- Dragonfly Academy Golf Scramble, Akron Area
- Workshop: Supporting Students with High Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome in the General Education Classroom: A Workshop for Teachers and Paraprofessionals, NE Ohio
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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.
As you are aware, Autism Insurance Parity, HB170 is currently under consideration by the Ohio House Insurance Committee. The fall elections are coming and immediately following the elections it will be time to address next biennial budget for Ohio. Additionally, issues regularly come before the state legislature that impact individuals with autism, their families and those who work them throughout Ohio. And because of this, the Autism Society of Ohio needs your help.
We are in the process of putting together an autism advocacy network that has constituents in each of the districts of the members of the Ohio General Assembly, both the House and Senate. We are looking for advocates all around the state to help us with this effort.
You can volunteer to participate in two ways:
· Team Member: Each Ohio district will have several team members that are available to share their own personal ASO/autism story, to write letters when needed, and to ask from help from their neighbors/families/friends. Team members may choose specialize on certain topics – ie. autism insurance parity topic, special education funding, etc.
ASO is also developing a Legislative Advocacy Manual and will provide local training to constituent volunteer advocates.
If you are interested in participating in this effort, please send your Name, address, city,
zip+4, phone, email address, House District Number and Senate District number and whether you are interested in being a “Team Leader” or a “Team Member” to
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. Please put AUTISM ADVOCACY NETWORK in the subject line. To find your district numbers, visit www.legislature.state.oh.us and follow the directions under "Locating Legislators".
For more information, visit our website at www.autismohio.org
The ODMRDD coordinates and facilitates the Interagency Work Group on Autism, and has been named the lead agency to coordinate state agency work focusing on autism.
Jody Fisher, Project Manager for the Interagency Work Group on Autism gets right to the heart of the matter when asked how the group’s work is proceeding. She comments, “The level of expertise, commitment, and interest shown by state agency representatives* on the Work Group is absolutely energizing! As a team, all of the members are working diligently to identify opportunities that will further coordinate interagency efforts supporting people across the autism spectrum, statewide. I also am impressed by the continued commitment of our state partners in the face of difficult budget cuts.”
She adds, “The Work Group has developed a list of six priorities to assure that Ohio’s efforts to serve individuals with autism are effective, broad-based, and an integral part of the State’s plan for serving all individuals with developmental disabilities – this is our over-riding purpose.”
The six priorities are:
Jody, who recently served as a facilitator for the Special Populations Subcommittee of the MRDD Futures Committee, was also quick to note that this fall will be a critical time to vet information to all stakeholder groups, and gather feedback on Work Group activities. She explains, “The continued success of our efforts will rely on reciprocal and open dialog among our state agency partners, and the families and providers
who care for Ohioans with autism.”
To assist in this process, ODMRDD is currently building the infrastructure for an Ohio Autism Website, soon to be hosted via www.mrdd.ohio.gov that will provide cross-system information about the Interagency Work Group, and Ohio’s autism initiatives. The site will include a feedback mechanism for use by families and the field. In addition, a new waiver for children with intensive behavioral needs, including individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, is being designed with support from members of the Work Group.
Jody adds, “We are also partnering with the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) regarding the November 2008 ‘Network of Autism Training and Technical Assistance Programs’ (NATTAP) Conference in Columbus. This promises to be a comprehensive forum for information and networking on this subject.” For information about the conference, visit http://www.ocali.org/
In December, 10 sites were selected through a request for proposal process to receive funds for parent mentors through June 2008. The purpose of the Parent Mentor Project is to help parents of children with disabilities effectively navigate the educational system in partnership with school district personnel. Through the project, the parent mentors provide information and support to families and also convey the family perspective to school district personnel. Because parent mentors have children with special needs in
schools themselves, they know how school systems work and understand the feelings and concerns of parents. The Parent Mentors of Ohio Web site at www.thelinkto.org/parentmentor contains a directory that lists school districts, by county, that have a parent mentor and contact information for that individual. The Web site also contains a fact sheet, a list of services, answers to frequently asked questions about special education, IDEA information and useful links.
The Autism Society of America (ASA) and
NEW for 2008! Pre-Conference Sessions - November 18, 2008
Pre-Conference sessions are provided by leaders and recognized experts in the field and provide attendees with a valuable opportunity for in-depth discussion and learning.
What: 2008 NATTAP Conference
When: November 19-21, 2008
Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center |
Late Registration (September 23 - October 20, 2008): $300
On Site Registration (October 20 - November 21, 2008): $315
Parent/Family Member Rate: $100
Pre-Conference Session Rate: $100
Conference registration and information available at: http://www.nattapconference.org
Senators Kerry and Grassley Introduce Empowered at Home Act
Senators John Kerry (D-MA) and Charles Grassley (R-IA) introduced the
Empowered at Home Act (S. 3327) on July 24, 2008. The bill has four basic
parts. First, it would improve the Medicaid home- and community-based
services (HCBS) state plan option by giving states more flexibility in
determining eligibility and by increasing the services states can offer
under the program. This is expected to create greater options for
individuals in need of long-term supports. In return, states could no longer
cap enrollment and services would have to be offered throughout the entire
state. The other three sections would address: spousal impoverishment
protections for the HCBS option; tax-related provisions to support
caregivers and promote purchase of private long-term care insurance; and
grants for states to invest in organizations and systems that can help to
ensure a sufficient supply of workers, promote health and ensure more
consumer-centered HCBS.
(Adapted from the Disability Policy Collaboration's Capitol Insider.)
Upcoming Events, Resources, etc:
Building Allies For Children with Special Needs is a conference designed to bring together parents of children with disabilities with the professionals who serve our children to share our dreams, visions, strategies and technical information to make our children’s lives better. There will be a keynote address by Carrie Norris, parent of a young woman with dual diagnosis. Carrie will start off the day by challenging each of us to consider the history of disability in America, learn how services came to be what they are, expose societal attitudes about disability, and the future she’d like to see for her daughter, for all our children. The afternoon sessions will be by John Martin, Director of the Ohio Dept. of MRDD, and Gary Tonks, Executive Director of the Arc of Ohio. We also have a track specifically for self-advocates, in which discussion will center on “How to Get A Life” - experienced adults will share their efforts in finding funding, housing, social connections, roommates, and advocacy.
