Autism Society, Central Ohio (ASCO) offers families and professionals educational opportunities to learn about autism on a local and
national level. ASCO strives to offer a variety of workshops, family supports and informational sessions by local and national
leaders. ASCO is a dynamic chapter partnering with COSI, Franklin Park Conservatory, The History Connection, The Ohio State
University Nisonger Center, OCALI, Nationwide Children's Hospital and other leaders in autism to provide the best for Central Ohio!!
4th Annual TURKEY TROT
Thursday, November 26, 204th
Join Us!!
=
1380 Sunbury Rd
Behind the Meijer’s in Delaware, Ohio
Come join us as we raise money for ASCO. Bring the whole family and enjoy a 5K run or walk prior to
Thanksgiving dinner!
7:00 am - Registration
8:30 am Little Gobbler Kid’s Run
8:40 am - 5K Turkey Trot
Registration: $28 until November 1st
$32 Nov 2nd and after ($40 day of race)
Kid’s Race: $10 until Nov 1st ($15 Nov 2nd and after)
www.delawareturkeytrot.com
"Many thanks to Embassy Suites Dublin and the many sponsors and
volunteers who made "Trick or Suites" a wonderful event!"
ASCO SENSORY FRIENDLY SANTA CLAUS
FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES
This is a great event each year for the entire family! Santa is ready for our kids and doesn't flinch at
someone pulling his beard or not wanting to sit with him! Santa’s elves will be with him to assist! Santa
will be in a quiet, relaxed setting on Saturday, December 5, 2015. Each family will be given an appointment
between 9 am to Noon with Santa at the Delaware County Board of Developmental Disabilities, 7991
Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035.
You are welcome to take photographs (a photographer will be available and will provide a complimentary
5x7 photo, but you may choose for her not to be in the room) and to structure the visit in whatever way
will be most comfortable for your child. You can register on our website or mail it in to PO Box 272,
Worthington, OH 43085.
A limited number of appointments are available (no charge), so make your reservations early.
THE ARTS AND AUTISM: IMPROV OPERA
A relaxed performance for individuals and families with autism
Saturday, October 31, 2015
Lincoln Theatre Cardinal Health Ballroom - 12 pm
Admission: FREE | appropriate for all ages
Join us on Saturday, October 31, for a special presentation of Opera Columbus' Improv Opera - this performance will
be specifically geared toward children on the spectrum.
More about Improv Opera: What happens when you mix four opera singers, one box of stage props, a dash of
operatic terminology, and the imagination of the audience? You get Opera Columbus' Improv Opera!
"Funny!," "Brilliant!," "Amazing!" are just some of the words used to describe this fast-paced program that
introduces operatic voices and terminology, drama, and story structure in a unique, interactive format. With "fill in
the blank" and multiple choice questions, Improv Opera allows the audience to decide the fate of the performers as
they create a world premiere opera that is then performed right in front of their very eyes.
This performance is presented by: Autism Speaks/Autism Treatment Network, Autism Society of Central Ohio, CAPA,
Center for Autism Services and Transition (CAST) at OSU, Helping Hands Center for Special Needs, Opera Columbus,
and VSA Ohio
P.O. Box 272
Worthington, OH 43085
Telephone: 614.284.6323
www.autismcentralohio.org
Email: centralohioasa@gmail.com
RESPITE DROP OFF FOR PICKERINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Need a break Mom & Dad?
Kiwanis/Key Club Respite Drop-Off
Saturday, November 14, 2015
9:00am-Noon
Trinity United Methodist Church at
6389 Blacklick Eastern Road, Pickerington, Ohio 43147
How will this work?????
•
Respite is care provided and designed to give parents and caregivers a break from the everyday demands of
caring for a child with autism.
•
This service is being provided for your child with autism and their siblings, ages preschool to 6th grade.
•
Family must live in the Pickerington School District to participate.
•
RSVP a must! Call or email Julie Bruckelmeyer, Community Connections Coordinator, at 740-652-7220 or
jbruckelmeyer@fairfielddd.com by November 6th
•
Complete and return the registration packet as directed.
Autism, Communication, and the World of Work
Film Series 2015 at The Gateway Film Center (The Ohio State University campus)
Brought to you by Food for Good Thought, Inc. and Audrey Todd, PhD.
We thought you’d Never Ask: Voices of People with Autism
Sunday 12/13/15 (1 pm)
Six adults with autism talk about their thoughts and feelings in ways that are touching, revealing, and surprising.
