Autism Society of Ohio DIGEST: August 24, 2009

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Dear Friend of the Autism Society of Ohio:

 

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News From ASO:

- Monday, September 28, Horse Boy author coming to Delaware, benefits ASO

- Ohio Budget Bill, update- From ODMRDD: New IO Waiver Service Proposal - Adult Family Care

- OCALI Conference - Save the Date!

     ASO to Sponsor Parent Corner as Part of Expo, Exhibit Hall     ASO to subsidize Registration Fees for Parents

- Federal Update/Alerts

  

Autism Society Chapter Events:

- Autism Society of Greater Akron- Autism Society of Central Ohio 

- Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati

- Autism Society of Greater Cleveland

    

Saturday, August 29, 2009 - Picnic for teens/adults w/ASD     Tuesday, September 8, 2009 - Presentation: Services provided by State School Support Teams

    

September 12, 2009 - Part for the Puzzle Tailgate Party at The Ironwood Cafe     Saturday, September 19, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

     Monday October 5, 2009 Presentation: New IEP Forms

     Monday, November 2, 2009 - Presentation: Managing Parent Stress

- Autism Society of Dayton

    Saturday, August 28, 2009 - Poker Run Sponsored by Panera Bread

    Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 - Join us for a Day out with the Tank Engine!

    Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 Workshop: Setting Students Up For Success: Brain Compatible Learning

    Friday December 11, 2009 (tentatively set)  8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Presentation with Jed Baker, PhD

- Autism Society of NW Ohio- Autism Society of SE Ohio- Autism Society TriCounty Ohio (Youngstown)

    

Upcoming Events:

- Friday, August 28, 2009: Greater Cleveland Asperger Support MEET & EAT

- Sunday, September 6, 2009 - Autism Benefit Music Festival at Ledges, NE Ohio- Tuesday, September 15th, 2009: Best

Practices in Accommodating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders,

Intellectual Disability and other emerging groups within Post Secondary

Education, Toledo, Columbus, Lancaster and via phone

- Ohio Self Determination Association 2009 Annual Conference September 15 and 16, 2009, Columbus

- Wednesday, September 16, 2009 Elder author of Look Me In the Eye speaks at Defiance College

- Friday, September 18, 2009 Special Education Workshop with slaw and the Autism Society of Indiana, Indianapolis

- Saturday, September 19, 2009 - Screening of Rainy with a Chance of Meatballs, Columbus

- Sunday, September 20, 2009 Poker Ride for Autism, Portsmouth

- September 22, 2009 - Canton; September 23, 2009 - Cleveland; September 24, 2009 - Youngstown: Asperger Syndrome- Friday, September 11, 2009: “It Starts with Me – Advocacy in 2009”, Columbus

- September 26, 2009 - Adapted recreation opportunity, Oakwood

- Wednesday, October 7, 2009 - DR TONY ATTWOOD to speak in Cincinnati Area

- October 9th-10th, 2009 - Annual International

Conference on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder for Parents,

Caregivers, Health Care Professionals, Educators, Physicians and Adults

with AD/HD, Cleveland

- Wednesday, October 28, 2009, Educational Forum, “Understanding Autism”, Case Medical Center, Cleveland

- November 18-19, 2009 - Career Planning for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Columbus

General News, Articles, Information:

- Summer Issues of s Law Newsletter

- Article: Autistic teens master social cues, find friends- Newsletter from the Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE)

- Article: Son inspires mother to develop curriculum for students with autism- Article: Back To School Basics

Books, Resources, Products:

- Resource for Audio books and Textbooks

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.

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.

 

Sincerely,

 

Autism Society of Ohio1335 Dublin Rd., Suite 205-CColumbus, OH 43215(614) 487-4726

fax: (614) 487-4725general email: askASO@...

web: www.autismohio.org

 

News From ASO:

Horse Boy author coming to  Delaware, benefits ASO

OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY PRESENTS:

Author: Rupert Isaacson

Beeghly Library At OWU

Monday, September 28 at 7:00 PM

Showing “The Horse Boy Movie,” book signing and question and answer session

Free will donations for the movie

pre-screening would be appreciated!

All proceeds to benefit:

The Autism Society of Ohio

 And

Family PromiseFor more information, contact Beth Cerda at 740-362-2363

Cell 1-740-404-9469 or e-mail bethcerda@...

Limited books will be available. To ensure that you have a copy, please  e-mail bethcerda@... by 9/5/2009

--------------------------------------------------------------------Ohio Budget Bill, updateThe following information is provided to us by Dodge, a lobbyist with Dunn and Associates who works with the Autism Society of Ohio pro bono.  We provide you this information to make you aware that while programs and services have been cut under the Ohio budget passed in July, even if the economy picks up, there could still be more cuts in the future.  ASO will keep you updated on issues that may impact individuals with autism as they come up under the budget.