For information on the conference, to register, or to be an exhibitor, please contact Joni Dehne at 419-254-4644, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
We hope through this presentation and subsequent discussion, to encourage more parents to see advocacy as a vital part of life with their child. The first generation of advocates is gone, the second wave is about to retire, and there simply aren’t enough people speaking out for changes that serve all our children. Who is going to make your child’s future secure, if you don’t start working for it now?
DiversABILITY Employment Summit
October 17th at The Conference Center at OCLC
Keynote Speakers
Actress/Comedian/Advocate - Geri Jewell "Cousin Geri" from "The Facts of Life"
Commissioner Christine Griffin – United States EEO Commission
Attend workshops from “Best Practice Award” winning companies
Registration - $50
Register by calling Jennifer Smith or TyKiah Wright
at 614-802-2364 -
www.wrightchoice.org
sponsored by AEP, WellPoint, Manpower, and Disability Alliance Resource of Central Ohio
NEW EEOC PUBLICATION AIMED AT INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT
CONTACT: Christine Nazer
David Grinberg
(202) 663-4911
TTY: (202) 663-4494
NEW EEOC PUBLICATION AIMED AT INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE WITH
DISABILITIES IN FEDERAL EMPLOYMENT
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) today
issued a new question-and-answer guide aimed at promoting the hiring and
advancement of individuals with disabilities in federal government
employment. The new publication is available on the EEOC's web site at
www.eeoc.gov/federal/qanda-employment-with-disabilities.html.
Announcing the resource publication for federal agencies, Commission Chair
Naomi C. Earp said, "The EEOC is doing everything it can to provide agencies
with useful guidance on how to be the nation's model employer, providing
equal opportunity to all Americans, including those with disabilities."
The percentage of federal employees with targeted disabilities, which are
severe physical or mental disabilities that historically have resulted in
barriers to employment, has declined each year since reaching a peak of
1.24% in Fiscal Years 1993 and 1994. In FY 2007, the participation rate of
people with targeted disabilities declined to 0.92% of the federal
government's total work force, the lowest participation rate in more than 20
years.
EEOC Commissioner Christine Griffin said: "Even though the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 has long required federal agencies to engage in affirmative
action to hire and advance individuals with disabilities, the federal
government has failed to meet this challenge. We must and can do better.
This question-and-answer guide will help agencies make concrete progress."
Commissioner Griffin has overseen the EEOC's LEAD Initiative (Leadership for
the Employment of Americans with Disabilities), which aims to boost the
ranks of individuals with disabilities in federal employment to 2% by 2010.
The question-and-answer guide issued today responds to frequently asked
questions about what the law allows and requires federal agencies to do with
respect to affirmative hiring and employment of individuals with
disabilities. Among other topics, the publication discusses:
* Special regulations that allow federal agencies to hire individuals
with severe disabilities who are qualified for jobs without going through
the usual competitive hiring process;
* Procedures that agencies are required to have for providing reasonable
accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities;
* Specific types of accommodations that enable people with disabilities
to work in federal sector jobs;
* How an agency's obligations under the Rehabilitation Act interact with
obligations under other federal laws and how agencies should handle
reasonable accommodation issues when they enter into relationships with
other entities (such as other federal agencies or private companies that
provide training for agency employees); and
* The kinds of questions that agencies may (and may not) ask about an
applicant's or employee's disability.
In January 2008, the EEOC issued a report entitled "Improving the
Participation Rate of People with Targeted Disabilities in the Federal Work
Force," which provides practical guidance on steps agencies can take to
increase hiring and advancement. The report is available on the EEOC's web
site at www.eeoc.gov/federal/report/pwtd.html. Further information about the
LEAD Initiative is available online at
http://www.eeoc.gov/initiatives/lead/index.html.
The EEOC monitors federal agency compliance with equal employment
opportunity laws and procedures. Additional information about the EEOC and
its role in the federal sector is available on its web site at www.eeoc.gov.
Source: http://www.eeoc.gov/press/8-26-08.html
ADA Road Show
Questions? Contact us at 800-949-4232 (V/TTY) or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
OHIO LEGAL RIGHTS SERVICE (OLRS) VOTER ALERT
Questions should be directed to Ohio Legal Rights Service Intake Department at (voice) 614-466-7264 or 1-800-282-9181; (TTY) 614-728-2553 or 1-800-858-3542.
Now is the time to register to vote in the November General Election!
You are encouraged to exercise your right to vote. In order to vote in the upcoming Ohio general election, you must be registered to vote. You must register to vote at least 30 days before the election. The deadline to register for the November general election is October 6, 2008.
This FAQ tells you if you are eligible to vote and how to register to vote. This voter alert is also on the OLRS Web site at http://olrs.ohio.gov/asp/VoterFaqRegister.asp .
If you have problems registering to vote
If you think you are eligible to vote and are having problems, call the Ohio Legal Rights Service Intake Department at (voice) 614-466-7264 or 1-800-282-9181; (TTY) 614-728-2553 or 1-800-858-3542.
Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion & Disability: Change, Challenge, & Collaboration
Questions should be directed to Scott Lissner at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Ninth Annual
Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion & Disability:
Change, Challenge, & Collaboration
April 28 and 29, 2009
The Ohio State University Columbus Campus
Conference information past programs and updates can be found at: http://ada.osu.edu/conferences.htm, To be on the mailing list for the conference, send e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS (Proposals are due November, 2008) The Ninth Annual Multiple Perspectives conference continues the university's efforts to bring together a diverse audience to explore disability as both an individual experience and social reality that cuts across typical divisions of education & employment; scholarship & service; business & government; race, gender & ethnicity.
