (SAPEC) Seeking Applicants

- New Transition Resources Now available from OCALI

- Policy Changes Governing the Ohio Home Care Waiver Waiting List

- ASA-ASO forming Ohio Autism Advocacy Network - Join Now!

- Ohio BMV changes policy on Autism Awareness License Plate

- Federal Update/Alerts

Upcoming Events, Resources, etc:

- Information, Events from the ASA-Northwest Ohio Chapter

- ASA-Dayton Sensory Nights

- ASA-Greater Cleveland Chili Cookoff Coming Soon

- Seminar: Understanding Nutrition Interventions and Therapies for Autism (NITA), Columbus

- 2009 UPCOMING NE Ohio SEMINARS / TRAININGS / EVENTS

- Children's Show "Arthur" To Tackle Disability

- Very Special Arts of Ohio Western Reserve Program, NE Ohio

- Camping/Rec Opportunities NE Ohio

- Respite Training: Using Behavioral Strategies, NE Ohio

- Mental Health Guide for College Students Explains Treatment Options and Legal Rights

- The Hidden Curriculum 2009 One-A-Day Calendar

- Project MORE Mentoring in Ohio for Reading Excellence 4th Annual Conference, Bowling Green

- Project iAm Events, NW Ohio

- People First of Ohio, Annual Meeting March 7, 2009- Seminar:"Working with children with ADHD & other Disruptive Disorders.", Toledo

- An Evening with Grammy-Winning Dan Zanes and Friends, a Benefit Concert for Autism, NE Ohio

- KIDSLINK FRIDAY NIGHT FUN WITH BETH LATTIME, Twinsburg

- Ages 5-12 Spring Break Discovery Club, NE Ohio

- 7th Annual Protecting Ohio's Children Conference, Columbus

- Understanding Nutrition Interventions and Therapies for Autism (NITA), Columbus

ASA-ASO is now posting all research opportunities on our website. For information on available opportunities, visit our webpage www.autismohio.org, click on "Information" along the left side of the home page and then click on "Studies/Surveys". CHECK OUT NEW LISTINGS AND OPPORTUNITIES!

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,The Autism Society of America - Autism Society of Ohio Chapter701 S. Main St.Akron, OH 44311( 330) 376-0211fax: (330) 376-1226email: askASO@...web: www.autismohio.org Please note: This is provided for information purposes only. The ASA-ASO does not endorse or recommend any providers, methodologies or services. Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by the ASA-ASO, either explicit or implied.

News From ASA-ASO:

Ohio State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children (SAPEC) Seeking Applicants

The Ohio State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children (SAPEC) is currently seeking applicants for membership terms beginning July 1, 2009. The SAPEC advises the Ohio Department of Education on the education of children with disabilities. The SAPEC’s purpose is to provide a board base of input to the Office for Exceptional Children (OEC) and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction regarding policies, practices and issues related to the education of children and youth with disabilities who are between the ages of birth through twenty-one years of age. In addition to the required federal mandates, the SAPEC will investigate best practices and anticipate future needs for special education in Ohio.

SAPEC membership must comply with categories listed in the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA). Members in the following two categories are needed: (1) parents or legal guardians of children/persons with disabilities (ages birth through 26); (2) individuals with disabilities.

Preference will be given to applicants who reside in the following Ohio counties:

, , Ashland, Ashtabula, Auglaize, Brown, Carroll, Champaign, Coshocton, Defiance, Gallia, Hardin, on, Henry, Highland, Hocking, Holmes, , Knox, Lawrence, Logan, Madison, Meigs, Mercer, Morrow, Muskingum, ding, , Pike, Putnam, Richland, Ross, Scioto, Seneca, Shelby, Tuscarawas, Van Wert, Vinton, Washington, , and Wyandot.

Applicants must commit to attend four all day meetings per year. The meetings take place in various locations in Columbus, Ohio.

