Autism Society of Ohio DIGEST: December 7, 2009

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News From ASO:

- Ohio House of Representative to Vote on Autism Insurance Coverage Tomorrow!

- News from ODE-Office for Exceptional Children    Funding Available for eRead Professional Development Modules

   

Center for Instructional Supports and Accessible Materials (CISAM) Fall Circular is now available- Rehab Services Commission need Comment on Two Proposed Rules

- Federal Update/Alerts

  Show your Support for the ABLE Act!  Health-Care Update

Autism Society Chapter Events/Information:

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

  

We've Moved!  

Study Examines Early Intervention in Toddlers  

Parent Training Complements Medication for Treating Behavioral Problems in Children with Pervasive Developmental Disorders  

College Internship Program Announces Dates and Locations for Summer Sessions  

Autism Society Conference Call for Papers Now Open  

DAN! Winter 2010 Clinician's Conference  

Educational Documentary for and about Young People with Asperger's Syndrome  

Web Resource for Caregivers  

Persons with Disabilities and the Flu  

" What Does Happy Look Like? "   

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves ABILIFY® for the Treatment

of Irritability Associated with Autistic Disorder in Pediatric Patients

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

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

- Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati

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

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

- Autism Society of Greater Cleveland

    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

    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

    Friday December 11, 2009 - Presentation with Jed Baker, PhD

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

- Autism Society of NW Ohio

    December 9, 2009 - Follow-up to Tackling the Uncomfortable: Teaching

Sexuality and Relationships to Adolescents on the Autism Spectrum

Workshop

    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 8, 2009 - Understanding the DD System with Tonks, Toledo

- Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - Autism Talk at The City Club, Cleveland

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Wednesday, December 9  7:00 pm Understanding emotions for Individuals with DD, Independence- Thursday, December 10, 2009 - Preparing Your Child for Transition to Adulthood, Shaker Heights

- Friday, December 11, 2009 - Training for Ohioans with Developmental Disabilities, Their Families and Support Staff, Columbus

- Friday, December 11, 2009 - Book

Signing Tim Page,  " Parallel Play " , a memoir about growing up with

Asperger's syndrome, Westlake

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

- Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Breakfast with Santa at Hattie Larlham

- Sunday, December 13, 2010 - Santa Paws at Hattie Larlham- 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

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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, 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

General News, Articles, Information:

- Latest Newsletter from Autism Research Institute- Article: Poet who has autism shares his work

- Article: Performing Helps Members Of Rock Band ‘Flame’ Overcome Disabilities- Article: Autism Behavior Therapy Successful In Kids As Young As 18 Months

- Article: Peer mentoring helps students with autism improve social skills

Books, Resources, Products:

- The Special Ed Advocate, December 1, 2009- CAT-kit: Powerful behavioral tool

- Resource: Difficulty with Santa visits?- Resources from: CQL | The Council on Quality and Leadership

- UCTV - Programs on Autism- Milestones Clevelan December Newsletter 2009

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Product: Tap A Picture – TapToTalk Speaks

 

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 Representative to Vote on Autism Insurance Coverage Tomorrow!

The Autism Society of Ohio has just received information that the vote

in the Ohio House of Representatives on Autism Insurance Coverage, HB8,

will be held during the session scheduled for this Tuesday, December 8,

2009.  The session begins at 11am.

There area several other bills up for consideration during the session

and there is no information on when in the session HB8 will come up for

consideration - so it may be a long day.  However, if you are able,

please plan on attending the opening of the session and WEAR RED to

show your support for HB8.  Please note that signs, buttons, cheering,

etc. are not permitted in the session chambers.  Information on the

location of session chambers can be found at the information desk in

the Rotunda of the Capitol Building.   Supporters can meet in the

Rotunda at 10:45am.

Directions to the Ohio Statehouse and information on parking are available at: http://www.ohiochannel.org/your_state/ohio_statehouse/information/parking/index.cfm

If you have not yet contacted your state Representative to support HB8,

please do so ASAP.  When contacting your legislators, you can use the

following talking points:· Autism currently affects 1 in 150 births - and that number is expected to rise.

