Teaches basic concepts such as new shapes or advanced concepts such as colors or characteristics. Some customization is available. Appropriate for children ages 2–4.

Assists professionals and students conducting observational studies for applied, clinical, or research purposes. A breakthrough in analysis of both video recordings and live, in vivo, observation.

If you believe this app would be effective for your family (or student) but find it is too costly, there are opportunities available for financial assistance, including your local Board of Developmental Disabilities. Contact our Helpdesk for more information.

This Yale University Seminar on Autism and Related Disorders is the United States’ first undergraduate course of its kind. The class consists of a weekly seminar on diagnosis and assessment, etiology and treatment of children, adolescents and adults with autism and related disorders of socialization.

This series of videos on YouTube focus on a puppet named Buddy. Buddy needs help learning how to have proper table manners, eating in a restaurant, and overcoming other social challenges.

The series is geared for younger children.

A initiative called ‘Birth to 5: Watch Me Thrive!’ was launched recently by the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to promote behavioral and developmental screening for young children ages birth to 5. By raising awareness of child development, the program will help families look for and celebrate milestones, promote universal screenings, identify delays as early as possible, and improve the support available to help children succeed.

Multiple resources and supports are available for early childhood professionals and families to help track progress and determine potential delays in young children.

This guide covers topics and covers supports like vocational rehabilitation and transportation. It was created by youth and adult partners from the National Youth Action Council on Transition (YouthACT). It is written for adolescents looking for employment.

Cavity Dragons uses an interactive video game to motivate kids to brush their teeth.  Children move a fireman, who shoots a hose of toothpaste to eliminate cavity dragons, fires, and food from a mouthful of teeth.  Children earn virtual stickers for cleaning the teeth and can save the stickers to their device’s photo album.  Other pages of the game feature brushing the teeth with a fireman on a skateboard toothbrush, assembling puzzle teeth, and decorating a fire station.

Dance Unlimited is a dance class for children of all ability levels. Classes includes stretching, various dance styles, balance and coordination activities, and self-esteem building. Fun props and popular music are used and moves are adapted for children confined to a wheelchair. There is a performance at the end of each session.

Classes are for boys and girls ages 4 and older.

Endeavor 3 helps give the structure of a simple, yet powerful schedule for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It gives reminders throughout the day, making the person more independent.

If you believe this app would be effective for your family (or student) but find it is too costly, there are opportunities available for financial assistance, including your local Board of Developmental Disabilities. Contact our Helpdesk for more information.

A concise guide to teaching your child with sensory issues how to learn to celebrate Halloween.

This app has self-directed learning sessions for 40 important skills necessary for living independently and accessing the community based on proven content. Anyone who needs support learning and maintaining skills necessary for daily living, learning context appropriate social skills and skills necessary for accessing the community can benefit from the simplicity of Everyday Skills.

If you believe this app would be effective for your family (or student) but find it is too costly, there are opportunities available for financial assistance, including your local Board of Developmental Disabilities. Contact our Helpdesk for more information.

A parents’ guide to feeding behaviors in people with autism spectrum disorders.

This comprehensive online guide helps families make future plans for a family member with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

As autism awareness has grown dramatically in recent years, many young adults and adults have learned the signs and felt there may be a connection between their feelings and behaviors and the symptoms of autism.

“Is It Autism and If So, What Next? A Guide for Adults” was designed to help adults who suspect they may have autism, as well as those recently diagnosed with the disorder. This kit will provide an overview of autism to help you better understand the disorder and will hopefully clarify whether you should seek out a professional for a thorough evaluation.

The “Kit for Kids” is designed to teach elementary and middle school students about their peers with autism. The kit is centered around an illustrated, fold-out booklet called, “What’s Up with Nick?”

Additionally, there is a web video and activity workbooks that expand upon the information presented in the “What’s Up with Nick?” story and give students a chance to engage with the material they just learned in the lesson. There are different workbooks for students in grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5, and 6-8. They can be assigned as independent or group classwork, or as homework.

For more information, to order a print copy of the Kit for Kids, or to start a peer education initiative in your school district, please contact Ben Kaufman at (703)243-9762 or programs@researchautism.org.

This app provides self-directed learning sessions for 27 important safety skills topics based on proven content. The topics include home safety and personal safety information.

If you believe this app would be effective for your family (or student) but find it is too costly, there are opportunities available for financial assistance, including your local Board of Developmental Disabilities. Contact our Helpdesk for more information.

An informative article that gives suggestions on ways to teach safety skills and prevent wandering.

NAA’s Meet the Police safety initiative is a free, downloadable toolkit for individuals with autism, parents or caregivers who are concerned about their loved one’s safety in the community. The purpose of this program is to help enhance the quality of interactions between individuals with autism and members of law enforcement.

The toolkit includes steps you can take to establish trusting relationships, reduce confusion and fear, and encourage opportunities for law enforcement agencies to get to know members of their community who may be at increased risk due to behaviors commonly associated with autism.

A guide, from the point of view of a parent, elaborating what needs to be done legally to help a child with ASD when they turn 18.

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A tool for parents, therapists and educators to help teach pre-writing skills to children in order to build a strong foundation for beginning printers. This app was created by an Occupational Therapist with 25 years’ experience.

Award winning augmentative communication aid that uses visual scenes for context based communication and interactive learning aids. Personalize scenes with audio messages, video clips, symbols, and links to other scenes.
A new feature allows you to create and print custom communication books.

If you believe this app would be effective for your family (or student) but find it is too costly, there are opportunities available for financial assistance, including your local Board of Developmental Disabilities. Contact our Helpdesk for more information.

A customizable app that provides a framework on the iPad to create interactive visual scene displays and social stories. Scene Speak allows an image to be edited with active “hotspots”. A hotspot is an area of the screen that can “sound areas” that can be selected and used as a means of communication.

Scene Speak is a communication tool for anyone wanting to enhance receptive language or visual memory.

Children’s safety book written by Robert Kahn. Told through the eyes of children, this book teaches children how to keep themselves safe from strangers.

Children’s book written by Robert Kahn. Teaches children how to be smart and safe against bullying.

The top 20 online colleges ranked in this article show outstanding commitment to their students on the spectrum by cultivating programs that strive to ensure student success regardless of their level of functionality. To create this list, the authors used the schools’ websites whenever possible. In cases where a school did not provide the information on their own site that was required, they used the databases of both U.S. News and World Report and of National Center for Education Statistics.

Fun game that teaches about physics.

A concise introduction to life as a college student with Asperger Syndrome.

This video features Michael John Carley from the Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Project (GRASP) and Kiriana Cowansage, an NYU Doctoral Candidate in the Department of Neuroscience as the primary instructors. OAR’s own Scientific Council Chairman, Dr. Peter Gerhardt, also appears in the video to provide information on the topic of “reasonable accommodations” in the college classroom.

WayFinder 3 is an accessible Garmin or TomTom, and it helps people with intellectual disabilities to travel safely, whether by bus or on foot. The traveler simply taps on the picture of their desired destination and WayFinder 3 takes over from there.

If you believe this app would be effective for your family (or student) but find it is too costly, there are opportunities available for financial assistance, including your local Board of Developmental Disabilities. Contact our Helpdesk for more information.

An online book written specifically for adults who are newly diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. It covers several topics, including a definition of autism, how to learn to live with autism, what it means for their future, and how to self-advocate.

This book was written with assistance from the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD), The Arc, Autism Now!, and the Autistic Self advocacy Network (ASAN).

An online book written specifically for adolescents who are newly diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. It covers several topics, including a definition of autism, how to learn to live with autism, what it means for their future, and how to self-advocate.

This book was written with assistance from the Administration on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AIDD), The Arc, Autism Now!, and the Autistic Self advocacy Network (ASAN).

In an effort to promote a more inclusive classroom environment, this short video uses animation and sound to teach elementary and middle school students about their peers with autism. To be used in coordination with the Kit for Kids, a peer education resource produced by the Organization for Autism Research (OAR).

This is a 1 hour video/audio recording of a webinar conducted by Mandi Rickelman, MA, Early Childhood Supervisor and Anna Hutt Fredman, MS, CCC-SLP, Speech/Language Pathologist from Monarch Center for Autism. The webinar aired on May 8, 2014 and answered the following questions: Why are visual schedules so important? How do I customize visual schedules for my child to make them more meaningful and more motivating? How do I implement visual schedules?

Available in English and Spanish

En Español: Autism Speaks 100 Day Tool Kit – Spanish

This resource is a directory of summer day and overnight camps, adult day programs, respite programs, and therapy groups. It is updated every year and is hosted by State Support Team 3 and the Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga. The information in this directory is meant to be used as a reference and should not be considered comprehensive or an endorsement of any program or product.

This non-profit organization trains and places quality, task-trained service dogs to children worldwide.

4 Paws was the first agency in the United States to begin placing task trained Autism Assistance Dogs and the first agency known to place these assistance dogs with tracking skills. Assistance Dogs can be trained in a variety of tasks to assist a child. These include behavior disruption, to distract and disrupt repetitive behaviors or ‘meltdowns’, tethering to prevent and protect a child from wandering, and search and rescue tracking to locate a child who has eloped, as children with autism are inclined to do.

9th Planet produces engaging social skill modeling videos and ready-to-use teaching plans for ASD teens and young adults. Lessons use a story thread about a young man (Tad Shy) from the 9th Planet who is learning social skills on this planet.