These are the true autism experts whose voices are finally being heard (2008).
http://foodforgoodthought.com/autism-communication-and-world-of-work-film-series/
LEGISLATION UPDATE
HB 350 has been introduced by Representatives Cheryl Grossman (District 23) and Lou Terhar (District 30) with 29 cosponsors and referred to the House Government Accountability and Oversight Committee.
Health insurance coverage for Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other medically necessary treatments for autism
is currently available in state employee health benefit plans and non-grandfathered plans in the individual and small
group markets (both on and off the Health Insurance Marketplace). This coverage is required as a result of
administrative action taken by Governor Kasich in 2012. However, insurers in Ohio continue to deny coverage for this
treatment if the affected individual is covered by a fully insured large group plan or a grandfathered plan in the small
group or individual markets.
HB 350 proposes that the same coverage currently required by the 2012 administrative action also be required in
fully insured large group plans and grandfathered small group and individual plans. Please contact your
Representative today and ask them to support passage of HB 350.
P.O. Box 272
Worthington, OH 43085
Telephone: 614.284.6323
www.autismcentralohio.org
Email: centralohioasa@gmail.com
FROM NATIONAL:
Renewing Our Commitment to Inclusive Employment - October is National Disability Employment Awareness
Month! Across the country, the Autism Society and our nationwide network of affiliates will be working to trumpet
success stories of people with disabilities thriving in the workplace. From engineers to animal caretakers and all
career paths in between, employees with autism are embedded into the fabric of small and large businesses across
the country. Yet, for every worker with autism who obtained their first real career opportunity, there are two who
face barriers toward getting a foot in the door and a slice of the American dream. The United Nations estimates
nearly 80 percent of people with autism across the globe are unemployed. We know this to be a staggering statistic
by any measure. To view the entire article go to: http://www.autism-society.org/in-the-news/renewing-promiseworkers-autism/
Meet Julia – Sesame Street’s Newest Muppet with Autism - Sesame Street recently announced a new addition
to its Muppet family – a young girl named Julia who is on the autism spectrum. Julia was introduced as part of the
launch of a new autism awareness initiative, Sesame Street and Autism – See Amazing in All Children. The program
was designed to celebrate the uniqueness of each and every child. The Autism Society served as an advisor for the
new initiative.
With one in every 68 children diagnosed with autism each year, See Amazing will play a vital role in decreasing the
stigma surrounding autism spectrum disorder. To read Julia’s story and to learn more about the program, visit
http://autism.sesamestreet.org/.
Autism Society Statement on Linkage between Autism and Planned Violence - Recently, nine people lost
their lives and nine were injured due to the acts of a lone gunman in Oregon. Our thoughts are with those impacted
by the horrific shooting. Some media are reporting the shooter was on the autism spectrum. These reports are
unconfirmed. There is absolutely no credible evidence that suggests a linkage between autism and planned violence.
To intimate or suggest a causal relationship exists between the shooter’s violent behavior and autism is wrong and
harmful to the 3.5 million people living with an autism diagnosis.
Please do not judge any person with autism based on what is being reported about one individual. Let us focus our
attention on the individuals and families whose lives were forever changed by this senseless act.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Events & Activities around our Area
The South Western City School District PTA - is in the planning phase for “The 2015 Special Needs Resource
Fair”. Our program is scheduled for Tuesday October 27th at the Southwestern Career Academy, located at 4750 Big
Run South Road in Grove City, Ohio. This program is scheduled to run from 6:30pm- 8:30 pm and is 100% FREE to the
public.
The Ohio State University celebrates the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as
we explore the theme, “Claiming Our Space in the Ohio State Mosaic!”
Inaugural reception on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 in the Ohio Union Great Hall Meeting Rooms from 5:30-7 p.m.
The reception will include special remarks by TyKiah Wright, Founder/CEO of WrightChoice, Inc. TyKiah is a local
thought leader and nationally-renowned trail blazer and advocate who is committed to diversity and developing the
next generation workforce through internship placement and professional development training. The reception will
also include live performances by Blue Spectrum as well as spoken word artist and Ohio State Alumnus, Quartez
Harris.P.O. Box 272
Worthington, OH 43085
Telephone: 614.284.6323
www.autismcentralohio.org
Email: centralohioasa@gmail.com
15th Annual Ohio Sibs Conference
November 13 and 14, 2015
Embassy Suited Dublin
Opportunity to meet other siblings; Self-advocacy sessions. Additional topics include: Medicaid and waiver
programs, future planning, caregiving, roles and functions of Service and Support Administrators, and how you can
help Ohio SIBS. To register go to: http://www.ohiosibs.com/?page_id=402
Don't Miss Your Chance to Attend OCALICON 2015!