This year’s theme “Change, Challenge & Collaboration” reflects the critical place in history we occupy. Between last conference and this call for papers the United Nations has adopted the Convention on Disability, Congress passed a new GI bill and the Higher Education Opportunity Act which include a significant focus on disability; the Access Board is proposing changes in Section 508, the Department of Justice is in the final stages of a comprehensive review and update of the regulations for the ADA’s Titles II and III; and the ADA Amendments of 2008 are working their way through Congress. The theme and the quotes below are offered as a guide to framing your proposals and considering your topics from a fresh perspective.
“Disability Studies should serve as an access ramp between the disability community and research universities”.
Paul K. Longmore
“For every complex problem, there is a solution that is simple, neat, and wrong”.
H.L. Mencken
"Congress acknowledged that society's accumulated myths and fears about disability and disease are as handicapping as are the physical limitations that flow from actual impairment”.
Justice William J. Brennan
“Continue to surprise those who would put you in a neat demographic. Be insistently curious”.
Gordon Gee
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Proposals are due November 1, 2008
- By e-mail as an attachment (Word, Word Perfect, TXT, or RTF formats)
to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
- By Fax at 614-688-3665 (FAX)
- In the mail:
University ADA Coordinator's Office
1849 Cannon Drive
Columbus, OH 43210.
Proposals must include:
Names and (as appropriate) titles and institutions for each presenter.
Contact information (phone, mailing address, and e-mail) if there is more than one presenter please indicate one individual as the lead presenter.
Title of Presentation (12 words or less)
Short Description (30 words or less)
FULL DESCRIPTION
In 700 words or less please describe the structure, content, focus and desired outcomes for the presentation using these questions as a guide.
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- What is the format of the presentation (Lecture, Panel, Discussion, Poster*, Performance, Other)?
- What are your three main goals for the presentation?
- What will your participants learn?
- Who is the intended audience (educators, employers, businesses, advocates, students, consumers, researchers, etc.?
- How familiar should the audience be with the topic (beginner, intermediate, advanced)?
Please Note:
The full conference fees will be waived and lunch provided for presenters of accepted proposals. Presenters are responsible for their own travel and lodging.
*Poster sessions proposed by currently enrolled students (graduate & undergraduate) will be accepted through March 30, 2009.
L. Scott Lissner, ADA Coordinator
Office Of The Provost
292-6207(v); 688-8605(tty); 688-3665(fax)
HTTP://ADA.OSU.EDU
Inheritance can adversely affect eligibility for government aid for special-needs children
South Florida Sun-Sentinel.comAugust 11, 2008
Q: My 10-year-old son has autism and will need care for the rest of his life. This has put quite an emotional and financial strain on my husband and me. His parents and mine are willing to help, but we've heard it's not a good idea to put our son in their will because it might affect his ability to qualify for financial aid. Can you shed light on this?
A: First, a word of encouragement: You are not alone, and many support groups and resources exist to help you.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, about 560,000 people under the age of 21suffer from autism spectrum disorders in the United States. The most recent figures I've seen, from a study released by Yale University last year, indicate the average health-care expenditures for a child with autism or related disorder were almost $6,000 in 2004.
In addition, other disabilities such as cerebral palsy and Down syndrome disrupt family lives and finances.
As to your question, experts recommend keeping assets from going directly to a child with disabilities. If a person with a disability or special needs owns or inherits property above a certain dollar value – generally $2,000 [$1,500 in Ohio for Medicaid without Medicaid buy-in]— it could make him or her ineligible for certain government programs, such as Supplemental Security Income and Medicaid.
"The government doesn't go out and advertise it. A lot of times families are not aware of that fact," said Joe Eppy, a special care planner in Fort Lauderdale with the MassMutual SpecialCare program, which assists people with disabilities and other special needs, and their families.
A better solution, experts in the field say, is to set up a special-needs or supplementary-needs trust that allows families to safeguard the child's eligibility for benefits while also providing for additional needs not covered by government programs.
Understandably, for many families dealing with the day-to-day struggles of caring for a child with special needs "the last thing in their minds is planning for the future," said Joanne Gruszkos, founder of the MassMutual program.
But it is important for parents to take the right steps to make sure their child is cared for after they die. That's particularly the case with autistic children: People with autism tend to have a longer than normal life expectancy, Gruszkos said, and therefore will need care longer.
Easter Seals, which offers services to people with disabilities and their families, recommend that, in addition to setting up a special-needs trust, parents of disabled children draft a "letter of intent." This letter, while not legally binding, provides a guide for the child's caregivers or the courts on how the parents would like the child to live after they die.
"With Open Arms," an informative 72-page guide by Easter Seals and the National Endowment for Financial Education, includes a worksheet to help parents begin writing such a letter. A free downloadable version of the guide is available from the Easter Seals Web site, easter-seals.org (you must first sign up as a registered user of the site). A printed copy can be ordered by sending a $5 check for shipping and handling, payable to Easter Seals, to With Open Arms/Easter Seals, 230 W. Monroe, Suite 1800, Chicago, IL 60606.
The printed guide also can be ordered for free from the MassMutual SpecialCare site, massmutual.com/scresources . Parents and caregivers also can request a free CD containing a fillable Word document template for a letter of intent. Also available are a 208-page resource guide and a 64-page "Making Plans" guide for people with Down syndrome and their families.
Humberto Cruz can be reached at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
or c/o Tribune Media Services, 2225 Kenmore Ave., Buffalo, NY 14207. Personal replies are not possible.
Copyright © 2008, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
[Note: Estate planning and guardianship booklets for Ohioans are available for download at http://ddc.ohio.gov/Pub/Guard.htm .]
PECS for Parents Training
PECS for Parents, scheduled for Saturday, September 13, 2008 to be shared with your group. A complete listing of all of our trainings can be found at http://www.achievementcenters.org/display.cfm?p=67&pp=4&ppp=54.
NE Ohio Programs for Preschoolers
(Please use
Special Needs Social Time for children with ADD/ADHD, Aspergers Disorder, PDD/NOS, or High Functioning Autism (Ages 3-7)
Summa Wellness Institute, Children's Center
Respite Programs at Rotary Camp
September- December 2008
Respite Weekends are fun filled weekend campouts throughout the year. Children and adults with disabilities are eligible to attend. Campers arrive on Friday evening and leave Sunday morning. Throughout the weekend campers enjoy traditional camp activities and some special seasonal activities as well. It¢s a great opportunity for campers to see their old friends and make new ones as well. It¢s also a great way for first-time campers to get a short overnight experience.
