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November 9, 2009

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Dear Friend of the Autism Society of Ohio:
 

NOTE:  The ASO DIGEST is going to a "headline" format.  This email  newletter contains only headlines of stories. The complete newsletter with the full stories associated with each headline is posted to the Autism Society of Ohio website at www.autismohio.org.  Just visit www.autismohio.org, scroll down the home page and click on the "newspaper" icon under the heading "ASO Weekly Digest".  OR sign up to receive your own copy by "registering" on the "login" section of ASO's homepage.  Complete information on each item listed follows the signature.
 

News From ASO:


- Ohio Department of Education Public Hearing on Special Education Policies and Procedures (Revision to Rule)
- Latest Newsletter from the Ohio Department of Education
- INFORMATION ALERT: PROPOSED RULE CHANGE TO MEDICAID DENTAL BENEFITS

- OCALI Conference - One Week Away! November 17-19, 2009!

     ASO to Sponsor Parent Corner as Part of Expo, Exhibit Hall

     ASO to subsidize Registration Fees for Parents

- Federal Update/Alerts

   CMS Announces Enhanced Tools to Review 2010 Medicare Coverage Options

   Upcoming IACC Full Committee Meeting - November 10, 2009


Autism Society Chapter Events/Information:

- Autism Society of America

    State Resources

    Donor working with Autism Society on Matching Gift Challenge

   Autism Society Conference Call for Papers Now Open

   Help Us Make "ASA-Net" Better!
   Autism Society President Participates in AACAP Meeting 
   UC Davis Study Looks at Mercury Levels 
   Participate in a Survey on Seizure Treatments 
   Handwriting Development Software 
   IMFAR Call for Abstracts and Panels
   Book Offers a New Approach to Coping with Challenging Autistic Behaviors 
   New Tool for Augmentative/Alternative Communication 
   Autism Puzzle Teams Up with Educational Toy Store 
   New Book Explores Gifts and Complexities of Autism 
   Book Helps Readers Understand the World of Autism 

- Autism Society of Greater Akron  

- Autism Society of Central Ohio 

   Saturday, November 21, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: Planet 51

   Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: The Princess and the Frog

- Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati

   Saturday, November 21, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: Planet 51

   Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: The Princess and the Frog

- Autism Society of Greater Cleveland

     Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - Presentation: Music Therapy Enrichment

     Saturday, November 21, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: Planet 51

     Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: The Princess and the Frog

     Saturday, December 5, 2009 - Holiday Party,
     Monday, December 7, 2009 -  “ABA” Therapy, Independence
     Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - Darla Motil from The Achievement Centers for Children, Avon Lake
    Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: The Princess and the Frog
     Monday, January 4, 2010 - Darla Motil from The Achievement Centers for Children, Independence
     Tuesday, January 12, 2010- Jennifer Might, MA, BCBA Owner of Steps Behavioral Consulting, Avon Lake
     Sunday, February 7, 2010 Super Bowl XLIV Party

    November, 2009 newsletter Now Available

- Autism Society of Dayton

    Friday December 11, 2009 - Presentation with Jed Baker, PhD

    Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - Holiday Party
    Latest Newsletter from the Autism Society of Dayton

- Autism Society of NW Ohio

    November 11 & 12: The ECLIPSE Model: Building Global Skills That Improve Social and Behavioral Functioning for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and PDD NOS - Sherry Moyer
    December 2 & 3: How to Get Your Child with Autism to Sleep so You Can Sleep, too - Kim Renner
    Reminder: Asperger Family Support Group meets Monday, October 26
    You can still sign up for Sibshop - Next Sibshop November 14
    United Way time - Please designate to the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio

- Autism Society of SE Ohio

- Autism Society of TriCounty Ohio (Youngstown)

  


Upcoming Events:

- November 8-10, 2009 - Without Exception: Building Community and Creating Opportunities for People with Intellectual Disabilities who have Severe Reputations, Behavioral Challenges and Mental Health Care Needs, Northern Kentucky

- Monday, November 9, 2009 - Ticket to Work Training for Ohio Service Providers, Columbus

- Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - Discussion on Autism, Cleveland (East)

- Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - Guiding Students Through Transition, Wadsworth

- Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - Webinar: "Google Apps for K-12: Tools and Tips for Teaching & Learning"

- Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - Breaking Down the IEP-Why is it Important to Write Good Goals and Objectives, Valley View

- WEDNESDAY, November 11, 2009 - PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING - “Bullies to Buddies”, Cuyahoga Falls

- Friday, November 13, 2009, Saturday November 14 - Postsecondary Education Conference: Promoting Opportunities for Students with Intellectual Disabilities, Cincinnati

- Friday, November 13, 2009 - National Town Hall Meeting of Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism (AFAA), Cleveland

- Saturday, November 14, 2009 - The Basics of Working with a Child with Autism: ABA 101, Cleveland

- Saturday, November 14, 2009 - Movie day: the Fantastic Mr. Fox!!  Columbus

- Sunday, November 15. 2009 - Tools for Encouraging Communication, Cleveland Area

- TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009 - Discussion Group: SOCIALIZATION AND SEXUALITY IN THE DD COMMUNITY, Toledo

- Wednesday, November 18, 2009, Understanding The Evaluation Team Report (ETR) & Process, Toledo

- November 18-19, 2009 - Career Planning for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Columbus

- Friday, November 20, 2009 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy – Its Efficacy and Safety in the Treatment of Cerebral Palsy, Autism and Traumatic Brain Injury, Webinar

- Monday, November 23, 2009 - Best of Cleveland Comedy Night benefits Milestones

- Monday, November 30, 2009 - Discussion on Autism, Cleveland (West)

- Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - Webinar: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Employment with Peter Gerhardt

- Tuesday, December 1, 2009 and Thursday, December 3, 2009 - Understanding the New IEP & ETR Forms, Toledo

- Sunday, December 6 - OASIS MINI SEMINAR - Prentke Romich on Communication Devices

- Tuesday December 8, 2009 - Understanding the DD System with Gary Tonks, Toledo

- Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, Adapted Movie Showing: The Princess and the Frog, Solon

- Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - How to Write Good IEP Goals Anderia Ryley, M.Ed., Toledo
- Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - Ten Steps to Parent Empowerment Linell Weinberg, M.S.W., Toledo
- Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - Parents’ Rights in the Special Education Process Sandy Brickner, Toledo
- Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - Transition from School to Adult Life Chris Filler, Toledo
- Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - Negotiation Skills - Key to Successful Communication with Professionals, Honorable Charles D. Abood, Toledo


General News, Articles, Information:

- Article: Experts updating diagnostic manual consider eliminating Asperger's
- Article: Trials Beginning On Drug To ‘Correct Or Improve’ Fragile X
- Latest Newsletter from Milestones
- Wrights Law E-newsletter: The Special Ed Advocate, November 11, 2009
- Article: Educators developing strategies for teaching students with autism
- Latest Newsletter from Autism Research Institute
- Online Interview with Temple Grandin
- Video: "Normal People Scare Me"
- United We Ride National Dialogue Now Live!
- Article: Preparing for the Transition to Adulthood I, II & III from Michelle Winner
- DD Quarterly E-Newsletter - Fall Special Edition 2009

Books, Resources, Products:

- Emergency Information Forms for Children with Special Needs
- Book: The One and Only Sam: A Story Explaining Idioms for Children With Asperger Syndrome and Other Communication Difficulties
- Conversation Starters help teach Reciprocal Conversation
- Resource: Autism360.org
- The American Academy of Pediatrics Answers Parents’ Questions about Autism

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 left side of the home page and then click on "Studies/Surveys".  CHECK OUT NEW LISTINGS AND OPPORTUNITIES!