Teaching plans include include role play, improvisation, social stories and student production activities. Lessons may be used in individual or small group formats.

A young man on the Spectrum is the key actor and editor on the videos. Topics include a wide range of social skills, including personal space, empathetic listening and recognizing false friends.

Videos are produced by a creative team of teaching, animation and production professionals.

A Guide to Safety was written by parents, first responders, educators, and community members who share their strategies and resources to address safety threats that commonly arise during childhood, adolescence, and adulthood.

It covers a range of topics, including:

Safety network development
Prevention and management of wandering and elopement behaviors
Relationship, physical, and sexual safety discussions
Strategies to address bullying and online threats
Tips on money and workplace safety

The goal of the RideWise Program is to promote the independent travel of older adults and people with disabilities by providing free access to training and support. This guide was created to cover a wide range of topics related to travel using a fixed-route transportation system.

Read the guide here.

An inclusive community working to strengthen the individual and social needs of persons with all types of abilities. They offer assistance with leisure skills, employment skills and independent living support.

The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) published this guide. The Office of Special Education Programs (along with partners in the Rehabilitation Services Administration) has issued this guide to advance efforts in ensuring that all students and youth with disabilities are equipped with the skills and knowledge to be engaged in the 21st century workforce.

This transition guide addresses the following topics to facilitate a seamless transition from school to post-school activities:
Transition planning: opportunities and programs
Transition services and requirements, as authorized by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the Rehabilitation Act;
Education and employment options for students and youth with disabilities after leaving secondary school; Supporting decisions made by students and youth with disabilities.

Evidence-based, solution-focused services in educational services to schools and families. They offer academic tutoring, specialized reading programs, summer social skills groups, speech and occupational therapy and psychotherapy. They also offer ADOS autism assessment testing for children ages 7 and up.

They work with students that are pre-school until 12th grade. Their psychotherapists can work with adults as well.

A+ Solutions is a Jon Peterson and Autism Scholarship provider, and accepts private pay.

Rick Schindelheim is on the staff at A+ and counsels tweens and teens.
Other team members that can see patients with autism are Sima Brochie Weinberg, LPCC; Oren Meyers, PhD; Heather Baker, LPPC-S; Lauren Ehrenreich, MSSA LISW-S; Courtney Evenchik MA NCSP; and Jenny Wolinetz, LSW.

Areas of specialty include speech and language development, social skill programming, fine motor development, sensory integration, Applied Behavior Analysis, music therapy, and independent education evaluations. After school social groups are available for help with social skills.

Therapists have extensive experience of working with schools and individual families.

Social Summer Camp registration opens in April of each year. Campers attend a 3 hour session daily for 2 weeks in June. Call or email for more information and a camp packet will be sent to you.

An online ABA curriculum offering a course sequence verified by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB) and will prepare students to sit for the BCBA exam.

Consultants create programming based on each child’s specific social, communication, academic, and self-help needs. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) forms the backbone of their therapy with other approaches encompassed within it.  Services for children 2-20 years of age, including several social skills groups.

The social groups are held at a space in Independence Square Plaza: 6537 Brecksville Rd., in Independence

Visit the ABA Outreach website for current social skills class schedule and rates.

Accepted Insurance: Anthem, United/Optum, Etna, CareSource. No waivers. Accept private payment. Scholarships: Autism scholarship, JP, NEON, family resource fund, private grants.

An overview of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and discusses the various approaches used in dealing with the different symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorders. The Spanish ABA Overview training webcast is the original English version with added sub-titles for Spanish speaking viewers.

Una visión general de Análisis de Comportamiento Aplicado (ABA ) y analiza los diversos enfoques utilizados en el tratamiento de los diferentes síntomas de trastornos del espectro autista . El español ABA general de transmisión en la formación es la versión original en Inglés con subtítulos agregados para los televidentes de habla hispana.

You can purchase the ABA Overview webcast by following this link.

ABA Therapy Solutions provides services for children and young adolescents with autism and other developmental disabilities. Services include individualized programming and development, verbal behavior therapy, assessments, behavior intervention plans, social skills training, functional communication training, school consulting, IEP development, and BCBA/BCaBA supervision.

They serve the Greater Cleveland/Akron area. Services are covered by insurance and private pay.

Created in 1994, ABC Pediatric Therapy provides speech, physical, and occupational therapy in a child friendly environment.

ABC works directly with Social Security, Ohio Medicaid, CHIP (Children’s Health Insurance Program), BCMH (Bureau for Children with Medical Handicaps), UHC Children’s Foundation, ARC, Bright Beginnings (formerly Help Me Grow), Building Blocks, PASSS, Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati, Down Syndrome Association of Greater Cincinnati, EI Individual Budget, and Paige’s Princess.

Multiple Locations in the Cincinnati area:
Red Bank
Western Hills
Beavercreek
Miamisburg
Middletown
West Chester

The contact information listed here is for their West Chester office. For other location contact information, visit their website.

Occupational therapy services in a wide range of methods for babies, children and adolescents, along with summer camps for preschool and school aged children to work on fine motor and gross motor skills.

Write 4 U Camp — for students in 1st–3rd grade
Write-On Into Kindergarten — for ages 5-7

Friends In Motion — for tweens age 10-12 who want to meet new friends and try out a variety of leisure activities. The group will be lead by an Occupational Therapist and have a max ratio of 4:1.

This app developer that has created several life skills apps to be used by professionals and families. These apps help developmentally disabled people function independently in various ways of life.

Their apps include:
WayFinder 3
Endeavor
Visual Impact 3
Everyday Skills
Living Safely

and are available for Android, iPad and smartphone applications.

Provides intervention services to children with a variety of needs as well as provide trainings and resources for families and schools.

They offer homeschool and center-based curriculum. Goals are created based on the needs of each individual child in the areas of social & emotional functioning, academic skills, language development, daily living, and fine & gross motored skills.

They also offer home intervention services, school support, academic tutoring, and social skills groups, early childhood preschool, social groups

Does not accept insurance, but they do accept the Jon Peterson Scholarship and the Ohio Autism Scholarship.

This service is only available to students enrolled in Notre Dame College. In addition to traditional degree opportunities, the ASC offers a non-degree granting program that gives aid to future college success.

Non-residential center for independent living whose board and staff are comprised almost entirely of people with disabilities.

Offering advocacy, information and referral, independent living skills training, peer support, a recycled durable medical equipment program and assisting in transitioning individuals from institutional settings to community living.

Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida outside of Miami, Nova Southeastern University’s Access Plus Support Programs, designed for students with ASD, provides support to allow them to succeed on campus, academically and socially.

Behavioral and Educational Consulting across all settings
– BCBA Independent Supervision
– Individual consulting across settings (for those outside of Cuyahoga County or when not eligible for CCBDD Services)
– ADA Programming and positive supports for businesses

Helping others achieve life outcomes.

Services are not covered by insurance, however they will begin accepting CareSource as of December 27, 2017.

A privately owned speech therapy practice providing individualized and group speech, language and social communication services to children in need. They also provide accent reduction.

Ace Taxi is MEDICAID APPROVED and work with certified, compassionate drivers that are specifically trained to transport all riders from children to seniors with all types of physical, development and mental conditions.

Achieve Consulting Autism Services contracts with public school districts, charter and private schools to provide trainings for professional development; consultation for new autism program design/implementation; and consultation for individual students with autism, preschool through high school.

Trainings and workshops are offered at the Achievement Centers’ Highland Hills location and other community/educational sites.

The mission of the Achievement Centers for Children is to enable and empower children with disabilities and their families to grow, learn, play and prepare for lifelong achievement in society. The agency serves children from birth through adulthood, with a special focus on children from birth through age five.

Their unique, comprehensive service model weaves together education and autism services, therapy services and Intensive Therapy Clinic, and family support services to meet the needs of the entire family and provide the best outcomes.

Achievement Centers has a wide range of summer programs and camps for both children and adults, that range from residential camp (“overnight” camp) to day camps, sports and recreation programs, horseback therapeutic programs, and weekend respite camps. Visit their website for more information.

Recreational experiences that encourage children with autism and other disabilities to develop their confidence, independence and self-esteem while interacting with peers and being part of a team. Cost and location varies by program.

Programs include:
Cleveland Browns Adapted Football League – May-July
Basketball
Soccer – January-March
Baseball – August-September
Adapted Aquatics – year round

Customized social, recreational and educational activities in a unique outdoor environment at Camp Cheerful in Strongsville. Includes horsemanship activities, cooking, gardening and landscaping, exercise and sports, community activities, arts and crafts, and field trips.

Monday – Friday, 9 am – 3 pm, with an optional supervised social time from 3-5:00 pm.

In collaboration with the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

The Achievement Centers for Children’s Autism Program, in collaboration with the Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County, operates K-6th grade classrooms on the East Side of Cleveland serving children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.

They are an alternative public school option, with many local school districts referring and transporting their students to the Achievement Centers. The curriculum is aligned with Ohio’s K-8 Academic Content Standards.

A six-week summer program to complete the 12-month educational and therapeutic focus is included in the yearly tuition.

A school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade on the West Side in Westlake, Ohio.

They are an alternative public school option, with many local school districts referring and transporting their students to the Achievement Centers. The curriculum is aligned with Ohio’s K-8 Academic Content Standards.

A six-week summer program to complete the 12-month educational and therapeutic focus is included in the yearly tuition.