Just wanted to provide an update in terms of what we might see relative to a budget corrections bill and what outstanding issues might have an impact on the budget.  The General Assembly is scheduled to reconvene for committee hearings the week of September 7 with the first scheduled session date of September 15.  As the summer winds down, there are several court cases passed, pending and on appeal which could impact the size and nature of the budget corrections bill.  A correction bill could be introduced as early as fall.

Currently there are four legal cases pending which could have a significant impact on the bottom line for the state’s current two year operating budget:1.       Video Lottery Terminals (VLTs) = $933 million – The Governor is aiming to have the VLTs up and running by May 2010 in order to meet the state’s budget projections.  The state Supreme Court will begin to hear oral arguments on September 2 as to whether VLTs are constitutional.

2.       Tobacco Funds = $258 million – a lin County court ruled last week that the state cannot use the tobacco funds as they did in HB 1 – the state will appeal the ruling.3.       Unclaimed Funds – a lin County Common Pleas Judge ruled in 2006 and the Supreme Court upheld in April 2009 that Ohioans who recovered unclaimed funds held by the state are entitled to interest.  The lin County Common Pleas judge ruled this week that anyone collecting $25 or more after August 4, 2000 is entitled to 6% interest as well as additional interest because the state stopped paying interest on unclaimed funds in 1991.  The price tag for interest on unclaimed funds is rumored to be in the hundreds of millions.

4.       Grocers/CAT tax – Ohio Grocers have a legal case pending which could deem the CAT an excise tax – if the court rules in their favor and includes a “look back” period, the price tag could be as high as $400-$500 million.

With the aforementioned issues pending legal resolution, the worst case scenario in terms of a budget hole for the current 2010-2011 state operating budget could be as high as $2 billion.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

From ODMRDD: New IO Waiver Service Proposal:  Adult Family CareDistributed to ODMRDD Family Advisory CouncilAugust 19, 2009 *Please

note that the following proposal is being submitted in draft form for

the sole purpose of gathering feedback from families and other

stakeholders.  No administrative code rules have been put into

clearance or filed and there is no proposed effective date at this

time. BackgroundWhen a state submits their home and

community based waiver application to the Center for Medicare and

Medicaid Services (CMS), they must choose whether to allow family

members to provide services.  Many states have made the choice to

exclude family members from being paid providers. However, Ohio has

made the decision to allow family providers for adult individuals

enrolled on the IO and Level 1 waivers because often it is in the best

interest of the individuals served to remain in their family home and

receive services from those who care most about them. Care within the

family home also provides opportunities for natural supports which

encourages more economical service delivery especially since services

are not being shared.  Today there is a variance between

natural supports provided by families who are also paid providers

across Ohio.  The costs of individuals who live with and are served by

family members or guardians have become difficult to predict and vary

from county to county.  Homemaker/personal care delivered in the family

home has become administratively burdensome to document and is

inconsistent with similar methods of service delivery (i.e. Adult

Care).  For these reasons, the department has identified a new

Adult Family Care service as one of the ways to address the long term

fiscal sustainability of the IO waiver and to preserve the option for

family providers that exists today.Adult Family Care ProposalAdult

Family Care is a new waiver service that would apply to adult

individuals (18 years of age and older) who live with a family member

who is providing Homemaker/Personal Care (HPC) services as a paid I.O.

certified waiver provider. The service is similar to Adult Care

because it establishes a daily rate for homemaker/personal care

services, but it is different from Adult Care because it allows

a second, more flexible service delivery option. Draft Service Definition " Adult

Family Care " means personal care and supportive services (e.g.,

homemaker, chore, and medication oversight to the extent permitted

under state law) provided in a private home by a care giver, who is

related by blood or marriage, who lives in the home and whose primary,

legal residence is that home.  Adult family care is furnished to adults

who receive these services in conjunction with residing in the family

home.  Adult family care services, their associated activities, and

skill development are part of the rhythm of life that naturally occurs

as part of living in the family home.  Homemaker and chore services are

furnished to the individual as a component of adult family care.  Due

to the environment provided by family care, segregating these

activities into discrete services is impractical.</para_first>­The

term “family” as it applies to Adult Family Care means parents;

grandparents, including grandparents with the prefix " great, "

" great-great, " " grand, " or " great-grand;” siblings; aunts, uncles,

nephews, and nieces, including such relatives with the prefix " great, "