 

DONATE TO ASO!  To support the efforts of the ASO, click here:

https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=7825309

Have you purchased your Ohio Autism Awareness License Plate yet? To purchase yours, visit www.oplates.com and click on "Specialty Plates" or visit our website at www.autismohio.org for more information.

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,
 

 

News From ASO:


Ohio Department of Education Public Hearing on Special Education Policies and Procedures (Revision to Rule)
On November 16, 2009, the Ohio Department of Education, Office for Exceptional Children, will hold a public hearing on the revision of one of the rules that is part of the Operating Standards for Ohio Educational Agencies Serving Children with Disabilities, Ohio Administrative Code 3301-51-05. This change is being made to reflect changes made to a federal regulation regarding a parent's ability to revoke consent for special education and related services, 34 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 300.300. The hearing is held pursuant to 34 CFR Sections 300.165 and 300.509. The rule is 3301-51-05 Procedural Safeguards
TIME AND PLACE OF PUBLIC HEARING
The public hearing will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Monday, November 16th, 2009, Dublin Metropolitan Library, 75 North High Street, Dublin, OH 43017.  
COPIES OF LISTED RULE
A copy of the proposed rule, 3301-51-05, is available at www.EdResourcesOhio.org. To view this text on the home page look for "News & Updates" and make your selection.
PARTIES WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING OPPORTUNITIES TO COMMENT ON THE ADOPTION OR REVISION OF THE LISTED RULE:
HEARING
Parties may attend and participate in the public hearing on the revision of the listed rule. Oral, written testimony and/or written comments may be provided at the hearing. The time and place for the hearing are given above.
WRITTEN COMMENTS
Parties may submit written comments directly to the Office for Exceptional Children, Ohio Department of Education. Written comments not submitted at the hearing shall be either:
(1) mailed to Ohio Department of Education, Office for Exceptional Children, Shirley Crabtree- Procedural Safeguards, 25 South Front Street, Mail Stop 202, Columbus, Ohio 43215-4176; or
(2) faxed to Shirley Crabtree at 614.728.1097; or
(3) e-mailed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
All written comments submitted must be received by the Office for Exceptional Children by 5:00 p.m. on November 16, 2009.
If you are requesting an interpreter or other needed services at the public hearing, please contact Shirley Crabtree at (614) 387-2250 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.
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Latest Newsletter from the Ohio Department of Education
http://www.edresourcesohio.org/files/OEC_Newsletter1103_2.pdf
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INFORMATION ALERT: PROPOSED RULE CHANGE TO MEDICAID DENTAL BENEFITS
BACKGROUND:  The Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services (ODJFS) is required by the state operating budget to reduce the Medicaid reimbursement rate for optional Medicaid services. The budget required ODJFS to achieve at least 3 percent in savings for these services.  In Ohio dental benefits are an optional Medicaid service.  Rules being proposed by ODJFS would reduce the number of exams and cleanings per year to one each.
The Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services is proposing a series of rules to reduce the Medicaid reimbursement rate for optional Medicaid services. For some services such as adult dental, ODJFS has proposed to reduce the benefit provided rather than the reimbursement rate.
If approved, adults who receive Medicaid dental benefits would experience a change in the number of exams and cleanings they are eligible to receive in a calendar year. Currently, Medicaid provides adults with two exams and two cleanings per year.
Listed below are arguments in favor of the rule change and arguments against the rule change.

FAVOR:
It is reported by the Ohio Department of Health that oral health care is the number one unmet health care need in Ohio. In some areas of Ohio, dental health professionals will not accept any patients who have Medicaid dental coverage. As a result, oral health care services are not provided or are difficult to obtain.
It is widely believed that dental services are difficult to obtain because the Medicaid reimbursement rate for dental services is too low. The Ohio Dental Association continues to support a Medicaid reimbursement rate that is higher to encourage more dentists to participate in providing services.
The Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services considered this information when deciding to reduce the number of exams and cleanings from twice per year to once per year. It was considered by ODJFS that reducing this particular benefit in this way would ensure that providers who do participate would continue to do so. It is believed that reducing the reimbursement rate for dental health care services would result in fewer providers participating in the Medicaid program. As a result, the dental health care benefit through Medicaid would be lost in many areas of the state.
While two exams and two cleanings may be a preferred health strategy, it is believed that one exam and one cleaning per year is sufficient to ensure good oral health for adults on Medicaid. The proposed rule change would continue dental health care benefits, just not at a level that has been seen in recent years.
 
OPPOSED:
The Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services should not be proposing a decrease in benefits for adults covered by Medicaid. Instead, ODJFS should follow the language contained in the budget, which states ODJFS, “shall amend rules….as necessary to reduce…the Medicaid reimbursement rates {emphasis added}…to rates that result in an amount that is at least three percent lower than the amount resulting from the rates in effect on December 21, 2009.”
In previous budgets, the number of exams and cleanings was reduced to save the state money. However, in 2007, the state increased the number of exams and cleanings as well as the Medicaid reimbursement rate for those services (by 2 percent). This proposal unfairly reduces the benefit again while the increased rate remains.
A reduction in the number of exams and cleanings could lead to greater risk of periodontal disease (gingivitis), which some studies have indicated could lead to other health risks.
In the Burden of Oral Disease IV, the US Centers for Disease Control states that tooth decay and cavities for people with disabilities is much higher than for those of the general population. The report also states, “No national studies have been conducted to determine the prevalence of oral and craniofacial diseases among the various populations with disabilities. Several smaller-scale studies show that the population with intellectual disability or other develop-mental disabilities has significantly higher rates of poor oral hygiene and needs for periodontal disease treatment {emphasis added} than the general population, due, in part, to limitations in individual understanding of and physical ability to perform personal prevention practices or to obtain needed services.”
For Medicaid-eligible adults with chronic health conditions, poor dental care can result in systemic infections. The costs of treating a system infection by accessing care through a physician’s office or hospital far outweigh the costs of preventing it by providing needed exams and cleanings.
 
A copy of each rule can be obtained online at www.registerofohio.state.oh.us. The rules proposed for amendment are:
                                    ODJFS Rule: 5101:3-5-02  (Exams)
                                    ODJFS Rule: 5101:3-5-04  (Cleanings)
A hearing on these proposed rules has been scheduled for Monday, November 9, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. in Room 1948 of the Vern Riffe Center (77 South High Street, Columbus, OH). If you are an interested party, this is your opportunity to provide testimony to ODJFS regarding the proposed changes.
 
This Information Alert was prepared on behalf of:
Disability Policy Coalition
995 Goodale Blvd., Ste. 2
Columbus, OH 43212
(614) 228-6899
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OCALI Conference - Save the Date!

The OCALI Statewide Ohio Conference is going to be held in Columbus November 17-19, 2009!  ASO will again be subsidizing registrations for parents and will be sponsoring a "parents corner" as part of the exposition.  The Parent's Corner will be a place where parents can go to meet and network with other parents.  In addition, there will be informal sessions on a variety of topics including the autism scholarship, early intervention, transition, adult services, etc.  For complete information on the conference, visit http://conference.ocali.org/


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Federal Update


CMS Announces Enhanced Tools to Review 2010 Medicare Coverage Options
http://www.medicare.gov/
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced that people with Medicare and family members can begin to review their 2010 coverage options through Medicare’s improved online tools.  Beneficiaries will find several new enhancements on the Medicare Health Options Compare and Prescription Drug Plan Finder.