The ACT Today! board provides funding assistance to families on a quarterly basis.

Click here for more information and to access the ACT Today! and ACT Today! for Military Families Grant Application Form:
www.wizehive.com/apps/acttoday2013

In-home personal trainers servicing those enduring special needs and their families. All of the staff are certified and experienced with a few trainers having degrees as intervention specialists.

They work with individuals over the age of 18 in parts of Lake, Geauga, and Cuyahoga counties.

Program is designed for children 18 months and older with a broad range of disabilities including autism spectrum disorders.
Instructors teach children both independent swimming and water safety in an indoor, warm pool that is fully-accessible. Each child receives individualized, progressive instruction that makes learning achievable, sensory integrative and fun.

An adapted Jazzercize class for people with disabilities, including people in wheelchairs. The exercises are low-impact and offer an opportunity for developing social skills while getting some exercise.

Classes are held Tuesday evenings.

Join us for a program geared for children and pre-teens developmentally at the preschool level and specifically designed for children with special needs and their families. The program incorporates a schedule board, double visuals, and sensory opportunities for participants. A half-hour of socialization time follows the programs

This program currently offered at the following CCPL branches: Middleburg Heights, North Royalton, Parma, Solon

Please click on the website link below to register.

Their dentists and team members are trained in treating children with sensory, anxiety, and autism spectrum disorders, as well as those with Down Syndrome and developmental delays.

Accepting new patients until 12 years old.

A resource for schools, medical providers and families on how to incorporate current and future medical needs for teens and young adults into transition plans.

Adolescent Healthcare Transition assists youth, parents, physicians, and other providers in the transition and transfer of youth with special healthcare needs from pediatric to adult healthcare.

Several booklets, articles and checklists help guide adolescents and their parents to help work towards transition.

This web site has information and worksheets for adults on the autism spectrum, supporters, and healthcare providers. It focuses on primary healthcare, or healthcare with a regular doctor.

The resources on this site are meant to improve the healthcare of autistic adults. The resources on this site are meant to improve the healthcare of autistic adults. They were made by the Academic-Autistic Spectrum Partnership in Research and Education (AASPIRE) through a series of research studies funded by the National Institute of Mental Health.

This tool kit provides basic information on advocacy and negotiation skills. The information in this kit has been provided by experts in the field who have both professional and personal experience with advocacy and autism.

A handy guide on advocating for your loved one with disabilities. It was developed through the Parent Training and Information Center Grant funded through the U.S. Dept of Education, Office for Special Education Programs.

Click here for the guide.

If you have any questions regarding this or any topic related to educating children and youth with disabilities, please call the office of the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) at 740-382-5452 or email ocecd@ocecd.org.

This new publication, developed by the Indiana Resource Center for Autism at the Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, is designed to provide adults, teens, and Indiana families a place to start to navigate systems after receiving a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder.

The booklet includes information on what it means to have an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis, what services and supports are available, funding, and a state resource list.

A law firm that specializes in special education law, the use of individualized education programs (IEPs), mediation, due process hearings, state administrative review, and federal lawsuits to obtain necessary services from schools.

They also have a Columbus Office:
134 Northwoods Blvd., Suite A2
Columbus, Ohio 43235
(614) 607-1300

Psychiatrist that works with individuals with autism until age 24.

Aida Reminder lets you create reminders very easily and quickly. Recurring reminders are fully supported, you can set hourly, daily, weekly, monthly and yearly reminders, or even days of the week or month. It also has a wake-up alarm with custom snooze time. Don’t miss those important events ever again!

Use your own voice recordings or pick a song from your music library and set it as the reminder sound. They will play when the reminder is due (Available on iOS 9 and later).

It’s a universal App, optimized for iPhone and iPad.

They bring together 5 pediatric specialties under one roof to deliver the best outcomes and quality of life for children and families affected by neurological and developmental disorders. The center includes pediatric experts in developmental and behavioral pediatrics, neurobehavioral psychology, neurology, neurosurgery and physiatry (physical medicine and rehabilitation).

In addition to accepting several insurance plans, Akron Children’s also accepts Caresource.

Akron Children’s School Success Clinic offers families the expertise of developmental-behavioral pediatricians, speech pathologists and psychologists. The team assesses children in one clinic visit and offers parents recommendations at a follow-up appointment. The clinic is available for students ages 6 — 18 years. The practice has speech therapists, psychologists, and developmental behavioral pediatricians on staff.

A comprehensive assessment includes a medical-based evaluation, a family interview, a psychological assessment, a speech and language evaluation, a review of medications and a current Individualized Education Plan (IEP), if applicable.

One-on-one sessions teach individuals of all ages to have an enthusiasm to learn and to help them become more successful students.

Individual instruction for all ages in reading, math, study skills, college and graduate test preparation, and kindergarten readiness classes.

Akron Rotary Camp offers several respite programs throughout the year as well as summer day and overnight camps. They serve ages 6-adulthood. The goals are to increase camper’s independence and self-esteem; develop social skills; and to further strengthen the family unit by providing a safe, fun and nurturing environment for individuals with disabilities.

Weekend respite– Campers arrive on Friday evening and stay through Sunday morning. Throughout the weekend campers enjoy traditional camp activities, as well as special seasonal ones.

Adult respite getaway weekend– These are structured like the weekend respite program, but with the adult camper in mind.

Day respite– These respite groups provide a chance for children with special needs an opportunity to interact with well trained staff and engage in fun and developmentally appropriate camp activities.

School’s out respite– Developed to provide families with a place to send their campers when they don’t have school during winter break. Campers of any age are welcome.

Summer overnight camp– Children and adults with disabilities learn new skills, develop friendships, and gain independence through this one week overnight experience. Ages 6-17

Summer day camps– Campers enjoy traditional camp activities, while spending each night at home. Various locations.

Sibling summer camp– For one week the siblings of campers, ages 6-17, get to spend a week at camp. Typically developing campers will leave camp with a new appreciation for their brother or sister, and also find more ways to help their sibling with the challenges they may face every day.

Visit the Rotary Camp website or search their Event Calendar for current dates and rates.

An integrated sports program for individuals with or without disabilities where everyone, regardless of ability, is encouraged to participate on the field of athletic competition. Sports include bowling, football, cross country, basketball, track & field, soccer, bocce and golf. ATC is a sanctioned Special Olympics organization. Funding may be available to cover the cost of participation.

Visit the All-Star Training Club website or search our Event Calendar for current program schedule.

An alternative school option for students who are not successful in a typical classroom environment. For grades 3-12.

The Access Pass is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents with permanent disabilities. This is a lifetime pass that allows free admission to those with permanent disabilities to the National Parks system where there is an access charge. Documentation is required to obtain the pass. The pass is available to individuals ages 16 and above. (Children under the age of 16 are permitted into National Parks at no cost.)

Information, research study results and professional input on autism

Information on AAPD’s paid summer internships for college students with disabilities in political science and information technology. Interns work for national government representatives and departments.

Through its ten regional centers, the ADA National Network provides information, guidance and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Their services are tailored to meet the needs of business, government and individuals at local, regional and national levels.

Lorain County

In addition to seeing patients at this address, Dr. Amin also works with individuals through the Signature Health, (formerly Connections). Please see the Signature Health listing for further contact information.

Accepts Medicare, Medicaid and CareSource insurance plans.

Attorney specializing in: Estate Planning, Special education Law, Guardian ad litem Services, Family Law, Personal Injury, Civil and Criminal Appeals. Based in Ashtabula, OH, and serves communities in Northeast Ohio.

A wearable device created to help parents keep track of their children. The device is connected to a smartphone and can identify where a person is at any given time with real-time tracking.

Created by a parent of children with special needs. To read more about AngelSense, read this article posted on timesofIsrael.com.

Dr. Anne is board certified in otolaryngology head and neck surgery and fellowship-trained in pediatric otolaryngology. As an E-N-T physician with the Cleveland Clinic, Dr. Anne specializes in many ear, nose and throat issues and conditions. Her practice focuses on children and adolescents only.

She will see patients at the Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland, at the Beachwood Family Health Center and at Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights.
Call the main Clinic appointment phone number to schedule a consultation.

Provides an easy-to-use way for a nonverbal person with autism and motor planning issues to communicate with those around him/her. It has two, large, color-coordinated buttons…one for yes, and one for no. Press either, and you will hear a voice read your selection.

It also has the ability to create custom button pages which will allow the user to place custom text and pictures on buttons, record custom audio to play when the custom buttons are selected, and save up to 30 custom button pairs.

Alison offers parent consultations and home-based behavioral intervention for children ages 2-12.

A Facebook group labeled as “Appalachian Family Center for Autism and Disability Resources and Education” that is open for anyone to join. They also have a “secret” parent-only group that serves as parent support group. This requires having a FB friend in the group. The creater of the group, Noriko Kantake, can add you to the secret group.

ABS is a center-based as well as a community-based treatment program for children, teens and young adults ages 3 through 22 with special needs. They provide classroom settings with low ratios for an intensive learning environment.

There are year-round programs including speech and language pathology services, behavioral counseling, art therapy, occupational therapy, music therapy, social skills groups, and afterschool 1:1 focus sessions. ABA-based education is taught in classrooms.

They also offer a full-year, full-day group education classroom with an individualized curriculum and BCBA services.

Accepts Medicaid and CareSource insurance plans.