" great-great, " " grand, " or " great-grand; " stepparents or stepsiblings;

and spouses and former spouses of individuals related by blood or

adoption. Service Delivery OptionsIn order to

address the need many families have for flexibility, the department is

proposing two service delivery options.  Each individual receiving

Adult Family Care must choose one of the two options for service

delivery and that choice must be recorded in their Individual Service

Plan (ISP).    * Option 1 will offer simplified billing and

documentation for those families that already provide all or most of

the HPC services to an individual.  The family provider will bill the

daily rate that is applicable to the individual’s Ohio Developmental

Disabilities Profile (ODDP). The table below contains the daily rate

for each ODDP grouping.  A non-family member who is a certified

provider may bill for a day of respite only when a family member has

not billed for Adult Family Care services on that same day. Prior

Authorization (PA) may be considered if respite or other waiver

services (i.e. transportation, home modifications etc.) put an

individual over their ODDP funding range, but the daily rate is a fixed

rate.    * Option 2 will allow flexibility to those families

who utilize non-family providers on a regular basis (in addition to the

family provider), especially those who choose to split days between a

family and non-family provider.  In either case, the costs at the end

of the waiver year will be the same or nearly the same. The family

provider and any other non-family provider may continue to bill HPC in

15 minute units and their documentation requirements will remain the

same.  However, HPC services are subject to the same annual cost caps

as in Option 1.  In other words, an individual’s total HPC costs for

the waiver year cannot exceed the applicable daily rate x 365 days. PA

may be considered for the costs of waiver services other than HPC (i.e.

transportation, home modifications etc.)  RatesThere

are four proposed daily rates which apply to ODDP groups as illustrated

in the table below.  The proposed rates are based on the current costs

of homemaker personal care services delivered to adults identified as

living with family and utilizing a family provider. The same

rate applies to both independent and agency providers.  Agency

providers that employ direct care staff who live with and provide

services to a family member who are enrolled on the IO waiver will be

subject to the Adult Family Care rate. The daily rate will be

adjusted according to the cost of doing business (CODB) county of the

individual.  The following table contains the rate bands for an average

CODB county. Proposed Adult Family Care Rates* ODDP Funding Range       Daily Rate     Annual Cost1                                     $48.60          $17,7392-4                                  $93.15          $34,000

5-6                                  $145.80        $53,2177-9                                  $182.25        $66,521 *The

proposed rates have not been submitted to or approved by the Center for

Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) or filed in Ohio Administrative

Code (OAC) and are subject to change. Process for Submitting FeedbackThank

you for taking the time to review the Adult Family Care service

proposal.  The Ohio Department of MR/DD invites your feedback.  Please

send your comments by e-mail to Peggy :

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OCALI Conference - Save the Date!

The OCALI Statewide Ohio Conference is

going to be held in Columbus November 17-19, 2009!  ASO will again

be subsidizing registrations for parents and will be sponsoring a

" parents corner " as part of the exposition.  The Parent's Corner will

be a place where parents can go to meet and network with other

parents.  In addition, there will be informal sessions on a variety of

topics including the autism scholarship, early intervention,

transition, adult services, etc.  For complete information on the

conference, visit http://conference.ocali.org/-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Federal Update

Federal Legislators continue to meet in district with constituents regarding health care.  Congress will continue to be in recess for the next two weeks.

For a complete update on autism issues at the federal level, visit the Autism Society's federal legislation website at www.vote4autism.org.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Autism Society Chapter Events:

Autism Society of Greater Akron

PO Box 2831Akron, Ohio 44309-2831330-543-3955autismgreaterakron@...www.asagreaterakron.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------

The Autism Society of Central Ohio

286 Weydon Rd.

Worthington, OH

43085 

614-487-4720

Extension 301

or

1-800-875-2723 Extension 301

http://www.autism-centralohio.com/

centralohioasa@...

-------------------------------------------------------The Autism Society of Greater Cleveland

P.O. Box 41066Brecksville, Ohio 44141(216) 556-4937www.asgc.orgsupport@...

Saturday, August 29, 2009 from Noon - 3:00 PM - Picnic for teens/adults w/ASDAll

teens/adults with ASD and their families are invited to join us for a

picnic at The City of Independence Kiwanis Pavilion.  We look forward

to an afternoon of games and fun.  Admission is FREE.  The ASGC and

Autism Speaks will provide pop/water/hot dogs.  Please bring a dish to

share.  Any individual requiring assistance or supervision must have a

caregiver with them at the picnic at all times.  RSVP is required by

August 24, 2009 at (216) 556-4937 or support@....

Tuesday, September 8, 2009 - Presentation: Services provided by State School Support Teams(note Tuesday

due to holiday) - Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Drive,

Independence, OH 6:30-8:30 We welcome Jim Rohlik or Kathy Jillson from

State Support Team Region III - Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga

County. They will speak about the services that are provided to parents

and districts from The State Support Teams who are responsible for

School Improvements, Literacy, Special Education Compliance and Early

Learning and School Readiness Services to school districts.  Free

Childcare with RSVP. 

September 12, 2009 - Part for the Puzzle Tailgate Party at The Ironwood CafePlease

join the ASGC at The Ironwood Cafe, 6888 Dover Center Rd., Westlake, OH

44145 for a Tailgate Party " OSU Vs. USC " 8:00 PM ESPN Game.  From 4:00

PM till 7:00 PM all you can eat/drink, chinese raffle and more. 

