Autism Society of Ohio DIGEST: June 21, 2010

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News From ASO:

-OCALI named 2010 Autism Champion by Autism Society

-Autism Society of Ohio and OACBDD sponsoring Legislative Advocacy Training June 20, 2010, 6-8 pm, Lima

-Two New Websites Will Provide Improved Access to Information for Specific Populations

-Ohio House Bill 398

-Whose IDEA Is This? Updated, Posted on ODE's Website

-ODJFS HOME Choice Bulletin

-Pepsi Refresh Everything - Vote to Build a program center on a farm for adults with autism in Ohio!

-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

-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

- 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

 

·         Concerned Americans Say to Congress: " I Am Not a

Guinea

Pig "

·         The Latest on Enhanced FMAP

 

 

 

Autism Society Chapter Events/Information:

- Autism Society of America

 

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

Families Affected by Autism

·         Autism Society Announces 2010 Autism Champions

·         Congratulations to the 2010 Autism Society National Award Winners

·         Salutatorian with Autism Delivers Graduation Speech

·         Don't Miss the Next Sensory Friendly Film!

·         “Autism Journeys " :

·         Study Suggests Possible Urine Test for Autism

·         Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Schools

·         Autism Society Conference Less Than One Month Away

·         Raising Temple Grandin: A Family Affair

·         New Autism Documentary

·         " Activity Schedules for Children with Autism "

·         " Atypical: Life with Autism in 20 1/3 Chapters " " Atypical: Life with Autism in 20 1/3 Chapters "

 

 

- 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

August

·         Sunday, August 22, 2010-Shimmy and Shake for Autism

 

- 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

·         Monday June 21, 2010 SEX, RELATIONSHIPS AND YOUR CHILD

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

to volunteer NOW!

·         Monday-Friday, July 26 – 30, 2010 Lose the Training Wheels Bike Camp

 

·         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

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

 

Upcoming Events:  

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

-Wednesday, June 23, 2010: A FREE WISE webinar highlighting supports and services for Ticket holders with mental health disabilities, Webinar

-Wednesday, June 23, 2010: Educational

Presentation: With Frazier, II, Ph.D, Director of Research, Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism

-Thursday, June 24, 2010: Family

School and Community Partnerships--learn more about the Joyce Epstein Family, School and Community Partnerships model, Westerville

-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, June 29, 2010, 2010- Using

Evidence Based Practices to Evaluate and Enhance Treatment Outcomes for

Students Diagnosed with Low Incidence Disabilities, Youngstown

State University Summer Institute

-Tuesday July 6, 2010: FREE informational seminar to learn about the Sensory Learning Program, Fremont

 

-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 7, 2010: FREE informational seminar to learn about the Sensory Learning Program, Findlay

 

-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

 

-Tuesday, July 20th, 2010: Financial

Planning for loved one with Special Needs Workshop, Toledo

 

-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-Thursday, August 2-5, 2010: 2010 Summer Institute: “Whole Body Whole Life”, Xavier University Cincinnati

-Monday-Friday, August 2–6,

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

-Tuesday,

August 10, 2010: FREE informational seminar to learn about the Sensory Learning Program, Toledo

-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

-Tuesday and Wednesday, August 17 and 18, 2010: Social Security Disability Programs: Essentials and More, Independence

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

Acquisition through Motor Planning, Bowling Green State University

-Sunday, September 19, 2010: " 4th Annual Poker Ride/PMC & PFD " , Portsmouth

-Thursday, September 23, 2010: Free

Parent Training from LCESC & LCBDD: Autism Awareness, Toledo

-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

-Tuesday and Wednesday, September 28-29, 2010: 2010 Nationwide Children's Autism Conference: Social Skills Across the Spectrum, Columbus

 

-Thursday, October 14, 2010: Free

Parent Training from LCESC & LCBDD: Is Your Child a Target of Bullying, Toledo

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

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

 

-Thursday, January 20, 2011: Free

Parent Training from LCESC & LCBDD: Services and Supports, Toledo

 

General News, Articles, Information:

-Proposed

changes to autism diagnoses draw large response

-Experts

find iPad offers benefits for students with special needs

-How

504 plans are helping some students with special needs

- Article: Autistic children genetically unique

-The s Law Special Ed Advocate, June 15, 2010

Books, Resources, Products:

-Book: Happy Families - A Parents' Guide to the Non-Violent Resistance Approach

-New online Tool: Accommodating People with Cognitive Disabilities in the Workplace

 

-Book: Stand Up for Autism

A Boy, a Dog, and a Prescription for Laughter by Georgina J. Derbyshire

 

-Introducing Agape Formula (a pleasant tasting liquid multivitamin)

-Book: Get Out, Explore, and Have Fun!  How Families of Children with Autism or Asperger Syndrome Can Get the Most out of Community Activities by Jo Rudy

 

-All-In-One Rotary Board &  Platform Swing 

 

-Exceptional Parent Magazine - June 2010 Issue online

 

-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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