Locations:

Dayton:
2570 Technical Drive, Miamisburg, OH 45342
Brenna Aschermann, Clinical Director
(937) 847-8750
brenna.aschermann@appliedbehavioralscience.com

Cincinnati:
4850 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45227
Lori Watson, Executive Director & Founder
(513) 861-0300
lori.watson@appliedbehavioralservices.com

West Chester:
7413 Squire Ct, West Chester, OH 45069
Alicia Cachat, Director
(513) 847-4685
alicia.cachat@appliedbehavioralscience.com

This website aggregates apps, shows price reductions and gives descriptions of apps while listing them by category.

Offers guardianship services to residents of Ohio, ages 18 and over, who have a disability.

The Macedonia Family Recreation Center has partnered with Solutions Behavioral Consulting to provide ADAPTED swim lessons in a SMALL GROUP setting for children ages 3-7. All lessons will be overseen by a certified Water Safety Instructor as well as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and will feature the following:

Specialization in children with Autism and other special needs, with assessments conducted prior to the first lesson

Skills that are broken into smaller steps, with modeling and visual cues to facilitate learning

Toys, games, and songs that allow children to learn in a natural environment setting

Rewards throughout each session to promote skill acquisition and development

Water Safety component included

Offers pediatric dentistry and orthodontics, with special needs experience.
Nitrous oxide and outpatient general anesthesia are both available.

Art Therapy is the creative expression that can give people valuable tools that give voice to their emotional experiences, move beyond personal boundaries toward understanding, and greater self esteem. This art process will provide self-discovery through creative work which may be liberating, as you are encouraged to create whatever comes to your mind and follow your own artistic and emotional instincts.

Technical skill is irrelevant; the value in art therapy comes not from a visually impressive finished product, but from the creative process and intent.

Art therapy sessions in a real art studio for ages 6+, art supplies included in all fees

Four locations available: Fairhill, MetroHealth Center, Rivers Edge and Ursuline College.

Financial aid available

Preschool program for children with special needs centered around music therapy. The program is designed to provide developmentally appropriate opportunities to strengthen behavioral, social and communication skills.
School offers classes for children age 3 to 5.

Classes held Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:00pm-3:00pm

ArtWorks encourages students both to excel in school and to aspire to higher education. It is an arts-based job training and college readiness program for Northeast Ohio’s 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students.

Students are enrolled as paid apprentices to train under the guidance of master teaching artists, who mentor them in an art form while teaching them 21st century skills. The apprenticeship experience allows students to develop time management, professional communication, problem solving, and critical thinking skills, which are transferable to any workplace or college. Students also participate in workshops that focus on financial literacy, resume writing, financial aid applications, and interview skills.

All apprentices will have the opportunity to perform and/or exhibit their work for the public, and will leave the program with a portfolio that can be used when applying to college.

Sessions are offered both during the school year and over summer break.

The Individualized Education Program (IEP) is a written document that is developed for each eligible child with a disability. Federal regulations specify the procedures that school districts must follow to develop, review, and revise the IEP for each child. This toolkit is designed to help you understand your child’s right to a free appropriate public education (FAPE), and how to work together with your school district to create an effective IEP.

This program supports college students with ASD in reaching their full potential. Varying levels of academic, social and residential support are designed to aid students in meeting their personal and professional goals.

ASD Strategies in Action will provide online training on evidence-based practices that can be used in the home, school, and workplace of individuals with ASD. A wide range of social-communication and behavioral interventions is offered within one of the following three tracks: early intervention/early childhood, school-age, or transition/young adulthood.

Services provided include meetings three times a week to assist with development of these skills, a required weekly four hours of study in the program’s building, group meetings every other week, one-on-one discussions with a mentor to help the student adjust to college, and help with seeking employment following graduation.

To be accepted to the program, a student must have a diagnosis of high-functioning Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), and should be able to provide supporting documentation.

Click here for their brochure.

Provides vocational skills training and employment by contracting with many local companies for light assembly and packaging work.

Parent Mentor #1 of 2 available mentors

Parent Mentor #2 of 2 available mentors

This preschool program is designed to meet the unique needs of young children between the ages of three and six. Based upon knowledge of growth and development, teachers will select learning materials, design classroom space and organize schedules in order to best meet the individual needs of the children in each session. The program includes children with special needs, along with typical peers.

Special education contacts for the Ashtabula school district:

Lori Riley, M.A.Ed.
Director of Special Education Services
lori.riley@neomin.org
(440) 992-1295

Lisa Newsome, M.S.Ed.
Supervisor of Special Education Services & Administrator for Early Learning Center
lisa.newsome@neomin.org
(440) 992-1280

Support group for families living with autism.

Offers a variety of school services for children with developmental disabilities from birth to 21, including Early Intervention, Preschool, and School Age services.

Adult Services include employment assistance,community support, supported living/waiver services, investigative support, family support and transportation services.

Asperger Experts is based out of Seattle, Washington and is a group that enlivens, empowers and educates people with Asperger’s, their families, and the communities in which they live. It is staffed by parents, people with Asperger’s, and professionals dedicated to serving and assisting others through sharing knowledge and building communities.

The core of their work focuses on planning, producing and distributing highly transformational courses, as well as creating and managing online communities for people with Asperger’s and their parents.

The Autism Speaks AS/HFA Tool Kit was created specifically to assist families in getting the critical information they need in the first 100 days after an Asperger Syndrome or high functioning Autism diagnosis.

This is a continuation of Greater Cleveland Asperger Support (GC-AS which was formerly at Yahoo Groups for trading information, sharing, friendships, and humorous and inspirational memes. Anyone is welcome who has a loved one with Asperger’s or high functioning autism (or suspects it). At this time, this is not a forum to advertise your services, websites or surveys.

The group meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month from 7 – 8:00 p.m. for folks 12 and up. Parents and or family members/friends may also attend the group.
Each week they explore a different social skills topic such as small talk and why it is important, reading vocal or body language cues for better communication, how to become an active listener and much more through using hand outs, role playing and discussion.
The group is free with free parking at the Quirk Cultural Center, 1201 Grant Avenue, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, 44223.

She can work with couples one on one as needed.

A non-profit group focused on helping parents and people with high functioning autism. Volunteers serve people in Summit, Stark, Portage, Wayne, Medina and parts of Cuyahoga counties. Parent support groups and adult support groups are available in Akron. The adult group also organizes social events.

Visit the ASPIES website or search our Event Calendar for upcoming meeting dates.

A day habilitation program for “adults with capabilities” in both the Toledo and Cleveland areas. Adults in the program have the opportunity to volunteer within the community, along with developing social relationships and learning new skills.

They also offer an after school program and personal home maker services.

View Guide here.

A comprehensive website that tackles the array of considerations surrounding autism treatment and a source for research summaries of the full array of autism treatments for families and professionals to make informed choices before considering treatment options.

ASAT promotes science-based treatments and combat unsubstantiated, inaccurate and false information about autism and its treatment.

They offer a quarterly newsletter, a media watch initiative and an externship program.

A grass roots, consumer-controlled organization consisting of centers for independent living, their satellites and branch offices, statewide independent living councils, and other organizations working on issues of importance to people with disabilities living in rural America.

Arizona State University offers ‘An Overview of Autism Spectrum Disorders’ certification program for professionals and family members who want to prepare for working with adults and children with autism. This stand alone program can be completed completely online within two years.
Students interested in sitting for the national Board Certified Behavior Analyst examination should apply for the Master’s in curriculum and instruction: applied behavioral analysis or as a non-degree seeking student, depending on interest and need.

They also offer a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction: Autism Spectrum Disorders. It equips individuals with specialized skills and knowledge to work effectively and compassionately with children and adults affected with autism.
As a graduate of this program, you will be well prepared to provide important services and care for individuals with any of the autism spectrum disorders, either as educators, interventionists, psychologists, speech pathologists, behavior analysts, or family members.

The AMESC offers services for all county school districts for IEPs and in-school services. The counties included are: Athens, Alexander, Eastern, Federal Hocking, Meigs, Nelsonville-York, Southern (Meigs), Southern (Perry), and Trimble.

Their mission is to work in partnership with the community to improve student achievement, build capacity, and raise expectations for all individuals in our service region.

Tutors students in first through 6th grade with high functioning autism (and other disabilities) to help them meet standards or to work on social/adaptive skills.

She has an undergraduate degree in early childhood education and a master’s degree in Special Education, as well as current Ohio teaching licenses in both areas. She’s taught special education for 8 years, serving several students with Autism.

A vocational school in Lake County

Deadlines for application July 31 and November 30.

It is awarded to any graduating high school student or undergraduate with a disability.

Portage County

Stepping Stones and United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Cincinnati (UCP) combined services and facilities to become a single agency. Stepping Stones serves children, teens and adults ages 5 to 22 with an array of developmental disabilities including autism.

Stepping Stones works with schools to provide an alternative education for elementary, middle school and high school students on the autism spectrum who are not succeeding in a traditional school setting.

The program is designed to enable students to increase communication, social skills, functional academics, and functional living skills while developing acceptable behaviors so they may participate more fully in family interaction and community. The goal of the program is to provide each student with the tools to transition back to their community school district.

Three additional locations in Southwestern Ohio.
More than 85% of participants qualify for government or other financial assistance. Also, there are a limited number of scholarships available. They also accept Waiver funding, 3rd party funding and personal funding.

