Dear Friend of the Autism Society of Ohio:
 
 

News From ASO:

- Save the Date - Autism Awareness Day at the Ohio Statehouse on April 14

- Medicaid Managed Care Prescription Drug Changes

- Autism Society of Ohio now on Twitter!

- Federal Update/Alerts
  Toxic Substances Control Act - Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act
  Obama Budget Seeks Boost For Special Education, Autism
  2010 IACC Strategic Plan Released
  Registration Open for Autism Society Day on the Hill 2010
  Action Alert: Do You Want the Term "Mental Retardation" Removed from Federal Laws?
  Action Alert: Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, HR 4247

Autism Society Chapter Events/Information:

- Autism Society of America

    Registration to Open Next Month for Autism Society National Conference
    Submit Your Artwork Online

- Autism Society of Greater Akron

    02-16     THE NEW IEPs (What you need to know to get the services your child needs.)  Autism Advocates & Consultants - Judy Marks
    03-16     “Meet & Greet - Make & Take" with A.S.K. (Autism Services for Kids)
    04-20     Underlying Conditions of ASDs & How a Doctor Might Look for Them Phillip C. Demio, MD
    05-18     OCR (Atty. Chandra Bowling) & OCECD (Karen Lyke) What Parents and Educators Need to Know About Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act

- Autism Society of Central Ohio 

    Saturday, March 27, 2010 - Sensory Friendly Film: How To Train Your Dragon
    Tuesday, March 30, 2010 – To be announced
    Tuesday April 27, 2010 – Maureen Geraghty, Ph.D. will return to discuss dietary intervention and management
    Tuesday, May 25, 2010 – Transition Topics
    Tuesday, June 29, 2010 – Summer Support Group Meeting
    Tuesday, February 23, 2010 – Tanya Corso, Music Therapist

- Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati
   Saturday, March 27, 2010 - Sensory Friendly Film: How To Train Your Dragon

 

- Autism Society of Greater Cleveland

 
    Saturday, March 27, 2010 - Sensory Friendly Film: How To Train Your Dragon

    February, 2010 newsletter Now Available

- Autism Society of Dayton

    Kickoff for Autism Society of Dayton 5K Walk/Run for Autism

    Latest Newsletter from the Autism Society of Dayton

- Autism Society of NW Ohio
    Autism Support Group - Tuesday, February 9, 2010
    Parents of Adults Support Group - Tuesday, February 16
    Asperger Parent support group - February 22, 2010
    Practical Solutions to Everyday Challenges in Autism workshop - February 24 & 25 Paul Wehman, Ph. D. Transition for Youth with Autism - School to Adulthood: What Teachers and Parents
        Need to Know!
    Purchase a Fan Club card and Benefit ASNO!

- Autism Society of SE Ohio

- Autism Society of TriCounty Ohio (Youngstown)

 

Upcoming Events:
- Tuesday, February 9, Tuesday, March 10, 2010: Teleconference - Mercury exposure, nutritional deficiencies and metabolic disruptions may affect learning in children

- Tuesday, February 09 2010: Human Sexuality and Children with Disabilities, Strongsville

- Saturday, February 13, 2010: The Tooth Fairy, Solon

- Wednesday, February 17, 2010 - Ten Steps to Parent Empowerment Linell Weinberg, M.S.W., Toledo

- Wednesday, February 17, 2010: Financial Strategies for the Special Needs Family, Shaker Heights

- Thursday, February 18, 2010: New Technologies to Address Persistent Communication and Educational Problems of Persons on the Autism Spectrum, Shaker Heights

- Thursday, February 25, 2010: Make & Take Visuals: Using Boardmaker to Make Organizational Visuals, Shaker Heights

- Monday, March 1, 2010, Cincinnati;  Tuesday, March 2, 2010, Dayton;  Wednesday, March 3, 2010; Toledo:  Effective Strategies for Classroom Behavior Management

- Sunday, March 7, 2010: Acoustics for Autism
- Wednesday, March 17, 2010 - Parents’ Rights in the Special Education Process Sandy Brickner, Toledo

