Autism Society of Ohio DIGEST: January 11, 2010

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News From ASO:

- Rehab Services Commission looking for Proposals for increasing Job opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities

- Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council Seeks Input

- OCALI

has launched two new Autism Internet Modules: Pivotal Response Training

(PRT) and Preparing and Supporting Individuals with ASD to Obtain and

Sustain Employment

- ODJFS Waiver Rate Decreases

- 2010 STATE OF THE STATE ADDRESS SCHEDULED

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Strickland appoints Lissner to statewide panel on Disabilities- Candidate for Ohio Governor has Two Children with Autism

- Raise money for The Autism Society of Ohio when you search or shop online! 

- Federal Update/Alerts

 

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    New Report Outlines Evaluation, Diagnosis and Treatment of Gastrointestinal Issues in Children with Autism

    Submit Your Artwork Online

- Autism Society of Greater Akron 

   Saturday, January 16, 2010 - Watch Professional Soccer And Support the Autism Society!

- Autism Society of Central Ohio  

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

    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

- Autism Society of Greater Cleveland

    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

    January, 2010 newsletter Now Available

- Autism Society of Dayton

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

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

    Latest Newsletter from the Autism Society of Dayton

- Autism Society of NW Ohio

    NEW Autism/ASD Support Group to start January 12, 2010   

Parents of Adults Support Group - Tuesday, January 19, 2010   

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

   

Practical Solutions - New Flyer Just mailed out and available on our website!    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:

- Monday January 11, 2010 -  Autism 101: an introduction to autism spectrum disorders, Childrens Medical Center of Dayton

- Tuesday, January 12, 2010: Tax tips for families with special needs children, Cuyahoga Falls

- Wednesday, January 13, 2009: Dad's Support Group meeting, Independence

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Thursday, January 14, 2010: Preschool and Early Literacy Learning, Shaker Heights- January 14, 2010: " Reach and Teach All Students: UDL and AT " Webinar from OCALI and SST

- Tuesday, January 19, 2010: Akron Rotary Camp Support Group presents IEP Soup 

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

- Wednesdays, Jan 20th - March 10, 2010: Parenting is Heart Work, North Royalton

- Thursday, January 21 2010: Introduction to Ohio’s Academic Content Standards, Cleveland Area

- Thursday, January 21, 2010: Teleclass Begins: Parenting Your Behaviorally Challenging Child

- Thursday, January 21, February 18, March 18, 2010: Supporting Parents through Empowerment, Advocacy, and Knowledge, Toledo Area

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Thursday, January 21,  Sunday, January 24, 2010:  " ABA Everyday " , Aurora

- Saturday, January 23, 2010: The Special Education Battlefield Workshop, Independence

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

- 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

- 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

- 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

General News, Articles, Information:

- PBS to cover Autism on 2nd Episode of " This Emotional Life " - s Law e-newsletter: The Special Ed Advocate, January 5, 2010

- Article: Outspoken advocate with Asperger's is nominated to national council- Study: Vaccine isn't linked to autism

- Autism Research Institute January, 2010 Newsletter- Milestones January 2010 Newsletter-

OSU Nisonger News features article on NBC4 Autism Puzzle Specials- Article: Study shows geographic clusters of autism in California

- Article: 3-D animated vehicles help children with autism recognize emotions- Ohio DD Council Winter Newsletter DD Quarterly now available

- Follow up Article on Sky in Cleveland Plain Dealer

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TEMPLE GRANDIN - The Movie!

Books, Resources, Products:

- Social Skill Groups Beginning Last Week in January, NE Ohio

- The Autism Women's Network

- Review: Book helps teens relate to Asperger's syndrome experience

- DVD aims to help raise awareness about Asperger's

 

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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