Autism Society of Ohio DIGEST: May 24, 2010

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Dear Friend of the Autism Society of Ohio:

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News From ASO:

-Help the Autism Society secure a $250K grant to help families.

-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 Developmental Disabilities Council Seeking New Members

- 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

 

- Autism Society of Ohio now on Twitter!

- Federal Update/Alerts

 

·         HHS to Hold Listening Session on Community Living

 

·         U.S. Labor Department Helps Employers Understand Responsibilities

Under Disability Nondiscrimination Laws

 

 Autism Society Chapter Events/Information:

 

- Autism Society of America

·         Perspectives on the DSM-5 Changes: Dr. Pratt

·         Vote Today for the Autism Source Pepsi Refresh Grant

·         " Autism Journeys " : Chris

·         Submit Your Story!

·         Autism Headlines Weekly

·         Safe & Sound Preconference Session Free for

First-Response

Professionals

·         New Study Suggests Parents of Kids with Autism Not More Likely to Divorce

·         Study Provides New Insights into the Implications of Autism Onset

Patterns

·         Researchers Find Mirror Neuron System Functions

Normally in

Individuals with Autism

·         Researchers Seeking Input on New Assessment Measure

·         CIP Launches New College Support Program for Young Adults with

Learning Differences

·         Join Us for the Autism Society National Conference

·         New Book on Social Inclusion

·         Model Me Kids® Videos Help Children Learn Social Skills

·         U.S. Air Force Adopts Behavior Imaging® to Treat Military Service

Members and Families Affected by Autism, Other Behavior Disorders

·         " The Horse Boy " Now on DVD

·         Author Finds Humor in Raising Sons with Autism

 

- Autism Society of Greater Akron

June

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

- 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

- 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 

·         Latest Newsletter from the Autism Society of Dayton

 

June

 

·         2010 Grant Cycle Begins June 1, 2010

 

·         Grant helps pay for camp

 

 - Autism Society of NW Ohio

 

May

  

·         Monday, May 24, 2010: 6:30 - 8:30 pm: Asperger Family Support Group

·         Tuesday, June 1, 2010: 6:30 - 8 pm Seneca County ASD Family Support Group

·         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:  

- 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

-Tuesday, May 25, 2010: Access to the Curriculum Webinar Series- Part 2 of 4 in the series (OCALI), Webinar

-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

-Thursday, May 27, 2010: AHEADD-Support Program for College Students,Cleveland

- Thursday, May 27, 2010: Best Assistive Technology Tools for 2010 (OCALI), Webinar

-Friday and Saturday, May 28 and 29, 2010: ALTRUISM-Art Exhibition to benefit the Autism Society of Ohio, Cleveland

-Saturday, May 29, 2010: Sensory Friendly showing of Shrek: Forever After, Bluffton

-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

-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

 

- 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

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

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

-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 New Face of Autism Therapy

-Special

diet offers no benefits for autistic children

-Ohio

gets more support from districts on second-round grant bid

-Helpful Articles from About.com

-Research: Shadows may

be more distracting for children with autism

-The s Law Special Ed Advocate, May 18, 2010

Books, Resources, Products:

-Book: Understanding Autism for Dummies by Shore

-Resource: Step By Step offering Outreach 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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