A General Informational Guide about Autism developed by the Autism Society of Ohio. Autism is a complex developmental disability that causes problems with social interaction and communication.  Symptoms usually start before age three and can cause delays or problems in many different skills that develop from infancy to adulthood.

This manual provides an overview of the world of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). It was developed by the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence in conjunction with the Autism Society of Ohio and Ohio parents of individuals with ASD who have a broad range of experience with interventions, resources, and services. The group’s work began with the question: What do you wish you had known the first year your child was diagnosed?

These guidelines offer basic concepts in providing supports for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder (ASD/PDD). The information and recommended strategies and modifications were compiled by committees and agreed upon by the “Task Force to Develop Guidelines for Educating Individuals with ASD/PDD Ages Birth to 21”, which included representatives of the Autism Society of Ohio. The guidelines are intended to serve as a tool that can be used to help families, educators, medical professionals, care providers and other service providers make informed decisions about children and young adults with ASD/PDD.

OCALI has developed a comprehensive product that provides guidance and resources for parents and professionals during the process of transition to adulthood for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). The resulting document developed with their support, Transition to Adulthood Guidelines for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders, aligns with the requirements of IDEIA 2004 and reflects best practices in transition planning for individuals with ASD.   The document includes sections on Legal Issues and IEP Requirements Related to Transition, Age-Appropriate Transition Assessment, School Age Programming, Employment, Postsecondary Education, Community Participation, and Supported Living.

 

This information sheet, created by the Autism Society of Ohio, provides a step by step guide to working though problems with your school district - from working with teachers to mediation and due process - using resources available right here in Ohio

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  This manual provides an overview of your student’s rights under Ohio Law. It boils down language of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA) to main points that will help you be an effective partner in your child’s education. This guide has been prepared by the Ohio Department of Education’s Office for Exceptional Children (ODE/OEC).

http://www.edresourcesohio.org  - Click on Whose IDEA is This?

  Increasing access to health care coverage for working Ohioans with disabilities:  This is an Ohio Medicaid program that was created to give  Ohioans with disabilities the opportunity to work and keep their health coverage.  Historically, people with disabilities were often discouraged from working becasue their earnings made them ineligiible for Medicaid coverage.