NOW AVAILABLE ON THE WEB
OHIO’S PARENT GUIDE TO AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
The Ohio’s Parent Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders in now available for download on the website of the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI).
The guide, written by Ohio parents, contains eight chapters providing an overview of critical information parents of children with autism spectrum disorders need to know. While Chapter 6 of this guide addresses Ohio-specific service agencies and organizations, the rest of the chapters are not Ohio specific.
The Ohio Parent’s Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders includes the following information:
Chapter 1: What Is an Autism Spectrum Disorder?
A definition of ASD with a list of characteristics and common warning signs in young children
Chapter 2: Screening and Diagnosis
An explanation of the difference between the medical diagnosis of ASD and the edu¬cational identification of autism
Chapter 3: Living with ASD
A review of common issues of daily life with practical tips for families
Chapter 4: Interventions
A review of therapies, program models, biomedical interventions, and individual strategies
Chapter 5: Accessing Educational Services
A guide to obtaining appropriate educational services
Chapter 6: Social Service Programs
A list of Ohio social service agencies and a review of the support they can provide
Chapter 7: Advocacy and Disability Awareness
A guide to help families become advocates who will influence services and supports for family members with ASD and influence public policy related to ASD
Chapter 8: Future Planning
A review of issues to consider as individuals with ASD grow to adulthood
References and Resources
A list of books, websites, and organizations that provide additional help and informa¬tion
Appendix A: Definition of Pervasive
Developmental Disorders
Full definition of pervasive developmental disorders according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (IV-TR)
Appendix B: Useful Forms
Developmental Milestones, Family Health History, Emergency Medical, Emergency
Response Information for Individuals with a Disability, Parent Record-Keeping Worksheet, Child/Student Profile, Home-School Communication, IEPs, MFEs, Diag¬nostic Assessments
Appendix C: Navigating Rough Waters
Steps parents can take when they disagree with educators on their child’s program
Appendix D: Letter to Request a Multi-Factored Evaluation.
Appendix E: Process for Determining Eligibility for Special Education Services
Feel free to download this guide and disseminate it to the families you serve. Also feel free to forward this notice
The Parent Guide can be downloaded chapter by chapter or in its complete form.
at
http://www.ocali.org/family/fs_res_guide.php
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