For more information or to apply, visit www.education.ohio.gov Search word: SAPEC

New Transition Resources Now available from OCALI

OCALI has recently been focusing on transition planning for individuals with ASD as they move from the school environment to work and life after school. The goal of OCALI’s transition work is to develop resources that will provide information, technical assistance, and training to improve the post-secondary outcomes for individuals with ASD.

A new Transition is now available - http://www.ocali.org/transition/trans_guidelines.php

Transition "webcast" on the following topics are also available:

Community Support Programs for Young Adults with Disabilities

Current Employment Picture for Individuals with Autism

Guardianship

Job/Career Development and Preparing the Workplace to Support an Employee with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

Medicaid and Medicaid Waivers

Medicaid and the Acuity Assessment

Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission

Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission and Post-Secondary Education

Supplemental Security Income

The Art of Job Coaching

The Aspirations Program

The Importance of Internships

The Ohio Developmental Disability Profile (ODDP)

The Role of Disability Services a College Campus

Transition to Adulthood: Focus on Community Living Issues

Transition to College

Visit: http://www.ocali.org/transition/trans_webcasts.php For more information, contact OCALI at 614.410.0321

Policy Changes Governing the Ohio Home Care Waiver Waiting List

The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) has amended rule 5101:3-46-07 of the Administrative Code (OAC) as part of the implementation of Ohio's HOME Choice Demonstration Program.New language expands opportunities for priority to include: (a) applicants who are residents of a Medicaid-funded NF at the time of application (regardless of their projected monthly cost of services); and ( applicants who are inpatients of a hospital and have been determined by ODJFS to be eligible for the HOME Choice Demonstration Program (Money Follows the Person).

For complete information: The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services maintains an "electronic manuals" web page for the department's rules, manuals and handbooks. The URL is as follows:http://emanuals.odjfs.state.oh.us/emanuals/This transmittal letter and attachments may be viewed as follows:(1) Select "Ohio Health Plans – Provider" (right column).(2) Select "Ohio Home Care" (left column).(3) Select "Community Services Transmittal Letters" and "Ohio Home Care Rules" (in the "Table of Contents" dropdown).Additional information about the HOME Choice Demonstration Program can be found at:http://jfs.ohio.gov/ohp/consumers/HOME choice.stm.

ASA-ASO forming Ohio Autism Advocacy Network - Join Now!

As you are aware, Autism Insurance Parity, HB170 is currently under consideration by the Ohio House Insurance Committee. The fall elections are coming and immediately following the elections it will be time to address next biennial budget for Ohio. Additionally, issues regularly come before the state legislature that impact individuals with autism, their families and those who work them throughout Ohio. And because of this, the Autism Society of Ohio needs your help.

We are in the process of putting together an autism advocacy network that has constituents in each of the districts of the members of the Ohio General Assembly, both the House and Senate. We are looking for advocates all around the state to help us with this effort.

You can volunteer to participate in two ways:

· Team Leader: Each Ohio district will have an assigned team leader who is responsible for carrying the key ASA-ASO/autism messages when meeting with the legislator (Representatives and Senators), coordinating testimony or letter writing for hearings, and for organizing the team members of their district, etc.

· Team Member: Each Ohio district will have several team members that are available to share their own personal ASA-ASO/autism story, to write letters when needed, and to ask from help from their neighbors/families/friends. Team members may choose specialize on certain topics – ie. autism insurance parity topic, special education funding, etc.

ASA-ASO is also developing a Legislative Advocacy Manual and will provide local training to constituent volunteer advocates.

If you are interested in participating in this effort, please send your Name, address, city,zip+4, phone, email address, House District Number and Senate District number and whether you are interested in being a “Team Leader†or a “Team Member†to askASO@.... Please put AUTISM ADVOCACY NETWORK in the subject line. To find your district numbers, visit www.legislature.state.oh.us and follow the directions under "Locating Legislators".