Tickets are $40.00 per person and are available by calling (216)

556-4937 or Eisenmann at (440) 241-8833 or support@....  All proceeds benefit the ASGC.

Tuesday,

August 11, 2009   7:00 - 9:00 PM - Avon Lake Library, 32649 Electric

Avenue, Avon Lake, OH  44012. Please take this opportunity to meet and

network with other professionals, parents, caregivers and those

individuals on the autism spectrum.  This group meets the first Tuesday

of every month.

Saturday, September 19, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs

10:00 AM

Please join us to view “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs” at AMC’s

Ridge Park Square, 4788 Ridge Road, Brooklyn, OH  44144.  Admission is

Reduced to $4.25.  AMC  Entertainment and the ASA have teamed up to

bring families affected by autism a special opportunity to enjoy their

favorite films on a monthly basis.  The lights are brought up and the

sounds turned down and the “silence is golden” policy is not enforced. 

Outside food is permitted

Monday October 5, 2009 Presentation: New IEP Forms6:30

- 8:30 PM - Independence Civic Center 6:30-8:30 PM  We welcome  Barbara

Rutt, S.W.A., Parent Training Coordinator, OCECD - Cleveland Office

Barb will speak on the new IEP forms for all districts.  Free Childcare

with RSVP.

Monday, November 2, 2009 - Presentation: Managing Parent Stress6:30 - 8:30 PM  Independence Civic Center

Hal E. Wildman, Ph.D. Pediatric/Clinical Child & Adolescent

Psychologist, Spectrum Psychological Associates.  Dr. Wildman will

speak about stress management issues for parents of children with

Autism Spectrum Disorders.

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Autism Society of Dayton

P.O. Box 1013

Miamisburg, OH 45343206-984-5760www.autismsociety-dayton.org

Saturday, August 28, 2009 - Poker Run Sponsored by Panera Bread

Mark your calendar for Saturday, Aug. 29 and get ready to ride and

enjoy free food and prizes along the way.  Riders will pick up poker

cards and food samples at 6 local Panera Bread bakery-cafes

(Sugarcreek, The Greene, Beavercreek, Springfield, Troy, and Brown St.) followed by lunch and prizes at the end - and at the end of the ride, the top three hands wins! 

Details are still being finalized but tentative cost will be

$20/driver, $5/passenger; plus $3/person if you wish to receive a ride

t-shirt/bandana.  More details and registration information to follow. 

All proceeds benefit the Autism Society of America - Dayton Chapter.  http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=001rY34efU3OTcHKnlYe9YI48V0E02QuHtS1fyCRE51l1RowsOUCRVEXuBOqVaNj9cbdG9YqOnzE_TXhNKVseZ-K_8eNtGT67dL5wHq8H2fE5KLm57kJj2xfQ%3D%3D

Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 - Join us for a Day out with the Tank Engine!

Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, 2:15 PM 

Group rate:  $14.00/person

Send check or money order made out to ASA-Dayton   to:  P.O. Box 1013,

Miamisburg, OH 45343 along with    the name of the leader of your group

who will be picking up your tickets at the train and a phone number.

TIME EXTENDED!  Money is due to me by August 24st.

Day Out With ™ offers an opportunity for children and their

grownups to take a 25 minute ride with the Tank Engine™ and to

have their picture taken with Sir Topham Hatt™, the Controller of the

Railway. Every event includes & Friends™ storytelling, a

viewing station for & Friends videos, temporary tattoos, and

Build with LEGO® DUPLO® Bricks in the Imagination Station. The

activities on site at Day Out With ™ are for you and your

children to enjoy for several hours or more. Please plan your arrival

times accordingly; activities on site end 30 minutes after the last

train departure.

Event will be held at the Lebanon Mason & Monroe Railroad, 127 S.

Mechanic, Lebanon, OH 45036.  Click HERE for a map and directions.

Rail cars are not handicap accessible.  Event is held rain or shine. 

Day and time subject to change based on number of tickets sold and

availability.  It is important we have your phone number so we may

contact you if the day/time changes.

Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009 Workshop: Setting Students Up For Success: Brain Compatible LearningWe are pleased to bring you a workshop focusing on brain development, nutrition, and learning styles presented by Ann Anzalone  

Setting Students Up For Success: Brain Compatible Learning  Description: 

How do your children learn?  Give your children an edge effect.  Teach

them the way that they learn and they will be more successful in the

learning process.  Learn how to identify and teach to your own child's

learning styles. 

Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009, 6:30 PM All workshops will be held at the Miami Valley Regional Center, 4801 Springfield Street, Riverside, OH 45431 Workshops are free and open to the public.  Refreshments will be served.  Sorry, we cannot accommodate children.

Please RSVP to: info@...

