Autism Society of Ohio DIGEST: June 7, 2010

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Dear Friend of the Autism Society of Ohio:

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News From ASO:

-Motorcycle Ride Now For Autism - proceeds benefit Autism Society of Ohio!

-LRS files amended complaint in Doe v. State of Ohio lawsuit

- DODD updates OEDI and COEDI

- Progress on Ohio’s Olmstead Report

- Tassé Elected to National Developmental Disabilities Board

-Ohio Center for Instructional Supports and Accessible Materials

-Ohio Department of Insurance launches new consumer protection campaign! 

-Take a moment to complete the following survey for Ohio Legal Rights Service

- Ohio Healthcare

Reform Website

- Registration is now open for the 2010 OCALI Conference, the nation's premier event in autism, assistive technology and low-incidence disabilities

 

-Autism Society of Ohio now on Twitter!

 

- Federal Update/Alerts

 

·         Medicaid/Medicare/Housing

·         Civil Rights/ ADA/Olmstead

·         Update on Toxic Chemical Reform

 

 

Autism Society Chapter Events/Information:

- Autism Society of America

·         Triple your gift to the Autism Society!

·         National Conference Keynotes, Continuing Medical Education and Science

Symposium Announced

·         There's Still Time to Help us Set Up a 24/7 Support Line for

Families Affected by Autism

·         Don't Miss the Next Sensory Friendly Film!

·         " Autism Journeys " : Kim

·         Autism Headlines Weekly

·         Infants Capable of Learning While Asleep

·         New Book on Coping with School Transitions

·         National Conference News: " Saloon It Up, " Respite Care and Exhibit Sales

·         New Parent Guide for High-Functioning Autism

·         Schilling Family Offers Memoir of Asperger's

·         " Making Sense of Autistic Spectrum Disorders "

 

- Autism Society of Greater Akron

June

·         Monday, June 21, 2010-Aspies Greater Akron- Come bowl with us!

·         Sunday, June 27, 2010- Pot Luck Picnic at Memorial Park

- Autism Society of Central Ohio

June

·         Tuesday, June 29, 2010 – Summer Support Group Meeting 

- Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati

 

- Autism Society of Greater Cleveland

 

·         ASGC Summer Social Skills Camp Located at The City of Independence Park- few spots still available

 

- Autism Society of Dayton

June

 

·         2010 Grant Cycle Begins June 1, 2010

 

·         Grant helps pay for camp

·         Latest Newsletter from the Autism Society of Dayton

 

- Autism Society of NW Ohio

 

June

  

·         Friday and Saturday, June 25 & 26, 2010: GIVE AUTISM THE BOOT - Sign up

to volunteer NOW!

 

·         Contact our office NOW for your application to the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio 2010 Extended School Year Summer Program.

·         Purchase a Fan Club card and Benefit ASNO! 

·         It is time to RE-REGISTER for the Kroger Community Rewards program

 

- Autism Society of SE Ohio

- Autism Society of TriCounty Ohio (Youngstown)

June

·         Wednesday, June 16, 2010: Regular monthly meeting

·         Monday, June 28, 2010: The 13th Annual Tri-County Autism Society Classic Golf Scramble

 

Upcoming Events:  

-Tuesday, June 8, 2010: Free Training: “Parents' Rights in the Special Education Process”, Lancaster

-Tuesday, June 8, 2010: Free

Meeting/Training in Trumbull County

-Friday, June 11, 2010: Training for Ohioans

with Developmental Disabilities, Their Families and Support Staff, Columbus

-Friday, June 11, 2010: Operation

Reconnect: Understanding The Needs of Military Service Members & Their Families, Bowling Green State University

-Tuesday, June 15, 2010:

FREE informational seminar to learn about the Sensory Learning Program, Toledo

 

-Thursday, June 17 and Friday, June 18, 2010: “How to Build a Winning

Team to Heal a Challenging Child” Training with , Archbold

 

- Saturday, June 19, 2010, DAFEAT workshop " I Want to Learn!  An Intro to Beginning Structured Teaching " ,

Dayton

 

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

-Thursday, June 24, 2010:Conference: Connecting the Dots  Matching the Pieces, Mantua

-Thursday and Friday, June 24 and 25, 2010: Day to Day Educational Interventions Across the Autism Spectrum, Kent State University

-Monday-Friday, June 28 - July 2, 2010: Autreat

2010-Living Life the Autly Way, Bradford, PA

-Tuesday, July 6, 2010: Work Opportunities for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities:  LIFE Works Program, Columbus

-Wednesday, July 7, 2010: Supported Job Club, Twinsburg

-Wednesday, July 14, 2010: Supported Job Club, Twinsburg

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

-Monday- Friday, July 19-23, 2010: Planning

a Comprehensive, Blended Method Classroom Program for Students on the Autism Spectrum, Highland Hills

 

-Wednesday,

July 21, 2010: Supported Job Club, Twinsburg

-Monday-Friday, July 26-30, 2010: Lose the Training Wheels Bike Camp, Sylvania

-Wednesday, July 28, 2010: Supported Job Club, Twinsburg

-Monday-Friday, August  2–

6,  2010: A Residential Campus Experience for College-Bound Students with Disabilities, Columbus 

-Tuesday-Thursday, August 10-12, 2010: Hands on Positive Behavior Support.  Current Evidence-Based Strategies for Managing the Behavior of Students with Special Needs, Highland Hills

-Thursday, August 12, 2010: ’s Law Training, Mansfield

-Wednesday and Thursday, September 15 and 16, 2010: Free ASHA Approved Autism Workshop: Language

Acquisition through Motor Planning, Bowling Green State University

- Thursday, September 23, 2010: The 1st Annual

Critical Issues in Autism Conference, Toledo

-Thursday and Friday, September 23 and 24, 2010 and Friday October 1, 2010:

Paraprofessional Training, “Working with Students with Autism”, Highland Hills

-Friday and Saturday November 5-6, 2010: Ohio

SIBS's 10th Annual Ohio Adult Sibling Conference, Columbus

General News, Articles, Information:

- Article: Atypical Antipsychotic (Abilify) in

Autism Safe Long Term

-More

students have a ball in class

-Could

robots be the new face of autism treatment?

-Pediatrician Group Calls For Increased Mental Health, Autism Screening

-Latest Newsletter from the Autism Research Institute

-The s Law Special Ed Advocate, June 3, 2010

Books, Resources, Products:

-Sibshops – Autism Sibling Support Program

 

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 Ohio 1335

Dublin Rd., Suite 205-C Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 487-4726 fax:

(614) 487-4725

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