Upcoming IACC Full Committee Meeting - November 10, 2009
The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) will be holding a Full Committee Meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2009 from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), Neuroscience Center, 6001 Executive Boulevard, in Rockville, MD.
The agenda for the meeting will include a discussion of recommendations for the annual update of the IACC Strategic Plan for Autism Spectrum Disorder Research.
The meeting will be open to the public and pre-registration is recommended. Seating will be limited to the room capacity and seats will be available on a first come, first served basis, with expedited check-in for those who are pre-registered.  Online pre-registration will be available. Please visit the IACC website for pre-registration information:
http://www.iacc.hhs.gov/events/2009/full-committee-mtg-announcement-November10.shtml.
The meeting will be remotely accessible by videocast and conference call.
To access the conference call dial:
USA/Canada Phone Number: 888-577-8995
Access code: 1991506
Members of the public who participate using the conference call phone number will be able to listen to the meeting, but will not be heard.
The latest information about the meeting, including videocast information and online registration can be found at: http://iacc.hhs.gov/events/.
 
Autism in the Health-Care Debate: House of Representatives
After the three committees of jurisdiction marked up the House bill on
health-care reform, the mark-ups have been combined to create HR 3962,
better known as the "Affordable Health Care for America
Act" (previously, the House health-care bill was numbered HR
3200, but was renumbered after the mark-ups were consolidated). Read more:
 
Autism in the Health-Care Debate: Senate 
Work continues on merging the bills that have been produced by both
committees of jurisdiction in the Senate: the Health, Education, Labor 
and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and the Finance Committee. Read more: 
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Autism Society Chapter Events/Information:

 

Autism Society of America


State Resources
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=stateresources
The Autism Society has launched a new tool that makes it easier for those affected by autism to find local resources in their area. The new State Resources section of our Web site was designed by Autism Society information and referral experts, and features commonly requested resources sorted by state. These pages include localized information on Autism Society chapters, advocacy, public policy, autism waiver, education, community resources and events.


Donor working with Autism Society on Matching Gift Challenge
A group of anonymous benefactors whose lives have been touched by autism have pooled their resources to provide us with a $100,000 Match Challenge grant.
As long as the Autism Society receives your tax-deductible online donation by the challenge deadline of December 1st, 2009…
Your gift will go TWICE as far to help us serve families living with autism!  To participate, visit:
http://www.autism-society.org/site/MessageViewer?em_id=20866.1&printer_friendly=1
 
Autism Society Conference Call for Papers Now Open
The Autism Society's National Conference brings experts and
families together in energetic forums to address the full range of
lifespan issues facing those affected by autism today. The Society
opens its call for papers that present best-practice,
cutting-edge research on lifespan issues of autism, including early
intervention, education, employment, behavior, communication, social
skills and biomedical interventions, among others. We also welcome the
personal perspectives of families, caregivers and people on the
spectrum of autism. Read more:
 
Help Us Make "ASA-Net" Better!
"ASA-Net" is looking for feedback. What stories make it an essential
read for you? What would you like to see more of? Help the Autism
Society improve our e-newsletter by filling out this survey. Thank you
for your input!
 
Autism Society President Participates in AACAP Meeting 
As part of the Autism Society's involvement with the American
Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry's Child Mental Health
Summit, Autism Society President and CEO Lee Grossman attended
AACAP's 56th annual meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii, October
27-November 1. Many sessions at the meeting were devoted to the
subject of autism spectrum disorders, and Mr. Grossman participated in
three of them: the all-day symposium on autism, a session on autism
and co-morbidity, and a session on transitioning to adulthood. 
 
UC Davis Study Looks at Mercury Levels 
In a large population-based study, researchers at the UC Davis MIND
Institute report that, after adjusting for a number of factors,
typically developing children and children with autism have similar
levels of mercury in their blood streams. Mercury is a heavy metal
found in other studies to adversely affect the developing nervous 
system. Read more: 
 
Participate in a Survey on Seizure Treatments 
In January 2009, the Autism Research Institute (ARI) held a think tank
on seizures, and in May 2009, Autism One held a complementary think
tank on seizures. As a follow-up to those think tanks, Dr. Richard
Frye is working with the attendees on a consensus paper on seizures in
autism and how to treat them, and has created a survey now open to 
those who wish to help provide insight on the topic. Read more: 
 
Handwriting Development Software 
The Herbi Writer handwriting development software can be a fun way to
help students who find handwriting a challenge. It shows sample
letters being formed, and provides positive feedback when the student 
writes letters that match the samples. Read more: 
  
IMFAR Call for Abstracts and Panels
The International Meeting for Autism Research (IMFAR) Scientific
Program Committee is inviting abstract and scientific panel
submissions for review in all disciplines relevant to autism research
for presentation at the 2010 IMFAR meeting in Philadelphia, May 20-22. 
The deadline for abstract submissions is November 20. Read more: 
 
Book Offers a New Approach to Coping with Challenging Autistic Behaviors 
In their new book, "Managing Family Meltdown: The Low Arousal Approach
and Autism," authors Linda Woodcock and Andrea Page provide
explanations derived from personal experience about the challenging
behavior, meltdowns and violent outbursts that autism spectrum 
disorders can present. Read more: 
 
New Tool for Augmentative/Alternative Communication 
Pogo Boards is a fun and easy-to-use application created by Talk To Me
Technologies, LLC, a leading augmentative/alternative communication (AAC) company. It is a tool designed to help create and share
communication boards, visual supports, PECS cards and learning
materials to support kids and adults with autism and related 
disorders. Read more: 
 
Autism Puzzle Teams Up with Educational Toy Store 
Learning Express, the nation's largest franchise of educational
toy stores, will be the preferred destination for Susan
Ambrose's Autism Ribbon Floor Puzzle, with a portion of proceeds 
benefiting the Autism Society. Read more: 
 
New Book Explores Gifts and Complexities of Autism 
Through Simone Brenneman's "artistic" approach to autism,
her new book "Effervescence" unveils the inner, artistic and complex
mind of an autistic child. Through her "artistic" eyes,
the reader sees and feels the autistic mind and body, and how it
 experiences the world and, therefore, responds. Read more: 
 
Book Helps Readers Understand the World of Autism 
"Embracing Autism" is a new book that presents sensitive, sometimes
humorous, experience-based stories from teachers, clinicians and
parent activists within the autism community, including Autism Society
board member Stephen Shore and Autism Society Miami-Dade chapter 
president Teresa Becerra. Read more: 
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Autism Society of Greater Akron

PO Box 2831
Akron, Ohio 44309-2831
330-543-3955
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www.asagreaterakron.com

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The Autism Society of Central Ohio
286 Weydon Rd.
Worthington, OH 43085
614-487-4720 Extension 301
or
1-800-875-2723 Extension 301
http://www.autism-centralohio.com/
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Saturday, November 21, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: Planet 51

10:00 AM Please join us to view “Planet 51” at AMC’s Lennox 24, 777 Kinnear Rd. , Kinnear Exit off 315 South Columbus, OH 432124.  Admission is Reduced to $4.25.  AMC  Entertainment and the ASA have teamed up to bring families affected by autism a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films on a monthly basis.  The lights are brought up and the sounds turned down and the “silence is golden” policy is not enforced.  Outside food is permitted.

Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: The Princess and the Frog

10:00 AM Please join us to view “The Princess and the Frog” at AMC’s Lennox 24, 777 Kinnear Rd. , Kinnear Exit off 315 South Columbus, OH 432124.  Admission is Reduced to $4.25.  AMC  Entertainment and the ASA have teamed up to bring families affected by autism a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films on a monthly basis.  The lights are brought up and the sounds turned down and the “silence is golden” policy is not enforced.  Outside food is permitted.
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The Autism Society of Greater Cleveland

P.O. Box 41066
Brecksville, Ohio 44141
(216) 556-4937
www.asgc.org
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - Presentation: Music Therapy Enrichment

7:00 - 9:00 PM Avon Lake Public Library a guest from Music Therapy Enrichment
Center will speak about the benefit of music therapy for individuals with autism spectrum disorders.

