Autism Society of Ohio DIGEST: December 14, 2009

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Dear Friend of the Autism Society of Ohio:Support

the Autism Society of Ohio this Holiday Season!  Your donations will

help us in our mission to " improve the lives of all affected by autism "

in Ohio.  All monies raised by ASO stay here in Ohio to help

individuals with autism, their families and those who work with them. 

To make a donation, click here, or visit: www.autismohio.org and click on the red " DONATE " button.  Thanks so much for your support!

Looking for Christmas Gifts?  There are some great ideas at the Autism Society Store!  Jewelry, books and more.  Click here or visit http://www.autismohio.org/ and click on " Support ASO " and " Shop " .

News From ASO:

- Ohio House of Representatives votes 57-39 to pass HB8, Autism Insurance Coverage!

- ODH Looking for Teens & Young Adults

- Federal Update/Alerts   Limits proposed for restraint, seclusion of students with disabilities

   Action Alert: Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, HR 4247

Autism Society Chapter Events/Information:

- Autism Society of America   Support the Autism Society this Holiday Season   Submit Your Artwork Online

- Autism Society of Greater Akron  

   Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - Christmas Party   Saturday, January 16, 2010 - Watch Professional Soccer And Support the Autism Society!

- Autism Society of Central Ohio  

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

- Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati

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

- Autism Society of Greater Cleveland

   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

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

- Autism Society of NW Ohio

    Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - Reminder: Parents of Adults Support Group   

NEW Autism/ASD Support Group to start in 2010 - January 12   

Friday, December 18. 2009 - Young Adult Social Group Holiday Party 7 pm   

Practical Solutions - SAVE the DATES!   

Next Sibshop January 2, 2010    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:

- TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009 - A Grass Roots Advocacy Event, Toledo

- Tuesday, December 15, 2010 - Next

AAIDD Research and Science Teleconference with Irva Hertz Picciotto 

“Autism and Environment: What do we know? What don't we know?”- Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - Easter Seals Family Support Conference Call Series

- Friday, December 18 2009 - Conference Call about Child and Adolescent Mental Health Issues

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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, January 28, 2010 - “Beyond

Zero-Tolerance:  Approaching School Discipline from a Special Education

& Student Rights Prospective”, Independence- 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- March 19, 20, 21, 2010 - People First of Ohio Annual Conference, Wilmington

- 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-

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 8th Annual Milestones Autism/Asperger's Conference - Life-Long Strategies for Success, Cleveland Area

General News, Articles, Information:

- The Special Ed Advocate E-Newsletter, December 8, 2009

- Article: Student publishes book about living with Asperger's syndrome- Article: Censoring Sensory Overload

- Article: MU professor writes guide to help autistic adults find jobs - Article: Researchers study brain waves of children with autism

- Article: " Kids With Cameras " Details Innovative Los Angeles Film Camp

Books, Resources, Products:

- Software program found to improve skills in young students with autism

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Latest Newsletter: Bill Goodman, Asperger Coach- Social Stories: What are they? Do they work?- Autism Flash Cards on Sale- Holiday Specials from Got-Autism.com

- I Teach Autism Website- Resource: " Letters of Intent Fact Sheet " - Book: The Special Needs Planning Guide - How to Prepare for Every Stage of Your Child's Life

- Holiday Gift Ideas-

Bag of tricks: the (special needs) holiday survival edition

 

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!

DONATE TO ASO!  To support the efforts of the ASO, click here: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick & hosted_button_id=7825309

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,

 

Autism Society of Ohio1335 Dublin Rd., Suite 205-CColumbus, OH 43215(614) 487-4726fax: (614) 487-4725general email: askASO@...

web: www.autismohio.org

 

News From ASO:

Ohio House of Representatives votes 57-39 to pass HB8, Autism Insurance Coverage!

Last Wednesday, the Ohio House of Representatives passed HB 8, a bill

that could prevent some health insurance plans from excluding coverage

for autism. The original language of HB 8 (click here

or visit http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/bills.cfm?ID=128_HB_8)

was

amended similar to the language of the bill that was amended into HB 1

(the Ohio Budget).  It includes a $36,000/per cap on benefits,

requiring providers to be licensed or work under a licensed provider,

delays the effective date of the legislation until January 2011 and

allows for six-month reviews of treatment plans by health insurance

companies. 

THANK YOU for all your help in getting this legislation passed in the

Ohio House - an important first step!  The bill now moves to the Ohio

Senate for consideration.  The more difficult task will be securing

support for this legislation in the Senate. As always, ASO will alert

you as to any new developments. 

ASO and the coalition of advocacy groups working on this legislation

would not have been successful in this effort without your help. 

Again, thank you for all your advocacy efforts! For more information on autism insurance coverage in Ohio, click here, or visit: http://www.autismohio.org/index.php?option=com_content & task=view & id=816 & Itemid=149

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Forward & Be Heard - The Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps

(BCMH) is looking for young people ages 16-26 to join their Young Adult

Advisory Council. This group meets once every three months, at the

Visiting Nurse Association, 2500 East 22nd Street, Cleveland 44115, to

talk about transition challenges they encounter. The group is lead by

Dr. , Medical Director, BCMH, and Kathy Bachmann, Parent

Consultant, BCMH. BCMH reimburses participants' mileage and also pays a

stipend. For more information contact Kathy at 614/752-2930.