- March 19, 20, 21, 2010 - People First of Ohio Annual Conference, Wilmington

- Thursday, April 8, 2010: Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training, Columbus
- Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - Negotiation Skills - Key to Successful Communication with Professionals, Honorable Charles D. Abood, Toledo
- April 27th & 28th 2010: Tenth annual Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion & Disability

- Monday, May 17, 2010 - 5th Annual Project MORE Conference:  “Project MORE- An Investment in Innovation: Teaching Children with Disabilities to Read ”, Bowling Green

- Wednesday, May 19, 2010 - Transition from School to Adult Life Chris Filler, Toledo

- Monday, May 24 – Sunday, May 30, 2010: The Autism One & Generation Rescue - Autism Redefined 2010 Conference, Chicago

- Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 8th Annual Milestones Autism/Asperger's Conference - Life-Long Strategies for Success, Cleveland Area

- July 19-22, 2010: Governor's Council on People with Disabilities 12th Annual Ohio Youth Leadership Forum, Columbus


General News, Articles, Information:
- Wrights Law Special Ed Advocate newsletter, February 2, 2010
- Article: Studies on Fragile X drugs might aid treatment of autism
- Latest Autism Research Institute Newsletter
- Articles: UK Medical Journal retracts Vaccine Study
- Special Families Guide E-Newsletter
- Milestones Newsletter

Books, Resources, Products:

- Book: All About My Brother by Sarah Peralta
- Resource: New Podcasts and Webinar on Career Exploration for Teens with Disabilities
- Need for Adaptive Programs
- Book: Eating for Autism … The 10-Step Nutrition Plan to Help Treat Autism, Asperger’s, or ADHD is written by Elizabeth Strickland, MS, RD, LD.
- Television Review | 'Temple Grandin':  Peering Into a Mind That's 'Different, but Not Less'
- Books: Receive 20% off Essential AAPC Products That Help Adults and Adolescents Transition Into the Workplace
 

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 top 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 or visit 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,
 
Autism Society of Ohio
1335 Dublin Rd., Suite 205-C
Columbus, OH 43215
(614) 487-4726
fax: (614) 487-4725
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web: www.autismohio.org

 

News From ASO:

Save the Date - Autism Awareness Day at the Ohio Statehouse on April 14
Wednesday, April 14, 2010 will be an Autism Awareness Day at the Ohio Statehouse!  And Autism Awareness Rally will be held on the Statehouse steps from 11am - 12 noon.  The Autism Society encourages attendees to schedule meetings with their legislators in the afternoon and will work with anyone interested in doing so.  The Autism Society will host a reception for legislators from 5-7pm in the Atrium of the Statehouse.  More information to follow but be sure to save the date!
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Medicaid Managed Care Prescription Drug Changes
About 1.5 million Ohioans enrolled in the state's Medicaid managed-care plans will be required to change the way they get their prescription drugs starting Feb. 1.  The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services stated that individuals affected have received information in writing describing the switch, along with a new Medicaid card from their managed care plan.  For some individuals who are covered under Ohio’s Medicaid managed care program, the change may trigger a co-pay or require a switch to a generic drug.  Individuals affected by the change with questions can call the Ohio Medicaid Consumer Hotline at 1-800-324-8680.
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Autism Society of Ohio now on Twitter!
The Autism Society of Ohio is now on Twitter!  Follow us at http://twitter.com/AutismSocietyOh
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Federal Update

Toxic Substances Control Act - Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act
from the Autism Society:
It was a busy day for the autism community on Capitol Hill February 4, 2010, with activity in two very important areas – Toxic Substances Control Act reform and restraints and seclusion in schools.
On the first front, the Learning and Developmental Disabilities Initiative (LDDI), a coalition of health and developmental disabilities organizations including the Autism Society, released the first-ever biomonitoring report identifying toxic chemical pollution in people from the learning and developmental disability community. A total of 61 chemicals (out of 89 tested) were found in the 12 participants – including Autism Society Vice President of Public Policy Jeff Sell.
The report was released in conjunction with today's Senate Hearing before the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Superfund, Toxics and Environmental Health to examine current science on public exposures to toxic chemicals. The Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) is the primary federal law governing chemical safety, and has never been significantly amended since its adoption in 1976. Learn more about the study here:
http://www.autism-society.org/site/News2?page=NewsArticle&id=15683&news_iv_ctrl=1882,
and find out more about environmental health and autism here:
http://www.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=research_envirohealth.
Also this morning, the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act (H.R. 4247) passed out of the House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor by a vote of 34-10. H.R. 4247 would establish the first federal standards to protect students from misuse of restraint and seclusion, and ensure the safety of everyone in the classroom. The bill will now head to the House floor for a full vote. Help keep this bill strong – take action today:  Click HERE

