Family Services (FS) Websites
FS Additional Autism Resources
Autism Calendar
This is a calendar of autism conferences and events organized by state.
Autism Research Institute
The Autism Research Institute (ARI) is a nonprofit organization established in 1967. ARI is primarily devoted to disseminating the results of research, on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing, diagnosing, and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood. The AET offers an Autism Research Review International Newsletter.
Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals.
Dennis Debbaudt's Autism Risk & Safety Management
This website provides information and resources for law enforcement personnel, first responders, parents, educators and care providers.
National Association for the Dually Diagnosed
The mission of NADD is to advance mental wellness for persons with developmental disabilities through the promotion of excellence in mental health care. NADD is the leading North American expert in providing professionals, educators, policy makers, and families with education, training, and information on mental health issues relating to persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
US Autism & Asperger Association, Inc.
The USAAA is a nonprofit organization. It distributes information on biomedical treatments/adjunct therapies and research to parents, practitioners, students, and teachers who are associated with the autism and Asperger Syndrome communities.
FS Camps
Discover Camp
This site includes resources to help parents of children with disabilities select a camp for their child.
My SummerCamps.com
This website includes a search engine of autism summer camps for kids and teens.
[ http://www.mysummercamps.com/camps/Special_Needs_Camps/Autism ]
FS Government Agencies
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the principal agency in the U.S. government for protecting the health and safety of all Americans and for providing essential human services, especially for people who are least able to help themselves. The CDC has established an Autism Information Center that reports on CDC-funded state and federal projects as well as resources for families and researchers.
[ Victimization of Persons with Traumatic Brain Injury or Other Disabilities: A Fact Sheet for Friends and Families ]
IRS - Medical and Dental Expenses
This link provides information about eligible medical expenses for the purpose of tax deductions. Many treatments for autism may be included here.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
The National Dissemination Center (NICHCY) serves as a central source of information via e-mail, publications, and links to research materials, projects, and Web-sites on IDEA, the nation's special education law, No Child Left Behind as it relates to children with disabilities, and research-based information on effective educational practices.
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
The NIMH is involved in strategic planning and priority-setting for the National Institute of Health as whole as well as for specific research areas. NIMH solicits input from patients and their advocates, scientists, Congress, the public, as well as the National Advisory Mental Health Council.
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
OSERS is committed to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages. In supporting President Bush's No Child Left Behind agenda and the New Freedom Initiative, OSERS provides a wide array of supports to parents and individuals, school districts, and states in three main areas: special education, vocational rehabilitation, and research.
Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
OSEP is dedicated to improving results for infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities, ages birth through 21, by providing leadership and financial support to assist states and local districts. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) authorizes formula grants to states, and discretionary grants to institutions of higher education and other non-profit organizations to support research, demonstrations, technical assistance and dissemination, technology and personnel development and parent-training and information centers.
FS Interventions and Strategies
Autism Institute on Peer Relations and Play Center for Integrated Play Groups
This website offers a guide to families, practitioners, researchers, and others seeking to address the unique and complex challenges children on the autism spectrum experience in peer relations and play.
Polyxo
Polyxo provides information on teaching children with autism, through a variety of methods of instruction and interventions.
Sandbox Learning
Sandbox Learning creates and produces individualized stories to help individuals with disabilities connect with their peers, family, and community.
The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding
This is a nonprofit, organization dedicated to individuals with ASD and those who work alongside them. The focus is on improving social understanding on both sides of the social equation, helping individuals with ASD to communicate and interact more successfully with the people with whom they live and work.
FS National Autism Family Resources
Autism Connection
This website is a place where people can meet and share information and resources about autism and other developmental disabilities.
Autism Education Network
The Autism Education Network provides both a resource and a roadmap for parents navigating the special education system.