The Nation's Premier Autism and Disabilities Conference | November 18-20, 2015
The nation's premier event in autism, assistive technology, and low-incidence disabilities is just around the corner!
Don't miss 150+ sessions from leaders and scholars from across the U.S. and beyond. Plus keynoters Emily Rubin and
Tim Harris. http://conference.ocali.org/
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) Annual Statewide Conference:
"Avenue to the Experience . . . Strategies to Assist in Working with Individuals Who Experience Special
Needs from Mild to Severe, Profound and/or Multiple Disabilities"
Jo Mascorro, M. Ed., will return to Ohio to present on a new topic "Avenue to the Experience...Strategies to Assist in
Working With Individuals Who Experience Special Needs from Mild to Severe, Profound, and/or Multiple Disabilities"
This event will take place on Tuesday, November 10, 2015 from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm at the Crowne Plaza North,
Worthington, 6500 Doubletree Ave., Columbus, OH 43229.
http://www.ocecd.org/protected/EventRegistration.aspx?rCode=3YIB
OCECD REGIONAL CONFERENCE - November 18, 2015 - "Special Education Parent Conference Connecting with
One Another" - Franklin County -This event will be held on Weds, November 18, 2015 from 6:30 - 8:30 pm at the
Hilliard Davidson High School, 5100 Davidson Rd., Hilliard, Ohio 43026.
For more information, please contact Stacie Raterman at Stacie_raterman@hboe.org or by phone at 614-921-7012.
OCECD Regional Training - November 13th - Free Preschool Regional Training – Dr. David Meichenbaum to
Present "Kindergarten Readiness: Critical Considerations for Developing Social, Emotional and Behavioral
Skills in School and at Home" in Marion, Ohio
The Ohio State University at Marion
Guthery Community Room
1465 Mt. Vernon Ave., Marion, Ohio 43302
9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Registration 8:30 a.m.
A full day of intensive training experience for parents and educators who want to increase their knowledge and
acquire specific intervention skills to maximize the success of children with behavioral challenges. Through casestudies, video clips, and group activities, Dr. Meichenbaum presents practical strategies and applied tools that can be
implemented immediately in daily interactions and practice.
P.O. Box 272
Worthington, OH 43085
Telephone: 614.284.6323
www.autismcentralohio.org
Email: centralohioasa@gmail.com
VOICES FOR OHIO’S CHILDREN TRAINING
Raise your voice for Kids - Advocates, educators, parents, students/youth, policymakers, physicians’ child-care
providers, nurses, child-serving agencies, social workers, counselors, local county officials, and anyone else who cares
about children! Free sessions to learn how to be an effective advocate.
http://files.ctctcdn.com/3414e04b001/d8797a8e-ac69-40f5-80aa-d863594c877a.pdf
COLUMBUS –Friday, NOVEMBER 13 – 1 to 4pm
Easton Town Center: Improving Enterprises Conference Room
1 Easton Oval, Suite 175
Columbus, OH 43219
LAMP Words for Life™ for Accent:
Vocabulary Review, Programming and Basic Implementation
Date: November 13, 2015 (Friday)
Time: 9:00a.m. - 3:00p.m. Local Time
Location: Columbus, OH / State Support Team Region 11
ASHA CEUs: 0.5 Cost: FREE https://www.prentrom.com/training/details/8#learningOutcomes
LAMP Words for Life™ App for iPad:
Overview, Features and Teaching Strategies
Date: December 4, 2015 (Friday)
Time: 9:00a.m. - 3:30p.m. Local Time
Location: Columbus, OH / Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center
ASHA CEUs: 0.5
Cost: $75.00
https://www.prentrom.com/training/details/142#learningOutcomes
Sensory Friendly Movies Monthly - Marcus Crosswoods Cinema in Columbus For the past three years, the
Marcus Theater has been part of a program called Reel Movies for Real Needs, a monthly showing of a just-released
family film that provides families with children that have special sensory needs the opportunity to have a day out at
the movies that they may not be able to have otherwise. We turn the volume down lower than what you might
normally hear on a Friday night, and the lights are kept up a little brighter than usual as well. In addition, since
everyone in this showing is with someone that may need some extra attention, these showings have fostered a great
sense of community and understanding that a child or his or her family doesn't have to worry about being a
disruption to other guests in the auditorium. These showings are held once a month on a Saturday at 10:30am.