Obama Budget Seeks Boost For Special Education, Autism
Funding for special education, autism research and other programs aimed at Americans with disabilities is nestled within the president's $3.8 trillion budget proposal released Monday.
http://www.disabilityscoop.com/2010/02/01/2011-budget/6810/

2010 IACC Strategic Plan Released
The Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC) and the Office of Autism Research Coordination (OARC) are pleased to announce the release of the 2010 IACC Strategic Plan for Autism Spectrum Disorder Research - http://iacc.hhs.gov/strategic-plan/.  This second edition of the Strategic Plan was developed by the IACC over the past year with extensive input from families, people with ASD, researchers, clinicians, federal and private funders of ASD research and autism advocacy organizations.  A news update - http://iacc.hhs.gov/strategic-plan/2010/news_2010_plan.shtml - about the new 2010 IACC Strategic Plan and related links can be found on the IACC website. http://iacc.hhs.gov/ A formatted, downloadable PDF version of the plan will be made available on the IACC website in the coming weeks.

Registration Open for Autism Society Day on the Hill 2010
The political spectrum in the United States today directly impacts the autism spectrum, from educational policies to federal funding for key disability programs to Medicaid reform, meaningful insurance reform and other policy initiatives. To ensure that families affected by autism are heard in Washington and beyond, the Autism Society invites autism advocates to attend its “Day on the Hill 2010,” February 24-25, 2010, at the Marriott Key Bridge Hotel, 1401 Lee Highway, Arlington, VA 22209. Read more …

Action Alert: Do You Want the Term "Mental Retardation" Removed from Federal Laws?
http://www.capwiz.com/thearc/issues/alert/?alertid=14467586&type=CO

Action Alert: Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, HR 4247
The Autism Society is excited to announce the introduction on December 9, 2009 of the Preventing Harmful Restraint and Seclusion in Schools Act, HR 4247 by Chairman George Miller (D-CA) and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA). A companion bill was also introduced in the Senate by Senator Chris Dodd and is numbered S 2860.
Click here to ask your elected officials to cosponsor the bill -
https://secure2.convio.net/asa/site/Advocacy?cmd=display&page=UserAction&id=349
The legislation draws on a Government Accountability Office report on restraints and seclusions released last spring, which found “hundreds of cases of alleged abuse and death related to the use of these methods on school children during the past two decades,” with a majority involving students with disabilities. Still, investigators could not ascertain the full extent of this problem - cases often go unreported, with some states not even keeping track of incidents.
The bills seek to establish the first federal standards to protect students from misuse of restraint and seclusion and ensure the safety of everyone in the classroom. It would apply to public schools, private schools and preschools receiving federal education support. Specifically the legislation would:
• Establish important minimum federal safety standards in schools, similar to the protections already in place in hospitals and other non-medical community based facilities;
• Limit physical restraint and locked seclusion, allowing these interventions only when there is imminent danger of injury, and only when imposed by trained staff;
• Outlaw mechanical restraints, such as strapping kids to chairs, and prohibit restraints that restrict breathing;
• Require schools to notify parents after incidents when restraint or seclusion was used;
• Call on states, within two years of enactment, to establish their own policies, procedures, monitoring and enforcement systems to meet these minimum standards;
• Encourage states to provide support and training to better protect students and prevent the need for emergency behavioral interventions; and
• Increase transparency, oversight and enforcement tools to prevent future abuse.
Please take the time to advocate for people affected by autism and ask your Representative and Senators to cosponsor this important legislation.
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Autism Society Chapter Events/Information:


Autism Society of America
Registration to Open Next Month for Autism Society National Conference

Plan to join us for the 41st Autism Society National Conference and
Exposition at the Hyatt Regency in Dallas, July 7-10. Bringing
together the expertise and experiences of family members,
professionals and individuals on the spectrum, attendees are able to
learn how to more effectively advocate and obtain supports for an
individual with ASD. The ultimate goal is to empower family members,
individuals on the spectrum and professionals to make informed
decisions. Read more:
http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=cDcnPQ6ScZgwqLOpWeQEMg..