For more information, visit our website at www.autismohio.org

Ohio BMV changes policy on Autism Awareness License Plate

Because of privacy concerns, the Ohio BMV will no longer be releasing the names and addresses of those who purchase the Ohio Autism Awareness License Plate to the ASA-Autism Society of Ohio. $25 from the purchase of each plate benefits the ASA-ASO and we have been sending thank you notes to all those who have purchased a plate. However, we will no longer be able to do so. The BMV is currently looking into options to add customer consent to the special license plate process so hopefully we will be able to go back to thanking folks formally in the future. But whether we are able to send a formal "thank you" or not, please know that the purchase of an autism awareness license plate makes a big difference and helps us help individuals with autism, their families and those who work with them throughout Ohio.

Federal Update

Upcoming Events, Resources, etc.:

Information, Events from the ASA-Northwest Ohio Chapter

Support Group reminder

This is a reminder that our Seneca County Support Group will meet Tuesday, Feb. 3 at the Early Childhood Center of Fostoria, 801 Kirk Street, Fostoria

6:30-8pm Speaker: Donna Owens from OCALI on ASD 101

(OH Center for Autism and Low Incidence www.ocali.org )

Contact Weisenauer for questions at 419-436-1898

Website back up Hooray!

Practical Solutions Workshops

Be sure to register for our great workshops in this series. The first speaker is Myles. will speak about Handling Difficult Moments: Tantrums, Rages, and Meltdowns. She will offer practical solutions to the day-to-day challenges facing individuals with ASD and their families include such topics as:

Characteristics of ASD and their impact on behavior

Stages of the rage cycle

Strategies that promote social skills development, including self-awareness, self-calming, and self-management

Solutions for parents, including organization and support, daily routines, etc.

This is a great opportunity to hear one of the world’s foremost authorities on ASD.

The session will be presented twice:

Wednesday 2/11/09 6:30 – 9 pm at the Toledo Hospital Education Center Auditorium

Thursday 2/12/09 9:30 am – noon at the Toledo Hospital Croxton Memorial Auditorium

Pre-registration is required.

Cost: Parents - $10 per session per parent. Professionals - $15 per session. (Scholarships available.)

Dessert and Coffee Series

Follow up discussion to Handling Difficult Moments: Tantrums, Rages, and Meltdowns

When: March 2, 2009 6:30-8:00 pm

Where: Lucas County Board of MR/DD

Family First Zone

1155 Larc Lane

Toledo, Ohio 43614

A follow up discussion to Handling Difficult Moments: Tantrums, Rages, and Meltdowns will be hosted by Andie Ryley, Autism Consultant LCBMRDD and Linell Weinberg, Executive Director of ASNO on March 2, 2009 at the Family First Zone from 6:30-8:00 pm. Parents and professionals welcome. Professional Development Credit is pending. There is no cost and limited childcare is available on request three days prior to the event. For questions and to RSVP please contact Reshay at 419-380-5180 or rthompson@...

Save the Date: A follow up discussion to A Land We Can Share: Access to the Literate Community for All

Will be held on April 20, 2009 6:30-8:00 pm at the Family First Zone

Seneca County

Grandparent Cheryl Filipkowski who lives in Seneca County is having a Public Informational Meeting about her new Sensory Playroom and Autism Family Resource Center

Saturday, February 21, 2009

Journey’s Family Amusement Center.

Located at 1811 Dickensen Street (Directly through Kmart parking lot),

Fremont, Ohio, from

10 a.m. until Noon.

Guest Speaker will be Dr. Morten Haugland.

Dr. Morten Haugland is HLC's Founder and CEO.

He received his Ph.D. in Special Education and ABA from The Ohio State University. He is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst and has been serving children with autism since 1994.

For more information please contact Cheryl Filipkowski at 419-638-1051 or you can visit us on the web at www.thesensoryplayroom.com .

