Autism Society of Ohio DIGEST: May 10, 2010

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News From ASO: 

- 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

 

- OCALI is pleased to announce the release of the new Autism Internet Modules (AIM) logo and updated AIM website

 

- The

Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities Invites You to Nominate

Your Agency to Participate in the: Employment First Initiative

 

- Autism Society of Ohio now on Twitter!

- Federal Update/Alerts

 

·         Help Keep Students Safe!

·         How Will Health-Care Reform Affect You?

·         Secretary Sebelius Announces New Members of the Interagency Autism

Coordinating Committee

·         U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan's Remarks to the Council for

Exceptional Children

 

Autism Society Chapter Events/Information:

- Autism Society of America

·         Mother's Day, Autism Style

·         Making Connections Online

·         Vote Today for the Autism Source Pepsi Refresh Grant

·         Don't Miss the Next Sensory Friendly Film!

·         Autism Advocate Temple Grandin Included in the TIME 100

·         Autism Community Mourns Passing of Dr. Stanley Greenspan

·         Autism Headlines Weekly

·         Send Us a Text!

·         Treatment Plan for Children on the Autism Spectrum Often Includes

Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM)

·         Dual Approach Gives a More Accurate Picture of the Autistic Brain

·         Northwest Gluten-Free Summit

·         HBO's " Temple Grandin " Now Available for Pre-Order

·         New Documentary about Art and Autism

·         " The Autism Book "

 

 

- Autism Society of Greater Akron

May

Tuesday, May 18, 2010- ASPIES Greater Akron presents OCR

(Atty. Chandra Bowling) & OCECD ( Lyke) What Parents and

Educators Need to Know About Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and

the Americans with Disabilities Act

 

- Autism Society of Central Ohio

May  

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 – Maureen Geraghty, Ph.D. will return to discuss dietary intervention and management. (This date has been changed.)

June   

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

- Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati

May

·         Saturday, May 22, 2010-Sensory Friendly showing of Shrek Forever After

- 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

May 

·         Thursday, May 20, 2010 Navigating the Ohio Medicaid system Part II-with Marla Root

·         Latest Newsletter from the Autism Society of Dayton

 

  - Autism Society of NW Ohio

 

May  

 

·         Wednesday May 12, 2010: Follow-up session to Easing the Stress of

Healthcare Encounters for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum

·         Saturday, May 22, 2010: Autism Friendly Movie  Shrek Forever

 

·         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)

May 

·         Wednesday, May 19, 2010: Regular monthly meeting

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, May 11, 2010: FREE informational seminar to learn about the Sensory Learning Program, Toledo

 -Monday and Tuesday, May 10-11, 2010: Gateways Conference, Columbus

 

-Tuesday, May 11, 2010: Dr Frazier will be discussing Genetics, Brain Structure and Thinking Skills in Autism, Lyndhurst

 

- Tuesday, May 11, 2010: " Be Prepared! Practical Behavior Plans " , Twinsburg

 

 -Wednesday, May 12, 2010: Educational forum titled: Early Childhood Development: “Putting the Pieces Together”, Cleveland

 

-Wednesday, May 12, 2010: Circles Program, Shaker Heights

-Wednesday, May 12, 2010: Dads Support Group, Indendence

-Wednesday

and Thursday May 12-13 2010: Professional Development Opportunity Guard

and Reserve Institute: Supporting Children of the National Guard and

Reserve, Cincinnati

-Thursday, May 13, 2010: RTI and Special Education: Putting It All Together, Free Live Webinar

-Saturday, May 15, 2010: Second Annual Dine Out With Your Family!, CLEVELAND

-Sunday, May 16, 2010: Third Annual Wrestle Against Autism, Ohio State University

-Sunday, May 16, 2010-RUN FOR AUTISM Cleveland Marathon, Half Marathon or 10K

 

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Monday, May 17, 2010: 5th Annual Project MORE Conference:  “Project

MORE- An Investment in Innovation: Teaching Children with Disabilities

to Read”, Bowling Green

-Monday, May 17, 2010: NEXT STEPS Transition Program Webinars

-Tuesday, May 18, 2010: Circles Program, Shaker Heights

-Wednesday, May 19, 2010: Transition from School to Adult Life Filler, Toledo

-Wednesday, May 19, 2010: Autism Academy Classes- Nutrition/Feeding, Columbus

- Wednesday May 19, 2010: “The New Healthcare Bill: Great News For People With Disabilities!” - Webinar

 

-Thursday, May 20, 2010: Free Parent and Caregiver Training -All About Reading, Toledo

 

-Saturday, May 22, 2010: “Every Child Counts” Conference, Lakemore

- Monday, May 24, 2010: Sunday, May 30, 2010: The Autism One & Generation Rescue - Autism Redefined 2010 Conference, Chicago

-Monday, May 24 and Tuesday May 25, 2010: Two Day Training Integrating ABA in the Classroom: Para -Professional Training Students Pre-K through 5th Grade, Aurora

-Tuesday, May 25 and Wednesday, May 26, 2010: Keys to finding funds to assist in the development of a child with special needs, Toledo

-Wednesday, May 26, 2010: The Arc of Ohio Day at Cedar Point

-Wednesday, May 26, 2010: Circles Program, Shaker Heights

-Wednesday, May 26 and Thursday May 27 2010: Our Choice: Living in the Community Conference for Ohioans with disabilities, their families and advocates Hyatt Regency, Columbus

-Thursday, May 27, 2010: Assistive Technology Fair, Dayton

-Tuesday,

June 1, 2010: Navigating the System:  Supplemental Security Income

(SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Columbus

-Saturday, June 5, 2010: 9th Annual Autism Summit of Northwest Ohio, Bowling Green

- Tuesday, June 15, 2010: FREE informational seminar to learn about the Sensory Learning Program, Toledo

 

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

-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

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Monday- Thursday, July 19-22, 2010: Governor's Council on People with

Disabilities 12th Annual Ohio Youth Leadership Forum, Columbus

-Wednesday, July 21, 2010: Supported Job Club, Twinsburg

-Saturday, July 31, 2010: MOTORCYCLE RIDE NOW FOR AUTISM - proceeds benefit Autism Society of Ohio!, Columbus

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

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

 

General News, Articles, Information:

-Article:

The Current State in Autism -- Still Tough to Treat but Encouraging

Progress, An Expert Interview with Fred R. Volkmar, MD

-Article: GI Problems Common in Those with Autism

-20% of parents turn to alternative therapies for autism

-More parents refuse immunizations for their children

-New autism treatment is being tested to address physiology of disorder

-ARI e-newsletter for May 2010

-Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council Reach Out e-Diversity Newsletter

-Latest Newsletter from Milestones Organization

-The s Law Special Ed Advocate, May 4, 2010

Books, Resources, Products:

-Book: What does ABA look like in the classroom?

-Book: My New School: A Workbook to Help Students Transition to a New School

- Book: " Thriving in Adulthood with Asperger's Syndrome "

 

-DVD: Challenging Behaviors in Young Children

 

-DVD: Passport to Friendship

 

-iPhone and iTouch application: Hidden Curriculum on the Go! for Kids

 

-iPhone and iTouch application: Hidden Curriculum on the Go! for Adolescents and Adults

 

-Resource: New Outreach Program as Step by Step Academy, Columbus

 

-Audio Series on Autism from the American Academy of Pediatrics

 

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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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