Submit Your Artwork Online
Last year we inaugurated the Autism Society Online Art Exhibit to
celebrate the creativity and diversity of the autism community -
and it was a smashing success! We hope even more of you will
participate this year. Read more:
http://www.autism-society.org/site/R?i=qKvNNDhxNHUqmQ1cjXdhig..

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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

02-16     THE NEW IEPs (What you need to know to get the services your child needs.)  Autism Advocates & Consultants - Judy Marks
03-16     “Meet & Greet - Make & Take" with A.S.K. (Autism Services for Kids)
04-20     Underlying Conditions of ASDs & How a Doctor Might Look for Them Phillip C. Demio, MD
05-18     OCR (Atty. Chandra Bowling) & OCECD (Karen Lyke) What Parents and Educators Need to Know About Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act
Upcoming meetings run by ASPIES in conjunction with Autism Society Greater Akron For more information, contact:
Joy Spencer
ASPIES Greater Akron
330-745-5115
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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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Chapter meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the last Tuesday of each month (except July, November and December) .
MEETING LOCATION: OCALI, 470 Glenmont Ave., Columbus, OH (formerly COSERRC).
MEETINGS SCHEDULED FOR 2010 INCLUDE:
Tuesday, February 23, 2010 – Tanya Corso, Music Therapist
Tuesday, March 30, 2010 – To be announced
Tuesday April 27, 2010 – Maureen Geraghty, Ph.D. will return to discuss dietary intervention and management
Tuesday, May 25, 2010 – Transition Topics
Tuesday, June 29, 2010 – Summer Support Group Meeting

Saturday, March 27, 2010 - Sensory Friendly Film: How To Train Your Dragon
10:00 AM Please join us to view “How To Train Your Dragon" 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 Autism Society 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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Saturday, March 27, 2010 - Sensory Friendly Film: How To Train Your Dragon

10:00 AM Please join us to view “How To Train Your Dragon" at AMC’s Ridge Park Square, 4788 Ridge Road, Brooklyn, OH  44144.    Admission is Reduced to $4.25.  AMC  Entertainment and the Autism Society 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.


February, 2010 newsletter Now Available
http://www.admail.net/file/6503/9f09/

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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, March 27, 2010 - Sensory Friendly Film: How To Train Your Dragon

10:00 AM Please join us to view “How To Train Your Dragon" 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

http://www.autism-society.org/dayton_chapter


Walk/Run to be held Saturday, April 24, 2010 at the Payne Recreation Center in Moraine, OH
Click HERE for complete info.

Latest Newsletter from the Autism Society of Dayton:  Click HERE
Kickoff for Autism Society of Dayton 5K Walk/Run for Autism

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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
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website: www.asno.org

Autism Support Group - Tuesday, February 9, 2010
NEW for 2010: Autism Parents' Support Group for parents and family
members of children with autism meets the second Tuesday of the month
from 6:30-8 pm at our office. 2010 meeting dates: February 9, March 9,
April 13 May 11, June 8, August 10, September 14, October 12,
November 9, December 14. No meetings in July. Facilitated by Linell
Weinberg and Katie Sarver. For more information call 419-578-2766.

Parents of Adults Support Group - Tuesday, February 16
Aka "Healthy Livers" for parents of adults on the spectrum who live in
the community meets the third Tuesday of each month at our office from
11:30 am - 1 pm.
2010 meeting dates: January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20, May
18, June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19, November 16,
December 21.
Facilitated by Ann Muder and Linell Weinberg. For more information call
419-578-2766.

Asperger Parent support group - February 22, 2010
The next meeting of the Asperger Parents and Family members' support
group will be Monday, January 25, 2010 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm here at the
office, 4848 Dorr Street. We are in the house with the red door.