Seneca County

Seneca County Autism Family Support Group

Meets at the Early Childhood Center of Fostoria, 801 Kirk Street, Fostoria

6:30-8pm unless otherwise stated

Contact Weisenauer for questions at 419-436-1898

Feb 3 ASD 101

Donna Owens from OCALI

(OH Center for Autism and Low Incidence www.ocali.org )

Mar 3 Taking the Sting Out of Behaviors 6:30-8:30pm

Sandy Brickner from OCECD

(Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities www.ocecd.org )

April None scheduled at this time

May 5 Services and Supports 6:30-8pm

Sandy Brickner from OCECD

(Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities www.ocecd.org )

Parent Educational Meetings

Sponsored by the Seneca-Wyandot Parent Mentor Program

All Parents/Professionals Welcome. No charge, Attendance certificates

Meetings at Family Learning Center at Sentinel 797 E. TR 201, Tiffin 6:30-8pm

For further information, call Jan Steyer 800-221-8106 or 419-443-1600

Roseann Hall 800-549-5959 or 419-447-7674 a Frey 419-294-3445

Feb 17 Give Yourself a Valentine – Activities & tips to help you relax & relieve stress

Cheryl Reinhart, Hasselbach, Ruth Friddle

Mar 17 Redirecting Behavior Problems – Promote healthy behaviors using strengths and restructuring. Given by Firelands Counseling & Recovery Services

Jun 23 Special Family Night in the Park – Potluck supper 5:30-6:30pm with FREE swimming, weather permitting until 8pm. Bring a dish or two to share.

New Social Group Friends and Fun from Toledo Hearing and Speech Center starting February 18 for children 8 - 12 who need help with social skills. The focus of the monthly group is to provide a structured, fun environment where individuals participate in a planned activity in the hopes of building relationships with same aged peers. The group will be run by the Autism Program staff. For more information contact:

Toledo Hearing and Speech Center

3148 West Central Ave.

Toledo, OH 43606

419-241-6219

www.HearToledoSpeak.org

ASA-Dayton Sensory Nights

Join Usfor PRIVATE SENSORY BOUNCE NIGHT!The second Monday of each month5:30 pm - 7:00 pm For kids with sensory issues and their family Socks required Cost: $7/child Parents play for free! *New Location!* Busy Bouncing, LLC

4374 sville Rd. (At Bridgewater Rd.) Huber Heights, Ohio 45424Parking in the rear of the building

Greetings!

Just a reminder that our next private Sensory Bounce Night will be held the second Monday of each month from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM. Dates in 2009 will be:Feb. 9Mar. 9Apr. 13May 11June 8July 13Aug. 10Sept. 14Oct. 12Nov. 9Dec. 14 This event is for all kids with sensory issues and their siblings. Cost is $7.00 at the door per child. Parents play for free! Socks are required! If you forget yours, socks are available for purchase at the front desk. Waivers are also required and will be available at check in. To address the sensory issues of our kids, it will not be necessary to watch the introductory video, though it will be available if you wish to view it. Kids will just go right in and start having fun! The music will be off and the equipment will be double-staffed by trained Busy Bouncing fun facilitators to ensure that our kids are safe and having a great time. Come let the kids burn off some energy in a safe, inviting atmosphere, while you network with other parents!Please pass this on to friends, family, support groups, therapists, doctors, anyone who may be interested in coming. This event will repeat the second Monday of every month as long as interest remains. See you there!Sincerely, Bernotaitis PresidentAutism Society of America-Dayton Chapter

ASA-Greater Cleveland Chili Cookoff Coming Soon

The Greater ClevelandChili Cook-off for Autism!LOCATION: Terrace Club of Progressive FieldDATE: Thursday, April 2, 2009TIME: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.ATTIRE: Business CasualPRIZES: Door Prize, 50/50, Chinese andSilent RafflesPARKING: Parking Garage off Huron RoadENTRY: $20

If you are interested in volunteering, attending, sponsoring or need more information, contact them at:

P.O. Box 41066, Brecksville, Ohio 44141PHONE: (216) 556-4937FAX: (216) 328-9812E-MAIL: support@...www.asgc.org

Seminar: Understanding Nutrition Interventions and Therapies for Autism (NITA), ColumbusMarch 19, 2009Ross Heart Hospital Room 12137:00 pm—8:30 pmPopular Diets and Dietary SupplementsThis Session: Gluten-Free Casein-Free Diet Probioitcs Essential Fatty Acids Vitamin B6 and Magnesium Methylator Pathway Nutrients (Folic Acid, Methylated B12, DMG, TMG)For more information, contact:Maureen E. Geraghty, PhD, RD, LDThe Ohio State UniversityAssistant ProfessorSchool of Allied Medical ProfessionsMedical Dietetics Division614) 247-4595 maureen.geraghty@...

2009 UPCOMING NE Ohio SEMINARS / TRAININGS / EVENTS FEBRUARY Sun., 02-08 Transition Planning for After High School Part I (Solon) Wed., 02-11 Annual Day of Reading Tues., 02-17 ASPIES Greater Akron Parent Support Group"Ask the School Psychologist" - Former School Psychologist/Now at KSU, Sansosti will answer any school based questions you may have. Tues., 02-17 Expenses & taxes (Independence) Fri., 02-20 Rock Climbing (KidsLink activity) Fri., 02-20 KidsLink Aspergers Teen Event - Swimming (Hudson) Sat., 02-21 Free Swim session children-teens (Strongsville) Sun., 02-22+02-23 Respite Training (Milestones - KSU) Sun., 02-22 Spouses of Autistic Persons (Fairlawn)

For more information on any of these events, contact Joy at Rreindeer@...

Children's Show "Arthur" To Tackle DisabilityFebruary 6, 2009Arthur, the aardvark of PBS and children’s books notoriety, is looking for a new friend with one criteria: the boy or girl must have a disability.

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/02/06/arthur/2068/

Very Special Arts of Ohio Western Reserve Program, NE Ohio

Twinsburg City Recreation Department and Hudson, Nordonia and Twinsburg City Schools Parent Mentors would like to invite your agency or business to participate in an very exciting and fun community event. On Saturday, April 4, 2009 the VSA (Very Special Arts) of Ohio Western Reserve will hold their annual art festival at the Twinsburg Community Center. This year's festival theme is "The Art of Rock-n-Roll".

This event provides children with and without special needs the chance to celebrate the art of creating and expression. Participants from Twinsburg, Nordonia and Hudson will have the opportunity to enjoy hands-on art projects, music and dance performances. This year we areplanning 12-15 art stations and we are need of volunteers to assist at each station. This would be a great venue for your agency/business to prove a much needed community volunteer service and also to promote the services you offer to area families. Please note that this is not a resource fair, if you choose to participate your agency/business would have to actively help students create various art projects. All projects are quite easy and all set-upand preparation will be done for you. To promote your business and provide information, You can bring brochures, business cards and pamphlets. We are asking that banners or other large displays be avoided due limited space.If you are interested, need further information or anything!....Please contact:Beckey Parent Mentor Twinsburg City Schools330-486-2416 bthomas@...

Camping/Rec Opportunities NE Ohio

There is a Rec./Camp Fair sponsored by SST-3 on Sat. 2/28 focusing on children with disabilities. SST-3 is also publishing a booklet of organizations. http://www.peakpotentialtherapy.com/RecFair.pdf SST-8 does not have a camp fair, but will be publishing a booklet of camps & summer programming for children with disabilities. Maybe families should contact them to suggest/encourage a camp fair - if they want one. And... Peak Potential Therapy has our "SMILE Summer Camp" (therapeutic, community based) and our new "Camp Sunshine" (fun, center based). We just finalized plans, dates, location, etc. so it is not online yet...! We'll keep you posted. http://peakpotentialtherapy.com/summercamp.html

Respite Training: Using Behavioral StrategiesParticipants will learn how to apply behavioral strategies while giving respite services to families.