Friday December 11, 2009 (tentatively set)  8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Presentation with Jed Baker, PhD

Children's Medical Center, Dayton

SAVE THE DATE!

In collaboration with DAFEAT, the Autism Society of  Dayton is pleased to bring the following workshop to Dayton:

No More Meltdowns: Handling Challenging Behaviors & Teaching Social Skills with Jed Baker,  PhD.

More information to follow.For more events and information, visit: http://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=001-VYj-myPVdviW35zTAVm7BTVsKr-GKTJPSQVsxCCl7DUz_E-LZ-XuV47oOPK_CJ3wpsci-1Q0j2f3Mvd-CEG88pqdFsCjS8-fwxeQSMkeDM%3D

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Autism Society of NW Ohio4848 Dorr Street Suite 1

Toledo, OH 43615

phone: 419-578-2766 (419-578-ASNO)

fax: 419-536-5038

e-mail: asno.orgbex (DOT) net

website: www.asno.org

-----------------------------------------------------------------------Autism Society of SE Ohioc/o HAVAR, Inc227 Columbus Road

PO Box 460Athens, OH 45701740-205-6810   info@...www.autismseohio.org

-------------------------------------------------------------Autism Society of TriCounty Ohio

1749 S. Racoon Rd.

Austintown, OH

44515

330-270-2066

(330) 720-2066 (Main Phone)

www.triautism.comTriCountyAutism_ASO@...

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Upcoming Events, Conferences:Friday, August 28, 2009: Greater Cleveland Asperger Support MEET & EAT

With special guest, Diane Kennedy, author of: The ADHD-Autism ConnectionA step toward more accurate diagnosis and effective treatmentFriday, August 28th, 6:30 p.m.(Late comers ok.  We will adjourn between 8 and 8:30)

Brielle's Coffee & Tea Room6523 Brecksville RoadIndependence, OHPlease RSVP to Theresa, gcas21@...http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q & source=s_q & hl=en & geocode= & q=6523+Brecksville+Road,+Independence,+Ohio & sll=37.0625,-95.677068 & sspn=30.406222,55.634766 & ie=UTF8 & ll=41.386887,-81.641142 & spn=0.007019,0.013583 & z=16 & iwloc=A

(In the shopping strip across from St. 's church.  Brielle's is two store fronts before the CVS.)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Sunday, September 6, 2009 - Autism Benefit Music Festival at Ledges, NE OhioEvent: Autism Benefit Music Festival at Ledges September 6

      " An All Day Family Event Labor Day Weekend - Sunday " What: ConcertHost: National Autism Association - Northeast OhioStart Time: Sunday, September 6 at 12:00pmEnd Time: Monday, September 7 at 12:00am

Where: Ledges Quarry Parkhttp://www.autismnortheastohio.org/special_events.php----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Tuesday, September 15th, 2009: Best Practices in Accommodating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Intellectual Disability and other emerging groups within Post Secondary Education, Toledo, Columbus, Lancaster and via phone

Please note:  Registration is required so that adequate space for participants can be arranged.  Please do not just show up for this session.  If you live outside Columbus, Cleveland, Lancaster, or Toledo, OH, anywhere in the U.S., please see the last paragraph of this message for information on how to access the following ADA audio conference series session within your area of the country.  The session will be held on Tuesday, September 15, 2-3:30 P.M., ET, (earlier time of day, depending on time zone) and will be presented by the DBTAC - Great Lakes ADA Center in Chicago, IL, via speaker phone. 

Educational entities are reporting increased enrollment of individuals with a variety of disabilities that they have not traditionally been served. Questions and concerns regarding the type of accommodations needed and how the campus environment needs to respond to ensure that qualified students have an equal opportunity to participate are common on the various post secondary education list servs and blogs. Join the speakers for this session to learn more about how some institutions have implemented programs that have effectively been able to accommodate and integrate these students.

 Speaker: TBATime: 2:00-3:30P.M. EDT, earlier depending on your time zoneCEU Credits:  CRC The cost for the session is $25 for nonprofits and $40 for other entities for each location, regardless of the number of participants at each location (multiple people can attend at one location for the same flat fee).  There is no charge to participants who come to the following locations in Ohio:  The Ohio State University (OSU) in Columbus, OH; Ability Center in Toledo, OH; Linking Employment, Ability & Potential (LEAP) in Cleveland, OH; and Southeastern Ohio Center for Independent Living (SOCIL) in Lancaster, OH.  There may be other free locations in the US - please contact Great Lakes at adagreatlakes.org for those locations.

Sessions are 90 minutes in length and delivered via audio conference. Participants are in a " listen-only " mode until the question and answer period.  The sessions are offered real-time captioned on the Internet, and a transcript is developed and posted to the Internet following the session.  In addition, a digital recording of the session is archived on the DBTAC - Great Lakes ADA Center web site at adagreatlakes.org.