Regular matinee pricing applies ($7.50 for adults, $6.50 for kids and seniors). Tickets typically go on sale the Tuesday
before each date.
Autism Society Sensory Friendly Films - are held at the Lennox Theater, 777 Kinnear Rd., Columbus, OH 43212. AMC
brings the lights up, turns the lights down, and shows no previews or ads before the movie. Families may bring their own glutenfree and casein-free snacks, and no one cares if your child gets up or makes noise! Movies begin at 10 a.m. Regular admission is
charged. Check www.autism-society.org/get-involved/events/sensory-friendly-films/ for upcoming titles.
P.O. Box 272
Worthington, OH 43085
Telephone: 614.284.6323
www.autismcentralohio.org
Email: centralohioasa@gmail.com
CCT – Columbus Children’s Theatre
Sensory Friendly Performances:
Rapunzel
Wednesday, January 20 at 10 am, and Saturday, January 23 at 10 am
This is the tale of Rapunzel, who came to be imprisoned in a tower, and of the handsome young prince who comes to
rescue her. In the process he learns, to his frustration and our hilarity, that this damsel in distress is long on hair but
short on the stuff underneath it! Rapunzel is one of our funniest adaptations and features audience participation.
Snoopy
Wednesday, April 13 and Saturday, April 16 at 10am
It’s remarkable! Fantastic! Entertaining! SNOOPY!!! The musical is the sequel to YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE
BROWN and deserves each of its three exclamation points. Based on the world renowned “Peanuts” comic strip, a
charming series of songs and dances bring the audience into the entertaining world of these five-year-olds and their
furry friend Snoopy. http://www.columbuschildrenstheatre.org/see-a-show.html
The Theater Group at Helping Hands Center for Special Needs is a year-round extra-curricular activity that
provides unique, creative music and drama experiences for individuals of all ages, led collaboratively by a Board
Certified Music Therapist and Speech Language Pathologist. Members of the group are 13 years and older and bring
to the group a diverse collection of skills, talents, and interests. Please call Helping Hands Center for more
information: 614-262-7520. www.helpinghandscenter.com
____________________________________________________________________________________________
Support Groups
The Friendship Circle – created an exceptional network of friends for children and teens in need of a mentor. Our
network consists of student volunteers from local high schools and colleges, and all are trained to work with children
of all ages and abilities.
We organize social experiences, both one-on-one and in-group activities that foster camaraderie, friendship and fun.
Your child can hang out at home with a high school or college volunteer, or participate in activities like trips to the
zoo, visits to arcades, horse ranches, concerts and other events that enrich the lives of both the children and the
volunteers through shared experiences http://www.friendscolumbus.com/
Sibling 2 Sibling is a guided workshop for siblings of children with special needs. These sessions will be used
to allow the sibling to express himself or herself and form relationships with other siblings that are going
through similar experiences.
http://www.friendscolumbus.com/templates/youth/article_cdo/aid/3043558/jewish/Sibling-to-Sibling.htm
P.O. Box 272
Worthington, OH 43085
Telephone: 614.284.6323
www.autismcentralohio.org
Email: centralohioasa@gmail.com
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
2151 Dorset Rd, Columbus, OH 43221
Gentle Worship is a celebration of the Holy Eucharist for families with individuals who are challenged by special
needs and those who would like to be in support of them. The casual, 30 minute service is held the first Wednesday
of each month at 5:30 in the choir area of the main Sanctuary.
http://www.saintmarkscolumbus.org/
FCBDD Family Support - Every month on the third Wednesday; Supt. Jed Morison has a Family Support meeting,
2879 Johnstown Rd., Columbus, Ohio at 9:30 am. This is an opportunity for you to talk with the superintendent
directly and find out what is going on at the Franklin County Board of Developmental
Disabilities. http://fcbdd.org/families/family-support-group/
Aspirations Ohio is designed for teens and young adults with ASD. For information on their classes and activities, go
to http://nisonger.osu.edu/aspirations.
Next Chapter Book Clubs for adults with disabilities. There is now a Next Chapter Writing Club opportunity as well.
For more information, go to http://www.nextchapterbookclub.org/.