Part I- Introduction to Autism and Asperger's Syndrome; Behavioral Strategies for Effective play; How to Respond to Inappropriate Behaviors. Part II- Role-Playing and Video Presentation to Demonstrate New Skills. Milestones will keep names on file of participants who have attended the two day workshop for families interested in respite care for their children. Kent State University Date: Part I- February 22- 6:00-9:00 pm Location: 200 White Hall, KSU Date: Part II- February 23- 7:00-9:00 pm Location: Kent State Library RM 220 Cost: FREE (sponsored by Alpha Xi Delta, Kent State University)

To register call 216-371-4765, email milestonesorg@..., or Register Online

Milestones always encourages families to do a thorough background check on any person they consider to work with their child.

Mental Health Guide for College Students Explains Treatment Options and Legal Rights

Washington DC, September 23, 2008 - Leadership-21, a group of young mental health leaders affiliated with the Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, released today a guide for college and university students who experience mental health disorders to explain the treatment options and legal protections available to them.

Campus Mental Health: Know Your Rights! is designed to inform students who want to seek help for mental illness or emotional disorders about their legal rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other laws. The 27-page guide is also available online at www.mymindmyrights.org. It also includes information about where and how students can seek help, who can have access to information about their treatment; what kinds of academic accommodations they can request; what happens if they need hospital care; and what types of assistance and support are available for them.

According to statistics from HealthyMinds.org, a website created by the American Psychiatric Association (APA), one in four young adults will experience a depressive episode by age 24. Nearly half of all college students report feeling so depressed at some point that they have trouble functioning. If left untreated, depression can lead to suicide. Suicide is the second leading cause of college students' death, according to the APA.

Leadership-21 developed Campus Mental Health: Know Your Rights! to address student fears about being stigmatized and unfairly disciplined for seeking help with mental health problems. In 2005 the Bazelon Center brought lawsuits on behalf of students at Washington University and Hunter College who were evicted from university housing-in the GWU case, banned from campus-after voluntarily obtaining emergency hospital treatment for depression. Both cases settled in 2006 and, since then, both universities have changed their policies. As a further outcome, the Bazelon Center developed a model policy for addressing student mental health issues and acts as a clearinghouse on campus mental health issues.

Campus Mental Health: Know Your Rights! offers students information that has the potential to protect them from harm and offer hope during a time when they are particularly vulnerable.

For more information about Leadership-21 and its members, visit http://www.bazelon.org/l-21 or contact Fann, the group's liaison at the Bazelon Center. For information about the guide and its availability in print form, contact Lee Carty, Bazelon Center publications director.

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Media Contacts: Lee Carty, 202-467-5730 x 121,leec@... Fann, 202-467-5730 x 139, julief@...Alison Malmon, (202) 332-9595, amalmon@...

The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law (www.bazelon.org) is the leading national legal-advocacy organization representing people with mental disabilities. It promotes laws and policies that can enable people with psychiatric or developmental disabilities to exercise their life choices and access the resources they need to participate fully in their community.

The Hidden Curriculum 2009 One-A-Day Calendar

Items for Understanding Unstated Rules in Social Situations by Myles with Duncan

http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9016.htm

Project MORE Mentoring in Ohio for Reading Excellence 4th Annual ConferenceProject MORE's 4th Annual Conference will be held on Monday, May 18, 2009 at Bowen- Student Union, BGSU, Bowling Green, Ohio with registration beginning at 8:00; conference concluding at 2:45. Session topics include: Project MORE coordinators and administrators discussion panels, sustaining local Project MORE programs, using assessment data effectively for Response to Intervention (RTI) and Intervention Assistance Teams (IAT) as well as Individual Education Plan (IEP) development , R-t multi-session packets, mentor appreciation/recruitment ideas, and more!Conference details will be posted on ohioprojectmore.org. Online registration will be available shortly. For questions, contact Amy Freeman, Project MORE Director @ 888.319.3560 or afreeman@.... Sponsored by Project MORE and the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities THERE IS NO FEE FOR THIS CONFERENCE!!!Complimentary Breakfast, Lunch, and Drawings *LPDC will be available*

