The Autism Society of Ohio regularly receives requests for participants in a variety of research projects.  Those requests, with information about the research projects are posted on our website.  New opportunities are continually being added.  If you would be interested in participating in research studies, please visit our "Surveys and Studies" webpage by clicking here.
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from the ODODD E-newsletter Pipeline:
The Ohio Alliance of Direct Support Professionals (OADSP) has announced a new PATHS Specialized Certificate Course, "Autism Spectrum Disorder and the Direct Support Professional." The new, four-session course is offered for professionals who have completed the PATHS Certificate of Initial Proficiency (CIP). Course instructor is Jan Cline, an expert in the field of autism, and the course will include: Read more...

 The national Autism Society has just named Shawn Henry and staff at the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) as one of this year's 2010 Autism Champions! An excerpt from the prestigious award letter reads: On behalf of the Board of Directors and staff of the Autism Society, I am pleased to have the opportunity today to inform you that you and your colleagues at OCALI have been awarded a 2010
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Downloadable PDF and text-only files available at www.rsc.state.oh.us Columbus, OH (June 25, 2010) - The Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission (RSC) today released its Federal Fiscal Year 2009 Annual Report and the inaugural edition of Ohio ABILITY, a redesigned quarterly publication that highlights the gifts and talents of Ohio citizens with disabilities. "Read Ohio ABILITY to learn more about partnerships and opportunities to strengthen work experiences, independence and benefits that will position citizens with disabilities for success in the new economy," says RSC Administrator Michael Rench.Ohio ABILITY, formerly known as this ABILITY,features articles about RSC's Cafe' Conversations, which were attended by more than 1,300 Ohioans; the Read more...

 Autism Society of Ohio and OACBDD sponsoring Legislative Advocacy Training June 20, 2010, 6-8 p.m, Lima The Autism Society of Ohio and the Ohio Association of County Boards of DD are co-sponsoring a Legislative Advocacy Training on Wednesday,June 30, 2010 in Lima, Ohio. We have learned the best advocacy comes from the
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