-----------------------------------------ODODD Updating and Upgrading Information SystemsAdapted from the ODODD E-newsletter PipelineUpgrading

and integrating information systems infrastructure is one of the ten

priority areas, identified by ODODD that address and support

streamlining services across the state, and reducing the cost of those

service, and is well underway in terms of strategy and development of

specific action steps.

During the biennial budget process, the DODD worked with stakeholders

to identify specific service areas that would benefit from improved

online access to information, as well as provide simpler and more

frequently updated databases. As part of an overall DODD Information

Systems upgrade during 2009-2011, these elements include:

    * Implementation of the Individual Data System (IDS);    * Implementation of the Cost Projection Tool (CPT);    * Development of the online Individual Service Plan (ISP), including a summary page;    * Re-development of a Provider Search tool that includes a provider ‘report card’;

    * Modification/replacement of the Provider Certification System

database to support the new Provider Certification Rule; and,    * Expansion/improvement of the capacity for monitoring performance and outcome data.

According to DODD Director , speaking at the recent Ohio

Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities (OACB)

conference, data-driven decisions have always been key to effective

resource management, and are now even more important in light of budget

reductions. 

Addressing the upgrades and integration of our information systems

infrastructure, DODD Deputy Director of Information Technology Services

Young has employed a practical, business-model approach to all

projects, with a focus on serving the customer/user and keeping

expenditures at a minimum.  In this process, the IT unit is identifying

some areas for improvement, examples of which include providing more

advance information prior to changes, responding to customer feedback

in a timely and straightforward manner.

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Federal Update

Limits proposed for restraint, seclusion of students with disabilitiesTwo

congressional lawmakers unveiled a bill seeking to impose strict

limitations on practices of restraint and seclusion. The Preventing

Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act would allow such

practices only in crisis situations where a student or others are in

immediate physical danger. While some advocates say the proposed law

does not go far enough to limit the practices, some educators say

restraints or seclusion are sometimes needed to keep students and

teachers safe.

http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2009/12/lawmakers_seek_halt_to_abuses.htmlInformation Provided by the Autism Society of America

Action Alert: Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, HR 4247The

Autism Society is excited to announce the introduction on December 9,

2009 of the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act,

HR 4247 by Chairman (D-CA) and Mc Rodgers

(R-WA). A companion bill was also introduced in the Senate by Senator

Dodd and is numbered S 2860.

Click here to ask your elected officials to cosponsor the bill - https://secure2.convio.net/asa/site/Advocacy?cmd=display & page=UserAction & id=349

The legislation draws on a Government Accountability Office report on

restraints and seclusions released last spring, which found “hundreds

of cases of alleged abuse and death related to the use of these methods

on school children during the past two decades,” with a majority

involving students with disabilities. Still, investigators could not

ascertain the full extent of this problem - cases often go unreported,

with some states not even keeping track of incidents.

The bills seek to establish the first federal standards to protect

students from misuse of restraint and seclusion and ensure the safety

of everyone in the classroom. It would apply to public schools, private

schools and preschools receiving federal education support.

Specifically the legislation would:

• Establish important minimum federal safety standards in schools,

similar to the protections already in place in hospitals and other

non-medical community based facilities;•

Limit physical restraint and locked seclusion, allowing these

interventions only when there is imminent danger of injury, and only

when imposed by trained staff;

• Outlaw mechanical restraints, such as strapping kids to chairs, and prohibit restraints that restrict breathing;• Require schools to notify parents after incidents when restraint or seclusion was used;•

Call on states, within two years of enactment, to establish their own

policies, procedures, monitoring and enforcement systems to meet these

minimum standards;

• Encourage states to provide support and training to better protect

students and prevent the need for emergency behavioral interventions;

and• Increase transparency, oversight and enforcement tools to prevent future abuse.

Please take the time to advocate for people affected by autism and ask

your Representative and Senators to cosponsor this important

legislation. 

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Autism Society Chapter Events/Information:

Autism Society of America

Support the Autism Society this Holiday SeasonBuy gifts for the holidays online this year and support the Autism

Society! You can browse our online store to find expert-recommendedtoys and games for your loved ones with autism. The Autism Society isalso excited to partner with Amazon Payments this holiday season,making it just as easy to support individuals and families affected by

autism as it is to shop on Amazon. Read more:http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=oSVc2hbHL7SvRgJfCWV7_g..Submit Your Artwork Online

Last year we inaugurated the Autism Society Online Art Exhibit tocelebrate the creativity and diversity of the autism community -and it was a smashing success! We hope even more of you willparticipate this year. Read more:

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Autism Society of Greater Akron

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

Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - Christmas PartyASPIES Greater AkronSupport Group assisting parents of children with Asperger Syndrome, high functioning Autism, and PDD/NOS

partnering with The Autism Society of Greater Akron Join us for our2009 Christmas PartyWe’ll have food, raffle baskets & fun things for the kids to do.We ask that each family bring a snack to share.                                                                                                                         

Santa will be presenting small gifts to our kids(and their siblings), so....You MUST RSVP by Dec. 5th To Joy Spencer 330-745-5115 Rreindeer@...(Total number attending with the names & ages of kids!)

Considine Professional Bldg. (across from Akron Children’s Hospital Main Entrance)(Rooms 1 & 2 on the bottom floor)Tues., December 15th  -  6:30 - 8:30 pmSaturday, January 16, 2010 - Watch Professional Soccer And Support the Autism Society!

