Autism Society of Ohio DIGEST: October 19, 2009

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Dear Friend of the Autism Society of Ohio:

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 News From ASO: - News from the Ohio Department of Education     Whose IDEA Is This? Update Sept. 2009 in 12 languages

     a Posny Announced as Assistant Secretary for U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)     Call for Art! Young Soloists 2010- 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

    Article - Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius: Autism has become urgent public-health challenge

Autism Society Chapter Events/Information:- Autism Society of America- Autism Society of Greater Akron      Tuesday, October 20, 2009 -   ASPIES Greater Akron - Parent Support Group Meeting

- 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     Saturday, October 24, 2009 - Fourth Annual Cleveland’s Country Charities Fundraiser

     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

- Autism Society of Dayton    Thursday, October 22, 2009 - Autism Society - Dayton Chapter First Meet & Greet    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: Parents of Adults Support Group meets Tuesday, October 20

    Reminder: Asperger Family Support Group meets Monday, October

    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 17, 2009 - Bowling    Wednesday, October 21, 2009 - Monthly Meeting    Saturday October 31, 2009 - Halloween Dinner Dance    Raffle - Win a Laptop!

Upcoming Events:- October 21, 2009  - Tools for Parent Success A Series of Seven Workshops for Parents of School-Age Children with Disabilities

- Thursday, October 22, 2009 - Educational Laws that Impact Students with Disabilities, NE Ohio- Thursday, October 22, 2009 - Northeast Ohio College Fair for Students with Learning Differences

- Friday, October 23, 2009 - Tools for Today and Tomorrow Conference for Families and Professionals Caring for Children with Chronic Illnesses and/or Disabilities, Cleveland- Saturday, October 24, 2009 - Dine Out With Your Family, Cleveland

- Sunday, October 25, 2009- Be Prepared: Practical Behavior Plans, Cleveland Area- 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- 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

- 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

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

General News, Articles, Information:

- ODJFS HOME Choice Bulletin Newsletter- Parents of boy with autism help create new communication software- Ohio School Choice looking for Autism Scholarship Advocates- Latest Copy of s Law Newsletter

- Article: Drug company forms autism-research unit- Article: Researchers find gene that might be linked to autism- Article: Autism database to include information from grandparents- National Center Learning Disabilities has issued Special Education Scorecards for States

- Video: 10 year old Boy with Autism Saves Teachers Life

Books, Resources, Products:

- Art Therapy Workshop: Where The Wild Things Are, Cleveland           - Social Skills Groups, Cleveland - Teen Connection Group, Cleveland - Book: Getting to Grips with Asperger Syndrome - Understanding Adults on the Autism Spectrum

- Autism Visual Aids- Autism360.org now Available from ARI- Book: From A to ZZZ- Parent Training Modules Help Families Promote Children's Social And Emotional Skills

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) 487-4725general email: askASO@...

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