Autism Society of Ohio Weekly Digest August 9, 2010

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Autism Society of Ohio Weekly News Letter for August 9, 2010For complete details on all of these stories or more information about The Autism Society of Ohio visit our website at http://www.autismohio.org

News From ASO_______________________________Latest news and information from Autism Society of Ohio on developments at the state level, events and resources for all affected by autism in Ohio.The 1st Annual Autism Society of Ohio Bowling for Autism Challenge - weekend of August 20-21-22, 2010

Ohio High Risk Insurance Pool Now Open!Community College Times article features Autism College Transition program at Columbus StateThe Autism Society of Ohio is Moving!New Requirement for Ohio Autism Scholarship Users

Autism Society of Ohio Board Member Marla Root wins Ohio Advocacy AwardOhio's Sondra meets President Obama for ADA DayADA Report Card Results for OhioDue Process Hearing Resolution Period - New Federal Regulations Issued

Possible " Autism " Fundraising Scam in OhioFederal News and Alerts________________________________Latest news and legislative action alerts from Washington DC and Capitol Hill on autism and disability related issues.

Last week, the House Energy and Commerce Committee approved legislation (H.R. 5756) that amends the Developmental Disabilities Act to create a national training initiative within the University Centers on Excellence focused on autism research and training

The U.S. Senate has passed the extension of the enhanced Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP).Autism Society Chapter Events and InformationUpcoming Events_______________________________

Upcoming seminars, educational opportunities, fun events, etc. from around Ohio that might be of interest to the Ohio autism community.Mon Aug 09 @ 8:30AM - 04:30PMEffective Behavioral Interventions for the Classroom, Beechwood

Mon Aug 09 @ 6:00PM - 07:30PMOASISAUTISM SPECIAL SPEAKER, AshtabulaTue Aug 10 @ 9:00AM - 03:30PMHands on Positive Behavior Support. Current Evidence-Based Strategies for Managing the Behavior of Students with Special Needs, Highland Hills

Tue Aug 10 @10:30AM - 11:30AMIntroduction to RDI Series (Relationship Development Intervention), DaytonTue Aug 10 @ 5:00PM -Family Information Network’s Annual Picnic! , ToledoTue Aug 10 @ 5:00PM - 07:00PM

Back to School Rally - Help with School Supplies, BrunswickTue Aug 10 @ 6:00PM - 08:00PMThe Sensory Learning Program, ToledoTue Aug 10 @ 6:00PM - 09:00PMNight at the Museum With the Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati

Tue Aug 10 @ 6:30PM - 08:30PMLucas County DD Public Forum, ToledoTue Aug 10 @ 7:00PM - 09:00PMASGC Support Group Meeting, Avon LakeGeneral News, Articles, and Information________________________________

General News, Articles, and Information from around the world on autism and disability related issues for Ohio's autism community.Autism signs may show up at 1 month, study findsLatest ARI Newsletter online

Ohio State University Study Uses Alzheimer’s drug to treat children with Autism Danes Opens Up About Portraying Self-Advocate Temple GrandinAutism Parents Face Prolonged Risk Of Divorce, Study Finds

 Books, Resources, and Products________________________________New Books, Resources, and Products for individuals with autism, families, and those who work with them in Ohio.Book: Ready, Set, Potty: Toilet Training for Children with Autism and Other Developmental Disorders by Batts

Book: Conversation Skills: On the Job and in the Communityadultswithautism.netTool Factory Introduces Emotional Literacy Software from Sherston America