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Local Chapters

Autism Society chapters are your best source of information and support. Most chapters are volunteer-led by parents, care providers and other professionals. The Autism Society has chapters in nearly every state reaching out to individuals with autism and their families with information, support, and encouragement.

Contact an Ohio Autism Society chapter.

Visit Autism Source to find local doctors, service providers and other useful resources in your area.

Advocacy

Ohio Legal Rights Service

*Please note that in the context of Special Education Law, an "advocate" differs from an attorney in several ways. By definition, an "advocate" is one that supports or promotes the interests of another while an "attorney" is a practitioner in a court of law who is legally qualified to prosecute and defend actions in such court on behalf of his or her clients. Although both may be able to help with your legal situation, under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) only attorney's fees are recoverable to families prevailing in lawsuits. This delineation was the outcome of the Supreme Court's decision in Arlington Central School District Board of Education v. Murphy, 548 U.S. 291 (2006). There is currently legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives that would reverse this outcome (the IDEA Fairness Restoration Act, HR 434).

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2008 State Autism Profiles - Ohio

Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council

The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC) is a planning and advocacy body committed to community inclusion for people with developmental disabilities.


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Autism Waiver

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Education

Ohio Department of Education

Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities

OCECD is a statewide, nonprofit organization that serves families of infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities in Ohio, and agencies who provide services to them. Its mission is to ensure that every Ohio child with special needs receives a free, appropriate, public education in the least restrictive environment to enable that child to reach his/her highest potential.

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Community Resources

Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital Center for Autism

Housed at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital, the center provides a comprehensive array of services for children of all ages, including an early intervention and preschool program, a year-round autism school, extensive consultation services ranging from child-specific interventions to full program development, a social-skills program, workshops for siblings and parents, a developing program of research and speech/language services, and a full range of psychological evaluation and treatment services.

Family Information Network of Ohio

FIN of Ohio is a statewide parent network designed to keep family perspectives at the forefront of Ohio’s Help Me Grow (HMG) system by offering support through information and education to families of young children and the professionals who serve them.

Action for Children

Action for Children is the source for child care and early learning services in central Ohio. Whether you are a parent, a professional in the field or an active member of the community who simply wishes to become more involved in early care and education issues, this website is designed to provide information tailored to your needs.

Cincinnati Center for Autism

The Cincinnati Center for Autism (CCA) provides a variety of services designed to help children with autism reach their fullest potential. Our programs address many of the behavioral, social, communication and motor delays common in children with autism.

Connect Me Ohio

Connect Me Ohio provides information about home- and community-based services, supports and opportunities for older adults, persons with disabilities and caregivers in Ohio, whether you're looking at options for independent living, long-term care alternatives, support to stay in your home or ways to stay healthy.

Ohio Department of Job and Family Services

Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities

Parent Mentors of Ohio

The mission of Ohio Parent Mentors is to provide the necessary support and resources to families of children with disabilities and the professionals who serve them.

Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence

Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) serves families, educators and professionals working with students with autism and low-incidence disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairments, other health impairments and traumatic brain injuries.

Linking Employment Abilities and Potential

Provides information and referral, holds regular classes and workshops, and performs individualized assessments and training.


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Autism Source

To find more information in your state, please visit www.autismsource.org.

The Autism Society welcomes your comments: If you would like to make a suggestion or share beneficial resources not included in this page, please click here to fill out our contact form.

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Last updated: 22 January 2009