 

Saturday, November 21, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: Planet 51

10:00 AM Please join us to view “Planet 51” at AMC’s Ridge Park Square, 4788 Ridge Road, Brooklyn, OH  44144.  Admission is Reduced to $4.25.  AMC  Entertainment and the ASA have teamed up to bring families affected by autism a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films on a monthly basis.  The lights are brought up and the sounds turned down and the “silence is golden” policy is not enforced.  Outside food is permitted.

Saturday, December 5, 2009 - Holiday Party,
St. Michaels Woodside Party Center, 5025 Mill Rd., Broadview Hts., OH
44147 (Lower Hall Rear of Bldg), Noon—3:00 PM., Please join
the ASGC for our 3rd Annual Holiday Party. Lunch will be provided
for everyone. Free gift for every child/teen that attends. Admission
is FREE for children/teens w/ASD and their parents & siblings.
Parents/guardians must accompany children/teens during the entire
event. RSVP is required with the number of adults & ages/gender
of children no later than November 27, 2009 Please call (216) 556-
4937 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Monday, December 7, 2009 -  “ABA” Therapy, Independence
6:30 - 8:30 PM Independence Civic
Center “ABA” Therapy We welcome Kate Boylan, Director for
Behavioral Intervention Institute of Ohio. Topic ABA therapy.

Tuesday, December 8, 2009 - Darla Motil from The Achievement Centers for Children, Avon Lake
7:00—9:00 PM, Avon Lake
Library, Darla Motil from The Achievement Centers for Children.
Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: The Princess and the Frog
10:00 AM Please join us to view “The Princess and the Frog” at AMC’s Ridge Park Square, 4788 Ridge Road, Brooklyn, OH  44144.    Admission is Reduced to $4.25.  AMC  Entertainment and the ASA have teamed up to bring families affected by autism a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films on a monthly basis.  The lights are brought up and the sounds turned down and the “silence is golden” policy is not enforced.  Outside food is permitted.


Monday, January 4, 2010 - Darla Motil from The Achievement Centers for Children, Independence
6:30—8:30 PM,
Independence Library, Darla Motil from The Achievement Centers for Children.

Tuesday, January 12, 2010- Jennifer Might, MA, BCBA Owner of Steps Behavioral Consulting, Avon Lake
7:00- 9:00 PM, Avon Lake Library,
We welcome Jennifer Might, MA, BCBA Owner of Steps Behavioral
Consulting. Topic: Successful classroom inclusion for those with
ASD.

Sunday, February 7, 2010 Super Bowl XLIV Party
Bring your friends and
view the Super Bowl Game at The Pepper Mill Pub and Grill, 7011
Mill Rd., Brecksville, OH. Dinner included with soft drinks. 84”
screen. Raffles thru out the evening. Tickets $25 (216) 556-4937.

 

November, 2009 newsletter Now Available

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Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati
P.O. Box 43027
Cincinnati, OH 45243-0027
513-561-2300
Fax: 513-561-4748
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www.autismcincy.org

 

Saturday, November 21, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: Planet 51

10:00 AM Please join us to view “Planet 51” at AMC’s Newport on the Levee.   Admission is Reduced to $4.25.  AMC  Entertainment and the ASA have teamed up to bring families affected by autism a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films on a monthly basis.  The lights are brought up and the sounds turned down and the “silence is golden” policy is not enforced.  Outside food is permitted.

Saturday, December 12, 2009 - Sensory Friendly Film: The Princess and the Frog

10:00 AM Please join us to view “The Princess and the Frog” at AMC’s Newport on the Levee.   Admission is Reduced to $4.25.  AMC  Entertainment and the ASA have teamed up to bring families affected by autism a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films on a monthly basis.  The lights are brought up and the sounds turned down and the “silence is golden” policy is not enforced.  Outside food is permitted.

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Autism Society of Dayton

P.O. Box 1013
Miamisburg, OH 45343

206-984-5760

www.autismsociety-dayton.org

 

Friday December 11, 2009 - Presentation with Jed Baker, PhD
Co-sponsored by Autism Society of Dayton and Dayton Area Families for Effective Autism Treatment (DAFEAT)
Friday, December 11, 2009, 8:30 AM- 3:00 PM
Location:  Far Hills Community Church
5800 Clyo Rd. Dayton, OH 45459
COST $10.00 parents/DAFEAT members (includes lunch)
$75.00 professionals (includes lunch and CEUs)
Workshop Description:  Students on the autism spectrum often present with difficulty regulating their feelings and interacting socially. This workshop describes how to handle meltdowns and design effective behavior plans to prevent these moments and reduce frustration and anxiety. The second part of the presentation details strategies to motivate students to learn, ways to teach social skills, how to generalize skills into the natural setting and increase acceptance and tolerance from peers. Information will be imparted though lecture, interactive exercises, and video clips.
Workshop Outcome objectives:
    * To understand the reasons for social skill deficits and disruptive behaviors.
    * To learn strategies to deal effectively with meltdowns and be able to put together an effective behavior plan to prevent frustrations.
    * To understand how to put together a social skills training program in schools or at home.
    * To learn ways to motivate verbal and non-verbal students to want to socialize.
    * To learn several strategies for teaching and generalizing skills.
    * To learn how to create programs for typical peers to accept students with disabilities and model positive behaviors.
Participants will learn about...
Understanding Challenging Behaviors in children with Asperger Syndrome, Autism, NLD, ADHD, Bipolar disorder, and multiple learning disabilities
Hierarchy of Behavior/Frustration Management Strategies:
a.        Relationship building and collaborative problem solving
b.       How to deal with meltdowns
c.        Creating a prevention plan for repeat problems
d.       Designing behavior plans for your students
Social Skills Training
a.        Prioritizing skill goals
b.       Motivation for training
c.        Skill acquisition: strategies to teach skills
d.       Generalization strategies
e.       Peer sensitivity: lunch buddy, lunch bunch, classroom milieu
f.         Skill lessons for your students
Presenter Information:  Jed Baker, Ph.D. is the director of the Social Skills Training Project, a private organization serving individuals with autism and social communication problems.  He also directs social skills training for Millburn Public Schools in New Jersey.  He is on the professional advisory board of Autism Today, ASPEN, ANSWER, YAI, the Kelberman Center and several other autism organizations. In addition, he writes, lectures, and provides training internationally on the topic of social skills training and managing challenging behaviors.  He is an award winning author of five books, including Social Skills Training for Children and Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome and Social Communication Problems; Preparing for Life: The Complete Handbook for the Transition to Adulthood for Those with Autism and Asperger Syndrome; The Social Skills Picture Book; The Social Skills Picture Book for High School and Beyond; and No More Meltdowns: Positive Strategies for Managing and Preventing Out-of-Control Behavior. His work has also been featured on ABC World News, Nightline, the CBS Early Show, and the Discovery Health Channel.   
To Register, visit:

Wednesday, December 16, 2009 - Holiday Party
We are so pleased to invite you to our first annual Holiday Party! 
We have created a website and online registration form for this event.
This event is FREE and open to all families living with autism.  Space is limited so register early!
Please click on the link below to register.
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e2miivl372d15305&oseq=a011sfi7tegeb
If you'd rather have a printable registration form, you can go to our website http://www.autism-society.org/dayton_chapter DOCUMENTS for a form.
If you have any questions, please contact Support Chair Shelli Mendel-Koeppl at 206-984-5760. 
Thank you for your participation and we look forward to seeing you at the Holiday party!
Where:
Miami Valley Regional Center
4801 Springfield Street
Dayton, OH 45431
When:
December 16, 2009 at 06:30 PM
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December 16, 2009 at 08:00 PM
Fee: FREE


 

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Autism Society of NW Ohio
4848 Dorr Street Suite 1
Toledo, OH 43615
phone: 419-578-2766 (419-578-ASNO)
fax: 419-536-5038
e-mail: asno.org@bex.net
website: www.asno.org

November 11 & 12: The ECLIPSE Model: Building Global Skills That Improve Social and Behavioral Functioning for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and PDD NOS - Sherry Moyer
December 2 & 3: How to Get Your Child with Autism to Sleep so You Can Sleep, too - Kim Renner
Upcoming Practical Solutions Seminars!  More info to follow, check our website at www.asno.org

Reminder: Asperger Family Support Group meets Monday, October
26. This is a reminder that our Asperger Family support group will meet
Monday, October 26 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm here at the office, 4848 Dorr
Street. We are in the house with the red door.
 