Family Support Group, Nationwide Children's Hospital, meets the 3rd Monday of each month from 6:30 to 7:45 pm.
For more information, contact 614-355-8315 or email autismresourcecoordinator@nationwidechildrens.org.
____________________________________________________________________________
Around the State
Cleveland Area
PECS Level 1 Training
The PECS Level 1 Training is appropriate for parents and professionals working with learners with autism, related
disabilities and/or limited communication skills. This intensive two-day training is designed to teach participants the
theory behind the Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) and the protocols for how to appropriately
implement the six phases of PECS.
November 5th & 6th, 2015
Cleveland Airport Marriott
4277 West 150th St.
Cleveland, Ohio 44135
Cost: $395 Professionals/ $295 Parents
Workshop Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Autism Society of Greater Cleveland presents:
Dr. McNamara Medication & Non-Medication Options for OCD & Anxiety in Autism & Other Disabilities
Tuesday, November 10, 2015 for an informative evening with Dr. Nora McNamara, Psychiatrist from University
Hospitals Autism Unit. She will discuss medication and non-medication options in treating anxiety and OCD in autism
and other disabilities. There is NO CHARGE for parents and professionals who attend this evening. Please pre-register
prior to November 10, 2015.
P.O. Box 272
Worthington, OH 43085
Telephone: 614.284.6323
www.autismcentralohio.org
Email: centralohioasa@gmail.com
STAR Social Activities for kids 3 through 13 under the direction of State of Ohio Certified Teachers $5.00 per child
from 6:30 - 8:15 pm. Typical siblings are welcome to attend. Pre-registration is a must at (216) 556-4937 or email at
support@asgc.org.
Game Night and "Band of Brothers/Sisters" for those ages 14 through adult will be held from 6:30 till 8:15 pm. typical
siblings are welcome to attend. Registration Fee will be waived for all those who Pre-register using the button below
or by calling (216) 556-4937.
Autism Summit with Temple Grandin Nov. 12-13
The State of Autism in Northeast Ohio
November 13, 2015 • NEOMED Conference Center • Rootstown
The inaugural Autism Summit presented by the Autism Society of Greater Akron is a one-day event focusing on the
state of autism in the Northeast Ohio area. While the Autism Society of Greater Akron serves Summit, Medina, Stark,
Portage and Wayne counties, this event will highlight local and regional speakers who can benefit the autism
community at large. http://autismakron.org/index.php/autism-summit
___________________________________________________________
Studies and Surveys
Volunteers Needed for Research Study
Single mothers raising a child with autism needed to participate in research study. Doctoral candidate in Counseling
Studies with Capella University is seeking research participants to take part in a study of on social support among
single mothers of children with autism spectrum disorder.
Description:
Participants will take part in a one hour interview with the researcher in the public library in their community.
Participation is voluntary. Participants will be compensated for their time with a $30 gift card.
To Participate:
 You must be an adult single woman, legally unmarried and not living with a boyfriend,
 spouse or partner.
 You must have a child between the ages of 3-18 years old who has been diagnosed with
 autism spectrum disorder.
 You must have transportation to and from the public library in your area to meet for a
 one-hour interview with the researcher.
Location: Day, time, and location of the interview will be agreed upon by researcher and participant.
To volunteer or learn more, contact Janet Stebbins at (937) 553- 2005 or email jstebbins@capellauniversity.edu
Would you like to participate in the development of a computer-based program designed to help
individuals with HF-ASD transition to college with improved success?
Are you the parent of a child with a high functioning autism spectrum disorder (HF-ASD), Asperger’s syndrome, or
Pervasive Developmental Disorder-NOS who is a high school student preparing to transition to a post-secondary
education setting such as a university or a community college within a few years?
P.O. Box 272
Worthington, OH 43085
Telephone: 614.284.6323
www.autismcentralohio.org
Email: centralohioasa@gmail.com
With funding from the U.S. Department of Education, 3C Institute is looking for individuals with high functioning
autism spectrum disorders (HF-ASD), their parents, and educators to give us feedback on the current resources you
are using to prepare for the PSE transition and feedback on our web-based program.
If your child is eligible, and you and your child are chosen to participate in the study, you will be asked to:
 Contact your child’s teacher or school provider about their participation in the study
 Complete online consent materials
 Complete questionnaires two times (now and again in about 8 weeks) regarding your child’s motivation to
pursue postsecondary education and his/her PSE-related skills. Both your child and the school provider will
complete these questionnaires.
