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Join us for Autism Awareness Day at the Statehouse on April 14, 2010. There will be a rally at 11am, meetings with legislators in the afternoon and a legislative reception in the evening from 5-7pm. All affected by autism in Ohio are encouraged to attend!
“Signing Time” has been instrumental to my son’s progress with sign language and speech. Click here to read more about our experience with “Signing Time”.
A major British medical journal on Tuesday retracted a flawed study linking the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine to autism and bowel disease.
Ohio residents can show their support for all affected by autism in Ohio with the Ohio Autism Awareness license plate. The money from the purchase of this special license plate benefits the programs of the Autism Society of Ohio.
Dublin’s Special Education Advancement Council (SEAC) will host its 3rd Annual Summer Program Fair for parents of children with special needs
The role of healthy eating is often overlooked when addressing concerns for children. The foods that we eat can affect how we think, feel and behave. Eating intervention can play a significant role in improving outcomes for all children, including those with Autism.
American Academy of Pediatrics provides families great information about the medical home model.
Parents are always asking what is ABA? This will really help families learn more about ABA.
Sarah Smalley will be the presenter at Pediatric Therapy Partners’ Parent Information Series on February 25th. Join us to find out what you can do to make your home safer…read more here.
Looking for Resources? There are some great ones here in Ohio for individuals with autism, their families and professionals who work with them - and they are just a click away! The Autism Society of Ohio, the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) and the Ohio Department of Education - Office for Exceptional Children all have excellent resources. Check them out here!
Music therapy is available in several ways: 1-on-1, pairs, groups, at therapy centers, in a home setting. Consider trying music therapy with your child, music may speak to them in ways we can’t even see. And if it doesn’t go perfectly from day one…try again…I’m sure glad I did with Brady :-)
It may not be widely known, but choosing holiday gifts for children with autism is different. What’s your take on shopping for holiday gifts?
Is your child non-verbal or has little language? PECS is great but I wish I would have started using a communication device earlier with my son. I now let parents know to move to a communication device as soon as you can.
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