Introduction to Autism

• Autism Spectrum Disorder Basic Introduction for Families:

https://www.ocali.org/project/asd-a-basic-introduction-for-families

•  Ohio’s Parent Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder:

https://www.ocali.org/project/ohio_parent_guide_to_ASD

• OAR Parent’s Guide to Research

https://researchautism.org/product/a-parents-guide-to-research/

• OCALI ASD Strategies in Action Certification

https://autismcertificationcenter.org/

• Interagency Work Group on Autism

https://iwg-autism.org/

Diagnosis and Assessment:

• CDC Autism Screening + Diagnosis 

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/screening.html

• Organization for Autism Research A Parent’s Guide to Assessment

https://researchautism.org/product/a-parents-guide-to-assessment/

• Autism Diagnosis Education Project

https://www.ocali.org/project/adep

• First Diagnosis Toolkit

https://www.milestones.org/resources/tool-kits/first-diagnosis-tool-kit

• Adult Diagnosis Toolkit

https://www.milestones.org/resources/tool-kits/adult-diagnosis-tool-kit

• OAR Parent’s Guide to Assessment

https://researchautism.org/product/a-parents-guide-to-assessment/

• Autism Diagnosis Education Project

https://www.ocali.org/project/adep

• Information for Newly Diagnosed

https://autismsociety.org/resources/new-autism-diagnosis/

Educational Support:

• The Arc

https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/screening.html

• School Choice Ohio

scohio.org

• Ohio Coalition for Education of Children with Disabilities

https://www.milestones.org/resources/community-resource-center/help-me-grow-home-visiting–ohio-department-of-health

• Ohio Department of Education 

• https://ohioearlyintervention.orghttps://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Special-Education/
• State Support Team Regions/Contacts

• SCERTS® is an educational model

https://ohioguidestone.org/services/child-mental-health-services/autism-treatment-services/

• Autism Scholarship

https://www.helpguide.org/articles/autism-learning-disabilities/helping-your-child-with-autism-thrive.htm

• Ohio Legal Help

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10469633/

• Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

https://parentmentor.osu.edu/iep/

• 504 Plans

https://kidshealth.org/HumanaOhio/en/parents/504-plans.html#:~:text=The%20main%20difference%20is%20that,child%20learns%20but%20IEPs%20can

• Transitioning to adulthood and post-secondary education

•https://www.ocali.org/project/family_support
•https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Special-Education/Federal-and-State-Requirements/Secondary-Transition-and-Workforce-Development

Community Resources:

• Avenues for Autism

https://avenuesforautism.org/social-programming/

• Stepping Stones

https://steppingstonesohio.org/

Legal Rights and Advocacy:

• Disability Rights Ohio

https://www.disabilityrightsohio.org/

• Department of Disabilities

https://dodd.ohio.gov/your-family/advocacy/Kit_rights

• Ohio Association of County Boards 

https://www.oacbdd.org/

Hickman & Lowder, Attorneys specializing in special needs

http://www.hickman-lowder.com

Resch, Root, Philipps and Graham, LLC

 

 

Financial Planning

• Information

https://thearc.org/free-financial-planning-resources-confirmation/?utm_source=cc&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=cfp

• Special Needs Trusts & ABLE Accounts

•http://www.hickman-lowder.com
•https://www.pglawohio.com
•https://frnohio.org/directory/listing/special-needs-trusts-and-able-accounts
•https://www.daytonestateplanninglaw.com/special-needs-planning/

• Services

https://www.milestones.org/resources/community-resource-center/fortitude-wealth-management-beachwood

• Grants

• iTaalk Autism Foundation – Grant Database www.itaalk.org
• Avenues for Autism – SuzaAne Tyner Autism Fund – www.avenuesforautism.org
• Community Fund Ohio – www.cfmf.org/grants
• Operation Save the Lost – www.operationsavethelost.com 
• Parker’s Purpose – www.parkerspurpose.net   
• Pierce’s Crew Foundation – www.piercescrew.org
• Small Steps in Speech – www.smallstepsinspeech.org  
• The Orange Effect – theorangeeffect.org

Adult Services and Employment:

• Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council

www.virtualcil.net/cils/query-iandr.php?state=oh

• Independent Living Centers in Ohio

www.virtualcil.net/cils/query-iandr.php?state=oh

• Adult Housing

•https://www.safehavenfarms.org/what-we-do
•https://www.lifeworksautism.org/SupportedLiving
•https://avenuesforautism.org/adult-residential/

• Ohio Communication Disability Law + Registration

https://bit.ly/3xg0TOk

• US Department of Labor Office of Disability Employment Policy:

https://www.dol.gov/odep/topics/disability.htm
• Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
https://ood.ohio.gov/information-for-individuals

• APSE: Advancing Employment. Connecting People.

www.apse.org

• Career One Stop

www.careeronestop.org

• Think College

www.thinkcollege.net

• National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability

www.ncwd-youth.info

Research and Advancements:

• CDC Research

https://www.chconline.org/resourcelibrary/what-is-the-latest-research-on-autism

• Current autism research.

• New treatments and advancements in understanding autism.