Autism Society of Ohio DIGEST: November 23, 2009

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Dear Friend of the Autism Society of Ohio:Happy Thanksgiving from the Autism Society of Ohio!

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News From ASO:

- OCALI Conference a HUGE success!

- AGREEMENT ELUSIVE ON HOW TO FIX Ohio's BUDGET HOLE

- Federal Update/Alerts

   U.S. Senate Introduces Legislation Using the Term " Intellectual Disability "   

Health Care Reform Update: House of Representatives  

Health Care Reform Update: Senate  

Ban Poisonous Additives Act of 2009

Autism Society Chapter Events/Information:

- Autism Society of America    Twelve Tips for Helping People with Autism and Their Families Have a Happy Holiday

   

Help Us Make " ASA-Net " Better!  

Study Casts Doubt on Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy as Autism Treatment  

  New Study Looks at Handwriting Problems in Children with ASD  

  Autism Society Conference Call for Papers Now Open  

  Discussion Hits Home for Many in Autism Community  

 Specialized Train Sets Offer Therapeutic Benefits  

  Therapeutic Weighted Vest Available  

  New Sensory Clothing Line Available   

New Book on Social Inclusion   

Jordan Fiddle Foundation Releases Brochure on Autism and Seizures

- Autism Society of Greater Akron       Thursday, December 3, 2009 - Christmas Meet & Greet

- Autism Society of Central Ohio  

   Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: The Princess and the Frog   Saturday, January 9, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: Alvin and the Chipmunks 2

- Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati

   Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: The Princess and the Frog   Saturday, January 9, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: Alvin and the Chipmunks 2

- Autism Society of Greater Cleveland

     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

    Saturday, December 19 at 10:00 AM “Elf”

     Monday, January 4, 2010 - Darla Motil from The Achievement Centers for Children, Independence

     Saturday, January 9, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: Alvin and the Chipmunks 2

     Monday, January 11, 2010 8:30 AM till 3:30 PM - Teacher/Related Professional/Parent Training with Dr. Ball.

     Tuesday, January 12, 2010- Might, MA, BCBA Owner of Steps Behavioral Consulting, Avon Lake

    

February 3, 2010 - Autism Risk & Safety Management Training for First Responders - Help Spread the Word

     Sunday, February 7, 2010 Super Bowl XLIV Party

    December, 2009 newsletter Now Available

- Autism Society of Dayton

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

    Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - Holiday Party    Latest Newsletter from the Autism Society of Dayton

- Autism Society of NW Ohio

    Monday, November 23, 2009 - Asperger Family Support Group    

December 1, 2009 - Seneca County Support Group 2nd Annual Christmas Party    December 2 & 3: How to Get Your Child with Autism to Sleep so You Can Sleep, too - Kim Renner

    Saturday, December 5, 2009 - Sibshop   

6th Annual Holiday Party - Sunday, December 6, 2009 2 - 4 pm    December 9, 2009 - Follow-up to Tackling the Uncomfortable: Teaching

Sexuality and Relationships to Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum

Workshop

    United Way time - Please designate to the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio    Purchase a Fan Club card and Benefit ASNO!

- Autism Society of SE Ohio

- Autism Society of TriCounty Ohio (Youngstown)

Upcoming Events:

- Monday, November 23, 2009 - Best of Cleveland Comedy Night benefits Milestones

- Monday, November 30, 2009 - Discussion on Autism, Cleveland (West)- Monday, November 30, 2009 - Greater Cleveland Asperger Support Meet & Eat

- 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 1st, 2009 - Webcast Opportunity: " Partnering with your Doctor: The Medical Home Approach "  

- Thursday, December 3, 2009 - Special Needs Estate Planning, Shaker Heights

- Sunday, December 6 - OASIS MINI SEMINAR - Prentke Romich on Communication Devices

- Tuesday December 8, 2009 - Understanding the DD System with Tonks, Toledo- Thursday, December 10, 2009 - Preparing Your Child for Transition to Adulthood, Shaker Heights

- Friday, December 11, 2009 - Training for Ohioans with Developmental Disabilities, Their Families and Support Staff, Columbus

- 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, April 21, 2010 - Negotiation Skills -

Key to Successful Communication with Professionals, Honorable

D. Abood, Toledo

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

General News, Articles, Information:

- Report: Autism is on the rise in Pennsylvania-

Article: Autism researchers look to eyes for new diagnostic tool- Article: Top Bowler Credits Asperger’s For Success- Articles: Relatives, holidays and stress

- Article: Becoming Bulletproof Parents- Article: Are alternative-testing methods overused?- Article: Editor of autism magazine offers insight

Books, Resources, Products:

- Choice’s offers National Work Readiness Preparation with Stipend, Columbus

- Winter Camp for kids, Akron- Blue Ribbon Winter Activities 2009-2010, Solon- Book: What Does Happy Look Like?

- November Newsletter - Bill Goodyear, Asperger Coach- Would your child with autism benefit from a FREE computer - Dayton Area ONLY

 

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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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 implied.

 

Sincerely,

 

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