· 16 other states have adopted some form of autism insurance coverage legislation – legislation pending in another 29 states.·

Covering medically necessary therapies today will go a long way toward

helping children to grow up and be functioning, tax paying citizens.

· Early treatment/coverage will save million of tax dollars down the road that are going to things such as special education.The

best way to contact is to call the Representative's office, but an

email, postcard, or letter can also be effective.  The Autism Society

has created an easy to use email action alert for HB 8 - autism

insurance coverage - so if you have not yet contacted your legislators,

you can use this alert to do so.  Click here to use the action alert,

or visit: https://secure2.convio.net/asa/site/Advocacy?pagename=homepage & page=UserAction & id=339

The Autism Society cannot do this alone - it is important that

legislators hear from their constituents on this important issue, so

contact them as soon as possible.  To get information on how to contact

your legislators, click here, or visit http://www.house.state.oh.us/index.php?option=com_displaymembers & Itemid=57.  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

----------------------------------------------News from ODE-Office for Exceptional Children

Funding Available for eRead Professional Development ModulesODE’s

Office of Literacy and eRead at the University of Akron worked together

to develop online professional development courses and resources for

K-12 literacy educators. The Office for Exceptional Children is

offering funds through the regional State Support Teams (SST) to

support districts utilizing the eRead Modules as professional

development for special and general education teachers who teach

students with disabilities.

The modules help educators develop skills that are sustainable, ongoing

and focused on student achievement. Educators can build a strong

foundation in the Five Essentials, Early Language Learning,

Differentiation, English learners, Adolescent Literacy, Scaffolding,

High Yield Strategies or Assess Plan Teach. There also are modules on

School Leadership and Instructional Coaching. All modules promote a

blended face-to-face, online, high-quality professional development

experience led by an experienced facilitator.

If you are interested in learning more about the modules, access www.eReadOhio.org and/or contact Lori Vargo, 330-972-7708, or by e-mail at  LVargo@....

If you are interested in learning more about accessing funding to

support this e-learning professional development effort, contact your

regional State Support Team.

Center for Instructional Supports and Accessible Materials (CISAM) Fall Circular is now availablehttp://www.ossb.oh.gov/CISAM/CISAM%20Fall%20Circular%202009.pdf

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Rehab Services Commission need Comment on Two Proposed RulesThe

Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission (RSC), the state agency that

serves Ohioans with disabilities through employment services and

determination of disability benefits, is requesting your input

regarding two proposed administrative rules:

3304-2-58, Training3304-2-63, Confidentiality of InformationTo view the full text of these and other current RSC administrative rules, go to http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/3304.

RSC values the recommendations of leaders within the disability

community and we believe your comments on these and future

administrative rules can help us to better serve our consumers.Comments

received will be taken under consideration as the rules are being

reviewed for possible future administrative rule filings.

Please address your comments to Assistant Chief Legal Counsel

Zianno Hudak, Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission, 400 East Campus

View Blvd., Columbus, Ohio 43235. Comments are due by 9 a.m. on Monday,

December 21, 2009.

Thank you, RenchAdministratorOhio Rehabilitation Services Commission400 E. Campus View Blvd., SW3BColumbus, OH  43235About Ohio Rehabilitation Services CommissionThe

Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission is the state agency charged

with assisting Ohioans with disabilities to obtain or retain jobs and

achieve independence. The Commission accomplishes its mission through

partnerships with community rehabilitation programs and vocational

rehabilitation professionals across the state. Visit us at www.rsc.ohio.gov.

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Federal Update

Information Provided by the Autism Society of AmericaShow your Support for the ABLE Act!The Achieving a Better Life Experience Act (ABLE) of 2009 (S. 493/HR

1205), which is supported by over 40 national disabilityorganizations, has been introduced in both the Senate and House. TheABLE Act will give individuals with disabilities and their familiesthe ability to save for their child's future just like every other

American family, and help people with disabilities live full,productive lives in their communities. Read more:http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=3YuqTH8ZIw_4Vhe6eD9nPg..