You can still sign up for Sibshop - Next Sibshop November 14
Date: November 14, 2009
Time: noon - 3 pm
Location:
Grace United Methodist Church
601 E. Boundary Street
Perrysburg, OH 43551
Cost:$25 per child for all sessions
Contact: Linell Weinberg
419-578-2766
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The Autism Society of Northwest Ohio's Sibshop is for children 8-13 who
have a brother or sister on the autism spectrum. (Sibs only - no kids
on the spectrum, please.) It provides opportunities for brothers and
sisters to obtain peer support and education within a recreational
context. It is a chance for siblings to meet other siblings who have a
brother or sister with autism, learn about ASDs, share joys and
concerns, problem solve, and have fun. The group combines fast-paced
recreational activities and food with information and discussion. The
Sibshop model intersperses information and discussion activities with
new games (designed to be unique, off-beat, and appealing to a wide
ability range), cooking activities, and special guests. We start each
session by making lunch together (menu decided by the group the
previous session.)
The group, led by Autism Society Director Linell Weinberg and Toledo
Public teacher Lou Curcio, meets the first Saturday of each month
(except in November when it will meet the second Saturday) from 12 - 3
pm at the Grace United Methodist Church, 601 East Boundary Street,
Perrysburg, OH through the school year. There is a fee of $25 for this
group and pre-registration is required.2009 - 2010 meeting dates: October 3; November 14* (NOTE: This is the
second Saturday); December 5; January 2, 2010; February 6; March 6;
April 3; May 1 (last session.) No meetings in June, July, August, or
September. We would like each child to attend each session.
Download the Sibshop Registration form from our website and bring or
mail it to the office with the $25 fee before the first session on
October 3.
For more information, call the office at 419-578-2766.
 
United Way time - Please designate to the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio
The United Way has started their 2009 workplace campaign. When you
donate to the United Way, if you do not designate where you want your
money to go, United Way volunteers and staff will decide for you. The
United Way has certain priorities for their community fund and autism
is not one of them. This means we do not receive any United Way money
beyond what you designate to us.We understand it is a tough time for
many individuals. It is also a tough time for non-profits like the
Autism Society of Northwest Ohio. If you are able, and you would like
your United Way dollars to go to help improve the lives of people with
autism, please designate to the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio. You
can do this by writing us in on the pledge form.
Under Choose How You Want to Invest in Your Community, choose Option C:
OTHER INVESTMENT United Way programs and initiatives (listed
on reverse) or another United Way or local 501(c)3 health and human
service nonprofit.
We are another local 501(c)3 health and human service
nonprofit. Write in the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio in
Toledo, OH. If you use the online pledge form, ask the Human Resources
Department of your company or call the United Way, 419-248-2424.
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Autism Society of SE Ohio
c/o HAVAR, Inc
227 Columbus Road
PO Box 460
Athens, OH 45701
740-205-6810  
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Autism Society of TriCounty Ohio (Youngstown)
1749 S. Racoon Rd.
Austintown, OH 44515
(330) 720-2066
www.triautism.com
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Upcoming Events, Conferences:

November 8-10, 2009 - Without Exception: Building Community and Creating Opportunities for People with Intellectual Disabilities who have Severe Reputations, Behavioral Challenges and Mental Health Care Needs, Northern Kentucky
http://www.craconferences.com/kentucky.html
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Monday, November 9, 2009 - Ticket to Work Training for Ohio Service Providers, Columbus
Attend the Ticket to Work Training for Ohio Service Providers to learn how your organization can grow its bottom line by putting Social Security beneficiaries to work; how you can become an EN under the Ticket to Work program; and how your organization can take advantage of a viable source of funding for employment services.
Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work program offers new opportunities to expand the scope of services and supports available to assist Social Security beneficiaries with disabilities who are interested in entering or re-entering the workforce. In addition, the new administrative and regulatory improvements have made it easier and more profitable for Employment Networks (ENs) to participate in the Ticket program; ENs can get paid earlier in the employment process, more often and at higher rates. To learn more about the Ticket program please visit www.cessi.net/ttw or www.ssa.gov/work.
Date: November 9, 2009
Time: 9 am – 11 am Eastern Time
Location:  Ohio Department of Transportation, 1980 West Broad Street, Auditorium (Second Building), Columbus, OH 43223.
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - Discussion on Autism, Cleveland (East)
Martin Luther King Jr. Branch
1962 Stokes Blvd, Cleveland, OH  44106
4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Facilitator: Marcie Hall, M.D., Psychiatrist
The Discovery and Wellness Center for Children (DWCC), a part of University Hospitals Case Medical Center, and the Cleveland Public Library would like to invite you to our library speaking series event on “Autism”. This events are free and open to mental health professionals, teachers, parents, and anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of autism. Please join the DWCC and the Cleveland Public Library for a discussion on this important topic. Please RSVP by calling 216-844-6252.   
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November 10, 2009 - Guiding Students Through Transition, Wadsworth
Two Critical Topics for Educators:
√  Legal Issues In The Classroom
√  Planning for Successful Secondary Transition
The Galaxy   201 Park Centre Drive, Wadsworth, Ohio
$60/person
$50/person when 3 or more people are registered at
one time from the same school district or organization
For detailed conference information and registration go to
www.gtcbsa.org/LearningForLife/LFLSeminar.pdf
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - Webinar: "Google Apps for K-12: Tools and Tips for Teaching & Learning"
1:00-2:00 p.m. ET
http://www.pbconferences.com/MP/0/2/p31VEJc/p3KMCMM5i/p0e
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Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - Breaking Down the IEP-Why is it Important to Write Good Goals and Objectives, Valley View
6:15pm-9:00pm
This parent to parent workshop will help parents, caregivers and guardians have the discussion about ”what is it about my child’s disability that impacts their learning?”As Ohio moves towards Standards Based IEPs, it will be important for parents, caregivers and guardians to:
• begin to think about the root causes of delays or behaviors;
• begin to prioritize and define key areas for goals to be written;
• practice writing a measurable goal that is aligned to the academic content standards (or a functional goal that addresses independent living skills); and
• practice breaking down a goal into measurable objectives.
This activity is funded by IDEA, Title VI-B grants to states, through Ohio Department of Education grants to Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County.
Presenters: Terri McIntee, MA, Family and Community Involvement Consultant SST3 and Paula Woods, MS, Consultant SST3. 
Professional Development Contact Hours: 2.5
Audience: Families or Professionals
Region: South
Location: ESC/SST Conference Room, Educational Service Center, 5811 Canal Road, Valley View 44125
Organization Name: State Support Team 3
Contact Name: Bonnie Simons
Contact Phone: 216-524-2770, Ext. 3818
Website URL: http://esc-cc.org/public/calendar/index.cfm?mode=story&chip=492
Important: Registration must be done through the ODE registration system, STARS. A "SAFE ACCOUNT" must be set up first in order to register. For assistance, contact Bonnie Simons at above phone number.
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WEDNESDAY, November 11, 2009 - PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING - “Bullies to Buddies”, Cuyahoga Falls
PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETING
STATE SUPPORT TEAM-REGION 8
420 Washington Avenue
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Room 16
TOPIC: “Bullies to Buddies”
A method to teach kids how not to be victims of bullying
PRESENTED BY:
Karen McKelvey M.ED., Ed. S
PSI Solutions
Please note that this is a schedule change from the original PAC Topic list.  The ”IEP Kit for Parents” will be available for you to look at and you will be able to request a copy.
Please RSVP to Beth Jenkins, for attendance and let her know if you are staying for lunch, at
This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (330) 929-6634 ext. 511275
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Friday, November 13, 2009, Saturday November 14 - Postsecondary Education Conference: Promoting Opportunities for Students with Intellectual Disabilities, Cincinnati
University of Cincinnati’s
Great Hall in the Tangeman Center
2600 Clifton Avenue
Cincinnati, Ohio 45221
513-556-6000
Friday, Nov. 13, 2009
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009
8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
For questions, please contact Janet
Gora, DSAGC, at 513.761.5400
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Friday, November 13, 2009 - National Town Hall Meeting of Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism (AFAA), Cleveland
10:30 - 5:30 pm
Cleveland Foundation Steven A. Minter Conference Center, 1422 Euclid Ave. 12th floor, Hanna Building
Sponsored by: University Hospitals/Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital, Monarch Center for Autism at Bellefaire JCB, the Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital and The Cleveland Foundation
http://www.afaa-us.org/site/c.llIYIkNZJuE/b.5063863/k.BE3C/Home.htm
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Saturday, November 14, 2009 - The Basics of Working with a Child with Autism: ABA 101, Cleveland
Sponsored by Milestones
    * Learn how to implement a system to work effectively with your child in your home, school and community.
    * Learn how to interact with your child so that you are not always responding in the moment but rather are being proactive.
November 14, 2009 - 1:30-3:30 pm, Heights Main Library,
2345 Lee Road Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Cost: Free
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*Professional Development Credit and Scholarships Available for all
Milestones Programs*
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER:
● Visit www.milestones.org  ● call 216-464-7600
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Saturday, November 14, 2009 - Movie day: the Fantastic Mr. Fox!!  Columbus
Movie Days are special screenings of family movies for families with special needs members sponsored by Haugland Learning Center. Participants enjoy a slightly quieter movie with extra lighting in a special needs friendly environment. Tickets go on sale at Marcus Cinema, Crossroads, located at 200 Hutchinson Avenue, Columbus, beginning at 9:30 am on the morning of the event.  Bring the whole family! Friends, too!  Movie begins at 10:00 a.m. Cost is $5.50/person. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
(Haugland Consulting/Learning Center receives no profit from these events.)
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Sunday, November 15. 2009- Tools for Encouraging Communication, Cleveland Area
    * 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
From Milestones.  For complete information, visit: http://www.milestones.org/news_parent.htm#basic
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 2009 - Discussion Group: SOCIALIZATION AND SEXUALITY IN THE DD COMMUNITY, Toledo
PLEASE JOIN US FOR A FRANK AND OPEN
DISCUSSION REGARDING ISSUES INVOLVING
SOCIALIZATION AND SEXUALITY
IN THE DD COMMUNITY
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH, 6:00-8:00PM
AT THE ABILITY CENTER OF GREATER TOLEDO
5605 MONROE ST, SYLVANIA OH 43560
YOUR INPUT DURING THIS MEETING WILL HELP
IDENTIFY TOPICS OF CONCERN TO BE ADDRESSED
IN A GROUP SETTING, AS WELL AS RESOURCES
THAT MAY HELP PARENTS DISCUSS DIFFICULT ISSUES.
HOSTED BY THE ARC OF LUCAS COUNTY, INC.
QUESTIONS: CALL KAY AT 419.882.0941
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November 18, 2009, Understanding The Evaluation Team Report (ETR) & Process, Toledo
Tanya Braden, Ed.S.
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Participants will gain functional knowledge about what the ETR is, its function in the IEP process, and how it is used.“To
catch the reader's attention, place an interesting sentence or quote from the story here.”
Parents of school-age children with disabilities who receive special education services. Educators and professionals who
serve children with disabilities.
Presented by The Arc of Lucas County, Inc, Funding is provided by: Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Presented at: St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center
2213 Cherry St, Toledo OH 43608
in the Auditorium near the main lobby
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Visit our website www.arclucas.org
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November 18-19, 2009 - Career Planning for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Columbus