Autism Job Placement - Natural Learning Concepts
Natural Learning Concepts is dedicated to the promotion of the 'remarkabilities' of those on the autism spectrum, and its highly effective books and materials provide invaluable learning and social support for those with autism and their families worldwide. It should be no surprise, then, that Natural Learning Concepts has now launched a vital and exciting new resource to assist people on the autism spectrum in finding employment, with its new Autism Job Placement resource!
Autism Notes.com
This website is more than just Autism information. It is an ONLINE COMMUNITY of caring people who are willing to share their time and talents in assisting parents of kids affected by High Functioning Austism and Asperger syndrome.
Autism Society of America
ASA is the oldest and largest grassroots organization within the autism community.
AutismLink
This website provides opportunities for inclusion, information, and support; to keep parents, family members of individuals with autism spectrum disorders and autistic individuals apprised of news and information.
MAAP Services for Autism and Asperger Syndrome
This is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing information and advice to families of more advanced individuals with Autism, Asperger Syndrome, and Pervasive developmental disorder (PDD).
Nebraska Autism Parent Booklet
This is an information booklet by and for parents and families which funded by the Nebraska Developmental Disabilities Planning Council and the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services.
North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System
This website provides a tri-fold brochure called “Your Next Patient Has Autism”. It was developed for the many health professionals who provide services for children on the autism spectrum. Families may download and use this brochure to help educate family health providers.
Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (OASIS)
Online Asperger Syndrome Information and Support (OASIS) provides resources related to high-functioning autism and Asperger Syndrome.
Organization for Autism Research
The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is the product of the shared vision and unique life experiences of OAR’s seven founders. Led by these parents and grandparents of children and adults on the autism spectrum, OAR uses applied science to answer questions that parents, families, individuals with autism, teachers, and caregivers confront daily. No other autism organization has this singular focus.
FS Ohio Autism Family Resources
Autism Society of America - Other Ohio Chapters
This link will take you to the (ASO) web page that lists other Ohio chapters of the Autism Society of America.
[ http://www.aso.proteonsoftware.com/index.php?option=com_weblinks&catid=46&Itemid=23 ]
Autism Society of Ohio
The Autism Society of Ohio is an affiliate of the Autism Society of America. It is a group of parents and professionals working on behalf of persons with ASD in the state of Ohio. There are nine autism regional chapters across the state including; Central Ohio, Greater Akron, Greater Cincinnati, Dayton, Greater Cleveland, North Central Ohio, Northwest Ohio, and Tri-County Youngstown.
AutismMAPS
AutismMAPS serves people on the Autism Spectrum (including Asperger Syndrome and PDD) their families and schools. AutismMAPS was founded by Kim Singleton-Filio, MS, CCC-S to provide services and products and a virtual community to people on the autism spectrum, their families and school teams.
Other Local Autism Parent Groups by County
This link on the Autism Society of Ohio list other autism parent groups by county.
[ http://www.autismohio.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=15&id=49&Itemid=45 ]
FS Other Parent/Family Resources
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
The National Dissemination Center (NICHCY) serves as a central source of information via e-mail, publications, and links to research materials, projects, and Web-sites on IDEA, the nation's special education law, No Child Left Behind as it relates to children with disabilities, and research-based information on effective educational practices.
Parent to Parent-USA
P2P-USA is a national nonprofit organization committed to ensuring access and quality in parent-to-parent support across the country. The program provides emotional and informational support to families of children who have special needs most notably by matching parents seeking support with an experienced, trained “Supporting Parent.”
Parents as Teachers (PAT)
PAT is a parent education and family support program offered through the Parents as Teachers National Center. This program serves families from pregnancy until their child enters kindergarten; usually age 5 providing parenting information, guidance, and support.
Parents Helping Parents
This is a nonprofit public benefit agency dedicated to meeting the needs of children with exceptionality and their families. It provides information, training, and support services for families and professionals.
Stop Bullying Now
This website provides information to parents and teachers about strategies for discouraging bullying, including resources like the webisodes depicting bullying and responses to bullying. New information is added monthly, so check it out.