Activities may include:
* Boating
* Campfires
* Sports
* Games
* Archery
* Ceramics
* Swimming
* Holidaythemes
* Skits
* And much much more!
Camper Name________
Address_____
City, State & Zip_________
Phone #___________
Sept 19-21 Respite Weekend $175.00 ____
Oct 10-12 Respite Weekend $175.00 ____
Nov 14-16 Respite Weekend $175.00 ____
Dec 12-14 Respite Weekend $175.00 ____
Checks or money order please make out to Rotary Camp
We also accept 3rd party billing with prior authorization and major credit cards
For more information call Michelle Cahoon at 330-644-4512 or visit the website at
www.gotcamp.
WeAreAutism social support network
WeAreAutism.org - the place for people living with autism, is the newest social support network from WeAre.Us platform—the leading platform of medical social support networks. WeAreAutism.org offers much of the same capability set as larger social networks like MySpace and Facebook, but within a safe environment in which users know they are sharing private details of their trials and tribulations with only those who can genuinely relate and understand. Tools are geared towards support and health tracking, engendering a sense of trust and community.
The medical community serves as a complement to generalist sites, with social support networks for Crohns Disease, Huntington’s Disease, Autism and other chronic illnesses or disabilities being leading centers of dialogue and patient focus on the Internet. The site offers users a powerful social networking platform, an expansive resource base, a database of information, clinical trial data, and health Trackers and knowledge-sharing tools, among other features.
Check it out at http://www.weareautism.org/.
Family Support Grants
AutismCares believes that families should be supported in times of great need. Grants are one-time $1,500 awards made to cover critical living expenses only (housing, insurance, transportation, utilities, food, childcare, etc.). Autism treatments are not covered under this program.
To be considered for an AutismCares Family Award, you must:
- Have a child diagnosed with autism.
- Have income of $65,000 or less
- Have experienced one of the following qualifying events in the preceding 90 days:
- Natural disaster: fire, flood, hurricane, tornado, severe storm or earthquake
- Death or critical illness in the immediate nuclear family
- Violent crime
- Loss of home through foreclosure, eviction or natural disaster
- Termination of employment of primary income-earner within 90 days
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
7:00 p.m. to 9:00p.m.
SST 11 formerly COSERRC
In the Gym
470 Glenmont Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43214
JOIN THE Arc OF OHIO
AND
State Support Team 11
Are you a parent with a child on the spectrum and considering using the Autism Scholarship?
Or maybe you are using the scholarship? This training will answer your questions.
7:00 – 8:00 Ohio Legal Rights Services will present knowing your rights on and off the autism scholarship.
8:00- 9:00 Panel discussion/Questions/Answers - What works best and how to achieve the best outcomes for your child.
(This is a free training. Family members, advocates and professionals are all welcome to attend at no cost.)
1335 Dublin Road
Suite 205-C
Columbus OH USA 43215
614-487-4720
800-875-2723
Contact: Teresa Finnegan
(215) 922-1161
teresa.finnegan@
Social Skills for Teenagers and Adults with Asperger Syndrome -
A Practical Guide to Day-to-Day Life
Jessica Kingsley Publishers, September 15, 2008, 208 pages, paperback, 9781843108764, $19.95
“There are not many books out there that provide the necessary background information and specific strategies needed to address social interactions in practical ways as provided in Social Skills for Teens and Adults with Asperger Syndrome. As a parent of teen with Asperger Syndrome, my wife and I have tried many of the suggestions described in the book and found them very helpful. Nancy Patrick provides information about why such strategies work, and this has been very informative. It can help parents develop yet other strategies. I highly recommend the book for any individual, parent, professional, or caregiver.”
—Dion Betts, Ed.D. is Assistant to the Superintendent for Instructional Support at South Western School District in Hanover, PA.
This resource provides practical strategies for helping teenagers and adults with Asperger Syndrome to navigate social skills, friendships and relationships at home and in the community.
This accessible guide will be essential reading for teenagers and adults with Asperger Syndrome and their families, teachers, therapists, counselors, caregivers, social and health work professionals.
Nancy J. Patrick is Assistant Professor of special education at Messiah College, Grantham, Pennsylvania. She is an author, teacher, writer and presenter. She lives near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, with her husband and their three children, one of whom has a disability. She is the co-author of Hints and Tips for Helping Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Useful Strategies for Home, School and the Community, also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
Contents: Introduction. 1. A Social World. 2. Friends and Family. 3. Health and Medical. 4. Living Arrangements. 5. Education, Training and Employment. 6. Adaptive Tools. My Journal. Glossary. References. Subject index. Author index.
Teresa Finnegan, Jessica Kingsley Publishers, 400 Market Street, Suite 400, Philadelphia, PA 19106, USA.
Tel: (215) 922-1161; Fax: (215) 922-1474; email: teresa.finnegan@
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From About.com - Sensory Tools for Less
from Terri Mauro
I love looking through occupational therapy catalogs. There are such great ideas there, for things as small as fidget toys and as big as ball pits. Trouble is, most of them are priced for school districts, and designed for sturdiness more than style. This week's featured articles offer some ways around those problems -- with the help of an enterprising parent, or all on your own.
Cool Equipment from an OT Mom
Aviva Weiss was an occupational therapist before she was the mom of a girl with sensory processing problems. She brought her professional knowledge of therapy tools and her need for cute cheap stuff to the creation of Fun and Function, an online store offering lots of all those things. ... Read more |
Bonnie Arnwine was a preschool teacher before she was the mom of a boy with sensory processing problems. Her book Starting Sensory Integration Therapy is full of good therapeutic activities using gear you've already got -- and if that's not parent-friendly enough, the subtitle promises they "won't destroy your home!" ... Read more
I was a spendthrift before I was the mom of a boy with sensory processing problems, but even I balk at dropping big bucks for therapeutic gadgets that my son either breaks or loses interest in after small degrees of usage. So I've taken to making my own fidgets and widgets and weights. Here are some to try. ... Read more
THESE ARE INTERACTIVE WORKSHOPS TO ASSIST SIBLINGS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. IT IS DESIGNED TO MEET OTHER PEERS IN A RELAXED RECREATIONAL SETTING. IT WILL PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS COMMON JOYS AND CONCERNS WITH OTHER SIBLINGS.