A Sensory Friendly Game! Ohio Vortex vs. St. Louis Illusion Saturday, January 16, 20107:00 P.M. Learn More About Sensory Friendly and Buy Tickets atwww.AutismSocietyGreaterAkron.org

Join us in the McKinley Room (attached to the arena)after the game for autographs with the players! Tickets: $12.00 85% of gate sales and 15% of concessionsdonated to Greater Akron Chapter Canton Memorial Civic Center

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The Autism Society of Central Ohio286 Weydon Rd.Worthington, OH 43085

614-487-4720 Extension 301or1-800-875-2723 Extension 301http://www.autism-centralohio.com/centralohioasa@...

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

10:00 AM Please join us to

view “Alvin and the Chipmunks 2” at AMC’s Lennox 24, 777 Kinnear Rd. ,

Kinnear Exit off 315 South Columbus, OH 432124.  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.

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The Autism Society of Greater Cleveland

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

Saturday, December 19 at 10:00 AM “Elf” - Holiday Movie Courtesy

of AMC Theaters. FREE Admission & Popcorn/Drinks for this movie only.

Location is AMC's Ridge Park Square, 4788 Ridge Road, Brooklyn, OH. RSVP

is REQUIRED by December 10 for “Elf”.  Please call (216) 556-4937

or e-mail at support@....

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

6:30—8:30 PM, Independence Library, Darla Motil from The Achievement Centers for Children.

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

10:00 AM Please join us to view “Alvin and the Chipmunks 2” 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, January 11, 2010 8:30 AM till 3:30 PM - Teacher/Related Professional/Parent Training with Dr. Ball.

“Effective Strategies for working with a person on the autism

spectrum” $50.00 for Professionals, $20.00 for Parents. Box lunchincluded. Location; Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Drive,Independence, OH 44131. RSVP by calling (216) 556-4937.This training is for teachers, administrators, couselors,social workers, school personnel, professionals and parents.

Dr. Ball, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctoral, is the

President/CEO of JB Autism Consulting. He has been in the field of

autism for over twenty-five years providing

educational, residential, and employment services to children and

adults affected by autism. He is also the Director of Clinical Services

for New York Families of Autistic Children

(NYFAC), a private not-for-profit organization providing support and

training for children and families in New York City. He provides

private consultation to organizations, schools, and

families regarding staff training, parent training, home support

services, classroom design/support, and behavior management/assessment.

Register by calling the

ASGC (216) 556-4937 or e-mail at support@....  Checks should be made payable to the ASGC, and mailed to P.O. Box 41066, Brecksville, OH  44141.

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

7:00- 9:00 PM, Avon Lake Library,We welcome Might, MA, BCBA Owner of Steps BehavioralConsulting. Topic: Successful classroom inclusion for those with

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

The Autism Society of Greater Cleveland is proud to sponsor Autism Risk

& Safety Management Training for all area Police, Fire, First

Responders or Emergency Room Personnel.  Dennis Debbaudt, is a well

known presenter throughout the United States. His training video

" Autism & Law Enforcement " is in use by the Department of Homeland

Security, Pennsylvania State Police, NY/NJ Port Authority, Portland,

Cincinnati, Nashville, Philadelphia, Houston, Toledo and Virginia Beach

PD, Palm Beach County Sehriff's office and the MTA New York City

Transit Police and hundreds of other agencies.

Dennis Debbaudt's training and conference sessions offer tips and

options for commnications and responses designed to successfully

resolve a call involving a person with autism or aspergers syndrome. 

Everyone will come away with a good practical understanding of the best

approaches when they interact with children and adults who are affected

by autism spectrum disorders.

Please click on the link below to learn more about the Conference that

the ASGC is sponsoring on February 3, 2010, at The City of Independence

Civic Center. Admission is FREE.We

need your help!  Please pass this flyer along to any police, fire or

first responder that you may know.  We also need volunteers to help us

make phone calls to the many Police and Fire Stations throughout the

Northeast Ohio area.  If you are able to donate a few hours of your

time to help make these calls, please contact us at (216) 556-4937.

Together we can make a difference in the lifes of all those affected by autism. Thank you.http://www.admail.net/file/6274/9f09/

Sunday, February 7, 2010 Super Bowl XLIV Party

Bring your friends andview the Super Bowl Game at The Pepper Mill Pub and Grill, 7011Mill Rd., Brecksville, OH. Dinner included with soft drinks. 84”screen. Raffles thru out the evening. Tickets $25 (216) 556-4937.

December, 2009 newsletter Now Available

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Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati

P.O. Box 43027Cincinnati, OH 45243-0027513-561-2300 Fax: 513-561-4748asgc@...www.autismcincy.org

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

10:00 AM Please join us to view “Alvin and the Chipmunks 2” at AMC’s Newport on the Levee.   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.

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Autism Society of Dayton

P.O. Box 1013Miamisburg, OH 45343

206-984-5760

www.autismsociety-dayton.org

Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - Holiday Party

We are so pleased to invite you to our first annual Holiday Party! 

We have created a website and online registration form for this event.

This event is FREE and open to all families living with autism.  Space is limited so register early!Please click on the link below to register.http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2miivl372d15305 & oseq=a011sfi7tegeb

If you'd rather have a printable registration form, you can go to our website http://www.autism-society.org/dayton_chapter DOCUMENTS for a form.