 If you wish to come for no charge to OSU in Columbus, OH, please let us know by September 8 by sending an email to adaohio@...  Registration is required to attend the session.  Please provide your name, organization, address, email address, and telephone number.  Please do not send a check to ADA-OHIO.  If you wish to come for no charge to The Ability Center of Greater Toledo, OH, please call 419-885-5733.  If you wish to come for no charge to LEAP in Cleveland, OH, please call 216-696-2716, ext. 129, for more information.  If you wish to come for no charge to SOCIL in Lancaster, OH, please call 740-689-1494 for more information.  If you wish to attend elsewhere, please go to web site ada-audio.org to register.

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Ohio Self Determination Association 2009 Annual Conference September 15 and 16, 2009, ColumbusUniversity Plaza Hotel, Columbus

" Life without Limits " Ohio Self Determination Association705-D Lakeview Plaza Blvd.Worthington, OH 43085www.ohiosda.org, osda@...

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Wednesday, September 16, 2009 Elder author of Look Me In the Eye speaks at Defiance College Elder , http://www.johnrobison.com/

an individual on the autism spectrum  and author of the book " Look Me

In the Eye " will speak at Defiance College at 2 p.m. in Schaumburg

Auditorium to the incoming first year class about his book, “Look Me in

the Eye.”  Then at 3:30 p.m. he will address a community audience about

his life with Aspergers. These presentations at Defiance College are

free and open to the public. For more information, contact:

Fred W. Coulter, Ph.D., CFLEParent Partnership CoordinatorHench Autism Studies ProgramDefiance College701 N. Clinton St.Defiance, OH 43512(419) 783-2416autism@...

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Friday, September 18, 2009 Special Education Workshop with slaw and the Autism Society of Indiana

IDEA & NCLB:  What You Dont Know CAN Hurt You!    Junior Achievement of Central Indiana in IndianapolisSeptember 18, 2009http://www.disabilitygoto.com/slawIndianapolis.html

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Saturday, September 19, 2009 - Screening of Rainy with a Chance of Meatballs, Columbus

The next Movie Day is Saturday, September 19th, for Rainy with a Chance of Meatballs!  Same

time and location: 10:00 a.m. at Crossroads Marcus Cinemas. More

information will be forthcoming. Check out this link for a preview: http://io9.com/5174221/cloudy-with-a-chance-of-meatballs-trailer-whets-our-appetite-for-cheeseburger-rain

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Sunday, September 20, 2009 Poker Ride for Autismm, PortsmouthPortsmouth Motorcycle Club/Portsmouth Fire Dept

Date:     Sunday, September 20, 2009Time:     11:00am - 5:00pmLocation:     ParkCity/Town:     Portsmouth, OHFor more information, call Potts at 740-259-0055 or Email at winnie2go@...

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Tuesday, September 22, 2009 - Canton; Wednesday,

September 23, 2009 - Cleveland; Thursday, September 24, 2009 -

Youngstown: Asperger Syndrome

This course is designed to educate participants about Asperger's

Syndrome and provide practical skills for effective assessment and

intervention. From Hans Asperger's first description of the syndrome to

current views, participants will gain knowledge and insight into the

strengths and weaknesses associated with this diagnosis. Attendees will

be able to identify and obtain skills-based techniques designed to

address the social-interaction, social-communication and

social-emotional concerns present in this population. Significant

attention will be paid to diagnostic criteria and treatment

intervention with numerous opportunities for hands-on skills

development. Extensive recommendations will be provided designed for

specialists and classroom teachers to help these children succeed in

the academic environment. Case studies and an appropriate amount of

time for questions and answers will also be provided. Participants will

take home useful tools and creative ideas to implement in their school

or practice the very next day.

8:00am  - 3:30pm  (Check in starts at 7:30am)

Holiday Inn Canton-North Canton, Hilton Garden Inn Cleveland East

Mayfield Village or Quality Inn & Suites North, Belmont Ave.

http://www.findaseminar.com/event1.asp?eventID=4774

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Friday, September 11, 2009: “It Starts with Me – Advocacy in 2009”, Columbus

Sponsored by the ARC of OhioHoliday Inn – Worthington7007 N. High St.Worthington, OH  43085Registration:               9:00 a.m.  – 10:00 a.m.Opening Remarks:     10:00 a.m.Keynote Speaker:  Dave Rastoka - “You’re Walking, Talking, and Breathing, But are you really Alive? – 10 Rules to a Happy Life”

Join Dave Rastoka as he shares his ten rules to living a happier, healthier life. You will laugh and learn practical strategies that will help improve your outlook.  This is the first step in meeting goals for yourself, your loved one and/or the people you represent.