Health-Care UpdateThe U.S. Congress returned to work earlier this week after theThanksgiving holiday. There are about three and a half weeks remainingbefore a holiday break is scheduled. Passage of a health-care reform

bill in the Senate and continued work on the remaining fiscal year2010 appropriations bills will dominate the House and Senate agendasthroughout December. Read more:http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=FuMcA341R_FnUVv-yJLlvA..

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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:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=qKvNNDhxNHUqmQ1cjXdhig..We've Moved!The Autism Society's new office is located at 4340 East-West

Hwy, Suite 350, Bethesda, land 20814.Study Examines Early Intervention in ToddlersA new study has shown that early intervention can significantlyimprove outcomes for toddlers with autism spectrum disorders, some as

young as 18 months. Though previous studies have shown improvementwith early intervention in older, preschool-aged children, this is thefirst randomized, controlled trial in children this young. Read more:http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=dfLX13dzPUiTPiO4LmtdNQ..

Parent Training Complements Medication for Treating Behavioral Problems in Children with Pervasive Developmental DisordersTreatment that includes medication plus a structured training programfor parents reduces serious behavioral problems in children with

autism and related conditions, according to a new study. The study,which was part of the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)Research Units on Pediatric Psychopharmacology (RUPP) Autism Network,was published in the December 2009 issue of the " Journal of the

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. " Read more:http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=lgcpZXYBxND6LI18c3rc6A..

College Internship Program Announces Dates and Locations for Summer Sessions

The College Internship Program (CIP) has announced dates and locationsof their four summer programs for teens ages 16-19 with learningdifferences. The two-week program will be held on the campuses of fourhighly rated colleges in California, Indiana, Massachusetts and

Florida, and is designed to prepare students for the transition fromhigh school to college or careers. Read more:http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=a3dcWmR3bpwY9pvZPJmdOg..

Autism Society Conference Call for Papers Now OpenThe Autism Society's National Conference brings experts andfamilies together in energetic forums to address the full range oflifespan issues facing those affected by autism today. The Society has

opened its call for papers that present best-practice,cutting-edge research on lifespan issues of autism, including earlyintervention, education, employment, behavior, communication, socialskills and biomedical interventions, among others. We also welcome the

personal perspectives of families, caregivers and people on thespectrum of autism. Read more:http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=-5DB97xbndnrEZWiwH4uaQ..

DAN! Winter 2010 Clinician's ConferenceThe Defeat Autism Now! (DAN!) Winter 2010 Clinician's Conferencewill be held February 6-7 in Tampa, Fla. Clinician seminars aredesigned for licensed health-care professionals who provide primary

medical care to children and adults diagnosed with autism spectrumdisorders. Read more:http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=T3zde0UkUTqIHI5RBvCtWg..

Educational Documentary for and about Young People with Asperger's Syndrome " The Asperger's Difference, " a 30-minute educational documentaryfor and about young people with Asperger Syndrome, is designed to

support high-functioning young people with autism as they begin thecomplicated emotional and physical transition into adolescence andadulthood. The DVD provides the opportunity to see not only thechallenges, but the often-overlooked strengths, poise, self-awareness

and sense of humor that gives a fuller picture of what it means tolive with Asperger's. Read more:http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=IoJX1ioShblM-DljVbg4cw..

Web Resource for Caregivers " Ask Medicare " is a Web-based resource developed by the Centers forMedicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Read more:http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=XaIDmJEACJHhfBDtl6QZGw..

Persons with Disabilities and the FluThe U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched a newonline resource about the flu for persons with disabilities atwww.flu.gov. Read more:

http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=yKC4z_vO2R81RdOKlhgorQ.. " What Does Happy Look Like? " Angry, sad, anxious, excited - emotions are difficult for many

children on the spectrum to understand and describe. They experiencethem, but often cannot say why or express what they mean, thus makingit difficult for them to communicate effectively with their parents,teachers and peers throughout the day. " What Does Happy Look Like? " is a

new book by ph and Silvana Gallo Karim that allows children tovisually identify their emotions and feelings. Read more:http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=lJL_2HOK-s5zoTq4cwDAoA..