A webpage that is dedicated to patients who have autism. The topics discussed include; the most common problems people with autism have, how to help individuals with ASD adjust to visiting the dentist, and how to help teach independent dental care at home.

A comprehensive list of apps that are being used with and by people diagnosed with autism, Down syndrome and other special needs. The apps are divided into categories, and have consumer reviews.

The Autism Center at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC provides evaluations, referral coordination and support, and treatment options for young children suspected to have an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Autism Core Skills is an educational platform built by autism experts, teaching academic, social, and communication skills that are interactive and engaging for verbal or nonverbal learners.

This is a yearly subscription program. If you believe this app would be effective for your family (or student) but find it is too costly, there are opportunities available for financial assistance, including your local Board of Developmental Disabilities. Contact our Helpdesk for more information.

Experienced professionals will provide your family with a comprehensive assessment of your child’s development (ages 1–5) through the expertise of a:
• Psychologist
• Speech-Language Pathologist
• Occupational Therapist
• Social Worker

They have current openings at the clinic and they offer flexible scheduling for out of town clients (both visits on same day, versus our traditional two visits).

Autism Diagnostic Clinic is currently only private pay, but families can use their Heath Savings Account as well as set up a payment plan.

This program is designed for children with autism from diagnosis to 6 years old. Available services include:

Intensive Applied Behavioral Analysis intervention
Functional behavior assessments
Behavioral therapy and consultations
Speech and language services

This film is designed to increase awareness and to highlight the experiences of Hispanic and Latino families as they go through the process of learning about autism, understanding their child’s autism diagnosis and helping their child to receive the services they need.

Esta película está diseñada para aumentar la conciencia y resaltar las experiencias de las familias hispanas y latinas a medida que pasan por el proceso de aprendizaje sobre autismo, entendiendo el diagnóstico de autismo de su hijo y ayudando a su hijo a recibir los servicios que necesitan.

Online discussion forum that reports news and includes submitted personal experiences on how best to deal with the daily challenges of autism.

This autism high school in Cincinnati offers low student ratios and an open door policy, so parents can observe and learn from the researched based techniques of teaching: Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and the Teaching Family Model (TFM).

The school offers:
Low student to teacher ratios
Specialized academic programming
Music therapy and instruction
Speech-language and occupational therapy services
Art therapy and instruction
Daily integration of social skills and instruction and systematic application across settings
Transition to adulthood programming, including job readiness classes

The Asperger Initiative at Mercyhurst (AIM) is designed for students who, while exhibiting superior intellectual ability, face challenges in executive functioning and social interactions. They offer academic support, social support and counseling support, as well as vocational support.

A resource website for individuals with autism and other disabilities. It covers home life, school and employment issues, all to help with self-advocacy.

Autism Parenting Magazine was established in 2012. Their focus remains on objectively publishing autism-related topics, events, developments, treatments and news stories. The magazine is available both online and in print, and readers can get their first issue free.

This organization helps individuals on the autism spectrum with social groups and provides coaching for employment, independent living and other teen and adult related needs (ages 14+).

A monthly Asperger’s Adult Support group is available for adults with Asperger’s to socialize and discuss pertinent issues in their lives. Meetings are held at the Rocky River library and Beachwood library. The group also organizes occasional social events. They also host a monthly mindfulness event for individuals with autism. Each event will take place at a different location. Reservations are required to attend.

In addition, Autism Personal Coach offers a PARENT support group, dates and topics vary. Reservations are required to attend.

Visit the ASPIES website or search our Event Calendar for upcoming meeting dates.

A downloadable guide offering tips, products and strategies to help families keep children safe. Topics include water safety, elopement (running away), fire safety, firearms safety and poison control.

The Autism Safety Roster is a project in partnership between the community members of Lakewood and the Lakewood Police Department. This online roster promotes communication and enables the police department to have quick and relevant access to important information about a person with Autism.

The goal is to help ensure the safety of an individual with Autism or any other, related, Autism Spectrum Disorder.

To qualify for this scholarship, you must fall into one of the following three classifications:
1) You’re a recent high school graduate.
2) You’re a current undergraduate.
3) You attend an Autism School.

You must also be enrolled in or have been accepted by an accredited school, must be a US citizen, and must be diagnosed with an Autism spectrum disorder.

Visit the Iconic Displays website for more details on this scholarship application process.

NOTE: All applications must be mailed, and they do not accept questions via phone or email about the application process.

Knapp & Roberts is offering a $2,500 scholarship for college-bound kids who have a sibling with autism. Their firm wants to raise awareness for not only the children with autism, but the supporting family members as well.

Review web page for application requirements.

Participate in a research study about your thoughts and feelings about autism services.

They are looking for people with autism and their families to take an online survey about how you think and feel about different services you may have used. If you would like to participate, please click on the link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/N2LZ5J5. The survey can be completed in English, French, Italian, or German.

To thank you for taking part in this survey, you will be given the opportunity to enter your email into a drawing for one of five 100$(CAD) Amazon gift cards. Your email address will not be linked to your survey responses and they will not keep your email address after the drawing has been completed – it is only going to be used to select gift card winners.

Chapter of the Autism Society of America.

Offers support and information for families from diagnosis to adulthood through family support, seminars, community training and social opportunities for those affected with ASD. They also hold monthly parent support groups.

Offers a summer camp called S.T.A.R. (Students Together Achieving Respect), that serves all individuals with any type of disability. Camp is staffed with intervention specialists, a movement specialist and college interns. It blends academic, recreational and social skills lessons to promote individual camper growth. The camp is for individuals aged 3 to 22. Offers ESY opportunities as well.

The Autism Society of Ohio is a chapter of the national Autism Society and has it’s 501c3 non-profit status under the umbrella of the national Autism Society.

It is dedicated to improving the lives of all affected by autism in Ohio through information and referral, family support, advocacy, professional development, raising awareness and resource development.

Outline of several grants offered through Autism Speaks.

AutismSpeaks Cares provides support for families affected by autism during natural disasters and other catastrophic life events. The grant program helps families to cover costs associated with critical expenses related to the well-being of the family member with autism on a case-by-case basis. Please note, they DO NOT fund monthly recurring costs such as rent, mortgages, utilities, or car payments.

To learn more and complete an application to determine final eligibility, families must first speak with a representative from the Autism Response Team. Contact them directly by calling 888-288-4762, or en Español 888-772-9050, or emailing familyservices@autismspeaks.org

Sleep is a major issue for many adults and children who have been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). This article discusses why this is so, and results of current studies on the issue. Tuck Sleep Foundation is a non-profit organization that focuses on sleep and sleep-related issues.

The ASD Postbaccalaureate Certificate focuses on equipping professionals who work with children with autism spectrum disorders with proactive strategies for language and skill development and behavior intervention.

The program provides access services for autistic students that can lead to successful academic outcomes while providing educational opportunities that increase self-knowledge in the areas of executive functioning, self-regulation, social interaction, self-advocacy and career preparation.

Program components include regular meetings with a peer mentor, a Career Prep class every academic period with other ASN students, meetings with parents each quarter per the student’s approval, campus awareness training, and events with other members of the program.

Offers autism assessment and treatment. They utilize the evidence-based PLAY Project treatment model to support children within the family home. PLAY Project engages parents in supporting their child to build social and emotional skills and reach their full potential.

Ohio Guidestone also offers a variety of individual, group and family counseling options that address many behavioral health needs and concerns. Services are available at outpatient counseling offices, in many local schools or at other sites within the community, including the client’s home.

Link to several locations available for services.

The Autism Wandering Awareness Alerts Response and Education (AWAARE) Collaboration is a working group of six national non-profit autism organizations whose mission is to prevent autism-related wandering incidents and deaths.

Support network website that offers information, a blog, social network opportunities and online support for women with autism and their families.

Autism2Work provides workforce training and employment opportunities for adults who have been diagnosed on the autism spectrum. The program primarily supports semi-skilled to high functioning individuals who are eager to enter a work environment that values their contributions and supports their needs.

They can help to remove the barriers a “Traditional Interview” can present and provide a ‘get to know’ experience emphasizing ability and skill. They also provide awareness training to other employers where individuals will be employed.

Website that offers a comprehensive guide for transitioning teens to adulthood.

Cruises for adults and families living with Autism, Down Syndrome and other related disabilities. Cruises leave from several different ports, and are on well-known cruise lines such as Royal Carribbean, Carnival, Celebrity and Disney.

Dozens of free autism social skills lessons, games, card activities, worksheets, wall displays and more. This site is updated regularly.

Advocacy group that organizes an online community of adults and youths with autism.

The aViation study will test an investigational medicine for ‘high-functioning’ autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The investigational study drug blocks a hormone receptor in the brain that is linked to the control of socialization, stress, anxiety and aggression.

Participation lasts for up to 39 weeks. For 24 of those weeks, participants will take daily doses of either the investigational study drug or a placebo (a look-alike) that contains no medicine. Both the investigational study drug and the placebo are small tablets that can be swallowed whole or dissolved in liquid.

Participants and their parent or guardian will visit a study clinic at OSU in Columbus around once every 6 weeks (about 7 times in total). This will allow the study team to assess their general health, social communication skills and social interaction skills.

Please be reassured that participants would not have to pay for any study-related treatments, lab tests or assessments. Also, reimbursement for travel is available.

A picture-based communication app developed for children who are nonverbal. Avaz grows with the child to develop literacy. It is the only app that tracks therapy sessions to help you measure the child’s progress.