THE SIBSHOPS WILL BE FACILITATED BY MONARCH STAFF:
KARIN HESS-HOPKINS, MSSA
BECKY REMNER, SLP
THERE WILL BE FOUR SESSIONS.THE SIBSHOPS WILL BE HELD ON OCTOBER 16th, NOVENBER 13TH, DECEMBER 11TH AND ENDING ON JANUARY 8th.
SIBSHOPS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE MONARCH SCHOOL ON 22001 FAIRMOUNT BLVD IN SHAKER HEIGHTS, OHIO.
AGES 7-12 6:15 -7:15
AGES 13-19 7:30 -8:30
THE COST OF 4 SESSIONS IS $80.00
REGISTRATION FORM ATTACHED
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Parents: Use the methods described in With Open Arms to create a "Circle of Friends" with the neighborhood kids. Then give a copy of the book to your child's teacher so she can create a peer support group in school. |
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Parents: Motivate your child to be the best he can be by using the strategy presented in Elisa Gagnon's Power Cards. Then let the positive results carry over to school by sharing a copy of the book with your child's teacher.
Order any of these books and others and get a second copy of the same title for half price! Offer good until September 30, 2008 Offer may not be combined with other discounts
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877-277-8254 (toll-free) · www.asperger.net
Soccer4All is HSA's program for kids with disabilities. HSA had a
very successful inaugural season of Soccer4All this Spring with over
50 kids participating!
Soccer4All is open to kids from 4 to 19. The season begins Saturday
September 13 and runs for 6 weeks. Games are every Saturday at 1pm
at Barlow Farm Park . Registration fee is only $25.
To register, mail or drop off your completed registration form and
payment to the HSA office at 33 Milford Drive , Unit 2 in Hudson . We
will also be holding an open registration and information session
next Thursday, August 28, from 6 to 8pm at the HSA office. A copy of
the registration form is attached.
THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SEPTEMBER 6. DON'T DELAY. REGISTER TODAY!
For more information, email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or
call Tony Bouquot at 330-554-9298 or Jeff Knoblauch at 330-655-9438.
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Soccer4All would not be possible without the help of our many young
volunteer soccer buddies. Soccer buddies work one-on-one with the
players and assist the coaches throughout practices and games. Over
50 Hudson middle and high school students participated as buddies
this past Spring. The experience was as rewarding to the buddies as
it was for the players.
Anyone in 6th grade or above can be a soccer buddy. If you are
interested, email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Make sure
to tell us your name, grade and phone number.
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The Hudson Soccer Association is a non-profit organization dedicated
to "Developing Hudson Youth Through Soccer." For over 20 years, we
have provided the most comprehensive instructional, recreational, and
competitive soccer programs in Northeast Ohio .
Changes to “Whose IDEA Is This?” from the July 1, 2008 version to the August 29, 2008 version
Changes to the document were very minor and for your convenience are summarized below. The date and page number of the changes made in the August 29th version is noted on the cover page. It is recommended that the attached document be printed out and inserted into already printed copies of the July 1, 2008 version of “Whose IDEA Is This?.”
Table of Contents:
Updated to reflect changing the order of the forms (moved Withdrawal Form to the end of the document).
Note section at the bottom of the table of contents changed as below:
July 1, 2008 Version:
Refer to the operating standards which are posted on the Ohio Department of Education’s (ODE’s) Web site, www.ode.state.oh.us, keyword search: Whose IDEA Is This?, for the complete rules.
August 29, 2008 Version:
Refer to the operating standards which are posted on the Ohio Department of Education’s (ODE’s) Web site, www.ode.state.oh.us, keyword search: Operating Standards Disabilities, for the complete rules.
Page 3--Request for evaluation
REQUEST FOR EVALUATION
Parent: Makes a written request for the child to be evaluated for a suspected disability.
August 29th Version:
REQUEST FOR EVALUATION
Parent: Requests that your child be evaluated for a suspected disability either verbally or in writing. It is recommended that your request for an evaluation be in writing so that there is documentation of when the timelines for the school district’s response began.
Page 10--Referral
July 1, 2008 Version
If you, the parent, make the referral: Make the request in writing to the school district stating that you suspect your child has a disability and that you are asking for your child to be evaluated.
August 29th Version
If you, the parent, make the referral: Requests that your child be evaluated for a suspected disability either verbally or in writing. It is recommended that your request for an evaluation be in writing so that there is documentation of when the timelines for the school district’s response began.
Page 44--Appeal of Decision
You may appeal the decision: In a district court of the United States within 90 days of receiving notice of the state level review officer’s decision; or
You may appeal the decision: In a district court of the United States within 90 days from the date of the state level review officer’s decision; or
Withdrawal Form moved to last page (4th of 4 forms).
Due Process Complaint and Request for a Due Process Hearing moved from last page to 2nd of 4 forms. Instructions on page 1 of this form were also rearranged to match the order in the form.
Dragonfly Academy Golf Scramble
The Dragonfly Academy Golf Scramble (DAGS) sponsored by Walsh University is coming up soon—Saturday, September 20—you won’t want to miss it! Other sponsors include: Malone College, Dr. Trips Travel, Full Service Construction, Shearer’s Foods, Virtual PC’s and many more!
You have the chance to win a 2008 Nissan 350z for a hole in one on a specific Par 3 from Fred Martin Nissan. We will also offer a cash option of $20,000 is someone makes it and does not want the car. Other prizes being given away for hole in ones such as, Callaway Big Bertha irons, Sharp LCD TV and Roundtrip Domestic Airfare for Two.