U.S. Food and Drug Administration Approves ABILIFY® for the Treatment

of Irritability Associated with Autistic Disorder in Pediatric PatientsBristol-Myers Squibb Company and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.,recently announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)has approved the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for

ABILIFY® (aripiprazole) for the treatment of irritabilityassociated with autistic disorder in pediatric patients ages 6-17.Read more:http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=aKhL0a1cP4_N1k-V-dYA7w..

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

10:00 AM Please join us to

view “The Princess and the Frog” 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.Saturday, January 9, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: Alvin and the Chipmunks 210:00 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@...

Monday, December 7, 2009 -  “ABA” Therapy, Independence

6:30 - 8:30 PM Independence CivicCenter “ABA” Therapy We welcome Kate Boylan, Director forBehavioral Intervention Institute of Ohio. Topic ABA therapy.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - Darla Motil from The Achievement Centers for Children, Avon Lake 7:00—9:00 PM, Avon LakeLibrary, Darla Motil from The Achievement Centers for Children.

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

10:00 AM Please join us to view “The Princess and the Frog” 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.

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

10:00 AM Please join us to view “The Princess and the Frog” 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.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

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Autism Society of Dayton

P.O. Box 1013Miamisburg, OH 45343

206-984-5760

www.autismsociety-dayton.org

Friday December 11, 2009 - Presentation with Jed Baker, PhD

Co-sponsored by Autism Society of Dayton and Dayton Area Families for Effective Autism Treatment (DAFEAT)Friday, December 11, 2009, 8:30 AM- 3:00 PMLocation:  Far Hills Community Church

5800 Clyo Rd. Dayton, OH 45459

COST $10.00 parents/DAFEAT members (includes lunch)$75.00 professionals (includes lunch and CEUs)Workshop

Description:  Students on the autism spectrum often present with

difficulty regulating their feelings and interacting socially. This

workshop describes how to handle meltdowns and design effective

behavior plans to prevent these moments and reduce frustration and

anxiety. The second part of the presentation details strategies to

motivate students to learn, ways to teach social skills, how to

generalize skills into the natural setting and increase acceptance and

tolerance from peers. Information will be imparted though lecture,

interactive exercises, and video clips.

Workshop Outcome objectives:    * To understand the reasons for social skill deficits and disruptive behaviors.   

* To learn strategies to deal effectively with meltdowns and be able to

put together an effective behavior plan to prevent frustrations.

    * To understand how to put together a social skills training program in schools or at home.    * To learn ways to motivate verbal and non-verbal students to want to socialize.    * To learn several strategies for teaching and generalizing skills.

    * To learn how to create programs for typical peers to accept students with disabilities and model positive behaviors.Participants will learn about...Understanding

Challenging Behaviors in children with Asperger Syndrome, Autism, NLD,

ADHD, Bipolar disorder, and multiple learning disabilities

Hierarchy of Behavior/Frustration Management Strategies:a.        Relationship building and collaborative problem solvingb.       How to deal with meltdownsc.        Creating a prevention plan for repeat problems

d.       Designing behavior plans for your studentsSocial Skills Traininga.        Prioritizing skill goalsb.       Motivation for trainingc.        Skill acquisition: strategies to teach skillsd.       Generalization strategies

e.       Peer sensitivity: lunch buddy, lunch bunch, classroom milieuf.         Skill lessons for your studentsPresenter

Information:  Jed Baker, Ph.D. is the director of the Social Skills

Training Project, a private organization serving individuals with

autism and social communication problems.  He also directs social

skills training for Millburn Public Schools in New Jersey.  He is on

the professional advisory board of Autism Today, ASPEN, ANSWER, YAI,

the Kelberman Center and several other autism organizations. In

addition, he writes, lectures, and provides training internationally on

the topic of social skills training and managing challenging

behaviors.  He is an award winning author of five books, including

Social Skills Training for Children and Adolescents with Asperger

Syndrome and Social Communication Problems; Preparing for Life: The

Complete Handbook for the Transition to Adulthood for Those with Autism

and Asperger Syndrome; The Social Skills Picture Book; The Social

Skills Picture Book for High School and Beyond; and No More Meltdowns:

Positive Strategies for Managing and Preventing Out-of-Control

Behavior. His work has also been featured on ABC World News, Nightline,

the CBS Early Show, and the Discovery Health Channel.   