UnitedHealthcare Children's Foundation
This foundation offers grants to help parents and caretakers pay for children's medical needs and equipment not gully covered by insurance.
Utah Care Notebook
The Care Notebook is an organizing tool for families who have children with special health care needs. You can use a Care Notebook to keep track of important information about your child’s health care. This Care Notebook was developed in Utah and is designed for families living in Utah, but the tools provided are not unique to Utah and can be used here in Ohio.
FS Publishers and Bookstores
Amazon.com
Amazon.com is the largest online shopping mall selling books, DVDs, and magazines.
BROOKES Publishing Company
BROOKES is publishing company of guidebooks, texts, curricula, videos, and tools based on the research in disabilities, education, and child development.
CORWIN Press
CORWIN is a publisher of substantive and practical books that contribute to practitioners' knowledge while also being readable and useful.
Future Horizons
Future Horizons is publishing company that provides current information on autism and Asperger Syndrome to individuals, families, and professionals.
JESSICA KINGSLEY Publishers
Jessica Kingsley is a publisher for professional and general readers and has published extensively in the fields of mental health, counseling, palliative care, and practical theology.
PRO-ED Inc.
PRO-ED is a publisher of standardized tests, books (resource and reference texts), curricular and therapy materials, and professional journals.
SAGE Publications
SAGE is an independent international publisher of journals, textbooks, reference books, databases, and education media.
Starfish Specialty Press
Starfish Speciality Press publishes materials targeted to meet the needs of parents, caregivers, and educators of individuals with ASD and related developmental disabilities. In addition, to books and educational materials, Starfish also publishes Autism Spectrum Quarterly.
FS Special Education Law
Ohio Legal Rights Service
The Ohio Legal Rights Service (OLRS) is the federally and state designated Protection and Advocacy system and Client Assistance Program for children and adults with disabilities in Ohio. The mission of the OLRS is to protect and guarantee the human, civil, and legal rights of Ohioans with disabilities.
Whose IDEA Is This? A Resource Guide for Parents
The Ohio's Department of Education, Office for Exceptional Children has updated its guide to special education for parents, Whose IDEA IS This?.
Wrightslaw
Wrightslaw provides reliable information about special education law, education law, and advocacy for children with disabilities for parents, educators, advocates, and attorneys. The website includes articles, cases, and free resources about IDEA 2004, special education, law, advocacy, and training & seminars.
FS Special Education Resources
Building the Legacy: IDEA 2004
This website includes information and resources on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA 2004). The IDEA is a law ensuring services to children with disabilities throughout the nation.
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates, Inc. (COPAA) is an independent, nonprofit, §501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization of attorneys, advocates and parents. Our primary mission is to secure high quality educational services for children with disabilities.
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities
The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities focuses on giving a voice to the parents and families of children dealing with the challenges of disability, and it to works to promote support for the professionals who work with them.
Ohio Legal Rights Service
The Ohio Legal Rights Service (OLRS) is the federally and state designated Protection and Advocacy system and Client Assistance Program for children and adults with disabilities in Ohio. The mission of the OLRS is to protect and guarantee the human, civil, and legal rights of Ohioans with disabilities.
Parent Materials: Tool Kit on Teaching and Assessing Students with Disabilities
These materials were developed for parents to support the Tool Kit on Teaching and Assessing Students with Disabilities. The mateirals offer a collection of resources on assessment, instructional practices, behavior, and accommodations.
Parent's Guide to Response-to-Intervention (RTI)
The National Center for Learning Disabilities (NCLD) has written this new Guide, A Parent's Guide to Response-to-Intervention (RTI), to provide an overview of the Response-to-Intervention process, describe how it is implemented in schools and offer questions that parents can ask.
[ http://www.ncld.org/images/stories/downloads/parent_center/rti_final.pdf ]
