Wednesday, December 05, 2012

Bills Would Require Insurance Companies To Cover Autism-Related Expenses

Legislation to require that insurance companies cover autism-related expenses is gaining momentum at the Ohio Statehouse.

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Great Resource for Families!

This website does a great job providing information to parents about autism and treatments in a way that makes it easier for us parents to understand.  You can sign up and see forums going on around specific topics.  I love the references to research articles as well.  Enjoy!

New Public Policy Report of Issues effecting Individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder in Ohio

Marla Root and Barb Yavorcik are Co-Chairs of the Public Policy Committee for the Autism Society of Ohio and are very committed to brining awareness to the needs of individuals with an autism spectrum disorder.  We hope you find our public policy statement document useful and we are always looking to hear fromindividuals, families, and professionals to assure that we are addressing all needs of these individuals and their families.

New Autism Parity Langauge Introduced in Ohio House and Senate on October 10, 2012

Yesterday, a new bill that adds Pervasive Developmental Disorders, the group of disorders that includes the autism spectrum, into mental health insurance parity law was introduced into the Ohio Senate and House. Autism Speaks and the Autism Society Ohio Chapters are very busy in Ohio to help families have access to funding behavioral interventions for their loved ones.  The bill language will soon be posted on the Autism Society of Ohio webpage http://www.autismohio.org/. Please note the underlined language is the added language for treatment services for autism. The bills intent is to provide individuals with an autism spectrum disorder access to ABA or applied behavior analysis which is a behavioral health treatment.  This bill does not have a bill number attached to it yet. Please contact your legislators and send them this language.  Thank them if they are a co-sponsor and if not ask them to support and co-sponsor the bill.  Share your family’s story or share your experience working with individuals with autism.  To locate your legislators please go to http://www.legislature.state.oh.us/.  Please give them a quick email or call. We need as much noise as we can!

Two State Departments Consolidate

Individuals with autism spectrum disorders may access counseling, psychiatric and psychology services from local community mental health centers

Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Up All Night For Autism

Join the Autism Society of Ohio on Saturday November 10, 2012 for an old fashion lock-in with live bands, DJ and karaoke, food, funs and games. This 21+ afterparty will be held at Dave and Buster’s Hilliard from 11:59 p.m. and runs till 4 a.m. Sunday.

Tuesday, October 09, 2012

Stay Up All Night for Autism!

Join the Autism Society of Ohio for an old fashion lock-in with live bands, DJ and karaoke, food, funs and games. This 21+ afterparty will be held at Dave and Buster’s Hilliard from 11:59pm and runs till 4:00am Sunday morning.

Medication And Autism: What Are The Options And Choices?

If you have questions regarding medication options and medication management for children with autism, please plan to attend this presentation.

OCALICON: Celebrating Possibility

Don’t miss Celebrating Possibility, a free reception for all touched by autism and disabilities!

Monday, October 08, 2012

New Ohio Autism Recommendations 2012 Released

The Advisory Board for the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) is pleased to announce the release of the Ohio Autism Recommendations. Based on research and feedback from parents and families across Ohio, the new recommendations focus on early identification and diagnosis, skill development and support, and sustained services for future success.

Sunday, October 07, 2012

NBC4’s ‘The Autism Puzzle’ Special Set For This Week

NBC4 (WCMH-TV) will air the next edition of “The Autism Puzzle” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 11.

Friday, July 13, 2012

Special Needs Planning: The 5 Worst Mistakes a Grandparent Can Make

Working with many families that have a child or adult with special needs, one of the major issues that I run into when planning for the future is Grandparents.

Thursday, July 05, 2012

3rd Annual Autism Puzzle Bowl-A-Thon Set For Sunday!

Here’s how you can register for the Bowl-A-Thon to benefit Autism Speaks.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

NBC4 Autism Puzzle Bowl-A-Thon Just Weeks Away!

Still time to register a team to take part in the 3rd annual Bowl-A-Thon to benefit Autism Speaks

Wednesday, May 09, 2012

The Autism Puzzle Bowl-A-Thon Is Back!

Our 3rd Annual Bowling Tournament this July will benefit Autism Speaks