Autism Society of Ohio DIGEST: November 30, 2009

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News From ASO:

- OSU Nisonger Center: Parent Training Program Helps Children

with Autism

- Federal Update/Alerts

 

Autism Society Chapter Events/Information:

- Autism Society of America   Annual call for submissions to the Autism Society online art exhibit

- Autism Society of Greater Akron  

    Thursday, December 3, 2009 - Christmas Meet & Greet    Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - Christmas Party

- 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 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

    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 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

- Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - Autism Talk at The City Club, Cleveland

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Wednesday, December 9  7:00 pm Understanding emotions for Individuals with DD, Independence- 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

- Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Breakfast with Santa at Hattie Larlham

- Sunday, December 13, 2010 - Santa Paws at Hattie Larlham-

Thursday, January 7, 2010 - Parent's Rights in the Special Education Process, Tallmadge

- 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:

- Investigation: Alternative therapies for autism often lack science- Articles: FDA approves Abilify for treating children with autism

- Helpful Articles on Managing Behaviors (Biting, Other Difficult Behaviors)-

Article: Asperger Syndrome Job Success Secrets- Article: Behavior Therapy Plus Medication Most Successful For Kids With Autism-

Article: Toilet Train Your Child with Autism-

Survey: Bullies prey on autistic kids

Books, Resources, Products:

- Helpful links from One Place for Special Needs

- Your Medical Bills: A Consumers Guide to Coping with Medical Debt- The Special Ed Advocate, November 24, 2009- Video on Aspergers: Being Green

- Book: Universal design benefits people of all ages and abilities- Book: How-to guide for differentiating instruction-

Online tool helps monitor progress in children with autism- Winter Autism Research Institute Newsletter- Survey for crime victims with disabilities

- S.C. school to offer college program for students with disabilities-

Rescue Family Grant Program Applications Available Online This Week- Social Groups at Akron Rotary Camp For Children with Special Needs (ages 6-22)- Parents create iPhone application for autism caregivers

 

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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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 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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