This app helps to practice following directions and answering simple “Wh” questions related to the animals’ responses; Inspires curiosity as youngsters explore cause & effect relationships; Builds language as parents help children put names to the many emotions and physical reactions displayed; and develops empathy by connecting the animals’ emotions both positive and negative to their causes.

Lorain County

Lorain County

Deadline for application is July 31. Open to current/accepted undergraduate and grad students with high achievements.

Speech and language services are provided to families free of charge by student clinicians from BW’s communication sciences & disorders undergraduate major and speech-language pathology graduate program. Sessions are generally scheduled on a weekly basis and are offered year-round, including summer.

Diagnostic evaluation, speech & Language and hearing screenings are also available.

Students work under the supervision of licensed speech-language pathologists who are certified by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and licensed by the Ohio Board of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

Summit County

Pediatric behavioral psychologist and Neuro-Psychologist.
Appointments may be requested online or at the phone number listed here.

Accepts Ohio Medicaid insurance.

Dr. Diana A. Kyrokos serves patients with autism. Besides traditional methods, her team incorporates laser dentistry when applicable. They also offer sedation and anesthesia.

They can provide emergency phone consultation services after working hours and on weekends. They also have a certified therapy dog who, when requested in advance, can assist with a child’s visit.

Cuyahoga County

Cuyahoga County

Cuyahoga County

Special Education advocate

Smart phone app that allows you to collect behavioral assessment data.

A residential treatment program for children with autism. Their residential services are available for children and teens with moderate to severe autism and developmental disorders, led by a multidisciplinary treatment team. They can provide several levels of residential treatment:

Stabilization Critical Care — an alternative to a psychiatric hospital, available 24/7 for emergency mental health or co-occurring mental health/substance abuse issues serving youth ages 8 to 17
Intensive Treatment — for youth ages 11 to 18 who have acute crises and persistent and/or prolonged and pervasive behavioral problems
Monarch Boarding Academy — a co-ed therapeutic residential treatment program for individuals with Autism ages 8 to 21
Co-occurring Integrated Treatment — a residential treatment program for individuals ages 11 to 17 who have co-occurring substance abuse and mental health diagnoses
Transitional Living — a campus-based program for adolescents ages 16 to 21 who are preparing for independent living
Independent Living — a community-based program for ages 17 to 21 that teaches independent living skills

They do not accept waivers.

Cuyahoga County

Offers parents in the Berea City School District supportive advocacy and education resources, while maximizing their children’s potential for success.

They have a Facebook page called Berea PEAK (Promoting Education and Advocacy for our Children).

Visit the Berea PEAK website or search our Event Calendar for upcoming meeting dates.

Geauga County

Set in the inclusive university environment of Concordia University of Wisconsin, Bethesda College is a two-year program designed to meet the higher education needs of students with intellectual, developmental, and other complex disabilities. It gives students with disabilities the ability to experience the full range of college learning and life and provides a “blended” model of instruction centered on the intellectual, vocational, social, personal, and spiritual growth of students. Our goal is simple: to prepare students for independent adult living.

A recreation service company for adults with Developmental Disabilities (DD) that offers exciting trips to fun community locations, in hopes of bringing people with DD together for friendships and to set the stage for creating an active social life. Trips include meals, lodging, transportation, activity costs, 1:3 chaperone supervision, and a photo book mailed to you after the trip.

For adults with disabilities who are unable to travel, they offer a new Virtual Travel program called Virtual Tours Vacation Boxes. It allows anyone with a developmental disability to experience the thrills of traveling through the eyes of our tour guide, Bob. Your trip includes a thirty minute video, plus keepsakes and fun souvenirs from the city/cities you select.

Beyond Words Foundation for Autism provides three opportunities a year for families to receive scholarships for research-based therapies. Students must be a resident of Ohio and under 22 years old. Applications can be submitted online.

Music therapy, adaptive music lessons, music enrichment, adapted dance classes and summer camps offered. Summer dance classes are also available, and are held at The North Royalton Dance Academy.

Adapted Triple Threat Camp –Campers ages 6-18 years will be introduced to the foundations of musical theatre in the areas of singing, dancing, and acting. Programming will be tailored to the individualized needs of all participants, allowing for self-expression and exploration into musical instruments, costumes, and fine and gross motor skills.

PASS Camp –a chance for campers to engage together socially through structured musical experiences. Each week, a different musical project will be developed and completed. Camp is led by a music therapist.

Toilet training specialist who wrote the book “Teach Toileting: A Revolutionary Approach for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders and Other Special Needs”.

She will do phone and in-home consultations as well.

An online guide for family members to help protect a loved one with autism. This kit offers lots of advice and tools, as well as additional resources.

A kit specifically for First Responders is available here.

Teachers can apply for a specially-designed kit for educators and aides here.

All parents need help staying organized, but parents of children with autism may have even greater needs. With Birdhouse, parents and caregivers can keep track of behavior, medical information, schedules, nutrition, and more. You can track your child’s diet and sleep cycles, too. The app also lets you track changes in their medication and notes from their therapy sessions as well.

A personal learning tool that offers free access to tens of thousands of flashcards and carefully curated lessons across dozens of languages.

Also known as Betty’s Farm, they offer:

Friday Night Fun & Social Living Club
These group sessions include hands-on activities for families and individuals to learn and develop social skills. Funding for is private pay or Medicaid waiver.

The Day Program serves individuals ages 18 and older who benefit from the structure and support offered in a habilitation and prevocational training model. The program offers many opportunities for developing social and vocational skills through community-based volunteering, creative arts, fiber arts, woodworking, horticulture, social skill development and janitorial job training activities.

Summer Enrichment Program
This up to 6 week program is individualized to meet the needs of Extended School Year funding while also providing the recreational experience of a traditional summer camp.

Adult Day Habilitation Program for Adults coordinates volunteer opportunities in the community for adults with autism spectrum disorders.

Day Programming
Arrays of services are offered for adults to meet the individual needs of each person including habilitation and pre-vocational activities. Services are offered Monday through Friday.

Alternative school program for ages 12 – 22, Summer Enrichment (Extended School Year plus summer camp activities), adult day program, and community living services. Applicants must be a resident of the state of Ohio and must have an autism diagnosis.

Waivers accepted.

Residential services, adult day programs, independent living services, affordable housing, and respite for adults over age 18 with autism. Applicants must be a resident of the state of Ohio.

They offer a Social Living Club with weekly activities that includes non-residents.

The Summer Enrichment Program has been serving adolescents with autism for 18 years on the 80-acre Bittersweet Farms campus in Whitehouse, Ohio. Participation in the program is also offered through our Pemberville and Lima locations.

Waivers accepted.

Mike is an associate teacher at the Monarch School for Autism and is just about to finish his masters in special education. He is large and very strong and can handle teens and adults with behaviors. He is available for private pay work during non-school hours as an aide and job coach.

Blue Sprig is on a mission to change the world for children with autism. They are committed to providing the very best and most compassionate ABA therapy services to the children and families they serve.

There is no waiting list in any of their clinics. To get started, contact them to schedule a tour and complimentary consultation. Blue Sprig accepts most major insurances and their administrative team will verify your ABA benefits and work with you to help you understand them.

Dr. Bothe’s special interests include high-functioning autism, anxiety disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), school issues, international adoption, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders and stress management. She is board certified in both pediatrics and developmental behavioral pediatrics.

Note that she does not perform ASD diagnosis past age 12.

Accepts Medicare, Medicaid and CareSource insurance plans.

Veteran Blue Ribbon coach and advocate Sandy Ellis teaches the basics of boxing and some self defense skills. It is non-contact, but students will learn how to throw a punch, a jab, a right hand, uppercuts and hooks using special coaching mitts as targets. Boxing is great for self-confidence and is a great physical opportunity for those not comfortable with team sports. For teens and adults ages 15 and up.

Formerly known as Behavior Consulting Services, LLC., Breakthrough Therapy Services works with families in Cuyahoga, Erie, Huron, and Lorain Counties.

Offers ABA, Academic tutoring (with intervention specialist), parent training and consultation, school staff training and in-services and a year-round social skills group for students through age 14.

BREATHE events are hosted by Valley church twice during the year – usually in the spring and fall. They accept children with special needs ages 2-18 and their siblings. For the next scheduled event, please contact the church office.

This is a resource app for you to share with your child to help teach skills such as problem solving, self-control, planning, and task persistence. Breathe, Think, Do with Sesame is intended for parents and caregivers to use with their young children (ages 2-5).

Available in English and Spanish.

Cuyahoga County

The Bridges to Adelphi Program offers individualized comprehensive academic, social, and vocational services that are designed to make that transition easier.

An online interest form is available at bridges.adelphi.edu/inquire

Bridges to Transition is a partnership between OOD and the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities/local county boards of developmental disabilities. This specialized partnership provides transition-age youth who are eligible for county board of DD services with an assigned Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor (VRC) and a Transition Specialist (TS).

See the website for a list of participating counties in Ohio.

Bridgeway Academy is a non-profit organization with the mission to meet the educational and therapeutic needs of children with autism and other developmental disabilities. They are a full service Education and Therapy center. They offer full day educational services for preschool through high school aged students as well as a full array of therapeutic services that include speech, occupational, physical music therapy as well as behavioral and psychological services.

