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ASGC Chapter awards and acknowledgements:

Thank You Sponsors

Achievement Centers for Children



Atweel-Hicks Development Consultants




Building Blocks for Autism




Cleveland Browns




Cleveland Foundation




Children's Hospital Cleveland Clinic




Cleveland Indians




Cafe Marika




Cleveland Magazine




Chuppa's Market Place 
Address:   5640 Pearl Rd, Cleveland, OH 44129  
Phone: (440) 885-5000




creative services




Everything TENTED




Fairview Hospital a Cleveland Clinic hospital




Hickman & Lowder Co. L.P.A.




Home Video Studio




Local Insight Yellow Pages




Key Bank




L'Nique Specialty Linen Rental


Printing Concepts, Inc.




WELCOME ...

ASGC Mission Statement: “To serve the autism community by providing information, coordinating support services, and facilitating communication for the benefit of those with Autism Spectrum Disorders from diagnosis through adulthood.”


A big thank you to the sponsors of the 2008 Greater Cleveland Chili Cook-off for autism

First Word      May 2008

Dear Friends and Members,

Sincere thanks to the over 600 attendees, chili chefs and volunteers that made a huge impact on the future of local autism advocacy on April 8th. The third annual Greater Cleveland Chili Cook-Off for Autism was an enormous success

Now, I have to level with you. When Joel Hill, his lovely wife Jeanne and Brian Doyle first brought the idea of a Chili Cook Off to Rory and me, my normal optimism was challenged by the notion of putting that first cook-off together in six weeks' time. Rory said, "Calm down". I said, "O.K.". Six weeks later we held the largest event in the history of the ASGC and a tradition was born.

It has now become an outstanding annual event, primarily because of the commitment and pleasant professionalism of everyone who volunteers. It has become a barometer of our chapter's growth in the greater Cleveland area and has allowed us to be a better organization, bringing more choices to our friends and membership.

Chapter Meetings

When: 1st Tuesday of each month
Time: 6:30 pm
Where: Cuyahoga Valley Career Center, 8001 Brecksville Rd. in Brecksville. Next meeting is Tuesday May 6, 2008.

Your children are welcome, thanks to STEPS Behavioral Consulting!

Please RSVP the number of children attending

Info or RSVP (216) 556-4937





We will continue to seek individuals who wish to make a difference in area schools of religion and train them when necessary. We will also continue to reach out to first responders by providing seminars to assist them in identifying autistic behavior and dealing with it appropriately. Of course, we will also continue to bring you the latest in autism breakthroughs and other pertinent information through our monthly meetings and newsletters. Our phone line and email are always open to assist and answer any questions you may have. We plan to bring you more social events as well.

We take pride in being the local leader in autism advocacy and will work diligently to make the Cleveland area a great place to live for those with ASD, from diagnosis to adulthood. Since we have started, many other fine autism organizations have joined us in the area, providing critical assistance in research and raising awareness. These organizations have our support and heartfelt thanks. Because of our neutral philosophy and ability to guide and educate, we remain the first call for so many who find themselves affected by autism. This is all possible because of your generosity and the hard work of many volunteers. All of you have my deepest gratitude and respect.

More information on the Greater Cleveland Chili Cook-Off for Autism and autism news from a broad perspective can be found inside this newsletter. We hope you find value in it. Thanks for making it a part of your day.

Thanks to all of you for your continued support!

Sincerely,

Gus Gallucci
ASGC V.P.




Chili Cook-Off Winners Are:







Best Overall AM-
Bill Polewchack 20 Mule Team
Barracho with corn pudding


Best Overall Pro-
Mike Piazza, The Piazza Food Company
Vegetarian Mole Chili with Apple Jicama Slaw


People's Choice-
Eric Wells, Skye Larae Personal Chef and Catering
Just Like Mom's Chili


Traditional Chili First Place Pro-
Joe Hoover, Good Taste Restaurant, Medina
Coca Cola Brisket Chili


Traditional Chili Second Place Pro-
Pete Dressen, Inn Walden, Aurora
Ohio Grass-fed Beef Chili


Traditional Chili First Place Amateur-
Cowboy George, Pzazz
Caboom Beef Chili


Traditional Chili Second Place Amateur-
Karen Eckenwiler
Finest Chili


Non-Traditional 1st Place Pro-
Mike Piazza, The Piazza Food Company
Vegetarian Mole Chili with apple jicama slaw