Help Young Adults with ASDs Transition to Careers! 
After several years of planning, Spectrum Training is delighted to announce that our two day Autism Career Planning conferences are now ready.  After much dialogue with career planners, transition teachers, parents and other ASD concerned persons we planned these conferences to meet those specific, critical needs.
 
This high caliber career planning is the key to a successful future with positive long-term outcomes and is ESSENTIAL for:
*  Career counselors, job developers/job coaches, rehab administrators, vocational coordinators
*  Special education administrators, teachers, teacher assistants, case managers, therapists
*  Students, parents, caregivers, and young adults with ASDs (16+)
 
November 18-19 in Columbus, OH with James Emmett & Christopher Simler http://www.spectrumtrainingsystemsinc.com/columbus.html
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Friday, November 20, 2009 Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy – Its Efficacy and Safety in the Treatment of Cerebral Palsy, Autism and Traumatic Brain Injury, Webinar
 3:15 PM – 4:05 PM
http://www.epliveonline.com/wcd_2009.html
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Monday, November 23, 2009 - Best of Cleveland Comedy Night benefits Milestones
http://milestones.org/comedy.php
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Monday, November 30, 2009 - Discussion on Autism, Cleveland (West)
West Park Branch
3805 West 157th St., Cleveland, OH  44111
4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
Facilitator: Molly McVoy, M.D., Psychiatrist
The Discovery and Wellness Center for Children (DWCC), a part of University Hospitals Case Medical Center, and the Cleveland Public Library would like to invite you to our library speaking series event on “Autism”. This events are free and open to mental health professionals, teachers, parents, and anyone interested in expanding their knowledge of autism. Please join the DWCC and the Cleveland Public Library for a discussion on this important topic. Please RSVP by calling 216-844-6252.
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - Webinar: Autism Spectrum Disorder and Employment with Peter Gerhardt
Date: December 1, 2009, 2:30-4:00 pm Central
http://ndcpd.org/events/pdf/10/Gerhardt%20Brochure.pdf
This presentation will provide an overview and practical suggestions for supporting individuals with ASD to be competent, productive, and socially included co-workers and colleagues. This includes issues related to effective communication, understanding social challenges and the hidden curriculum, behavior support, production competence, and interdependence.   
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Tuesday, December 1, 2009 and Thursday, December 3, 2009 - Understanding the New IEP & ETR Forms, Toledo
*Sponsored by: Lucas County DD Children’s Options Department*
Dates:
Tuesday, December 1, 2009 6:00-8:00 pm
And
Thursday, December 3, 2009 10:00-Noon
LOCATION:
Family First Zone
1155 Larc Lane
Toledo, OH 43614
Contact:
Rolita Noble, Parent Partner
(419) 380-5172 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Or
ReShay Thompson, Transition Specialist
(419) 380-5108 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The training will be facilitated by
Beth Rohrbacher, PH.D. of the State
Support Team Region One.
Space is limited so please call or email
to register by Friday November 27,
2009.
Free Childcare will be provided but
space is limited. If you have any ques-
tion please contact us.
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Sunday, December 6 - OASIS MINI SEMINAR - Prentke Romich on Communication Devices
Sunday, December 6th, Wooster's very own Prentke Romich Company, that makes communication devices will be our guest speakers.
They will be talking about the latest communication devices for our children as well as adults.  They will also be talking to us about the FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES we have for these MUCH needed products.  FUNDING THAT WE ALL HAVE, but are not aware of how to obtain it.  They will share how.  They will also have a young man who uses the device in his life and he will show you how he uses it for his job.
This mini seminar is FREE and open to parents, family members, teachers, therapists....
Teachers, come and find out how your school district can obtain these devices through funding!
WHEN:  DECEMBER 6
TIME:  4PM
WHERE:  WOOSTER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, NORTH AUDITORIUM
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Tuesday December 8, 2009 - Understanding the DD System, Toledo
What families need to know about the DD
service system, waivers, & individual budgets.
Join us for an in-depth conversation with Gary
Tonks, Executive Director, The Arc of Ohio.
Staff and providers are welcome to attend.
Tuesday December 8, 2009
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Toledo Lucas County Public Library Sanger Branch
3030 West Central Ave
(East of Westgate Shopping Center)
Toledo OH 43606
Gary will answer any questions you may have.
About Gary: Gary represented families on Governor Strickland's Futures
Committee and was one of the authors of Ohio Medicaid Redesign. He
meets regularly with Ohio Directors of Medicaid, Developmental Disabilities
and Office of Exceptional Children, and advocates daily on behalf of
Ohioans with developmental disabilities.
Seating is limited.
To reserve your seat please
call or email The Arc
419-882-0941
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Hosted by The Arc of Lucas County, Inc & Lucas County Board of
Developmental Disabilities
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Saturday, Dec. 12, 2009, Adapted Movie Showing: The Princess and the Frog, Solon
Monarch Center for Autism and Cleveland Cinemas are hosting a unique movie viewing experience for families with children and adolescents with Autism.
Join us for private showings of three animated movies, which will be especially adapted for lights and sound. Children are encouraged to bring personal sensory support items and special snacks, (the theater’s concession stand will be open as well).
Time: Movie begins promptly at 10 a.m., without trailers and ads.
Please arrive by 9:45 a.m. to buy tickets and select seats.
Where: Solon Theaters
6185 Enterprise Parkway
Solon 44139
440-564-2034
Price: tickets are $5.50 each
To prepare your child with for the movie, we created a social story which is available at www.bellefairejcb.org/monarch
For more information please contact Karin Hess-Hopkins at Monarch School at (216)320-8658 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010 - How to Write Good IEP Goals Anderia Ryley, M.Ed., Toledo
Participants will learn the criteria and methods that comprise a good goal, how to measure goals, and the documentation
needed to measure goals.
Parents of school-age children with disabilities who receive special education services. educators and professionals who
serve children with disabilities.
Andie Trail Ryley, M. Ed., has been working with individuals with ASD for over 31 years. Ms. Ryley is currently
the Autism Consultant for Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities, and other Northwest Ohio schools and
service providers. In addition Ms. Ryley is an adjunct instructor at Bowling Green State University in the School of
Intervention Services co teaching the Autism Certificate Courses. Ms. Ryley is currently on the Autism Society of Ohio's
Board of Directors and Chair of the Northwest Ohio Autism Advisory Council's Steering Committee.
St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center
2213 Cherry St, Toledo OH 43608
in the Auditorium near the main lobby
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Funding for this series is provided by:
Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities
There is no cost to attend the workshops
Sponsored by The Arc of Lucas County, Inc.