They serve students within 9 counties in central and southern Ohio.

They accept some insurance companies for psychological services and publically funded child care (school services) and state plan Medicaid (therapy services). They also accept Level 1, I/O and Self Waivers.

Free membership website that is a program of Easter Seals Greater Houston. It provides information about and access to educational and therapeutic tools for mobile devices. The site provides caregivers and professionals with the best resources for choosing apps to enhance everyday life for people with disabilities.The site was created by parents and therapists who began using the iPad with children who have special needs.

Speech language pathologists and occupational therapists created an app review system for the site that focuses on skills rather than age, diagnosis or developmental level to help improve outcomes for a person with a disability.

Bright Beginnings is an organization made up of people working to ensure expectant parents and families with young children receive high-quality services during the crucial early years of a child’s life. Services include:

Scheduling home visits that are at a convenient time and place
Bringing information in response to your questions or needs
Bringing age-appropriate activities and materials for you and your child
Conducting developmental screenings and assessments
Sharing what you can expect your child to be doing at each stage of development
Encouraging and supporting you as a parent and as your child’s most important teacher
Connecting you to needed resources and services in the community

Cuyahoga County

Medina County

A smart and fun coloring app that has a kid-friendly, intuitive design. It provides easy-to-use tools that help kids improve drawing skills and boost creativity.

Health Insurance (Medicaid) program

Medina County

Buddy Break is a FREE kids’ respite program where kids with special needs and their siblings (VIP kids) make new friends and enjoy all kinds of activities, while caregivers take a much needed break so that they can go to dinner, a movie, run errands or simply get some rest.

This program is provided through partnership with Nathaniel’s Hope and local churches. Although Buddy Break is operating at churches nationwide, Royal Redeemer is the first Ohio church to join this ministry.

What is a VIP kid:
Kids with special needs are our VIP kids! VIPs include kids with any physical, cognitive, medical or hidden disability, chronic or life-threatening illness, or those who are medically fragile.

What is a Buddy?
Buddies are friends to VIP kids. Buddy Break Buddies have completed Buddy Break Training 101 and have been background checked. They have loving hearts and want to help.

The Royal Redeemer Lutheran Church Buddy Break schedule through December 2019:
Sun Oct 21, 2018 1 – 4pm
Sun Nov 18, 2018 1 – 4pm
Sun Dec 16, 2018 1 – 4pm
Sun Jan 20, 2019 1 – 4pm
Sun Feb 17, 2019 1 – 4pm
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Buddy Day Camp is an emerging basic communicators’ camp for children ages 3-10 years. It focuses on social skills, communication, recreation, academics and activities of daily living, all targeted to individual IEP goals.

Camp is led by certified Intervention Specialists and Speech Language Pathologists. A Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) is also available to provide support to the staff.

Servicing children of all ages with BCBA’s, ABA therapists, Registered Behavior Technicians using ABA/Verbal behavior therapy for in-home programs, school consulting, parent education, early intervention, and social skills groups. Accepts children ages 18 months through 20 years.

They are in-network with most insurance companies and are Autism scholarship and SELF Waiver Medicaid providers.

Additional location at 38530 Chester Road in Avon, Ohio.

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Each item in this resource guide includes a short description and a link to the resource itself.

Also known as the Bureau for Children with Developmental and Special Needs.

They offer services, evaluations, connection with community resources and financial assistance for families of children with autism needing medical assistance for a secondary diagnosis, such as GI issues or physical disabilities. Note that they are the last payer after insurance and Medicaid.

Toll Free phone number: 1(800)755-4769

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Provides specialized training in working with young children and has extensive experience treating articulation, language, apraxia, autism, and stuttering.

Busy Hands Bright Minds accepts Medical Mutual insurance and offers payment plans for clients who use HSA accounts or self pay.

Butler County Challenger Baseball is a league designed to meet the needs of children and young adults from 5 to 22 years of age with special needs. It is affiliated with the Little League Baseball.

Practices Family Medicine

Accepts Medicaid insurance

A week-long camp experience for adults 18+ with developmental disabilities. Held at Camp Wise in Chardon, Ohio, campers participate in traditional camp activities including boating, crafts, dancing, swimming and climbing.

Camp Cheerful offers residential co-ed sessions in a beautiful outdoor environment for children and adults ages 7 and older with and without special needs. Camp activities are designed to meet the individual interests and needs of campers of all abilities, and programs promote self-confidence, independence and friendship in a beautiful outdoor environment.

Overnight weekend camp for children and adults with autism and special needs. Activities include sports, campfires, dances, arts & crafts, recreation, and nature and sensory hikes. There is a 4:1 camper to staff ratio, and a nurse is available at camp 24 hours per day.

Respite weekends are offered one weekend every month, Sept. – May for individuals 7 years and older, including adults. Registration deadline for each weekend session is one week prior to the start date of that session.

A grant is available for self-pay families to offset a portion of the fees. Camp Cheerful is a waiver provider: IO, Level 1 and SELF Waivers are accepted.

Recreational day camp program for children ages 5 and up with and without special needs. Activities include swimming, equine activities, nature study, arts and crafts, sports, music and an optional high ropes challenge course (additional fee). A unique outdoor setting is an ideal environment for children and young adults with autism (or others with special sensory needs) to enjoy camp activities while progressing with their IEP goals.

Week-long sessions (Mon.-Fri.) from 9am-4pm. Extended care is offered from 7:30am-9am and 4pm-6pm for an additional fee.

Horsemanship sessions are tailored for children and adults with physical, mental and emotional strengths and limitations. This year-round program is taught by instructors certified by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Int’l. in a heated arena. The sensory trail in the woods of Camp Cheerful was designed especially for riders with autism.

The use of the horse and equine-oriented activities are incorporated to achieve a variety of therapeutic goals, including cognitive, physical, emotional, social, educational and behavioral goals.

A variety of programs and exciting activities for all ages including persons with disabilities.

Christopher Discovery Overnight Camp — Available for as little as one week or up to the entire summer. Campers stay in ramped, dormitory style cabins segregated by gender.
direct contact: (330) 334-2900

SumFun Day Camp — A multi-week summer day program based on school calendar for children with special needs, ages 5 though 21 who qualify for services through their local county board of developmental disabilities.
direct contact: (330) 376-2267

Community Respite — Participants must be 13 years old to attend. Available Friday evening to Sunday morning, one weekend per month. While most participants stay for the entire weekend, participants are not required to stay for the entire weekend.

Shuttle services are provided at various locations in Summit County.

Medicaid, IO Waiver, Level 1 Waiver, Family Support Services, ESY, private pay and other options are available.

Courageous Community Services (Formerly known as Camp Courageous) serves children and adults with developmental disabilities, ages 15 and up. The residential camps begin Sunday afternoon and run through Friday morning. They provide a residential summer camp program that fosters socialization and independence, while allowing campers to experience the outdoors.

Weekend respite camps include all of the fun of a Residential Camp packed into a weekend. Campers arrive Friday afternoon and stay until Sunday morning. During the summer, campers are welcome to attend either Residential Camp before or after a Respite Weekend (or stay the whole 2 weeks).

They accept Individual Options,Level One or Self Waivers and private pay.

For kids, young adults and adults starting at age 7.
This is a Christian-based camp that offers 1 week sessions, each week catering to a different age range.
Cost of camp varies by week. Partial scholarships are available based on camper and family needs. The camp accepts SELF, IO and Homecare waivers.

See website for detailed camp schedule.

An all-encompassing program that empowers Avon Lake students to participate in the community through project based learning, building lasting friendships and fostering success in their academic and IEP goals.

Serves ages 5 – 21, for a six week program.

Camp open to high-functioning children ages 6-12 years with special needs.

Camp Insight encourages creativity as campers learn healthy skills to stretch their mind, body and spirit in new ways.

Campers participate in Tae Kwon Do, Yoga, art and music classes. The group explores nature through guided hikes and take part in challenging games that teach campers to cooperate and solve problems creatively. Campers will learn relaxation and meditation, guided imagery and visualization, as well as ways to focus on their goals and bring out their best. Positive psychology techniques such as EFT helps campers learn constructive ways to process the stress of life and turn problems into opportunities. They also learn to make healthy snacks plus the importance of good nutrition.

Campers range in age from 6-18 and include children & teens with and without Learning Disabilities, ADHD, NLD, High-functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder and Asperger Syndrome. They come from Canada, the U.S.A. and around the world. Overnight camp is in Ontario, Canada.

Summer phone: (705) 389-1910
Summer Address:200 Kodiak Rd, McKellar, ON, P0G 1C0

Camp L.U.C.K.Y. (Language Unlocks Communication for Kids. Yes!) is offered to all children between the developmental ages of 2 to 18 years of age who need to improve their social skills and/or speech/language development. Campers may need to improve: eye-contact, sharing, turn-taking, staying on topic, maintaining a conversation, empathy, and/or the over all intelligibility of speech. They address IEP (Individualized Education Plan) goals if needed.

Each week has a new theme as the focus for the week’s activities.

Several day and residential camps with different specialties, including sports skills, arts, biking and science. Each of the six camp sessions is one week long. It serves children with learning disabilities, attention deficit disorders, Asperger’s Syndrome and behavior disorders from ages 6 through 18. Scholarships are available.

The Camp Nuhop Center for Experiential Learning also offers Leadership Training, Teacher Training, Respite Care and Teacher In-Service.