Practical Solutions to Everyday Challenges in Autism workshop -
February 24 & 25 Paul Wehman, Ph. D. Transition for Youth with Autism -
School to Adulthood: What Teachers and Parents Need to Know!
Workshop description: This presentation will cover evidence based
transition literature as it applied to youth with autism. Assessment,
transition planning, and an ecological approach to curriculum will be
presented, along with best practices for  programming.  The
role of the family will be discussed as well as how to implement
supported employment.  Promising new practices on supported
employment, customized employment, social networking, and also
supported education will be discussed as well.
Who should attend: Parents, educators involved with transition plans,
Board of DD personnel, Voc Rehab professionals.
Speaker: Paul Wehman, Ph.D. Dr. Wehman has served as the Director for
the NIDRR funded Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on
Workplace Supports and Job Retention (Virginia Commonwealth
University-RRTC) for 23 years. He has been part of a group of
professionals, researchers, and advocates dedicated to the hiring,
advancement, and retention of individuals with significant disabilities
in competitive employment, with a concentration on services to persons
with physical disabilities such as spinal cord injury, traumatic brain
injury, and autism, and who are typically underrepresented populations
in employment and rehabilitation. Read more on our website.
Date: Wednesday February 24, 2010
Start Time: 6:30 pm
End Time: 9 pm
Location: Toledo Hospital Croxton Memorial Auditorium  (Front of
the "old" part of the hospital that faces Ottawa Park.)
or
Date: Thursday February 25, 2010
Start Time: 9:30 am
End Time: noon
Location: Toledo Hospital Education Center Auditorium
located between the Jobst and McIntosh Towers
NOTE: This is the SAME presentation. We just giver you two different
times to  attend it!
Cost: $10 for parents/family members: $15 for professionals

Purchase a Fan Club card and Benefit ASNO!
http://www.fanclubcard.com/OurCharities.aspx
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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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www.autismseohio.org

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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:

Tuesday, February 9, Tuesday, March 10, 2010: Teleconference - Mercury exposure, nutritional deficiencies and metabolic disruptions may affect learning in children
Renee Dufault, MAT
Special Educator, On-line Environmental Hazard Assessment Instructor, Writer, Retired PHS Officer
United Tribes Technical College, Bismarck, ND
Tuesday, February 9 from 2:00-3:00 pm ET
Alice Shabecoff
Tuesday, March 10 from 2:00-3:00 pm ET
 http://www.aaidd.org/ehi/content_332.cfm?navID=111
American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Tuesday, February 09 2010: Human Sexuality and Children with Disabilities, Strongsville
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join us for an informative talk on sexuality and children with disabilities.
Speaker: Lydia Troha, Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
Refreshments will be provided. Register by February 5th.
Audience: Families or Professionals
Region: West
Location: Albion Middle School Media Center, 11109 Webster Road, Strongsville 44136
Organization Name: Strongsville, Berea, Parma, Fairview/North Olmsted Parent Mentors
Contact Name: Teresa Karsnak
Contact Phone: 440-572-6593
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Cost: No charge
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Saturday, February 13, 2010: The Tooth Fairy
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 
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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
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Visit our website
www.arclucas.org
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Wednesday, February 17, 2010: Financial Strategies for the Special Needs Family, Shaker Heights
(presented by Ken Vinikoff, Special Care Planner, Michael Carter Group):, 1-2:30pm, Boardroom (A Building) at Bellefaire JCB, RSVP by calling 216.320.6805
http://www.bellefairejcb.org/option,com_events/Itemid,297/
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Thursday, February 18, 2010: New Technologies to Address Persistent Communication and Educational Problems of Persons on the Autism Spectrum, Shaker Heights
(presented by Dr. Howard Shane, Children's Hospital Boston): , 1-2:30pm, Boardroom (A Building) at Bellefaire JCB, RSVP by calling 216.320.6805
http://www.bellefairejcb.org/option,com_events/Itemid,297/
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Thursday, February 25, 2010: Make & Take Visuals: Using Boardmaker to Make Organizational Visuals, Shaker Heights
(presented by Jeffery Richards and Tracy Milinkovich, Monarch School): Thursday, February 25, 1-2:30pm, Training Center (A Building) at Bellefaire JCB, RSVP by calling 216.320.6805 (registration is limited to 6 participants) http://www.bellefairejcb.org/option,com_events/Itemid,297/
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Monday, March 1, 2010, Cincinnati;  Tuesday, March 2, 2010, Dayton;  Wednesday, March 3, 2010; Toledo:  Effective Strategies for Classroom Behavior Management
A program for K-12 teachers, administrators, and others working with difficult, defiant, unmotivated, angry, or emotionally disturbed children and adolescents in regular or special education classes or alternative schools
Presented by Vality Training and Development and Dr. Richard Holzer, BS, MA, MD
Cost: $165/person   DISCOUNTS: Small group discounts are as follows. Two people registered together pay $155 each.  For groups of three to five people, each pays $140 and for groups of six or more the registration fee is $130 per person.
Cincinnati, OH   Monday, March 1, 2010  Holiday Inn – Eastgate  4501 Eastgate Blvd. 45245
Dayton, OH   Tuesday, March 2, 2010  Holiday Inn  (near airport) 10 Rockridge Road 45322
Toledo, OH  Wednesday, March 3, 2010 Holiday Inn 1705 Tollgate Dr. 43537
Time: 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM (lunch noon- 1:00)   Registration: 7:30 – 8:00
For more information or to register, visit http://www.hscseminars.org/
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Sunday, March 7, 2010: Acoustics for Autism
The Village Idiot
Uptown Maumee
Join us for a day of amazing music,
scrumptious food, exciting silent auctions
and great raffle prizes... all for a great cause! Featuring local artists:
Arctic Clam
Dave Carpenter and the Jaeglers
Chris Shutters
Kyle White
Sleep in Aether
More to be announced...
http://aboutprojectiam.com/
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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: thearc@arclucas.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Visit our website
www.arclucas.org
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March 19, 20, 21, 2010 - People First of Ohio Annual Conference, Wilmington
Let Freedom Ring on PEOPLE FIRST OF OHIO
SURVIVOR ISLAND
March 19, 20, 21, 2010
Robert's Convention Center
123 Gano Rd., Wilmington, Ohio
Exit 50 off I-71
Holiday Inn at the Robert's Convention Center
Cost:  $165.00 per person includes "6" meals.
Everyone attending must pay this amount due to the cost of food.  We make no money on our conference.
Hotel cost:  $97.18, tax included and you may put 4 in a room.  You must make your own reservations with the hotel:
Holiday Inn at the Robert's Convention Center
1-937-283-3200
Other Hotels with trnsportation to the Robert's Convention Center:
Hampton Inn Suites, Wilmington
1-937-382-4400
Holiday Inn Express, Wilmington
Registration must be received by February 20, 2009.  Registration will increase after this date to $190.00
Click here for Confernece information and updates:
http://www.peoplefirstohio.org
Register Now and send to:
People First of Ohio
P.O. Box 988
Mt. Vernon, Ohio 43050
People First of Ohio Conference 2010
March 19, 20, 21
"Let Freedom Ring on People First Survivor Island"
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Thursday, April 8, 2010: Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Training, Columbus
In order to better understand and navigate the intricacies of education, the Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio is hosting a one-day Wrightslaw training for parents, professionals and advocates on Thursday, April 8, 2010 from 9:00am - 4:00pm at the Holiday Inn in Worthington,OH.