Project iAm Events

Tuesday February 24 Mardi Gras Party!!Fat Fish Blue and Project iAm presents, Ohio's favorite cover band, The Menu's from Cincinnati, Ohio. Doors open at 4pm. Music starts at Fat Fish Blue at 530 with Jerardi in the restaurant. Then Arctic Clam performs at 630 with The Menu's to follow.ADMISSION IS $10/ OR $5 WITH A PROJECT IAM WRISTBANDACOUSTICS FOR AUTISM 2009Please join us for another fun day of Music, Food and Spirits all for a great cause! All proceeds will benefit the Project iAm scholarship fund as well as local Autism providers.

http://aboutprojectiam.com/

People First of Ohio, Annual Meeting March 7, 2009

“YOUR VOICE, YOUR CHOICE, YOUR LIFEâ€Saturday, March 7, 2009Where: ’s Convention Center123 Gano Road Wilmington, Ohio 45177 Registration: 9:00 a.m.Meeting begins: 10:00 a.m.Adjournment: 5:00 p.m. Guest Speaker, Ollie Cantos, is Special Council to the Assistant Attorney General in Washington D.C., Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division. He will address issues involving advocacy in today’s environment. The meeting also will include the election of new Board Members. Event cost is $15.00 per person, and includes a pizza buffet, salad, dessert, and beverage. A dance will directly follow the annual meeting, training, and elections.For a registration form contact Rhonda at (740) 397-6100. Return requested by February 15, 2009.

"Working with children with ADHD & other Disruptive Disorders."SEMINAR FOR PROFESSIONALS WHO WORK WITH FAMILIES Presented by: Leona , PCC-S, LSWClinical Therapist, Unison Behavioral Health Group, Inc. Program approved for 1 CEU in Counseling or Social Work. Thursday, Feb. 26, 2009, 8:15-9:30 a.m.Coffee will be available. Margaret Hunt Senior Center 2121 Garden Lake Parkway, Toledo, Plenty of free parking adjacent to the Center. Please RSVP to Lorri Esper, Administrative Assistant, at 419-725-7042

An Evening with Grammy-Winning Dan Zanes and Friends, a Benefit Concert for Autism

Friday, March 27, 2009 6:30pm Independence Middle School 6111 Archwood, Independence, OH 44131 5:30 - Doors Open 5:30-6:30 - Raffle 6:30 - Dan Zanes and Friends Highlights:*all of the proceeds from this benefit concert will directly fund autism treatment and therapies through NAA-NEO's 2009 Helping Hand Program and will be distributed to families *all funds stay local *this is a true family event as Dan Zanes' songs appeal to children and their parents alike*special accomodations will be made for persons with disabilities including a sensory room Click here to purchase your tickets$32 Adults. $16 children under 12 For further assistance please contact Pattison at (216)544-1231 or e-mail apattison@...

www.autismnortheastohio.org

KIDSLINK FRIDAY NIGHT FUN WITH BETH LATTIMEwww.kidslinkohio.com EVENT FOR TEENS 12 and UP WITH ASPERGERS AND HIGH FUNTIONING AUTISMMark your calendars for Feb. 20thFriday Night Fun 7-9pm Cost $35LifeCenter Plus5133 Darrow Road in HudsonCross the Delaware With Washington!(In a Cardboard Box?)*On Christmas, 1776, Washington changed history with a bold amphibious assault on the Hessians. Now we will celebrate the birthday of the father of our country with a pool crossing of an imaginary Delaware River. To make this event challenging you will be building your own cardboard boats. A birthday cake honoring Washington and milk will be served. I cannot tell a lie … this is going to be fun! Please note that they will be swimming. If you have any concerns let our office know at 330-963-8600 (www.kidslinkohio.com). SIGN UP no later than end of business day 2/16. Sorry no late sign ups.