Noon – 12:45 p.m.      Lunch – Included with Registration 12:45 – 1:45 p.m.  “The System” – Tonks, Executive Director, The Arc of OhioCounty Boards, Schools, Job and Family Services…Ohio’s System of support has become

So complicated that families find themselves in the wrong line and on the wrong waitingList.  will provide a roadmap for getting what you need, when you need it. 1:45 – 3:00 p.m. The Individual Service Plan (ISP), Speaker to be Announced

Services through your County Board of Developmental Disabilities are determined andApproved through the ISP.  What is it and how do I assure what’s best for the personI love and/or represent?3:00 – 4:00 p.m.   Medicaid in Schools Program – Mark & Bill Shakleford, Ohio Department of Education

Lean the ins and outs of Ohio’s new program to access Medicaid funding for specialEducation services.   If your loved one is on Medicaid and still attends school, you won’tWant to miss this presentation.

Send Registration to:

The Arc of Ohio1335 Dublin Rd., Suite 205-CColumbus, OH  43215(614) 487-4720OREmail at:  arcohio@...ORFAX to:  (614) 487-4725

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September 26, 2009 - Adapted recreation opportunity, Oakwood

The Miami Valley Association of Disabled Athletes is hosting a free event

showcasing adapted recreational/sports activities in the Miami Valley

Saturday September 26, 2009 1:00 to 5:00 PM at Elementary School 1701

Shafor Blvd Oakwood Ohio.

This event is for all children and adults with disabilities and their

families. Siblings will be encouraged to participate.

The event will include clinics on adapted basketball, tennis, softball,

football, and soccer among other adapted recreational activities.

Adapted recreational organizations from around the Miami Valley will be

there.

For more information go to www.mvada.org

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Wednesday, October 7, 2009 - DR TONY ATTWOOD to speak in Cincinnati Area

WHAT:           FUTURE HORIZONS' AUTISM / ASPERGER'S CONFERENCE

WHEN:   WEDNESDAY - OCTOBER 7TH, 2009  

WHERE:  THE DRAWBRIDGE INN AND CONVENTION CENTER

                     2477 ROYAL DRIVE  

                 FORT MITCHELL, KY  41017

YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS THIS FANTASTIC OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR ONE OF THE

MOST NOTED SPEAKERS IN THE FIELD OF ASPERGER'S.  DR ATTWOOD IS NOT ONLY

A CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST FROM BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA, HE IS ALSO ADJUNCT

PROFESSOR AT GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY IN QUEENSLAND.

WITH OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD OF ASPERGER'S, HIS KNOWLEDGE

IS VAST AND PRACTICAL.  HEAR HIM SPEAK ON LOVE AND RELATIONSHIPS,

FRIENDSHIPS, BULLYING, GIRLS WITH ASPERGER'S, SPECIAL INTERESTS,

MANAGING EMOTIONS AND IMPROVING SOCIAL UNDERSTANDING.

REGISTER NOW ! !       WWW.FHAUTISM.COM and save $5 off registration

                                       for special group rates of 10 or more, please contact:

                         teresa@...  or phone 800-489-0727

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------October 9th-10th, 2009 - Annual International Conference on Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity

Disorder for Parents, Caregivers, Health Care Professionals, Educators,

Physicians and Adults with AD/HD, Cleveland

General Conference October 9th-10th, 2009 • Pre-Conference institutes (Optional) October 7th and/or 8th, 2009For more info see:  http://www.chadd.org/Content/CHADD/Conferences_Training/Annual_Conference/default.htm

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Educational Forum, “Understanding Autism”, October 28, 2009, Case Medical Center, Cleveland

The

Discovery and Wellness Center for Children (DWCC) at University

Hospitals Case Medical Center would like to extend to you an invitation

to our educational forum, “Understanding Autism.”  The goal of the

forum is to educate attendees on the complexity of autism through

explaining autism spectrum disorders from a neurological, behavioral,

and social perspective and highlighting symptoms, diagnosis,

treatments, and community resources for families and/or professionals

that work or have children diagnosed with autism. 

This educational forum will be held on Wednesday, October 28th at the

W.O. Building’s Auditorium 10524 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, 44106,

from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and is open to mental health professionals,

teachers, parents, and anyone interested in expanding their knowledge

of autism. Parking is free in Lot #36, located across from the W.O.

Building next to National City Bank on Stokes Blvd.

Please join the DWCC, Max Wiznitzer, M.D., Short, Ph.D., and

Rory McLean for a discussion on this important topic. Seating is

limited. Please RSVP by October 21st by calling 216.844.3922 (DWCC). If

you prefer to RSVP via email, please complete the cells below. To RSVP

for multiple attendees, please send the requested information (Name,

Occupation, Business Name, Phone Number, Email Address, Parent or

Professional) in one email. .King@...

Continuing Education Units (CEUs) may be available for $18 and a

certificate of attendance will be issued at the conclusion of the

forum. Please be sure to contact your institution's official for

further details on how to qualify for CEUs.

