Autism Society of Ohio DIGEST: January 25, 2010

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News From ASO:

- Next Autism Special on NBC4-Columbus this Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at 7pm

- Update from ODODD on The County Collaborative Project- DODD Priority Work Plan, Quarterly Status Report

- Several new Research Opportunities for Participation Available- Raise money for The Autism Society of Ohio when you search or shop online! 

- Federal Update/Alerts

 

Massachusetts Election could Affect Federal Health Care Reform  Registration Open for Autism Society Day on the Hill 2010

  Action Alert: Do You Want the Term " Mental Retardation " Removed from Federal Laws? 

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

Autism Society Chapter Events/Information:

- Autism Society of America    Registration to Open Next Month for Autism Society National Conference

   

Submit Your Artwork Online- Autism Society of Greater Akron 

- Autism Society of Central Ohio  

    Tuesday, January 26, 2010 – Ratliff-Schaub, Ph.D. on the Medical Home Model

    Saturday, February 6, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: The Tooth Fairy

    Tuesday, February 23, 2010 – Corso, Music Therapist   

Tuesday, March 30, 2010 – To be announced   

Tuesday April 27, 2010 – Maureen Geraghty, Ph.D. will return to discuss dietary intervention and management   

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 – Transition Topics   

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 – Summer Support Group Meeting

- Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati

   Saturday, February 6, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: The Tooth Fairy

- Autism Society of Greater Cleveland

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

    Saturday, February 6, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: The Tooth Fairy

    Sunday, February 7, 2010 Super Bowl XLIV Party

    January, 2010 newsletter Now Available

- Autism Society of Dayton

    Thursday, January 28, 2010: Navigating the Ohio Medicaid Waiver Program

    Thursday, January 28, 2010: Spend $5 - Get $10 Fundraiser for Autism Society of Dayton!

    Kickoff for Autism Society of Dayton 5K Walk/Run for Autism

    Latest Newsletter from the Autism Society of Dayton

- Autism Society of NW Ohio

   

Asperger Parent support group January 25, 2010    NEW: First of Four Part series - Why Isn't This Working? - Visual Supports January 26, 2010

    January 27 & 28, 2010: Practical

Solutions to Everyday Challenges in Autism workshop - Communication

Deficits in Individuals with AS and HFA with Glenis Benson, Ph.D.

    Sibshop - Next session February 6, 2010

    Purchase a Fan Club card and Benefit ASNO!

- Autism Society of SE Ohio

- Autism Society of TriCounty Ohio (Youngstown)

  

Upcoming Events:

- Wednesday, January 27 2010: Is Your Child a Target of Bullying, Aurora

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Wednesday, January 27, 2010: Make & Take Visuals: Making Visuals without Boardmaker, Shaker Heights

- Thursday, January 28, 2010 - “Beyond

Zero-Tolerance:  Approaching School Discipline from a Special Education

& Student Rights Prospective”, Independence- Thursday, January 28, 2010: WEBINAR: Transition Drives the IEP

- Thursday, Friday, January 28 & 29, 2010: Social Role Valorization (SRV) - not just a theory - not just big words!, Columbus

- Friday, January 29, 2010: ' Pop Fly Tour, Benefits NAANEO

- Tuesday,

February 9, Tuesday, March 10, 2010: Teleconference - Mercury exposure,

nutritional deficiencies and metabolic disruptions may affect learning

in children

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

- Wednesday, February 17, 2010: Financial Strategies for the Special Needs Family, Shaker Heights 

- Thursday,

February 18, 2010: New Technologies to Address Persistent Communication

and Educational Problems of Persons on the Autism Spectrum, Shaker

Heights - Thursday, February 25, 2010: Make & Take Visuals: Using Boardmaker to Make Organizational Visuals, Shaker Heights

- Monday,

March 1, 2010, Cincinnati;  Tuesday, March 2, 2010, Dayton;  Wednesday,

March 3, 2010; Toledo:  Effective Strategies for Classroom Behavior

Management

- 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

- Thursday, April 8, 2010: slaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training, Columbus

- Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - Negotiation Skills -

Key to Successful Communication with Professionals, Honorable

D. Abood, Toledo

- Monday,

May 17, 2010 - 5th Annual Project MORE Conference:  “Project MORE- An

Investment in Innovation: Teaching Children with Disabilities to Read

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

- Monday, May 24 – Sunday, May 30, 2010: The Autism One & Generation Rescue - Autism Redefined 2010 Conference, Chicago

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

- July 19-22, 2010: Governor's Council on People with Disabilities 12th Annual Ohio Youth Leadership Forum, Columbus

General News, Articles, Information:

- Article: P.L.A.Y. Project the latest therapy for autistic children- E-Newsletter: The Special Ed Advocate, January 12, 2010

Books, Resources, Products:

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Book: Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger

Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism - Updated and Expanded Edition by

Temple Grandin and Kate Duffy- Book: Understanding Sam and Asperger Syndrome by Clarabelle van Niekerk, Liezl Venter

- New Books from Future Horizons

 

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 top 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,

 

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

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