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Research

Below are several autism research studies that are looking for participants:

Invitation for Parents to Join Online Discussion Group

Parent Survey of Attitudes towards School Psychologists

Study on Medications used for ASD
- Patient or Parent Survey
- Clinician Survey

CWRU Autism Research Study (pdf)

Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
-Subject Recruiter Letter (doc)
-Survey of Parental Practices (doc)

Autism and the Internet

Preparing High School Students with Aspergers Syndrome/High Functioning Autism for College
- Parent/Guardian Survey
- Professionals Survey

Sleep Survey Study

Predictors of Impairment in Pediatric Autism


The Ohio Autism Awareness License Plate is now available! The Ohio Autism Awareness License Plate is Now Available!

Click here for information!


Videos

Life 101: Learning to Live With Autism

Life 101: Learning to Live With Autism

ABC News On Call+ Autism Center

ABC News On Call+ Autism Center

Today's Family: Touching Hearts, Changing Lives

ASA Video

 


Important Downloads

ASGC Brochure

ASGC Brochure


Service Guidelines for Individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder Download Service Guidelines for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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

The Autism Society of Greater Cleveland

 

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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.”


Movie: Wretches and Jabberers
April 16, 2011, 12 P.M.
Ridge Park Square Cinema 8

April Movie

To purchase tickets online.

1. Click on the flyer .

2. Scroll down and find the Ridge park square theater under the date of April 16. Click on it.

3. On the AMC page find the date locator. Find the date of April 16 and hit "go".

4. From there you can purchase tickets.  

 

April 2011

Read our current newsletter: AprilNovember 1, 2010 ASGC Newsletter

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Dear Parents & Care Givers of Children with Autism:

I am a graduate student in Communication Disorders at North Carolina Central University in Durham, North Carolina. As part of my master thesis I am collecting data to study the effectiveness of various treatments for symptoms of autism as assessed by parents and care givers of children with autism. The survey web link is below this letter.  It takes only a few minutes to complete and is anonymous.

If you have any questions or concerns about this study, you may contact me atjmarron@eagles.nccu.edu.

Your help and participation is greatly appreciated. Please feel free to pass the survey link along to other parents of children with autism you may know.

Sincerely, 
Janet Marron


Survey Web link:  http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/391842/3569677c4e0f


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 Task Force 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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2010 ASGC Holiday Party

Teddy bear

See the photos!


ASGC Summer Camp

ASGC Summer Camp 2009

Session 1: July 11-15
Session 2: July 18-22

Get the Brochure and the Enrollment Form


 

Cops4Kids with Autism

Family Welcome Letter

Police Packet


The Opportunities for Religion Bake Sale will be taking place this fall to promote autism awareness.

The ASGC will offer aide training for religious organizations. between Sept 22 and Dec 22.

See this letter for more information


2010 Chili Cook-Off for Autism: Wed., April 21, 2010

2010 ASGC Chili Cookoff

Visit the Photo Gallery.

A speaial thanks to Thomas Mulloy of Thomas Mulloy Photography for donating his time and services!

 

 


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