Non- Traditional 2nd Place Pro-
Matt Mathlage, Light Bistro, Ohio City, Cleveland
Texas Style Oxtail Chili w/ spicy bean and corn salad


Non- Traditional First Place Amateur-
Bill Polewchak, 20 Mule Team
Barracho w/corn bread pudding


Non- Traditional 2nd Place Amateur-
Luke Purcell & Matt Cole
Jamaica Mistake


Best Sides/Accompaniments-
Pete Dressen, Inn Walden for his 3 cornbreads (traditional, buckwheat and chipotle), pork cracklings, creole pralines, chopped chives and cilantro, Mackenzie Creamery goat cheese balls, Minerva cow's milk cheddar and Oakvale Gouda


Best Spirit/Table
Joe Hoover, Good Taste


Best Spicy Chili
Matt Mathlage, Light Bistro
Texas Style Oxtail Chili w/ spicy bean and corn salad




Read our current newsletter for April 2008

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Petition Asks for Tax Break for Special Needs Families

As special families, I believe we need all the help we can get!!! If you can agree with this statement, please sign the petition.

www.petitiononline.com/txbrk456/petition.html

As of July 01, 2007 there are 7,664 signatures...let's see if we can get it up into the HIGH THOUSANDS! Forward this to your other lists/friends with special kids!!


Autism and the ASGC

Autism is a neurological disorder that can significantly affect one’s ability to communicate, to reason, and to interact with others. It is a spectrum disorder that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees of severity. It is estimated that as many as 1 in 150 children born today will have some form of autism, a statistic that represents a profound increase over recent years.

The Autism Society of Greater Cleveland (ASGC) is our local branch of The Autism Society of America (ASA), the largest and oldest grassroots organization advocating on behalf of the 1.5 million Americans living with autism. The ASGC is a volunteer organization that provides support and guidance to those with autism spectrum disorders and their families and caretakers.

ASGC Mission Statement: “To serve the autism community by providing information, coordinating support services, and facilitating communication for the benefit of those with Autism Spectrum Disorders from diagnosis through adulthood.”

New ASGC programs for this year include autism training of student aides and teachers of religion to allow easier access for those with autism, more resources for parents with a new diagnosis and autism education for police and other first responders that may save lives.

We can’t make any of this happen without the support of donors like you. The Autism Society of Greater Cleveland is an Ohio-based 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.


Ohio Autism Task Force

The full report of the Ohio Autism Taskforce is now available!


View report online
Download report in PDF (large 2.04mb file)
Download report in Wordperfect 9.0 format (143 kp file size)
Download report in Word 2000 format (134kb file size)

Please contact your state senator and state representative as soon as possible to set up a meeting with them to discuss the recommendations - either in Columbus after the rally or in your home district. If you aren't able to set up a meeting - please write your legislators. There are 43 different recommendations that cover the spectrum of persons with autism and services for them and their families. Pick the two or three that you are most passionate about and speak to your legislators about those. Your meeting should be short - 15 minutes or less. Have a "bullet point" type list to speak from. Have your information in writing, as well as a copy of the report to give them so that they can refer to it at a later date. Tell a brief personal story of how you are directly impacted by the lack of a particular service. Any letters should be no more than one - two pages. Be clear and to the point! Remember - we want to win legislators over to support our issues, not beat them up or abuse them about the lack of services. Keep the meeting positive!

Not sure how to find your state legislators? Visit www.house.state.oh.us, click on "Your Representatives" and enter your zipcode. Visit www.senate.state.oh.us, click on "Your Senators" and enter your zipcode.

The next several months will be critical in reaching legislators with this important message. So please make an appointment today - or send a letter if you are unable to set up a meeting.

Credit for this message: Autism Society of Ohio


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2008 Summer Recreational Directory
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logo for Organization for Autism Research
Please visit our friends at the Organization for Autism Research here:
Organization for Autism Research

More information on the OAR's run for autism can be found here:
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Important Downloads









Ayuda de Autismo en Español Para las de ti que pueda buscar los materiales en español, los Web site siguientes tienen algunas ofrendas:

www.asgc.org

www.autism.org

www.autismtranslations.com

www.autism-recoveredchildren.com

www.nichcy.org



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