If you have any questions, please contact Support Chair Shelli Mendel-Koeppl at 206-984-5760.  Thank you for your participation and we look forward to seeing you at the Holiday party!Where:Miami Valley Regional Center

4801 Springfield StreetDayton, OH 45431When:December 16, 2009 at 06:30 PM-to-December 16, 2009 at 08:00 PMFee: FREE

 

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Autism Society of NW Ohio4848 Dorr Street Suite 1Toledo, OH 43615phone: 419-578-2766 (419-578-ASNO)fax: 419-536-5038e-mail: asno.orgbex (DOT) net

website: www.asno.org

Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - Reminder: Parents of Adults Support GroupThis

is a reminder that our Parents of Adults support group will meet

Tuesday, October 20 from 11:30 am to 1 pm here at the office, 4848 Dorr

Street. We are in the house with the red door.

NEW Autism/ASD Support Group to start in 2010 - January 12This

group will meet the 2nd Tuesday of the month at our office 4848 Dorr

Street, Toledo (house with the red door) from 6:30 - 8 pm and is for

families of children with classic autism, newly diagnosed families, and

families of younger children with an ASD diagnosis.

Friday, December 18. 2009 - Young Adult Social Group Holiday Party 7 pmThe

Young Adult Social Group has planned a Holiday Party next Friday the

18th @ 7:00.  It will be a potluck so you will need to bring a dish to

pass.  They are also doing a gift exchange game...so you need to bring

a $10-15.00 gift that would be good for either a guy or girl.  Please

RSVP to Hoye by next Wed., Dec. 16 at the latest if you will be

coming. They will probably play other games as well.  The more the

merrier!!!

Practical Solutions - SAVE the DATES!We will be maililng

a flyer with our Winter/Spring 2010 dates at the end of this month. You

may also check our website for updates as we are still scheduling two

more presentations.

January 28 & 29 Glenis Benson Communication Deficits in Individuals wtih AS and HFAMarch 10 & 11 Wilczynski - Autism Treatments that Work: The National Standards reportMarch 15 - Dessert and Coffee follow-up to Autism Treatments that Work

March 24 & 25 Kim Renner - Toilet Training Your Child with AutismApril

21 & 22 Sheila Wagner - Building successful inclusion programs for

students with ASD: Facing the Challenges, PItfalls and Joy!May 5 & 6 Dr. Jed Baker - NO MORE MELTDOWNS: Managing Challenging Behaviors and Teaching Social Skills

These workshops are partially funded by a grant from the Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities.Next Sibshop January 2, 2010Date: January 2, 2010Time: noon - 3 pmLocation:Grace United Methodist Church

601 E. Boundary Streetsburg, OH 43551Cost:$25 per child for all sessionsContact: Linell Weinberg419-578-2766asno.orgbex (DOT) net

The

Autism Society of Northwest Ohio's Sibshop is for children 8-13 who

have a brother or sister on the autism spectrum. (Sibs only - no kids

on the spectrum, please.) It provides opportunities for brothers and

sisters to obtain peer support and education within a recreational

context. It is a chance for siblings to meet other siblings who have a

brother or sister with autism, learn about ASDs, share joys and

concerns, problem solve, and have fun. The group combines fast-paced

recreational activities and food with information and discussion. The

Sibshop model intersperses information and discussion activities with

new games (designed to be unique, off-beat, and appealing to a wide

ability range), cooking activities, and special guests. We start each

session by making lunch together (menu decided by the group the

previous session.)

The group, led by Autism Society Director Linell Weinberg and Toledo

Public teacher Lou Curcio, meets the first Saturday of each month

(except in November when it will meet the second Saturday) from 12 - 3

pm at the Grace United Methodist Church, 601 East Boundary Street,

sburg, OH through the school year. There is a fee of $25 for this

group and pre-registration is required.

2009 - 2010 meeting dates: October 3; November 14* (NOTE: This is the

second Saturday); December 5; January 2, 2010; February 6; March 6;

April 3; May 1 (last session.) No meetings in June, July, August, or

September. We would like each child to attend each session.

Download the Sibshop Registration form from our website and bring or

mail it to the office with the $25 fee before the first session on

October 3.For more information, call the office at 419-578-2766.United Way time - Please designate to the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio

The United Way has started their 2009 workplace campaign. When youdonate to the United Way, if you do not designate where you want your

money to go, United Way volunteers and staff will decide for you. TheUnited Way has certain priorities for their community fund and autismis not one of them. This means we do not receive any United Way money

beyond what you designate to us.We understand it is a tough time formany individuals. It is also a tough time for non-profits like theAutism Society of Northwest Ohio. If you are able, and you would like

your United Way dollars to go to help improve the lives of people withautism, please designate to the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio. Youcan do this by writing us in on the pledge form.

Under Choose How You Want to Invest in Your Community, choose Option C:OTHER INVESTMENT United Way programs and initiatives (listedon reverse) or another United Way or local 501©3 health and human

service nonprofit.We are another local 501©3 health and human servicenonprofit. Write in the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio inToledo, OH. If you use the online pledge form, ask the Human ResourcesDepartment of your company or call the United Way, 419-248-2424.

Purchase a Fan Club card and Benefit ASNO!http://www.fanclubcard.com/OurCharities.aspx

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Autism Society of SE Ohioc/o HAVAR, Inc227 Columbus RoadPO Box 460Athens, OH 45701740-205-6810   info@...

