Autism Society of Ohio DIGEST: October 26, 2009

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News From ASO:

- Settlement to aid special-needs education in Ohio

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1st Annual Advancements in Autism Award and Symposium in Akron - ASO Director Barb Yavorcik Recognized- OCALI Conference - Save the Date! November 17-19, 2009!

     ASO to Sponsor Parent Corner as Part of Expo, Exhibit Hall

     ASO to subsidize Registration Fees for Parents

- Federal Update/Alerts

   Call Your Senators about Health-Care Reform and Autism!   Health Care Reform Update

Autism Society Chapter Events/Information:

- Autism Society of America   Autism Society offers Savings on MedicAlert

   Autism Society Now Accepting Donations through Amazon Payments  

   Autism Society Launches New State Resource Pages      Genome-Wide Study of Autism Published in " Nature "    Autism Competencies for Educators Now Available Online

   Free Online Courses for Educators   Save the Date for the 2010 Autism Society Conference    Recordings of the Autism Society 2009 Conference sessions are now available.

   Advancements in Autism Award and Symposium   Children with Autism Use Alternative Keyboard to Communicate

   Ears of Experience Specializes in Planning Disney® Vacations for Families with Special-Needs Children   Monthly Contest for Best Autism Job Story

- Autism Society of Greater Akron 

- Autism Society of Central Ohio 

   Saturday, November 21, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: Planet 51

   Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: The Princess and the Frog

- Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati

   Saturday, November 21, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: Planet 51

   Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: The Princess and the Frog

- Autism Society of Greater Cleveland

     Monday, November 2, 2009 - Presentation: Managing Parent Stress

     Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - Presentation: Music Therapy Enrichment

     Saturday, November 21, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: Planet 51

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

    

Tuesday, January 12, 2010- Might, MA, BCBA Owner of Steps Behavioral Consulting, Avon Lake     Sunday, February 7, 2010 Super Bowl XLIV Party    November, 2009 newsletter Now Available

- Autism Society of Dayton

    Friday December 11, 2009 (tentatively set)  8:30 AM - 3:00 PM Presentation with Jed Baker, PhD

    Latest Newsletter from the Autism Society of Dayton

- Autism Society of NW Ohio

    October 28 & 29: Tackling the Uncomfortable: Teaching Sexuality and Relationships to Individuals on the Autism Spectrum - Dubie   

November 11 & 12: The ECLIPSE Model: Building Global Skills That

Improve Social and Behavioral Functioning for Individuals with Asperger

Syndrome and PDD NOS - Sherry Moyer

    December 2 & 3: How to Get Your Child with Autism to Sleep so You Can Sleep, too - Kim Renner

    Reminder: Asperger Family Support Group meets Monday, October 26

    You can still sign up for Sibshop - Next Sibshop November 14    United Way time - Please designate to the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio

- Autism Society of SE Ohio

- Autism Society of TriCounty Ohio (Youngstown)

    Saturday October 31, 2009 - Halloween Dinner Dance    Raffle - Win a Laptop!

Upcoming Events:

- Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - Conference: " Health Reform for People with Disabilities " , Columbus

- Tuesday, October 27, 2009 - The Future of Technology and Autism, Shaker Heights

- Wednesday, October 28, 2009, Educational Forum, “Understanding Autism”, Case Medical Center, Cleveland

- Wednesday, October  28th  2009 - Webinar Presented by The Training Institute: Adolescents with Autism & Asperger's

- October 29-30, 2009 - ADVANCEMENTS IN AUTISM, Cuyahoga Falls

- November 1 to 14, 2009 ONLINE SEMINAR - Getting Kids In Sync

- November

8-10, 2009 - Without Exception: Building Community and Creating

Opportunities for People with Intellectual Disabilities who have Severe

Reputations, Behavioral Challenges and Mental Health Care Needs,

Northern Kentucky- Monday, November 9, 2009 - Ticket to Work Training for Ohio Service Providers, Columbus

- November 10, 2009 - Guiding Students Through Transition, Wadsworth

- Saturday, November 14, 2009 - The Basics of Working with a Child with Autism: ABA 101, Cleveland

- Sunday, November 15. 2009 - Tools for Encouraging Communication, Cleveland Area

- November 18, 2009, Understanding The Evaluation Team Report (ETR) & Process, Toledo

- November 18-19, 2009 - Career Planning for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Columbus

- Friday,

November 20, 2009 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy – Its Efficacy and Safety

in the Treatment of Cerebral Palsy, Autism and Traumatic Brain Injury,

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

- Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, Adapted Movie Showing: The Princess and the Frog, Solon

General News, Articles, Information:

- Article:Reporter chronicles her first year going gluten-free- Article: Twins study shows genetic influences on autism development- Article: Appropriate, Not Best -- Use " Appropriate " When Asking for School ...

- Ohio Legal Rights Latest Newsletter- Article: Author with autism and dyslexia says art helped him- Scientists say assistive device may help children with autism - Researchers: Mercury is not " single smoking gun " in autism cases- The Special Ed Advocate, October 20, 2009-

NPR: Memoir recounts life with undiagnosed Asperger's syndrome- Miami Valley Autism Resources Survey- Guernesy County AUTISM RESOURCE & SUPPORT GROUP Schedule

Books, Resources, Products:

- Social-networking tools are offered for special-education teachers- Dental Care Products from the Autism Community Store 20% Off

- New book on autism offers guide for educators, parents- " My Football Game " -  Accessible Video Game- Irregular materials for autism and speech from NLC- Transition of Students With Disabilities To Postsecondary Education:A Guide for High School Educators

- Think College for People with intellectual and other developmental disabilities- Book: Managing Family Meltdown: The Low Arousal Approach and Autism

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,

 

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

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