Ages 5-12 Spring Break Discovery Club

SPRING BREAK!! MARCH 23rd, 24th, 25th, 26th The program will assist participants in learning basic life and social skills to thrive amongst their peers, family members, and as a contributing member within their communities. Curriculum is designed to assist children with limited language and difficulty using language appropriately. Curriculum includes:· Strategies to improve turn taking behavior· Practice using appropriate functional verbal and nonverbal communication· Age appropriate crafts and games· Activities to understand feelings and emotions· Appropriate snack time behavior (small snack provided by instructor)· Interaction with same age peers and adults· Practice of common home and school based routines to improve independence. Beth Lattime, M. Ed., is coordinating and instructing Discovery Club with the assistance of Pam Venditti. Beth is an Intervention Specialist with a wide range of experience with children and teens with developmental disabilities. Along with Discovery Club, she currently directs Kidslink’s summer buddy camp, Friday Night Fun, and the private tutoring program. Pam has over 13 years of experience assisting children, teens, and adults with learning disabilities and severe behavioral disabilities both within classroom and community based environments.Lesson plans are always developed with best practice teaching strategies in mind. Some resources include: 1,001 Great Ideas for Teaching and Raising Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Notbohm & Zysk. Applied Behavior Analysis for Teachers Alberto & Troutman The Tough Kid Book: Practical Classroom Management Strategies Rhode, Ph.D, Jenson, Ph. D. & Reavis, Ed. D. Cost = $200/four day session (includes final summary of performance for each child)Ages 5-8: 9:00 – 9:50 AM Ages 9-12: 10:00 – 10:50AM Further info? Call Kidslink at 330-963-8600 or visit www.kidslinkohio.com.

7th Annual Protecting Ohio's Children Conference

Friday, April 3, 2009 The Conference Center at NorthPointe, Center, Ohio

Prevent Child Abuse Ohio is offering its 7th Annual Protecting Ohio's Children Conference on Friday, April 3, 2009 at The Conference Center at NorthPointe in Center, Ohio.

The keynote of the conference is Wynn, Ph.D., Director, Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Nationwide Children's Hospital who will address "Caring for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Managing Stressors."

Additional sessions offered at the conference include:

Taking A Look at Ohio's Safe Haven Law Raise Your Voice

Dental Care and Child Maltreatment Taking A Look at the Collaboration between Two Home Visitation Programs - Help Me Grow and Nurse Family Partnership Parent Panel - Triumphs and Challenges Exploring Unique Aspects of Deafness that Impact Service Provision Childhood Obesity and its Linkage to Child Maltreatment It's All About the Energy: Life Success for Children with Mental Illness Ohio's Alternative Response Journey: A View from Four Counties Looking Out For Children Who Are Visually Impaired or Blind

$120.00 regular registration fee (postmarked by Monday, March 23, 2009 $135.00 walk-in registration will be accepted on the day of the conference (on a space available basis)

To view and print a copy of the conference brochure, please visit our website at http://www.pcao.org/programs/pdfs/2009ProtectingOhio'sChildrenConferenceBrochure.pdf.

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Understanding Nutrition Interventions and Therapies for Autism (NITA) March 19, 2009Mc Hall 2357:00 pm—8:30 pmPopular Diets and Dietary SupplementsThis Session:· Gluten-Free Casein-Free Diet· Probioitcs· Essential Fatty Acids· Vitamin B6 and Magnesium· Methylator Pathway Nutrients· (Folic Acid, Methylated B12, DMG, TMG) Maureen E. Geraghty, PhD, RD, LDThe Ohio State University Assistant ProfessorSchool of Allied Medical ProfessionsMedical Dietetics Division Children welcome!RSVP is necessary for parents & children– wall.136@... Nothing says I love you like flowers! Find a florist near you now.