For more info, contact them at Phone: 419-882-0941
Fax: 419-517-5346
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - Ten Steps to Parent Empowerment Linell Weinberg, M.S.W., Toledo
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Participants will learn techniques and skills to become more effective advocates in the IEP
process.
Parents of school-age children with disabilities who receive special education services.
Educators and professionals who serve children with disabilities.
Linell Weinberg is the director of the Autism Society of Northwest Ohio (ASNO). She holds a Masters Degree in
Social Work from the University of Michigan. Along with managing the agency, Linell provides information and referral,
Individual Education Plan (IEP) assistance to families, plans educational programs and family fun events, runs support
groups, makes presentations about autism, and serves on various community-wide committees such as the Lucas County
Board of DD Best Practices committee. In 2005 she received a Community Hero Award in the Community Service category
from Big Brothers Big Sisters for her work with families affected by autism. Linell is inspired by her adult daughter with
Asperger Syndrome.
St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center
2213 Cherry St, Toledo OH 43608
in the Auditorium near the main lobby
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Funding for this series is provided by:
Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities
There is no cost to attend the workshops
Sponsored by The Arc of Lucas County, Inc.
For more info, contact them at Phone: 419-882-0941
Fax: 419-517-5346
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Visit our website
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Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - Parents’ Rights in the Special Education Process Sandy Brickner, Toledo
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Participants will gain knowledge about parents’ rights under IDEA.
Parents of school-age children with disabilities who receive special education services. Educators and professionals who
serve children with disabilities.
Sandy Brickner began her career as an Early Childhood Educator. Special Education became an area of focus,
serving families for 6 years as a parent mentor of 7 school districts for the North Central Ohio Educational Service Center.
Sandy joined the staff of the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities in 2000.
She is currently serving families and professionals providing advocacy and training opportunities
related to the special education process. Sandy is also the western Ohio coordinator and lead
trainer for the “It’s My Turn” transition training for students age 14-21 and has provided training in
various school districts across Ohio.
St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center
2213 Cherry St, Toledo OH 43608
in the Auditorium near the main lobby
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Funding for this series is provided by:
Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities
There is no cost to attend the workshops
Sponsored by The Arc of Lucas County, Inc.
For more info, contact them at Phone: 419-882-0941
Fax: 419-517-5346
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Visit our website
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Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - Transition from School to Adult Life Chris Filler, Toledo
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Participants will gain knowledge about the components of a good transition plan and the
implementation of transition planning in a good IEP. Discussion will include examples,
measurements, tools and resources.
Parent of school-age children with disabilities who receive special education services,
educators and professionals who serve children and adults with disabilities.
Chris Filler Transition Coordinator, Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence. A registered nurse and the Transition
Coordinator for the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI). Chris has worked with individuals with autism
and developmental disabilities and their families for over 20 years. She has served as an Early Intervention Service
Coordinator, Family Resource Specialist, Autism/Behavior Consultant for Lincoln Way Special Education Center and as a
private consultant for many school districts throughout the state of Ohio. She is also a past president of the Autism
Society of Ohio. Chris has presented for State and National conferences in the area of autism spectrum disorders,
behavior supports, sensory processing supports, transition to adulthood and parent-professional collaboration. Chris now
works for the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence as the Transition Coordinator where her efforts are towards the
development of supports and resources for students with autism spectrum disorders and low incidence disabilities that
are transitioning to the adult world. She is involved with efforts to coordinate the systems of adult service agencies to
improve delivery of service for adults with disabilities. Chris has two children, one of which is an adult with autism.
St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center
2213 Cherry St, Toledo OH 43608
in the Auditorium near the main lobby
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Funding for this series is provided by:
Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities
There is no cost to attend the workshops
Sponsored by The Arc of Lucas County, Inc.
For more info, contact them at Phone: 419-882-0941
Fax: 419-517-5346
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Visit our website
www.arclucas.org
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Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - Negotiation Skills - Key to Successful Communication with Professionals, Honorable Charles D. Abood, Toledo
Participants will gain functional knowledge about the art of listening, compromise, consensus
versus agreement and the art of negotiation.
Parents of school-age children with disabilities who receive special education services, educators and professionals who
serve children with disabilities.
Honorable Charles D Abood Mediator, Dispute Resolution Services, Inc., Toledo, Ohio B.A University of
Michigan; J.D., University of Toledo College of Law. Memberships: Ohio State Bar Association, Toledo Bar Association,
Association for Conflict Resolution. Judge Abood has been a full-time mediator since founding his firm in 1997. He
provides private mediation and other dispute resolution services and has served as a mediation trainer and faculty
member nationwide. Judge Abood is a retired judge who previously sat on the Sixth District Court of Appeals, the Lucas
County Court of Common Pleas and the Toledo Municipal Court. In 1993, he received national recognition for being
selected for a 14-day lecture tour of the countries of Syria, Jordan and Yemen, where he
presented a series of lectures on The Rule of Law in Theory and in Practice in the United
States to judges, attorneys, law schools, judicial institutes and public officials in each
country. Judge Abood has a brother with developmental disabilities and currently serves on
The Arc of Lucas County Board of Directors.
St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center
2213 Cherry St, Toledo OH 43608
in the Auditorium near the main lobby
Time: 6:30 - 8:30pm
Funding for this series is provided by:
Lucas County Board of Developmental Disabilities
There is no cost to attend the workshops
Sponsored by The Arc of Lucas County, Inc.
For more info, contact them at Phone: 419-882-0941
Fax: 419-517-5346
E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Visit our website
www.arclucas.org
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General News, Articles, Information:

Article: Experts updating diagnostic manual consider eliminating Asperger's
Experts revising psychiatry's diagnostic manual have proposed eliminating Asperger's syndrome and another form of autism -- pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified -- and folding them into a single general diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder. The New York Times reports that the change -- bound to be controversial -- is part of an effort to modernize the mental-illness model as a continuum, with degrees of severity.  http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/03/health/03asperger.html?_r=1
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Article: Trials Beginning On Drug To ‘Correct Or Improve’ Fragile X
Clinical trials are set to begin on a drug which could improve cognitive functioning for individuals with fragile X syndrome, the leading cause of intellectual disability, researchers say.
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2009/11/02/fragile-x-drug/6004/
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Latest Newsletter from Milestones
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Wrights Law E-newsletter: The Special Ed Advocate, November 11, 2009
Link to this issue: http://www.wrightslaw.com/nltr/09/nl.1103.htm
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Article: Educators developing strategies for teaching students with autism
Some educators who are faced with increasing numbers of students with autism in special-education and general-education classrooms say using assistive technology that reinforces visual -- rather than verbal -- skills and ties visual cues to the written word may be helpful. Other strategies districts should consider include better training for non-special-education teachers, access to evidence-based resources, support teams and partnerships between schools and parents.
http://www.eschoolnews.com/news/top-news/news-by-subject/technologies/index.cfm?print&i=61540&page=1
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Latest Newsletter from Autism Research Institute
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Online Interview with Temple Grandin
Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is probably the world's best known person on the autism spectrum. She is a professor at Colorado State University, an author, and internationally known speaker.
On Sunday, November 1, "Book TV" took an In-Depth look at Temple Grandin's work. The three-hour Q & A session included topics ranging from livestock behavior and humane slaughter to Temple's personal experiences as an individual on the spectrum.  
This interview is available online for free at:  http://www.booktv.org/Program/10695/In+Depth+Temple+Grandin.aspx
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Article: For the First Time, a Census of Autistic Adults
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1927415,00.html
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Video: "Normal People Scare Me"
YouTube has the 9 1/2 minute version of "Normal People Scare Me" by Taylor Cross.
The link is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IYu-s8VVCKk This is the one shown at the film festival at Chaminade High School involving Joey Travolta.
On the Normal Film website is a California Connected TV news magazine segment with
a behind the scenes look at Taylor and how he put together the film.
The link is http://www.normalfilms.com/videos/Taylor340.html
The 90 minute documentary version of "Normal People Scare Me" was the end result of Taylor's short film and working with Joey Travolta.
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United We Ride National Dialogue Now Live!
November 2-13, 2009
www.UWRdialogue.org
It's here! The United We Ride National Dialogue begins today and we're looking forward to having you join us at www.uwrdialogue.org
Do you have a suggestion or an idea about how to increase access to affordable and reliable transportation services for people with disabilities, older adults, and people with limited incomes? Please join the Dialogue now at www.uwrdialogue.org to share your best ideas! Over the next 12 days, you have the opportunity to participate in an online dialogue with other national, state and local stakeholders. Stakeholders like you can provide critical input to the Federal Interagency Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility (CCAM) and help the best ideas 'rise to the top' during the dialogue. Just click the link at the bottom to register for this free on-line dialogue! It is important that this dialogue be as inclusive as possible, so please spread the word.
For more information about this exciting new collaborative opportunity, please visit:  www.UWRdialogue.org
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Article: Preparing for the Transition to Adulthood I, II & III from Michelle Winner
http://socialthinking.com/michelles-blog/preparing-for-the-transition-to-adulthood-part-1.html
http://socialthinking.com/michelles-blog/preparing-for-the-transition-to-adulthood-part-2.html
http://socialthinking.com/michelles-blog/preparing-for-the-transition-to-adulthood-part-3.html
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DD Quarterly E-Newsletter - Fall Special Edition 2009
News from the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council
 Text version: http://olrs.ohio.gov/ddq/ddqfallspecial09.htm
PDF version: http://olrs.ohio.gov/ddq/DDQFallSpecial09.pdf
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Books, Resources, Products:

Emergency Information Forms for Children with Special Needs
The American College of Emergency Physicians and the American Academy of Pediatrics are pleased to present the Emergency Information Form (EIF).
Emergency Information Form imageThis important document will assure prompt and appropriate care for Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN). Now, when these patients present to emergency departments or health care professionals with an acute illness or injury, physicians, parents, EMS professionals, and nurses will be able to use the EIF as a tool to transfer critical information.
The EIF will ensure that a child's complicated medical history is concisely summarized and available when it is needed most - when the child presents with an acute health problem at a time when neither parent nor pediatrician is immediately available.
For additional assistance see the Patient Forms section of the American College of Emergency Physicians website.
You can download, print and fill out the form by hand.  Or, if you wish to fill out the form on your computer, simply go to the following  website:
http://www.theupsideofdowns.org/education/safety
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Book: The One and Only Sam: A Story Explaining Idioms for Children With Asperger Syndrome and Other Communication Difficulties
by: Aileen Stalker
To order see:   http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1849050406/ref=pe_5050_13472870_snp_dp 
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Conversation Starters help teach Reciprocal Conversation
The Conversation Starters are known "A Speech Teachers Dream!"  These sets are highly recommended by Speech Pathologists and have great reviews in the Autism Aspergers Digest, Spirit Magazine and ecuation publications.
In step one, these laminated flip-over cards teach children to answer questions spontaneously.  In step two, children learn to inquire about other people and to initiate conversations.  These sets are extremely successful in helping children learn to converse.
http://www.nlconcepts.com/autism-conversation-starters.htm
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Resource: Autism360.org
As you may know, I co-founded the Defeat Autism Now! Movement in 1994 with my old friends Bernard Rimland, PhD and Jon Pangborn, PhD. In 1969, when doing research and teaching at Yale Medical School, I began to develop a tool to capture data from patients and parents to help identify treatment options for children and adults on the Autism spectrum. I am pleased to share with you that the culmination of a life's work is being launched this week in the form of a powerful new tool, called Autism360.org.
Why use Autism360.org? Most notably, because it will enable you to create an anonymous record that will:
    * Give you a well organized report which:
          o captures problems, traits, and strengths and helps track progress
          o increases the accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness of your communication of your story with your health care professionals
    * Match your child to others among thousands in our database to find from their experience what has worked, not worked or had adverse effects
    * Bring you into a global circle of families using new technology as a "macroscope" to research otherwise invisible patterns.
We are very pleased to be able to bring you this valuable tool thanks to the generous support of The Moody's Foundation.
We strongly encourage you to click on Autism360.org to access this user friendly tool which is being made available primarily to ARI members.
All the best,
Sidney MacDonald Baker, MD
Founder and CVO of Autism360.org
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The American Academy of Pediatrics Answers Parents’ Questions about Autism
In the wake of a national survey that showed the prevalence of autism spectrum disorders is approximately 1 in 91 U.S. children, the American Academy of Pediatrics has prepared a question and answer document about autism and the study. View it here: http://www.medicalhomeinfo.org/health/Autism%20downloads/AutismOct5parenthandout.pdf

 

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