To Register, visit: http://www.autism-society.org/site/DocServer/Jed_Baker_Registration_final_pdf.pdf?docID=16402

Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - Holiday PartyWe 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

 

Latest Newsletter from the Autism Society of Dayton

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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

December 9, 2009 - Follow-up to Tackling the Uncomfortable:

Teaching Sexuality and Relationships to Adolescents on the Autism

Spectrum Workshop With Andie Ryley and Linell Weinberg (NOTE: Dubie, the original presenter

will not be at this workshop.) This is a chance to discuss the materiallearned in 's workshop. Bring your examples and questions aboutyour child or individuals you are working with.Date: December 9, 2009

Start Time: 6:30 pmEnd Time: 8 pmLocation: Lucas County Board of DDFamily First ZoneCost: This workshop is FREE!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@...

www.autismseohio.org-------------------------------------------------------------

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

TriCountyAutism_ASO@... --------------------------------------------------------------

Upcoming Events, Conferences:

Tuesday December 8, 2009 - Understanding the DD System, Toledo

What families need to know about the DDservice system, waivers, & individual budgets.Join us for an in-depth conversation with Tonks, Executive Director, The Arc of Ohio.Staff and providers are welcome to attend.

Tuesday December 8, 20096:00-8:00 p.m.Toledo Lucas County Public Library Sanger Branch3030 West Central Ave(East of Westgate Shopping Center)Toledo OH 43606 will answer any questions you may have.

About : represented families on Governor Strickland's FuturesCommittee and was one of the authors of Ohio Medicaid Redesign. Hemeets regularly with Ohio Directors of Medicaid, Developmental Disabilities

and Office of Exceptional Children, and advocates daily on behalf ofOhioans with developmental disabilities.Seating is limited.To reserve your seat pleasecall or email The Arc419-882-0941thearc@...

Hosted by The Arc of Lucas County, Inc & Lucas County Board ofDevelopmental Disabilities------------------------------------------------------------------Wednesday, December 9, 2009 - Autism Talk at The City Club, Cleveland

850 Euclid Avenue, 2nd Floor, Cleveland, OHWednesday,

December 9, 2009, 12 noon, Panel about Local Resources, with

Nameth Connor (Autism Consulting), Pat Nobili (Achievement Centers for

Children), Ilana Hoffer Skoff (Milestones Autism Organization),

moderated by Adam s (Bellefaire JCB)

$15members / $25non-membersFor more information or to make a reservation, call 216.621.0082 or visit www.cityclub.org.All prices include lunch.Reservations and cancellations are required at least 24 hours in advance of the event.

------------------------------------------------------------Wednesday, December 9  7:00 pm Understanding emotions for Individuals with DD

and the impact they have on the individuals we support can be

challenging under the best of circumstances. , Behavior

Curriculum Intervention Specialist for the CCBDD, presents this topic

to focus on defining emotions and how they develop in both healthy and

unhealthy ways, and tactics used to bring balance back once emotions

have caused the brain to function with the fight or flight response.

As a participant, you will gain an understanding of how emotions

develop and the effects of unbalanced emotions. Also, will

suggest strategies which can be used to address unhealthy/unbalanced

emotions at home and in the classroom.

Cleveland Clinic Independence, Community Room B5001 Rockside Road Independence, OH 44131 -For more info on Ms. & the lecture - http://www.usod.org/component/option,com_events/Itemid,100/agid,43/day,09/month,12/task,view_detail/year,2009/

please rsvp to the Up Side of Downs office or rsvp@...----------------------------------------------------Thursday, December 10, 2009 - Preparing Your Child for Transition to Adulthood, Shaker Heights

Monarch is hosting a free lecture series for members of the autism community.