If you aren’t able to golf, please join us at 6pm for a delicious steak dinner and auction featuring great prizes for $30. You can fax the attached registration form to 330-488-3128 or mail it 511 Trump Avenue NE, Canton, Ohio 44730. Please make checks payable to Dragonfly Academy and in the memo section, write DAGS. I hope to see you there!
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. – Registration
12:00 p.m. – Putting contest
1:00 p.m. – Shotgun start
5:30 p.m. – Social hour / Chinese raffle
6:00 p.m. – Dinner with emcee and awards
Please forward this along to anyone you feel would be interested. Thank you!
Warm Regards,
Brianne Nightingale
Dragonfly Academy Administrator
www.dragonflyacademy.org
330-488-8100
Supporting Students with High Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome in the General Education Classroom: A Workshop for Teachers and Paraprofessionals
This workshop will discuss instructional and behavioral management strategies to increase the success of students with HFA and Asperger's Syndrome in the general education environment. At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to identify and describe how to implement a variety of educational accommodations, modifications, and behavioral intervention strategies in order to effectively prevent, or minimize the occurrence of inappropriate behaviors and support the development of prosocial behaviors in the classroom. (CEU's Available)
Speaker: Suzann Fleming M.A. BCBA
Date: Monday, September 22, 2008
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: Mayfield City Schools
Cost: $40
For more information or to register contact Kiersten Johnson at 216-371-4765 or
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SENSORY NIGHT NOW IN SESSION
1st Wednesday of every month
(Oct. 1st, Nov. 5th, Dec. 3rd)
5:00-6:00pm
$7.00 per child
Parents are always free & must stay during the event
330.877.7867
Pump It Up of Hartville
1135 West Maple Street
Hartville, OH44632
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PUMP IT UP!
THE INFLATABLE PARTY ZONE
Now that school has started, it's time to plan after school activities, and Pump It Up has one just for you! Introducing Sensory Night - Designed specifically for children with special needs who will benefit from a smaller and more controlled environment. At Sensory Night you will enjoy talking to other parents of children with special needs while your kids let loose on our giant inflatables and make new friends! Siblings are always welcome!
Milestones September Newsletter
Medical Resources now available online! Parent Recommended
Please email
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School is in session! Learn more about IEP's, MFE's and Special Education Services! FREE
- September 3, IEP by Internet Chat with other parents (Parent to Parent for Autism NE Ohio), 9:30 pm. For more information contact Marian Helmick at 216-663-1453 or 216-310-9692
- September 10, Special Education Services, Evaluations and IEP's (Greater Cleveland Asperger Support), 7:00 pm. Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Drive, Independence. Speaker: Barb Rutt. Please RSVP to Theresa at
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before Monday, September 8th.
- October 21, "IEP's-It's all about the wording!" (ASPIES Support Group), 6:30 pm. William Considine Professional Building in rooms 5 & 6 across from the main entrance of Akron Children's Hospital. Speaker: Judy Marks. For more information contact Joy Spencer at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 330-745-5115 . www.asagreaterakron.com
Visit these sites for more special education service information and dates:
- www.ocali.org
- www.ocecd.org
- www.csesc.org
- www.toolsfortoday.org- Advocacy Educational
Weekend Respite Programs (Akron Rotary Camp) September- December 2008
Respite Weekends are fun filled weekend camp outs throughout the year. Children and adults with disabilities are eligible to attend. Campers arrive on Friday evening and leave Sunday morning. Throughout the weekend campers enjoy traditional camp activities and some special seasonal activities as well. It's a great opportunity for campers to see their old friends and make new ones as well. It's also a great way for first-time campers to get a short overnight experience. For more information call Michelle Cahoonat 330-644-4512 or visit the website at www.gotcamp.org
Milestones Family Workshops 2008
Milestones Family Workshop: Basic ABA
This workshop is for family members, caregivers, tutors or others interested in learning basic ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) strategies to use in their home.
Topics include: Applied Behavior Analysis overview, Identifying student goals (assessment), ABA tools and techniques. For more information go to milestones family workshops online.
Date: Sunday, September 7
Location: Twinsburg Public Library; 10050 Ravenna Rd.Twinsburg, OH 44087
Time: 1:30-3:30 pm
Cost: FREE
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Milestones Family Workshop: Fall Series
This series is for family members, caregivers, tutors or others interested in learning effective strategies for playing, communicating and interacting in a home with children who have communication and/or behavioral challenges. These effective strategies are for children of all ages with pervasive developmental disorders, autism spectrum disorders and asperger's syndrome. The workshop focus is on ages 1 years old through early elementary. Participants will engage in hands-on learning of ABA for use everyday in their homes. ABA is a system for teaching which breaks skills down into discrete steps. Skills are taught through motivation, errorless learning, and reinforcement. Prerequisite: Attend our basic ABA Workshop (see above) or knowledge of reinforcement, prompting, and discrete trial.
Dates:
Sunday, September 14, ABA Everyday During Play
* Behavioral strategies to use in the home during play
* Learn how to encourage reciprocal play
* Learn how to engage your child in fun, interactive activities
* Learn how to use play to target specific social, communication or academic skills
Sunday, September 21, Siblings of Children with Autism: For Parents *No prerequisite
* Identify the concerns of siblings of children with autism and their understanding of autism at various ages
* Explain autism to siblings
* Learn how to get siblings to share their feelings and concerns and foster play between siblings
Sunday, October 19, Be Prepared: Practical Behavior Plans
* Learn how to develop a plan to deal with behaviors so that you are not always responding in the moment but rather are being proactive.
* Learn how to encourage positive behaviors and reduce inappropriate behaviors.
Sunday, November 9, Tools for Encouraging Communication
* Learn how to use a variety of visual supports
* Learn how to create motivation to communicate
* Learn how to encourage communication in the natural environment
Time: 1:30-4:00 pm
Location: Mayfield Village Civic Center
Cost: Register for Individual Sessions or for Entire Series
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$30 per person per session -- $75 per person for any three workshops in the series
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$45 for two family members/caregivers per workshop -- $135 for any three workshops for two people
Group Discounts/Scholarships Available
For more information on these workshops call 216-371-4765.