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Autism Society of TriCounty Ohio (Youngstown)1749 S. Racoon Rd.Austintown, OH 44515(330) 720-2066www.triautism.com

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Upcoming Events, Conferences:

Tuesday,

December 15, 2010 - Next AAIDD Research and Science Teleconference with

Irva Hertz Picciotto  “Autism and Environment: What do we know? What

don't we know?”

AAIDD’s Environmental Health Initiative (EHI) is proud to announce the

next teleconference in our Research and Science teleconference series,

sponsored by the Merck Fund, titled “Autism and Environment: What

do we know? What don't we know?,” presented by Irva Hertz-Picciotto,

Ph.D., MPH, on Tuesday December 15th  at 2pm.  Please see the

announcement below for more information on this free and exciting call,

and also feel free to contact Abulafia, Director of Education and

Outreach at the EHI, with any questions!  The PowerPoint will be

available to view or print the week of the teleconference, at www.aaidd.org/ehi.  Thank you,

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http://www.hattielarlham.org/events/2009/santabreakfast.htm

Have breakfast with Santa Claus from 9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, Dec. 12. at The Play Center at Hattie Larlham.Guests

enjoy a pancake breakfast with fresh fruit, juice and coffee. After

breakfast, be sure to have your photo taken with Santa. And, as a

special treat, guests will get to make their very own picture frame to

display their photo with Santa. Each guest will also receive a goodie

bag.

The cost to attend is $5 per person. Please register in advance by Dec. 5, 2009. ------------------------------------------------------------------------Sunday, December 13, 2010 - Santa Paws at Hattie Larlham

Commemorate the holidays with a photograph of your dog and Santa Claus at Santa Paws. http://www.hattielarlham.org/events/2009/santapaws09.htm

------------------------------------------------------------TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2009 - A Grass Roots Advocacy Event, ToledoTHIS MONTH’S THEME: “New Year’s Resolutions”Dinner is being served at 5:30 PM for all participants.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 20095-8:00 PM in the GymTHE ABILITY CENTER OF GREATER TOLEDO5605 Monroe Street, Sylvania, Ohio 43560WHO WE NEED:Persons with disabilities, their families,their friends and their advocates

BIG PICTURE:We are wanting to build a strong, cohesive andcommitted Grass Roots Movement of advocates who canwork towards creating a more inclusive community.SPACE IS LIMITED:If you would like to be a part of this new energy,

please RSVP by Thursday, December 10, 2009.Call: Advocacy Intern, Quinones, at419-885-5733 ext. 246----------------------------------------------------------------Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - Easter Seals Family Support Conference Call Series

Easter Seals, in collaboration with Self Advocates Becoming Empowered

(SABE), is hosting a series of monthly conference calls on Family

Support. Each call is designed for families of children with

developmental disabilities and self advocates to learn more about

family support options, as well as how to advocate for service

improvements.

Please join us for the next conference call of this series:“Self Advocates and Families Included: Being Part of the Community, Not Just in the Community”Wednesday, December 16, 20093 p.m. - 4 p.m. EDT (2 p.m. CDT, 1 p.m. MDT, 12 p.m. PDT)

To register online: http://www.directeventreg.com/registration/event/43689231To register via phone: (888) 869-1189 or (706) 643-5902

Additional calls will be held the 3rd Wednesday of each month and will last 60-90 minutes, with topics to include:

–family rights– easing the transition process for children with disabilities– employment and training needs of adults with disabilities– linking with resources in your state and local communitiesEaster

Seals Family Support Project is supported by a grant (#90DN0267) from

the Administration on Developmental Disabilities, Administration for

Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

For more information, contact the project coordinator, at ljackson@... or P: 312-551-7175.Easter

Seals is the leading non-profit provider of services for individuals

with autism, developmental disabilities, physical disabilities and

other special needs. For 90 years, we have been offering help and hope

to children and adults living with disabilities, and to the families

who love them. Through therapy, training, education and support

services, Easter Seals creates life-changing solutions so that people

with disabilities can live, learn, work and play. Support children and

adults with disabilities at www.easterseals.com.

----------------------------------------------------------------------Friday, December 18 2009 - Conference Call about Child and Adolescent Mental Health IssuesFriday, December 18 2009, 11:00am - 12:30pm

An open discussion with Dr. Ken Duckworth, child and adolescent

psychiatrist and NAMI’s Medical Director. He will discuss issues of

interest to participants and will respond to any questions about child

and adolescent mental health issues. We hope that you will join us!

To access the toll-free call, please dial 1-888-858-6021; access number 309918#.Audience: FamiliesRegion: MultipleLocation: Telephone Conference CallOrganization Name: Dr. Ken Duckworth, NAMI Medical Director

Contact Name: Dr. Ken DuckworthContact Phone: To access the toll-free call, please dial 1-888-858-6021; access number 309918#Cost: No charge----------------------------------------------Thursday, January 7, 2010 - Parent's Rights in the Special Education Process, Tallmadge

Presented by Lyle, OCECD

6-8pm

Tallmadge Library90 Community Rd.Tallmadge, OH  44287Please RSVP via email atwood326@... or 330-858-4388-------------------------------------------------------

Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - How to Write Good IEP Goals Anderia Ryley, M.Ed., ToledoParticipants will learn the criteria and methods that comprise a good goal, how to measure goals, and the documentation

needed to measure goals.Parents of school-age children with disabilities who receive special education services. educators and professionals whoserve children with disabilities.Andie Trail Ryley, M. Ed., has been working with individuals with ASD for over 31 years. Ms. Ryley is currently

the Autism Consultant for Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities, and other Northwest Ohio schools andservice providers. In addition Ms. Ryley is an adjunct instructor at Bowling Green State University in the School of

Intervention Services co teaching the Autism Certificate Courses. Ms. Ryley is currently on the Autism Society of Ohio'sBoard of Directors and Chair of the Northwest Ohio Autism Advisory Council's Steering Committee.

