Autism Society of Ohio DIGEST: May 3, 2010

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News From ASO: 

- Creator of DIR/Floortime Model Passes Away

- 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

 

 

Autism Society Chapter Events/Information:

- Autism Society of America

- 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

·         Monday, May 3, 2010- This

class will provide an opportunity to discuss reasons behind the

challenging behaviors that are seen in Autism Spectrum Disorders.

·         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 and Thursday, May 5 & 6 Dr. Jed Baker - NO MORE MELTDOWNS: Managing Challenging Behaviors and Teaching Social Skills

·         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) 

June

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

 

Upcoming Events:  

 

-Monday, May 3, 2010: NEXT STEPS Transition Program Webinars, 2:00 pm Eastern

 

- Tuesday, May 4, 2010: Understanding & Differentiating the Autism Spectrum & Related Conditions in Children & Adolescents, Dayton

 

-Tuesday, May 4, 2010: a

FREE Educational Seminar-How to Obtain Support Services and Resources

for Your Loved Ones with Autism and Other Special Needs, Highland

Heights   

-Tuesday, May 4, 2010: Medicaid Buy-In for Workers with Disabilities Program (MBIWD), Columbus

-Wednesday,

May 5, 2010: Audio Conference: Transportation News & Events Update:

Promising Practices & Solutions in Accessible Transportation: How

to Find a Ride

-Wednesday, May 5, 2010: Circles Program, Shaker Heights

-Wednesday, May 5, 2010: Parent Advisory Council Meeting, Cuyahoga Falls

- Thursday, May 6, 2010: FREE Presentation " Is Your Child a Target of Bullying? " , Medina

-Friday May 7, 2010: SCAAN Autism Forum 2010, North Canton

-Saturday May 8, 2010: eReading Pro Workshop, Toledo

- Saturday, May 8, 2010: Bittersweet Farms Ribbon cutting ceremony at the new pavilion and Plant and flower sale, Whitehouse

 

-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

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

and Reserve Institute: Supporting Children of the National Guard and

Reserve, Cincinnati

-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

-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 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

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

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

 

General News, Articles, Information:

-PBS to air " Frontline " episode on parents resisting vaccinations

-Fragile X Drug Shows Promise, Could Aid Those With Autism

-Advocates Worry About Public Associating Asperger's With Violence

-Five Appointed To Federal Autism Research Committee

-The s Law Special Ed Advocate, April 27, 2010

 

Books, Resources, Products:

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

-

Professional development resources for Education Professionals from

OSEP's Special Education Technical Assistance and Dissemination Network

 

-The Conversation: iPad Gives Voice to the Autistic

 

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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