Milestones Teacher Trainings 2008
Supporting Students with High Functioning Autism and Asperger's Syndrome in the General Education Classroom: A Workshop for Teachers and Paraprofessionals
This workshop will discuss instructional and behavioral management strategies to increase the success of students with HFA and Asperger's Syndrome in the general education environment. At the conclusion of this workshop, participants will be able to identify and describe how to implement a variety of educational accommodations, modifications, and behavioral intervention strategies in order to effectively prevent, or minimize the occurrence of inappropriate behaviors and support the development of prosocial behaviors in the classroom. (CEU's Available)
Date: Monday, September 22, 2008
Time: 6:30-8:30 pm
Location: Mayfield City
Cost: $40 per person
For more information on this workshop call 216-371-4765.
Support Group Presentation
Milestones would like to come out to your support group to share resources and present a topic with question and answer time. If you are interested, contact Kiersten Johnson at 216-371-4765. Presentation time: One hour Cost: No fee
Milestones Autism Resources
Please continue to visit our website to find:
Adult Resources *NEW*
Medical Resources *NEW*
Upcoming Local Events
Social Groups all ages
Local Parent Support Groups
Recreation Programs
Job Listings and Postings
Local Speech (SLP) and Occupational Therapist
Local Dental and Vision
Local Resources
Upcoming Events
Family Friendly- Kids welcome!
Milestones Active Calendar 2008
September
September 3, IEP by Internet Chat with other parents (Parent to Parent for Autism NE Ohio), 9:30 pm
Everyone who would like to join the discussion about IEP, MFE or other special educational forms are invited. The group uses Yahoo Messenger for the chat room. Please send your screen name to Marian by yahoo Instant Message to P2ParentsChat . To reply to this email or to send your request to join our chat with your yahoo IM screen name click on the link "to join our chat". For more information contact Marian Helmick at 216-663-1453 or 216-310-9692
September 9, FUN- Parents Rights (Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities), 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Broadmoor School, 8090 Broadmoor Road, Mentor 44060 Speaker: Colleen Miller. For more information contact Annette Hayes 440-350-5832.
September 7, "Recovering Jake From Autism: A Father's Story" (Friendship Circle), 8:00 - 9:00 pm Webinar. Eight years ago Brian Nelson's son Jake was diagnosed with severe Autism. Go to the website to register. Enter your information on the registration form, and then click "Submit" Once your registration is approved, you will receive a confirmation email message with instructions on how to join the event. We suggest that you log-on as early as 7:30 pm to open up the link and test your system!
September 10, Score Par for CMR!
Breakfast at 9:00 am and shotgun start at 10:00 am. Coppertop/Cherokee Hills Golf Course in Valley City, OH. The Second Annual CMR Open Benefit Golf Outing will cost $125 per golfer if registered by August 8th, $150 after August 8. Included in the event are 18 holes of golf on a great course with GPS scoring, cart, giveaways and prizes, breakfast, lunch, and dinner with awards ceremony. All proceeds benefit CMR/The Arc of Cuyahoga County, an independent voice fighting for equal rights and equal access to services for individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities, and their families. For more information and registration form visit us on the web at www.cmr-cleveland.org or contact Paulette Kadis Gaia at 216-622-0755.
September 10, Special Education Services, Evaluations and IEP's (Greater Cleveland Asperger Support), 7:00 pm. Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Drive, Independence. Barb Rutt, Information Specialist, with the Ohio Coalition of Children with Disabilities, will speak on special education services, evaluations and IEP's with a focus on the issues affecting kids with Asperger's and other autistic spectrum disorders. Please RSVP to Theresa at
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before Monday, September 8th.
September 10, PECS for Teachers (Achievement Center for Children), 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Achievement Centers for Children, 4255 Northfield Rd, Highland Hills. PECS for Teachers is designed to teach teachers, therapists, and any other professionals who work with students that have communication difficulties, the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). Each participant will receive a training binder as well as a PECS book. For more information, please contact Helen Mack at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 216-292-9700 x 248
September 12 Paraprofessional Workshop on Behavioral Techniques (Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital), 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital, Shaker Campus, 2801 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Cleveland 44104. This one day workshop is designed for paraprofessionals who work with children who have special needs. The workshop will provide the skills needed to facilitate socialization, communication, class participation, independence and daily living skills using Applied Behavioral Analysis strategies. Data collection methods will be outlined. Participants will be actively involved in discussion, role-play of scenarios and interactive video-observation. Cost: $150. For more information on the workshops contact Jennifer Manning at 216-721-1292 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
September 11 & 12, "Community Employment:A Priority of First Consideration" (ARC of Ohio)
Holiday Inn 7007 N. High St. Worthington, OH 43085. Presented By The Arc of Ohio, Inc. in partnership with Ohio APSE - The Ohio Network on Employment, Ohio Association of Adult Services (OAAS), Ohio Legal Rights Service (OLRS). Keynote: "Full Employment: What Does It Take?" David Mank, Ph.D., Director of the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community at Indiana University. To register online at www.thearcofohio.org. For more information contact Jodi Murray at 800-875-2723.
September 13, PECS for PARENTS (Achievement Center for Children), 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Achievement Centers for Children, 4255 Northfield Rd, Highland Hills. PECS for Parents is a training designed to teach parents of children with communication challenges the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS). Each participant will obtain an understanding of the system and learn how to effectively implement the system at home as well as in the community. In addition, each participant will receive a training binder as well as a PECS book. The training cost is $10 per registrant (sponsored in part by the generosity of the Susan and John Turben Foundation). For more information contact Helen Mack at
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or 216-292-9700 X 248
September 13, NEOAG Golf Outing and Ohio State Buckeyes Party!