Office contact info:
404 Hillcrest Dr.
Ashland, OH 44805
(419) 289-2227

Weekly based residential and day summer camp for school-aged children and adults. Each week will have its own theme with a variety of activities and entertainment.

Respite camp is available during the school year as well.

SBC has partnered with Macedonia Day Camp to provide Camp & Extended School Year Services to Children with ASD and other developmental disorders or behavioral needs. The camp is integrated within Camp Macedonia offering services to children with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disorders.

Each camper is provided 1:1 or 1:2, depending on need, assistance to facilitate interactions and instruction throughout the day. Campers will have full inclusion opportunities. Camp is for kids aged 6-11 years old.

Camps open to children in Lake and Geauga counties with developmental and physical disabilities. Day camp is located in Perry, OH while a residential camp is located in Burton, OH.

Limited scholarships are available.

They provide services for children with a variety of diagnoses which include physical, neurological, sensory and cognitive disabilities. The camp assists children with differing abilities, while fostering their unique talents and gifts in a creative and structured environment. Summer vacation can be challenging for kids, but at Camp Sunshine, they can truly enjoy a fun summer camp with their friends! Developed to maintain skills learned throughout the school year, Camp Sunshine encourages retention and growth of social, academic, and daily living skills.

An educational, training and resource facility for children and young adults with autism and their families. It serves students ages kindergarten (age 5) through age 21. The focus is on academics, behavior, social skills, communication and language development, independent living, and pre-vocational and community skills.

Geauga County

Caregiver Homes is a services that provides full-time care for family members who are unable to care for themselves. Their Structured Family Caregiving model is a high-quality alternative to full-time models of care that rely on facilities or in-home workers such as personal care attendants (PCAs). Structured Family Caregiving offers guidance, financial assistance and overall support.

A downloadable guide that can assist caregivers dealing with the stress and anxiety of caring for a child on the spectrum.

Clinic is expanding to offer treatment to children and adolescents, as well as adults.

Fees range from $5 to $50 an hour, based on a client’s income. Prospective clients are given a free assessment to determine treatment plan.

The clinic offers cognitive behavior therapy for people coping with trauma, anxiety, nervousness, worry, sadness, depression or loss. It also provides psycho-educational assessments for possible learning disorders and attention deficit hyperactive disorder (ADHD).

A free tool for professionals working with transitional teens and adults with ASD that assesses the behaviors and competencies youth need to achieve their long term goals.

Summer day camps are offered weekly in June, July, and August. Counselors (a team of OTs, PTs, and SLPs) provide opportunities to facilitate each child’s goals while participating in camp activities. The activities included will address skills such as fine motor, gross motor, sensory motor, communication, and social interaction. Camp sessions are in the mornings.

Each week will include time with farm animals and other activities such as gardening and art. They welcome children of all abilities, including typically developing children.

Catalyst Farm Therapies is an outpatient practice offering OT, PT, SLP and Counseling. This practice offers a highly motivating environment in which to work on ones therapy goals with an “outside the box” approach. Located on a farm with indoor and outdoor treatment spaces, they are able to provide a dynamic, yet serene, experience for their patients. The Therapists are able to utilize the animals (goats, pigs, chickens, horses…just to name a few) as either tools in the session or motivation at the end. Traditional and farm based techniques are integrated to create a comprehensive approach. In addition to private therapy sessions, Catalyst Farm offers: social skills groups, gross motor play groups, life skills groups, loss and grief counseling groups as well as adult and family counseling. Occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech therapy is offered for patients ages 3 through mid 20s while counseling services are available for all ages.

They are in-network with most insurance plans and all services offered (other than camp and workshops) are billable to insurance. They also accept private pay.

The Celeste Myers Dental Clinic provides comprehensive oral health services for infants, children and adolescents. All staff have been trained to care for children with special needs.
Accepts patients up to 15 years old.

Drama programs and workshops for children on the autism spectrum in order to support social and emotional well-being while providing opportunities to practice skills that enhance communication in real life situations.

Programs are for high-functioning boys and girls ages 9–18 years. Private instruction is also available.

FOR SUMMER 2017: Drop In Classes every Saturday starting July 8th, from 10 – 11 AM. Drop In Classes are designed to work around your summer vacation plans. They provide continuing students with the opportunity to keep up their acting skills, while giving prospective students the opportunity to try classes without signing up for a full 10 week session.

Assists with mediation services to resolve special needs education problems

Offers comprehensive, multidisciplinary care focusing on evidence based treatment, education, research and advocacy for children with the diagnosis of an ASD, from first diagnosis through age 22.

Services include:
Intensive Behavioral Intervention (ABA)
Behavioral Consultation
School Support Services
Asperger’s Counseling Services
Asperger’s Social Skills Groups
Parent Training

In addition there are therapy, diagnosis and counseling services available through other hospital departments.

Accepts all commercial insurance, waivers, Autism Scholarship, private pay, Medicaid and Medicare insurance.

Cuyahoga County

Speech and Language Services include Articulation, Phonological Processing, AAC (Augmentative & Alternative Communication) and Social skills.

Consulting Services are available for ETR/IEP assistance and school observations.

This office is private pay only and accepts many forms of payment including cash, check, credit cards, and HSA/FSA (via check or debit card).

Champ Camp is an inclusive day camp for children with and without special needs who are 5 years of age (school eligible) through school age. Children and young adults enjoy a variety of engaging activities including music, arts and crafts, and nature study. Campers also enjoy special guest performers throughout the summer.

They offer three core residential programs in the REACH, Asperger Syndrome Adult Transition (ASAT) programs, and at Chapel Haven West in Tucson, AZ. We also offer day programming, weekend recreation, social communication therapy, structured day programs and a host of other options, both for our own graduates and for those outside the Chapel Haven community seeking services.

Applicants are:
— 18 years of age and older, with cognitive disabilities/autism spectrum disorders
— High school graduates or still completing high school credits through their IEPs
— Emotionally and behaviorally stable
— Motivated to eventually transition into independent and productive lives

Geauga County

Offers orthodontics only.

Second Location:
4691 W. Streetsboro Rd.
Richfield, 44286
(330) 659-6249

Dr. Boester is not able to accommodate severe behavioral autism. He does not use sedation.

Available tutoring for children grades K – 12.
Randy has several qualifications in education as well as first aid and life support.

Children ages 5 (school eligible) through school age with and without special needs can enjoy all that Camp Cheerful has to offer in a day camp setting. Cheerful Day Camp includes all the activities of the traditional camp sessions, including swimming, horsemanship activities, nature study, sports, canoeing, and much more.

Provides consultation services and technical assistance to child care providers in Cuyahoga County and support for families with children experiencing difficulties in the child care setting.

They support children, adults, and families who face abuse, grief, neglect, trauma, and mental health challenges. Specialties include early childhood, trauma, ADHD, mood/anxiety disorders, co-occurring disorders, sexual behavior problems, and adult services.

Services include: Individual, group, family therapy, and services for younger children. Respite, case management, intensive home-based therapy, assessments for children, 24-hour emergency services for clients, F.I.R.S.T Program for older adolescents and young adults with early onset psychosis.

If a family member is in crisis, you can text the keyword “4HOPE” to 741741 and expect a reply from a trained Crisis Counselor within five minutes. The message is confidential, anonymous and secure.

Several locations available throughout Summit County.

A team of volunteers who offers support and emotional assistance. The team can be requested in a catastrophic event or a death or dying experience affecting an individual, family member or employee involved with the Ashtabula County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

Cognitive behavioral therapists and solution-focused therapists are on staff. Services are available to children, adolescents, and young adults who are in school up to age 22. They also offer group therapy and community support.

They offer autism assessments, but cannot diagnose.

Accepts Medicaid and CareSource insurance.

This app creates daily schedules and waiting picture boards. It will help children complete daily routines (morning, day, & night), assist in understanding & controling their feelings and improve their waiting skills (taking turns and not interrupting). Appropriate both for use at home and at school, and it offers many ways to customize.

It includes an image library with 180 common images, each accompanied with audio. You can also add and record your own images.

Available as an aide for home personal care. She is only available for clients near Eastlake.

Breathe is an evening of respite for families of children with special needs. Children—those with special needs and their siblings—aged 18 and under are invited to a night of fun activities just for them. Their parents are invited to take a break and enjoy an evening for themselves while their children are cared for and entertained.

Read their flyer or search our Event Calendar for current dates.

Churchill Public Adjusters is offering students who have a loved one with autism or a student themselves that are faced with the effects of autism a $5,800 scholarship through their foundation. The deadline is December 29, 2018.

Students with high academic achievements must meet two essential categories:

1. A form of autism diagnosed either in your immediate family or yourself
2. Current enrollment or acceptance in a college or university for a post-graduate level or undergraduate level by the applicant

In addition to the above criteria, a 500 to 1000-word essay must be submitted. Topics are listed on their website link.

CCA was formed with the sole purpose of improving the outcome for children with autism spectrum disorder and their families. They are committed to offering a variety of programs which address the communication, educational, social and behavioral needs of children with ASD, to assure that they are able to achieve happy, fulfilling lives.

They offer speech, occupational, physical and music therapy, as well as 1:1 ABA therapy. Social skills, academic intervention, and sibling groups are also available.

In addition, the CCA School Program incorporates ABA into their school programming. All programs are offered to students ages 3-21

Parent Mentor #1 of 2 people available

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