St. Mercy Medical Center2213 Cherry St, Toledo OH 43608in the Auditorium near the main lobbyTime: 6:30 - 8:30pmFunding for this series is provided by:Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities

There is no cost to attend the workshopsSponsored by The Arc of Lucas County, Inc.For more info, contact them at Phone: 419-882-0941Fax: 419-517-5346E-mail: thearc@...

Visit our websitewww.arclucas.org---------------------------------------------------------------------Wednesday,

January 28, 2010 - “Beyond Zero-Tolerance:  Approaching School

Discipline from a Special Education & Student Rights Prospective”,

Independence

FREE Training sponsored by The Ohio Coalition for the Education of

Children with Disabilites along with Independence Ohio, 25 and Alive

Group Presents: ez Atzberger, Supervising AttorneyAnd Feldman, Attorney

“Beyond Zero-Tolerance:  Approaching School Discipline from a Special Education & Student Rights Prospective”This Training developed by The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland will cover:    * An Overview of the State and Federal Laws that Govern Education in Ohio

    * How these laws pertain to discipline in both Regular and Special Education    * The Additional Rights and Protections Afforded to Special Education Students    * What Advocates for Families with Children with Disabilities should know to ensure that their rights are being protected

    * Parental Rights During the Various Phases of the Special Education Process or Disciplinary Issues.WHEN:        January 28, 2010WHERE:      Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Drive, Independence, Ohio 44131

TIME:       6:00 Registration      6:30 – 8:30 PresentationFor More information, contact: Barbara Rutt, S.W.A., Parent Training CoordinatorOCECD-Cleveland Office440-617-9544 - Office440-617-9547 - Fax

800-694-6402 - Toll Free

ocecdbr@...www.ocecd.org-----------------------------------------------------------------

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

6:30-8:30 p.m.Participants will learn techniques and skills to become more effective advocates in the IEP process.Parents of school-age children with disabilities who receive special education services.Educators and professionals who serve children with disabilities.

Linell Weinberg is the director of the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio (ASNO). She holds a Masters Degree inSocial Work from the University of Michigan. Along with managing the agency, Linell provides information and referral,

Individual Education Plan (IEP) assistance to families, plans educational programs and family fun events, runs supportgroups, makes presentations about autism, and serves on various community-wide committees such as the Lucas County

Board of DD Best Practices committee. In 2005 she received a Community Hero Award in the Community Service categoryfrom Big Brothers Big Sisters for her work with families affected by autism. Linell is inspired by her adult daughter with

Asperger Syndrome.St. Mercy Medical Center2213 Cherry St, Toledo OH 43608in the Auditorium near the main lobbyTime: 6:30 - 8:30pmFunding for this series is provided by:Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities

There is no cost to attend the workshopsSponsored by The Arc of Lucas County, Inc.For more info, contact them at Phone: 419-882-0941Fax: 419-517-5346E-mail: thearc@...

Visit our websitewww.arclucas.org-----------------------------------------------------Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - Parents’ Rights in the Special Education Process Sandy Brickner, Toledo

6:30-8:30 p.m.Participants will gain knowledge about parents’ rights under IDEA.Parents of school-age children with disabilities who receive special education services. Educators and professionals whoserve children with disabilities.

Sandy Brickner began her career as an Early Childhood Educator. Special Education became an area of focus,serving families for 6 years as a parent mentor of 7 school districts for the North Central Ohio Educational Service Center.

Sandy joined the staff of the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities in 2000.She is currently serving families and professionals providing advocacy and training opportunitiesrelated to the special education process. Sandy is also the western Ohio coordinator and lead

trainer for the “It’s My Turn” transition training for students age 14-21 and has provided training invarious school districts across Ohio.St. Mercy Medical Center2213 Cherry St, Toledo OH 43608in the Auditorium near the main lobby

Time: 6:30 - 8:30pmFunding for this series is provided by:Lucas County Board of Developmental DisabilitiesThere is no cost to attend the workshopsSponsored by The Arc of Lucas County, Inc.For more info, contact them at Phone: 419-882-0941

Fax: 419-517-5346E-mail: thearc@...Visit our websitewww.arclucas.org

--------------------------------------------------March 19, 20, 21, 2010 - People First of Ohio Annual Conference, WilmingtonLet Freedom Ring on PEOPLE FIRST OF OHIO SURVIVOR ISLAND

March 19, 20, 21, 2010's Convention Center123 Gano Rd., Wilmington, OhioExit 50 off I-71Holiday Inn at the 's Convention Center Cost:  $165.00 per person includes " 6 " meals.