First annual golf outing at Thunder Hill Golf Club in Madison. The day consists of an 18 hole round of golf on the prestigious course at Thunder Hill. Box lunch provided. Steak dinner with an open bar following in the country club, featuring the OSU vs. USC game beginning at 8:00 pm on large screen tv's. Raffles and sideboards throughout the evening. NEOAG raises funds to provide financial support to local programs and services for autism. For more information call 440-488-3473 or go to www.neoag.org
September 14, ABA Everyday During Play (Milestones Organization), 1:30 - 4:30 pm. Mayfield Village Civic Center, Mayfield. * Behavioral strategies to use in the home during play * Learn how to encourage reciprocal play * Learn how to engage your child in fun, interactive activities * Learn how to use play to target specific social, communication or academic skills. For more information or to register contact Kiersten Johnson at 216-371-4765 or
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September 15, Providing Effective Practices to Children with Autism (Hattie Larlham Research Institute and Akron Children's Medical Center), 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Akron Children's Medical Center, Considine Auditorium, Akron, OH. This presentation will address additional necessary steps in building an infrastructure of care to assist in the timely translation of diagnosis into a prescription of care, assisting parents' decision about treatment selection, the development of standards by which to evaluate treatment effectiveness, and the development of sufficient manpower to provide for timely services. Guest Lecturer: Dennis C. Russo, PhD, ABPP, The May Institute. For more information contact Phylliss L. Steiner, Director of Creative Arts, Hattie Larlham Research Institute at 800-233-8611, Ext. 3013 or
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September 17, SibShop (Insight Learning and Wellness Center), 6:30 - 7:30 pm. 25901 Emery Road, Suite 112. Classes meet September 17, October 5, November 9, and December 7. For parents of a child with a disability or serious illness--do you worry about your other children? Their frustration and resentments? Insight is offering a 4-session special class to support and help siblings. For more information contact Elisabeth Goodman, PhD, NCSP and Licensed School Psychologist at 440-666-6048 or 216-765-4470.
September 21, Siblings of Children with Autism: For Parents (Milestones Organization), 1:30 - 4:30 pm. Mayfield Village Civic Center, Mayfield. * Identify the concerns of siblings of children with autism and their understanding of autism at various ages* Explain autism to siblings* Learn how to get siblings to share their feelings and concerns and foster play between siblings. For more information or to register contact Kiersten Johnson at 216-371-4765 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
September 25-26 & October 3, Paraprofessional Training: Working with Pre-K & K-5 Students with Autism (Achievement Center for Children), 8:30 am - 3:00 pm. Achievement Centers for Children 4255 Northfield Road. This 3-day training for Paraprofessionals in Public School Districts will address autism and the developmental challenges associated with the disorder. The role and responsibilities of the paraprofessional working with individual children within the context of the classroom and school environment will be overviewed with an emphasis on effective strategies that will enhance children's developmental skills in the areas of social interaction, language/communication and cognitive processing/problem solving. Cost: $450. For more information contact Helen Mack at 216-292-9700 x 248 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Family September 28, Cleveland Walk Now for Autism FREE
Registration begins at 8:00a.m. and the Walk will start at 10:00 a.m. Progressive Field, Cleveland. Walk Now for Autism is a fun-filled, family friendly, non-competitive Walk and community resource fair with activities, refreshments, entertainment and more! You can start a team, join a team or register as an individual. You can also register your family members, colleagues and friends. Remember the more people you recruit to register, the faster your fundraising will grow. Please take the first step in raising critically-needed funds for autism research and awareness and visit us online to register!
SAVE THE DATE
October 10-12, The First Annual International Autism Summit (Autism Today and University Hospitals Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital) Renaissance Hotel, Cleveland. Summit for Parents, Medical Professionals, Educators, Speech Therapists, and Occupational Therapists interested in the latest advances in autism and related disorders. Come hear leading edge topics, trends, treatments and therapies surrounding Autism. Conference participants will leave the Summit with proven, practical strategies and tools that can be used immediately as well as a deeper understanding of Autism and Asperger's. For more information visit the website www.autismsummit.org
Family October 16, Fall Sib's workshops! (Monarch Services at Bellefaire JCB) The workshops will continue on Nov. 13th, Dec. 11th and Jan. 8th. For children/teens who have siblings with Autism. Bellefaire JCB 22001 Fairmount Blvd. Session I ( 6:15 pm -7:15 pm.)- For children, ages 7-12 yrs.Session II (7:30 pm -8:30 pm)- For teens ages 13-19 yrs. Facilitated by Monarch staff: Karin Hess-Hopkins, MSSA and Rebecca Remmer, SLP. Cost $80. For more information contact Karin Hess-Hopkins at 216-320-8658
November 7-8, Ohio Adult Sibling "Sibs" Conference Columbus Airport Marriott Hotel. The conference's goal is to promote sibling awareness and activity in the life of their brother or sister with a developmental disability. For registration and conference information, visit the website at www.ohiosibs.com. For additional information contact Tom Fish, Ohio SIBS, The OSU Nisonger Center 257C McCampbell Hall 1581 Dodd Drive, Columbus, OH 43210. Phone 614-292-7550 or email
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November 19-21, 2008 NATTAP Conference (The Autism Society of America-ASA and Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence-OCALI) Greater Columbus Convention Center Columbus, OH. The objectives of the conference are to review current systems models for addressing the needs of individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), promote use of best practice in research and intervention and provide methods for capacity building - all of which contribute to the ultimate goal of improving outcomes for individuals ages 3-21.Early Bird Rate: $185; Parent/Family Member Rate: $100; Pre-Conference Session Rate: $100. Conference registration and information available at: http://www.nattapconference.org/
Have you purchased your Ohio Autism Awareness License Plate yet? To purchase yours, visit
www.oplates.com and click on "Specialty Plates" or visit the website at www.autismohio.org for more information.
Event Links
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www.autismohio.org
Please contact us at 216-371-4765 or
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- to list an Autism Event in our newsletter
- to post an Autism Event on our website
- with questions about an event
- to speak with our Program Coordinator for information and support
Milestones Organization is a 501 c-3 non profit organization. Help Milestones Organization train professionals and parents in the field of autism.
Inquiries and tax-deductible donations can be placed online at
www.milestones.org or may be sent to:
Milestones Organization
3246 Desota Ave
Cleveland Heights, Ohio, 44118
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