(presented by speakers from the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental

Disabilities), 1-2:30pm, Boardroom at Bellefaire JCB, RSVP by calling

216.320.8571

or contact DeMinico

Bellefaire JCB - Monarch School

22001 Fairmount Blvd.

Shaker Heights, Ohio 44118

Tel: 216.320.6805

deminicol@...    

------------------------------------Friday, December 11, 2009 - Training for Ohioans with Developmental Disabilities, Their Families and Support Staff, Columbus

Holiday Inn - Worthington7007 N. High St.Worthington, OH 43085(614) 436-07009:00 - 10:00 a.m.    Registration10:00 a.m. - Noon      

*      Medicaid Card Services - Can Ohio continue to provide Durable

Medical Equipment, Nursing, Prescriptions, Dental, Psychology, Vision

and other optional services through my Medicaid Card? Ohio Dept of Job

& Family Services

    *      Medicaid in Schools - How does it affect me? Ohio Dept of Education, Office of Exceptional Children    *      My Legal Rights in Education and Access to Community Services - An Update - Ohio Legal Rights

Noon - 1:00                           Lunch (Included with Registration)1:00 - 2:30 p.m.                    Breakouts    

I.    DD Transitions Waiver - Will I ever transition?  Am I ok and will

I have access to an adult day service once I leave school?

    II.   Trusts/Guardianship - Do I need a Guardian?  Is a trust necessary?2:30 - 2:45 p.m.     Break2:45 - 4:00 p.m.     Breakouts   

I.   DD Futures Waiver for Children with Intensive Behaviors - When can

I expect it and how is it different from current waivers? Ohio Dept of

Developmental Disabilities

    II.  The Autism Scholarship - Is it for me? -Ohio Dept of Education, Office of Exceptional Children    To register click here www.thearcofohio.org      

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December 11, 2009 - Book Signing Tim Page,  " Parallel Play " , a memoir

about growing up with Asperger's syndrome, Westlake

At 7PM.  Mr. Page is a Pulitzer Prize winning journalist who is

currently professor of Arts Journalism at the University of Southern

California. From 1982 to 1987 he was a music and culture reporter for

The New York Times. In 1987 he became the chief music critic for

Newsday, then in 1995 the chief classical music critic of The

Washington Post.

In 2007 Mr. Page revealed in The New Yorker that he had been diagnosed

with Asperger syndrome. He expanded this article in 2009 with the

release of " Parallel Play " , a memoir about growing up with Asperger's

syndrome.

Mr. Page with be reading from, discussing, and signing his book on

Friday, December 11th at 7PM at Borders in Westlake. Please forward

this information on to others you know who would be interested in this

incredible story.

Borders30121 Detroit Rd.Westlake, OH 44145440-892-7667------------------------------------------------------------------Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, Adapted Movie Showing: The Princess and the Frog, Solon

Monarch

Center for Autism and Cleveland Cinemas are hosting a unique movie

viewing experience for families with children and adolescents with

Autism.

Join us for private showings of three animated movies, which will be

especially adapted for lights and sound. Children are encouraged to bring personal sensory support items and special snacks, (the theater’s concession stand will be open as well).

Time: Movie begins promptly at 10 a.m., without trailers and ads.Please arrive by 9:45 a.m. to buy tickets and select seats.Where: Solon Theaters6185 Enterprise ParkwaySolon 44139440-564-2034

Price: tickets are $5.50 eachTo prepare your child with for the movie, we created a social story which is available at www.bellefairejcb.org/monarch

For more information please contact Karin Hess-Hopkins at Monarch School at (216)320-8658 hessk@...Please pass this on or better yet, bring your family. We need a minimum number of tickets.

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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,

http://www.aaidd.org/ehi/content_332.cfm?navID=111------------------------------------------------------------Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Breakfast with Santa at Hattie Larlham

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.

