ASO DIGEST: November 2, 2009

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News From ASO:

- Autism Society of Ohio Executive Director receives Award from Ardmore Foundation, Recognized by Ohio Senate

- RSC Needs Assessment Survey requires your valuable input

- Ohio Senate Pondering Budget Options

- OCALI Conference - Two Weeks Away! November 17-19, 2009!

     ASO to Sponsor Parent Corner as Part of Expo, Exhibit Hall

     ASO to subsidize Registration Fees for Parents

- Federal Update/Alerts

   CMS Announces Enhanced Tools to Review 2010 Medicare Coverage Options   Upcoming IACC Full Committee Meeting - November 10, 2009

Autism Society Chapter Events/Information:

- Autism Society of America

    State Resources

- Autism Society of Greater Akron     Thursday, November 5, 2009 - Presentation/Support Group: ANXIETY - Deal with it!

- Autism Society of Central Ohio 

   Saturday, November 21, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: Planet 51

   Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: The Princess and the Frog

- Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati

   Saturday, November 21, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: Planet 51

   Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: The Princess and the Frog

- Autism Society of Greater Cleveland

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

     Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - Presentation: Music Therapy Enrichment

     Saturday, November 21, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: Planet 51

     Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: The Princess and the Frog

     Saturday, December 5, 2009 - Holiday Party,      Monday, December 7, 2009 -  “ABA” Therapy, Independence

     Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - Darla Motil from The Achievement Centers for Children, Avon Lake     Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: The Princess and the Frog

     Monday, January 4, 2010 - Darla Motil from The Achievement Centers for Children, Independence     Tuesday, January 12, 2010- Might, MA, BCBA Owner of Steps Behavioral Consulting, Avon Lake

     Sunday, February 7, 2010 Super Bowl XLIV Party

    November, 2009 newsletter Now Available

- Autism Society of Dayton

    Friday December 11, 2009 - Presentation with Jed Baker, PhD

    Latest Newsletter from the Autism Society of Dayton

- Autism Society of NW Ohio

    November 11 & 12: The

ECLIPSE Model: Building Global Skills That Improve Social and

Behavioral Functioning for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and PDD

NOS - Sherry Moyer

    December 2 & 3: How to Get Your Child with Autism to Sleep so You Can Sleep, too - Kim Renner

    Reminder: Asperger Family Support Group meets Monday, October 26

    You can still sign up for Sibshop - Next Sibshop November 14    United Way time - Please designate to the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio

- Autism Society of SE Ohio

- Autism Society of TriCounty Ohio (Youngstown)

  

Upcoming Events:

- Tuesday,

November 3, 2009 - Focus Group - Barriers holding students with

disabilities back from graduation and a successful future

- Friday, November 6, 2009  - Champions for Childrens Health Stroller Brigade (Cleveland)

- November

8-10, 2009 - Without Exception: Building Community and Creating

Opportunities for People with Intellectual Disabilities who have Severe

Reputations, Behavioral Challenges and Mental Health Care Needs,

Northern Kentucky

- Monday, November 9, 2009 - Ticket to Work Training for Ohio Service Providers, Columbus- Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - Discussion on Autism, Cleveland (East)

- Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - Guiding Students Through Transition, Wadsworth

- Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - Webinar: " Google Apps for K-12: Tools and Tips for Teaching & Learning "

- WEDNESDAY, November 11, 2009 - PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING - “Bullies to Buddies”, Cuyahoga Falls

- Friday, November 13, 2009, Saturday November

14 - Postsecondary Education Conference: Promoting Opportunities for

Students with Intellectual Disabilities, Cincinnati

- Saturday, November 14, 2009 - The Basics of Working with a Child with Autism: ABA 101, Cleveland

- Sunday, November 15. 2009 - Tools for Encouraging Communication, Cleveland Area- TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009 - Discussion Group: SOCIALIZATION AND SEXUALITY IN THE DD COMMUNITY, Toledo

- Wednesday, November 18, 2009, Understanding The Evaluation Team Report (ETR) & Process, Toledo

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

- Friday,

November 20, 2009 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy – Its Efficacy and Safety

in the Treatment of Cerebral Palsy, Autism and Traumatic Brain Injury,

Webinar

- Monday, November 23, 2009 - Best of Cleveland Comedy Night benefits Milestones- Monday, November 30, 2009 - Discussion on Autism, Cleveland (West)

- Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - Webinar: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Employment with Gerhardt

- Tuesday, December 1, 2009 and Thursday, December 3, 2009 - Understanding the New IEP & ETR Forms, Toledo- Tuesday December 8, 2009 - Understanding the DD System with Tonks, Toledo

- Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, Adapted Movie Showing: The Princess and the Frog, Solon

- Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - How to Write Good IEP Goals Anderia Ryley, M.Ed., Toledo

- Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - Ten Steps to Parent Empowerment Linell Weinberg, M.S.W., Toledo

- Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - Parents’ Rights in the Special Education Process Sandy Brickner, Toledo

- Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - Transition from School to Adult Life Filler, Toledo

- Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - Negotiation Skills - Key

to Successful Communication with Professionals, Honorable D.

Abood, Toledo

General News, Articles, Information:

- E-Newsletter Special Ed Advocate, October 27, 2009- Article: Judge says Insurance denial of treatment for autism violated California law

- Assistive technology devices for students with autism increasing- Article: Drug Maker Pfizer Creates Unit To Tackle Autism- Article: Can the Right Kind of Play Teach Self Control/Executive Function?

- Article: Asperger Syndrome Job Success Secrets- Article: Autistic  artist draws 18ft picture of New York skyline from memory 

Books, Resources, Products:

- From About.com: Teens and Autism- Stipends and scholarships available for STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) students with disabilities

- Resource: Understanding the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act

- Book: Autism and its Medical Management- Asperger Syndrome At Work DVD- Resource: Kid's Social Skills Development Guide (Preschool thru Middle School)

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!

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Providing this information should not be construed as an endorsement by

the ASO, either explicit or implied.

 

Sincerely,

 

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