Pete Wright will conduct this six-hour Special Education Law and Advocacy Training focusing on four specific areas, including: special education law, rights and responsibilities tests and measurements to measure progress and regression SMART IEPs, introduction to tactics and strategies for effective advocacy
A minimum of 150 participants is required.
Participants will receive continental breakfast, lunch and will be provided two books: Wrightslaw: Special Education Law, 2nd Edition and Wrightslaw: >From Emotions to Advocacy, 2nd Edition.
We hope you will join us in supporting this outstanding opportunity. In-kind support is also welcome; just let us know how you would like to help. For more information about WrightsLaw, please go to www.wrightslaw.com or call DSACO at 614.263.6094
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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: thearc@arclucas.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Visit our website
www.arclucas.org
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April 27th & 28th 2010: Tenth annual Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion & Disability
http://ada.osu.edu/conferences/2010Conf/main10.html
At the New Ohio Union on the Columbus Campus of The Ohio State University
Over 25 sessions including: First-Class Autistics, Second-Class Citizens: Employment, Education, and Autistic Self-Advocacy.  Melanie Yergeau, Director, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network - Central Ohio/Ohio State; PhD Candidate in English, Ohio State University; Ari Ne’eman, Founding President, Autistic Self-Advocacy Network; Justin Rooney, Autistic Self-Advocate, ASAN-Central Ohio/OSU; & Noranne Cochran, Autistic Self-Advocate, ASAN-Central Ohio/OSU; Blogger, Prism Song.  Click here for the full program.  To register, click here.
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Monday, May 17, 2010 - 5th Annual Project MORE Conference:  “Project MORE- An Investment in Innovation: Teaching Children with Disabilities to Read ”, Bowling Green
This conference will be held at Bowling Green State University's Bowen-Thompson Student Union (same location as the past two years) on Monday, May 17, 2010. Continental Breakfast & Registration will begin at 8:00 AM with the Opening Session at 9:00 AM.  The Closing Session will conclude at 2:45 PM.
Invited Keynote Speaker (not confirmed):  Mr. Arne Duncan, U.S. Secretary of Education; Other presenters include:  Ms. Margaret Burley, Executive Director of the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities; Mr. Bob Holl, Co Founder, Reading-tutors
New-- Conference Fees (including meals and snacks):  Early bird payment $50 by March 15th
For more information contact:
Amy Freeman, Project MORE Director, http://ohioprojectmore.org
Putnam County Educational Service Center, 124 Putnam Parkway Ottawa, OH  45875
Phone: 419-523-5951, Fax: 419-523-6126, Toll free: 888-319-3560
afreeman@pm.noacsc.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
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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: thearc@arclucas.orgThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
Visit our website
www.arclucas.org
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Monday, May 24 – Sunday, May 30, 2010: The Autism One & Generation Rescue - Autism Redefined 2010 Conference, Chicago
Westin O’Hare Hotel, Chicago, Illinois
Conference details will be posted soon at www.autismone.org.
Registration opens this week.Conference details will be posted soon at www.autismone.org.
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Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 8th Annual Milestones Autism/Asperger's Conference - Life-Long Strategies for Success, Cleveland Area
Executive Caterers at Landerhaven
For more info visit www.milestones.org
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July 19-22, 2010: Governor's Council on People with Disabilities 12th Annual Ohio Youth Leadership Forum, Columbus
Ohio Youth Leadership Forum is coming!
Forum empowers students with disabilities with leadership and advocacy skills
The Ohio Governor's Council on People with Disabilities (GCPD) is proud to announce that the  (YLF) will be held in Columbus, Ohio from July 19-22, 2010 at the Embassy Suites Airport Hotel in Columbus, Ohio.
All high school juniors and seniors who have a disability are invited to apply for this exciting, interesting and empowering forum. The application deadline is February 12, 2010. Applications are available at http://gcpd.ohio.gov/YLF/
delegates_info.asp.
The Ohio Youth Leadership Forum is dedicated to teaching community leadership and disability advocacy to outstanding high school juniors and seniors.Throughout the four-day event, students from across Ohio will have the opportunity to explore career endeavors and education options, learn from adult mentors with disabilities and hear from Gov. Ted Strickland, key legislators and members of the disability community.The forum is an excellent opportunity for students to network with their peers and learn how the needs of people with a variety of disabilities are similar and different.
Contact Information:
Donna Foster-Sillanpaa at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .usThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it   or (614) 438-1394
The 21-member Governor's Council on People with Disabilities, advises Ohio's governor and General Assembly on statewide disability issues.The Council is supported by the Ohio Rehabilitation Services Commission the state agency that helps people with disabilities get jobs and become independent.
About the Governor's Council on People with Disabilities
The Governor's Council on People with Disabilities exists to:
Advise the Governor and General Assembly on statewide disability issues.
Educate and advocate for:
Partnerships at the local, state and national level.
Promotion of equality, access and independence.
Development of employment opportunities.
Promote the value of diversity, dignity and the quality of life for people with disabilities.
Be a catalyst to create systemic change promoting awareness of disability-related issues that will ultimately benefit all citizens of Ohio.
For more information, visit http://gcpd.ohio.gov/index.asp
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General News, Articles, Information:

Wrights Law Special Ed Advocate newsletter, February 2, 2010
Link to this issue: http://www.wrightslaw.com/nltr/10/nl.0202.htm
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Article: Studies on Fragile X drugs might aid treatment of autism
Research aimed at discovering treatments for Fragile X syndrome, a genetic disorder that causes intellectual disabilities, might also provide clues to treating autism. Studies of a new class of medications involve adults but might benefit children and provide a "promising pathway" for autism treatment, an official from the National Institute of Mental Health said.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/02/02/AR2010020200289_2.html
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Latest Autism Research Institute Newsletter:  Click HERE

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Articles: UK Medical Journal retracts Vaccine Study
Click HERE
Two more articles: 
http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1958744,00.html



http://www.latimes.com/news/nation-and-world/la-fg-britain-autism29-2010jan29,0,2589393.story
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Special Families Guide E-Newsletter
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Milestones Newsletter
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Books, Resources, Products:

Book: All About My Brother by Sarah Peralta
Code 9914
Price: $16.95
Limited time offer: $13.56
http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9914.htm
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Resource: New Podcasts and Webinar on Career Exploration for Teens with Disabilities
PACER Center has created several new resources that include an archived webinar on career exploration for teens with disabilities and several podcast interviews with professional working in STEM related fields. To access these resources or learn about the Teens Succeeding with Technology program, go to http://www.pacer.org/stc/teenssucceedtech/index.asp
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Need for Adaptive Programs
I am emailing to see if you or anyone you know may be interested in filling out a quick survey (about 10 questions) about Adaptive Programming. I am looking to share information at the National Intramural Recreation Sports Association (NIRSA) to other recreational facilities to promote the growth of these types of programs. I am interested in bringing parent opinions on the efforts of recreational facilities to meet the needs of their children, and it would be most helpful to take accurate information directly from the source! If you know anyone that would be interested in sharing their views please forward this on in the effort to collect data on this matter. My hope is that this will promote additional recreational programming across the nation for children with disabilities. The link below takes you to the online survey. Thank you so much for your support in advance!
http://studentvoice.com/kent/adaptiverecreation2010
Annie Rogers
Graduate Assistant, Aquatics
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Book: Eating for Autism … The 10-Step Nutrition Plan to Help Treat Autism, Asperger’s, or ADHD is written by Elizabeth Strickland, MS, RD, LD.
Eating for Autism may be purchased at www.amazon.com and any major bookstore.
For more information on Eating for Autism, refer to the web site: www.Eating-For-Autism.com , for more information on Elizabeth, refer to her web site: www.ASDpuzzle.com or contact her at email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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Television Review | 'Temple Grandin':  Peering Into a Mind That's 'Different, but Not Less'
By ALESSANDRA STANLEY
The HBO movie "Temple Grandin" is a made-for-television biopic that avoids the mawkish clich....
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/05/arts/television/05grandin.html?emc=eta1
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Books: Receive 20% off Essential AAPC Products That Help Adults and Adolescents Transition Into the Workplace
When ordering online, simply enter "JOBS" in the coupon code box. For phone or fax orders, mention this e-mail. This offer is good from February 5 to February 28.
Developing Talents: Careers for Individuals with Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism - Updated and Expanded Edition by Temple Grandin and Kate Duffy
http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9027.htm
Ask and Tell: Self-Advocacy and Disclosure for People on the Autism Spectrum Editor: Stephen Shore; Foreword by: Temple Grandin
Contributing Authors: Kassiane Sibley, Stephen M. Shore, Roger N. Meyer, Phil Schwarz, Liane Holliday Willey
http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9940.htm
Life and Love: Positive Strategies for Autistic Adults by Zosia Zaks; foreword by Temple Grandin
http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_9965.htm
Asperger Syndrome: Transition to College and Work by Coulter Video
http://www.asperger.net/bookstore_V218.htm