Everyone attending must pay this amount due to the cost of food.  We make no money on our conference. Hotel cost:  $97.18, tax included and you may put 4 in a room.  You must make your own reservations with the hotel:

Holiday Inn at the 's Convention Center1-937-283-3200 Other Hotels with trnsportation to the 's Convention Center:Hampton Inn Suites, Wilmington1-937-382-4400Holiday Inn Express, Wilmington

Registration must be received by February 20, 2009.  Registration will increase after this date to $190.00Click here for Confernece information and updates:http://www.peoplefirstohio.org

Register Now and send to: People First of OhioP.O. Box 988Mt. Vernon, Ohio 43050 People First of Ohio Conference 2010March 19, 20, 21 " Let Freedom Ring on People First Survivor Island "

-------------------------------------------------Wednesday,

April 21, 2010 - Negotiation Skills - Key to Successful Communication

with Professionals, Honorable D. Abood, Toledo

Participants will gain functional knowledge about the art of listening, compromise, consensus

versus agreement and the art of negotiation.Parents of school-age children with disabilities who receive special education services, educators and professionals whoserve children with disabilities.Honorable D Abood Mediator, Dispute Resolution Services, Inc., Toledo, Ohio B.A University of

Michigan; J.D., University of Toledo College of Law. Memberships: Ohio State Bar Association, Toledo Bar Association,Association for Conflict Resolution. Judge Abood has been a full-time mediator since founding his firm in 1997. He

provides private mediation and other dispute resolution services and has served as a mediation trainer and facultymember nationwide. Judge Abood is a retired judge who previously sat on the Sixth District Court of Appeals, the Lucas

County Court of Common Pleas and the Toledo Municipal Court. In 1993, he received national recognition for beingselected for a 14-day lecture tour of the countries of Syria, Jordan and Yemen, where hepresented a series of lectures on The Rule of Law in Theory and in Practice in the United

States to judges, attorneys, law schools, judicial institutes and public officials in eachcountry. Judge Abood has a brother with developmental disabilities and currently serves onThe Arc of Lucas County Board of Directors.

St. Mercy Medical Center2213 Cherry St, Toledo OH 43608in the Auditorium near the main lobbyTime: 6:30 - 8:30pmFunding for this series is provided by:Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities

There is no cost to attend the workshopsSponsored by The Arc of Lucas County, Inc.For more info, contact them at Phone: 419-882-0941Fax: 419-517-5346E-mail: thearc@...

Visit our websitewww.arclucas.org-----------------------------------------------------Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - Transition from School to Adult Life Filler, Toledo

6:30-8:30 p.m.Participants will gain knowledge about the components of a good transition plan and the

implementation of transition planning in a good IEP. Discussion will include examples,measurements, tools and resources.Parent of school-age children with disabilities who receive special education services,educators and professionals who serve children and adults with disabilities.

Filler Transition Coordinator, Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence. A registered nurse and the TransitionCoordinator for the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI). has worked with individuals with autism

and developmental disabilities and their families for over 20 years. She has served as an Early Intervention ServiceCoordinator, Family Resource Specialist, Autism/Behavior Consultant for Lincoln Way Special Education Center and as a

private consultant for many school districts throughout the state of Ohio. She is also a past president of the AutismSociety of Ohio. has presented for State and National conferences in the area of autism spectrum disorders,

behavior supports, sensory processing supports, transition to adulthood and parent-professional collaboration. nowworks for the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence as the Transition Coordinator where her efforts are towards the

development of supports and resources for students with autism spectrum disorders and low incidence disabilities thatare transitioning to the adult world. She is involved with efforts to coordinate the systems of adult service agencies to

improve delivery of service for adults with disabilities. has two children, one of which is an adult with autism.St. Mercy Medical Center2213 Cherry St, Toledo OH 43608in the Auditorium near the main lobby

Time: 6:30 - 8:30pmFunding for this series is provided by:Lucas County Board of Developmental DisabilitiesThere is no cost to attend the workshopsSponsored by The Arc of Lucas County, Inc.For more info, contact them at Phone: 419-882-0941

Fax: 419-517-5346E-mail: thearc@...Visit our websitewww.arclucas.org

--------------------------------------------Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 8th Annual Milestones Autism/Asperger's Conference - Life-Long Strategies for Success, Cleveland AreaExecutive Caterers at Landerhaven

For more info visit www.milestones.org---------------------------------------------------General News, Articles, Information:

The Special Ed Advocate E-Newsletter, December 8, 2009Link to this issue: http://www.wrightslaw.com/nltr/09/nl.1208.htm

---------------------------------------------------Article: Student publishes book about living with Asperger's syndromeDyllan

Rafail -- a 12-year-old Michigan student who has Asperger's syndrome --

has become a published author, thanks to a school-district contest to

promote reading and writing. " Dyllan set out to complete this task

because he wanted to help erase misunderstandings about autism, " said

his father, " That can often be the most frustrating thing, just being

misunderstood. " Dyllan's book, " Super Senses: A child's description of

the challenges and rewards of living with Autism/Aspergers, " sold its

printing run of 500 copies during its first week, and more are being

published.

http://www.annarbor.com/entertainment/the-deuce/local-author-provides-insight-into-autism-and-aspergers-syndrome-at-age-12/

----------------------------------------------------------------------Article: Censoring Sensory OverloadCompiled by SkwarskiWinding

down 2009 often leaves children with sensory issues wound up like an

old-fashioned wind-up toy. Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukah,

and New Year's are filled with bright lights, loud music, sounds,

textures, colors, and many other things to throw children into sensory

overload. Holiday programs in schools and churches, crowded stores, a

frenetic schedule and abundance of sugary treats can prompt a

Chernobyl-like meltdown. Here are a few tips to help parents manage all

of this, and still manage to enjoy the season.  read on....

http://www.usod.org/images/stories/Sensory_Overload_article_SBN_Winter_2009.pdf--------------------------------------------------