 Answer questions regarding the tools, resources and practices that you use to help prepare your child for
postsecondary education
Participants (parents, students, and teachers) will receive between $70 and $150 for the completion of ALL study
materials. Participants will also receive access to a web-based program, PREP, aimed at helping students with ASD
identify and develop skills to support their success in college.
If you are interested in participating in or learning more about this study, please click the link below to complete a
brief eligibility screening form. http://www.prepasd.com/parents
We will contact you to let you know if you qualify and provide the next steps for participation.
If you have any questions about the research study, please contact Rachel Hall at 919-677-0102 ext. 514 or
hall@3cisd.com.
A study examining the quality of life among parents (50+) of adult children (18+) with Autism Spectrum
Disorder:
I'm a doctoral candidate at Wayne State University in Michigan and I'm conducting a study examining the quality of
life among parents (50+) of adult children (18+) with Autism Spectrum Disorder. I am very eager for this study as very
little research has been conducted in this area.
I am conducting a study, which has been approved through Wayne State University’s Institutional Review Board, to
examine the quality of life among parents of adult children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In order to be
eligible for participation, parents must be at least 50 years old and have an adult child diagnosed with ASD (18 years
or older). Her study includes a short online survey (typically taking about 15 minutes) and is anonymous. Her study
can be accessed through the following link: https://bitly.com/1wkSy0p
Should you or others have questions about my study, Chrissy can be reached via email (AL9887@wayne.edu) or
phone (248-961-0704).
_______________________________________________________________________________________
RESOURCES
October is National Sensory Awareness Month -The sensations we feel every day, we often take for granted. Sight,
hearing, taste, smell and touch, we learn about these in school as our five basic senses. But our internal senses, vestibular and
proprioceptive, are often not taught growing up. Thanks to our friends at Helping Hands Center for this Information!
http://us9.campaign-archive1.com/?u=5138f926362f3889b1dcdcc4e&id=83541459e4&e=5afdf94c54
P.O. Box 272
Worthington, OH 43085
Telephone: 614.284.6323
www.autismcentralohio.org
Email: centralohioasa@gmail.com
New! Arts & Autism: Ohio Resource Guide Series
VSA Ohio and the Ohio Arts Council are pleased to announce the release of three new resources aimed at making the
arts and arts education more accessible for individuals on the autism spectrum in Ohio. These three guides were
developed with input from the Arts and Autism in Ohio Advisory Board and dozens of other professionals and
advocates.
Contents of the Arts & Autism Ohio Resource Guide Series specifically address autism, but can be applied to many
other best practices for making access accommodations for people with different disabilities. The information is also
designed to assist cultural institution of all types, and public spaces, in making accommodation.
Family - http://issuu.com/vsaohio/docs/arts_and_autism_guide_families
Teaching Artists - http://issuu.com/vsaohio/docs/arts_and_autism_guide_teaching_arti
Cultural Institutions - http://issuu.com/vsaohio/docs/arts_and_autism_guide_cultural_orga
Transition Tool Kit – For Families on the Journey from Adolescence to Adulthood
The guiding principle that we used in developing this kit is that all individuals with autism, regardless of the level of
support needed, should be able to live a life filled with purpose, dignity, choices and happiness. This kit will provide
you with suggestions and options for you to consider as you set out on this journey toward finding your child's own
unique path to adulthood. https://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits/transition-toolkit?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=text-link&utm_campaign=espeaks
AUTISMATE - Augmentative app that promotes improved communication and social and behavioral skills
for autistic children.
Snug Vest™ - Snug Vest is a therapeutic product for individuals with autism, sensory processing disorder or anxiety.
Snug Vest inflates to provide adjustable and evenly-distributed pressure to the torso for a comforting hug-like
squeeze without pressure placed on the stomach or chest.
Autism Society, Central Ohio does not endorse any specific treatments, programs, therapies or professionals providing those therapies. All information is
provided FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. Parents and advocates are responsible for the choice of any treatment, therapy or service provider.
Inclusion of any information or organization in this newsletter does not imply endorsement, and omission does not imply disapproval.
2015 Officers
President - Kathi Machle Vice President - Amy Hess
Secretary - Allegra Lewis Treasurer - Marie Crawford
ASCO is an approved agency for the United Way of Central Ohio's Contributor Choice Program
P.O. Box 272
Worthington, OH 43085
Telephone: 614.284.6323
www.autismcentralohio.org
Email: centralohioasa@gmail.com