----------------------------------------------------------------------Thursday, January 7, 2010 - Parent's Rights in the Special Education Process, TallmadgePresented 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, 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 "

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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

--------------------------------------------General News, Articles, Information:

Latest Newsletter from Autism Research Institutehttp://campaign.constantcontact.com/render?v=001WeBrwlP3VB2RxQzzPStyCcHaafpD0qM6z4ROsGRLdwmTwRVNNEdD5lPH2Jgm1Tw8fC5i78EsdTUu-bzKuVTIcZwCaRxNR7kHby7ofHLp2iMbyw5Kq9V_5w%3D%3D

----------------------------------------------------Article: Poet who has autism shares his workA

young Iowa poet who has autism says he hopes to earn a living as a

writer and an English teacher and set an example to others living with

the disorder. Schrum says writing and sharing his poetry has

provided him an outlet for self-expression. He recently self-published

his first volume of poetry and plans to donate some of the proceeds to

charity.

http://www.desmoinesregister.com/article/20091130/NEWS/911300326/-1/NEWS04/Autistic-and-artistic-Poet-shares-his-talent

---------------------------------------------------------------Article: Performing Helps Members Of Rock Band ‘Flame’ Overcome DisabilitiesThey

have Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, intellectual disability, autism and

blindness, but it’s the rock music Flame is creating that’s turning

heads around the world.

http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/12/01/flame/6341/-------------------------------------------------------------------Article: Autism Behavior Therapy Successful In Kids As Young As 18 Months

Intensive behavior therapy in toddlers with autism can yield

significant progress and even result in an improved diagnosis,

first-of-its-kind research indicates.http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/11/30/autism-early-intervention/6334/

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Article: Peer mentoring helps students with autism improve social skillsA

program that began last year at an Idaho elementary school offers peer

mentoring to students who have autism, helping them improve their

social skills with the goal of integrating them into mainstream

classrooms. Students with autism at the school are paired with peers to

play games and participate in activities. Teachers said the on-campus

program helps the students who have autism understand what is

appropriate behavior, and the other students are able to better

understand the disorder. http://www.theolympian.com/northwest/story/1058224.html

-------------------------------------------------Article: Disney Channel Highlights Autism Sibling Experiencehttp://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/12/02/disney/6362/

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

The Special Ed Advocate, December 1, 2009Link to this issue: http://www.wrightslaw.com/nltr/09/nl.1201.htm

----------------------------------------CAT-kit: Powerful behavioral toolThe

CAT-Kit is considered to be one of the most powerful behavioral tools

that exist.  This product can be used for any age.  It is designed to

help students become aware of how their thoughts, feelings and actions

all interact. With the help of visual components they learn to share

their insights with others and gain understanding of their own moods,

emotions and interactions.  WE HAVE THE CHEAPEST PRICE YOU'LL FIND. 

THIS ITEM IS A COMPREHENSIVE PACKAGE.  Come and view the video clip for

a preview of what to expect.   http://www.nlconcepts.com/autism-catkit.htm

----------------------------------------Resource: Difficulty with Santa visits?A great video

created by Santa-America to help parents prepare their children to meet

Santa Claus.  Santa, who you only see from the neck up (Smart!) talks

about his outfit and what to expect when visiting him.  Schedule a

personal visit from Santas that are specially trained to work with

special needs individuals at Santa-America! http://santa-america.org/

Another website called Visit Santa Online lets you chat with Santa via

webcam. A good idea for those children who have anxiety issues or are

unable to leave home to visit Santa. http://www.visitsantaonline.com/

------------------------------------------Resources from: CQL | The Council on Quality and LeadershipWe

are pleased to share with you our latest Quality in Practice (QIP). 

QIP is a resource tool that provides practical tips and suggestions on

how to improve quality in the areas that we have found to be most

critical for achieving personal outcomes and building responsive

services.  http://www.thecouncil.org/qualityinpracticeindex.aspx

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gives a non-verbal child a voice with the tap of a picture. It turns a

handheld Nintendo DSi or DS Lite into an augmentative and alternative

communication (AAC) device.

http://www.taptotalk.com/store.aspx