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------November 18-19, 2009 - Career Planning for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Columbus

Help Young Adults with ASDs Transition to Careers! After

several years of planning, Spectrum Training is delighted to announce

that our two day Autism Career Planning conferences are now ready. 

After much dialogue with career planners, transition teachers, parents

and other ASD concerned persons we planned these conferences to meet

those specific, critical needs.

 This high caliber career planning is the key to a successful future with positive long-term outcomes and is ESSENTIAL for:*  Career counselors, job developers/job coaches, rehab administrators, vocational coordinators

*  Special education administrators, teachers, teacher assistants, case managers, therapists*  Students, parents, caregivers, and young adults with ASDs (16+) November 18-19 in Columbus, OH with Emmett & Simler http://www.spectrumtrainingsystemsinc.com/columbus.html

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Summer Issues of s Law Newsletter

August 11: http://www.wrightslaw.com/nltr/09/nl.0811.htm

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Article: Autistic teens master social cues, find friends

http://health./news/ap/us_autistic_friendships.html;_ylt=AmWEx1grGcPTlwWwz_t9sZmmxbAB

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Newsletter from the Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE)Volume 11, Number 2August 2009Welcome

to The CADRE Caucus. The Caucus periodically updates you on new

features and resources found at the CADRE web site and in the world of

special education conflict resolution. CADRE encourages you to inform

us of resources that may be helpful to those interested in mediation

and special education conflict resolution.  This edition of The CADRE

Caucus highlights three of our most popular resources that help family

members, educators, service providers and others have the best

conversations possible.Steps to Success: Communicating with Your Child's SchoolThis

resource offers specific communication skills that may be helpful to

parents as they develop and maintain partnerships with their child's

school.To review this publication, click here:http://www.directionservice.org/cadre/success.cfmListeningThis

new flash video introduces the critical skill of listening and helps

viewers recognize its importance and value. Viewers will better

understand the skills involved in effective listening and its role in

communication and problem solving.To view the video, click here:http://www.directionservice.org/cadre/listening.cfm To view CADRE’s video on Understanding " Positions " and " Interests " , click here:

http://www.directionservice.org/cadre/understanding_pos.cfm Educating Our Children Together: A Sourcebook for Effective Family-School-Community Partnerships

This

comprehensive publication offers a variety of practical ideas that

families and schools can use to enhance and support family, school and

community partnerships.  The sourcebook includes guiding principles for

family-school-community involvement, tips for getting started, a

self-assessment tool to determine current practices, and program

descriptions that have been organized around eight interrelated.To review this publication, click here:http://www.directionservice.org/cadre/EducatingOurChildren_01.cfm

Effective IEP Meetings: Tested TipsThis

brief document offers suggestions for convening successful IEP

meetings. It includes preparation tips for parents and educators.To review the publication, click here:http://www.directionservice.org/cadre/testedtips.cfm

Featured Article from CADRE’s Database on Dispute Resolution Literature in Special Education: “A New Agenda for Special Education Policy”This

article provides a discussion of the status of our nation with regard

to conflict between families and school districts. Current dispute

resolution procedures, such as due process, formal complaints, and

mediation, are all discussed as well as resolution meetings and other

alternative dispute resolution strategies.  Recommended structures for

practicing appropriate dispute resolution in special education are also

discussed,. The article is available in the June 2009 edition of

Journal of Disability Policy Studies (Volume 20, Issue# 1, Pages 4-13)To

access CADRE’s Annotated Bibliography on Literature in Dispute

Resolution in Special Education, click here:

http://www.directionservice.org/cadre/raisesearch.cfmHow to Subscribe and UnsubscribeEasy one step subscription at:http://www.directionservice.org/cadre/

CADRE: Helping Parents and Educators Create Solutions That Improve Results for Students with Disabilities The

CADRE Caucus is offered by CADRE, a project of Direction Service,

pursuant to a ative Agreement with the Office of Special

Education Programs, United States Department of Education. However, the

opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the position or

policy of the United States Department of Education. Any mention of

trade names, commercial products, or organizations does not imply

endorsement by the United States Government.

------------------------------------------------------------------------------Article: Son inspires mother to develop curriculum for students with autismWhen her son with autism was unhappy and unresponsive in public school, Anne Scroggs applied years of research in creating a curriculum and teaching materials for home-schooling. Within a year, her son's vocabulary jumped from 30 to 1,200 words. " When I took him back to school, his teachers were amazed, " Scroggs said. " When they found out what I'd used to help him, they asked if they could use it for other kids. " Scroggs started a company, Creative Teaching CAP, to sell the curriculum.

http://www.issaquahpress.com/2009/08/18/parent-develops-creative-education-for-the-autistic/--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Article: Back To School BasicsAugust 18, 2009From IEPs to behavior and transition, all the tools you need to start the school year right.http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/08/18/back-to-school-basics/4663/

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Books, Resources, Products:

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