AMC and Autism Society Partner to Show Wretches and Jabberers a Film about Two Men with Autism In AprilAMC Theatres (AMC) is partnering with the Autism Society and Area 23a
AMC Theatres (AMC) is partnering with the Autism Society and Area 23a, an event-based distribution company, for a unique, national theatrical run of the feature documentary WRETCHES & JABBERERS to commemorate National Autism Awareness Month in April. WRETCHES & JABBERERS is a poignant narrative directed by Academy Award® winner
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Legislative Advocacy Day at the Statehouse April 14 - Autism Awareness Month

This year, the message from the administration, agency directors, staff, and others is that the governor and legislators are strongly interested in collaborative efforts and a unified voice around the budget - and the focus until June will almost exclusively be the budget.  The budget issues for the autism

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New Autism Internet Module (AIM) from OCALI: Overview of Social Skills Functioning and Programming
A new AIM module is available Click HERE, Overview of Social Skills Functioning and Programming. This module provides an overview of common social skill deficits in individuals with ASD and the importance of distinguishing between skill acquisition deficits and performance deficits. The module also discusses
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Autism Service Guidelines Revised!
Autism Service Guidelines for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder through the Lifespan has been expanded and revised from the initial guidelines developed by the Autism Task Force. In 2001, the Autism Task Force completed the birth through five guidelines in partnership with the Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps and the Bureau of Early Intervention Services of the Ohio Department of Health. It was the decision of the task force members to continue their efforts by writing guidelines for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)/pervasive developmental disorders (PDD) ages six through twenty-one. The task force membership was expanded to include expertise in the areas of adolescents and adults with ASD/PDD and a Community
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Please Participate! Ohio’s Interagency Work Group on Autism Family Survey
Ohio’s Interagency Work Group on Autism (IWGA) wants to hear from families! Across the nation, there are many different kinds of general interventions/therapies being researched and tried to help individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) grow, learn and pursue a high quality of life. To
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OCALI Launches new AIM on Discrete Trial Training

The Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence has just launched a new Autism Internet Module (AIM) on Discrete Trial Training, a method based on the principle of breaking behavior down into small (discrete) steps that have a clear beginning, middle and end.  This is part of our collaborative relationship with the
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