Article: MU professor writes guide to help autistic adults find jobs http://www.columbiamissourian.com/stories/2009/12/09/mu-teacher-develops-guide-help-adults-jobs-find-employment/

-----------------------------------------------------------Article: Researchers study brain waves of children with autismResearchers

at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are studying the brain waves

of children who have autism, hoping to gain a better understanding of

how their brains work. " We're trying to study how children's brains

respond to stimuli to sounds, to words, to speech, " the lead researcher

said. While researchers say their work is not aimed at uncovering the

cause of autism, they hope their results can help improve diagnosis and

treatment.  http://abclocal.go.com/wpvi/story?section=news/health & id=7157665

-----------------------------------------------Article: " Kids With Cameras " Details Innovative Los Angeles Film CampLOS

ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - 12/11/09) - " Kids With Cameras, " a

documentary by filmmaker Rotaru, presented by Polaris Media Group

and produced by Ifavor Entertainment, Inc., that tells the heartwarming

and inspirational story of children with autism and Asperger's

syndrome, debuts in Los Angeles on December 17, 2009.

The film follows the challenges and triumphs of autistic children

participating in the " Celluloid Heroes Movie Camp " in Los Angeles. It

is hosted by non-profit organization Actors for Autism, and taught by

award-winning educator Brad Koepenick. Actress Annie Potts provides the

narration.

In fifteen years' experience teaching the " Celluloid Heroes Movie Camp "

he created, Koepenick has developed a methodology of student

involvement which has proven to be particularly well suited to inspire

creative work from students on the autistic spectrum -- from severely

non-functional, to the lightest forms of Asperger's Syndrome.

" Kids With Cameras, " produced and directed by award-winning, Los

Angeles-based, Romanian-born Rotaru, is the first of a series of

documentaries to be presented by Polaris Media Group, an international

entrepreneurial skills training company.

" Although recent research indicates that developing the creative and

acting abilities of autistic children significantly improves their

social interaction skills, " explains Rotaru, " these methods are

generally overlooked as therapeutic tools. Our film looks at several

forms of art therapy as possible answers to helping these children

bridge the gap that separates them from society. "

" We're very proud to be involved in 'Kids With Cameras,' " said Shane

Krider, CEO and founder of Polaris. " At Polaris, we will always strive

to present inspiring stories of exceptional people achieving success

who have perhaps been overlooked by the mainstream media. "

Polaris will host a theatrical screening of " Kids With Cameras " at Raleigh Studios in Los Angeles on December 17, 2009.For more information about " Kids With Cameras, " visit http://www.kidswithcamerasmovie.com/

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

Software program found to improve skills in young students with autism

A study has found improved social, communication and language skills

among California students with autism who used a software program

featuring computer and classroom activities. The study looked at the

use of TeachTown Basics with preschool, kindergarten and first-grade

students at four Los Angeles schools, and it found that the program

helped students make gains in social skills, auditory processing,

language and academics as well as anecdotal improvements in attention

span and focus compared with students who did not use the program.

http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/index.cfm?print & i=62085

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Latest Newsletter: Bill Goodman, Asperger Coachhttp://www.billgoodyear.org/index.php/resources/newsletter/december-2009?showall=1

---------------------------------------------------Social Stories: What are they? Do they work?Social Skills, Social Stories and AutismWhat, exactly, IS a social story? How can it help a person with autism prepare for a social situation? Get the basics here.  

http://autism.about.com/od/treatmentoptions/f/socialstorydef.htmDo Social Stories Work?Social

stories are carefully crafted narratives intended to help people with

autism prepare for a wide variety of circumstances. Do they really

work? Read up on the research.

http://autism.about.com/od/treatmentoptions/f/sstorieswork.htm-------------------------------------------------------

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The Language Builder Card Sets are the most widely used photo language

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---------------------------------------------------------I Teach Autism Websitehttp://www.iteachautism.com/blog/

What It Is: " I Teach Autism.com gathers countless autism teaching

strategies, free autism teaching tools, printouts, worksheets, themes

and lesson plans. Anything that can help others reach these wonderful

students with autism. Additionally, teachers, educators and parents

with those diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder visit I Teach

Autism.com to get the latest news and an opinion from someone that

holds this topic very close to her heart. "

Who's In Charge: The blogger is " a state board certified Special

Education teacher. I’ve been teaching students with Autism Spectrum

Disorder (ASD) for years, but it’s been my passion long before I became

a teacher. Sounds cheesy, but it’s true. Most of my autism classroom

teaching materials are hand made, by me. "

Why It's Worth Checking Out: Teacher resources can also be parent

resources, whether for use at home or for passing on to school

personnel.---------------------------------------Resource: " Letters of Intent Fact Sheet "

A fact sheet that outlines how to create a letter of intent.  Letters of intent provide other people with critical information about a loved one with a disability in case of an emergency.http://www.qualitymall.org/products/prod1.asp?prodid=7464

----------------------------------------------Book: The Special Needs Planning Guide - How to Prepare for Every Stage of Your Child's Lifehttp://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inbox/1257e0ed3c930ecc

-------------------------------------Holiday Gift Ideashttp://www.nlconcepts.com/index.htm-----------------------------

Bag of tricks: the (special needs) holiday survival editionhttp://blogs.familyeducation.com/parenting/moms/aliki-mcelreath/bag-tricks-special-needs-holiday-survival-edition