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Autism Advocates & Consultants LLC - for fee
Providing Consulting and Advocacy to help advise parents on the most appropriate educational and related services for your child on the Autism Spectrum, Mental Health Disorders, Down Syndrome and Fragile X. Advocate ServicesEducation on Ohio Guidelines, Content Standards, Individual with Disabilities Act (IDEA) 2004 and No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Guidance on obtaining Special Education Service, Supports and Related Service Review of current Individual Education Program (IEP) or Service Plan (SP) for compliance to Federal and State Rules "IEP Check Up" Attend Meetings: Multifactor Evaluation (MFE), Initial Assitive Team (IAT), Evaluation Team Report (ETR), IEP, SP, Wrap Around, Manifestation Review, Truancy, Resolutions and Mediation Provide you with information on Community Resources Please see "Service Fee" page for list of fees
Brain Gym
Brain Gym® International is a nonprofit organization committed to the principle that intentional movement is the door to optimal living and learning. Our Mission: We support self-awareness and the ease of living and learning through safe, simple, and effective movement. Mission Goals: We utilize the Brain Gym (R) educational model to: * promote play and the joy of learning * draw out and honor innate intelligence * build awareness regarding the value of movement in daily life * emphasize the ability to notice and respond to movement-based needs * encourage self-responsibility * leave each participant appreciated and valued * empower each participant to better take charge of his own learning * encourage creativity and self expression * inspire an appreciation of music, physical education and the fine arts
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates
The Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates is an independent, nonprofit, tax-exempt organization of attorneys, advocates and parents established to improve the quality and quantity of legal assistance for parents of children with disabilities.
Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio
The Down Syndrome Association of Central Ohio (DSACO) is a network of individuals with Down syndrome, parents, volunteers, and health care providers. We care deeply for those diagnosed with it, and provide information, support and assistance to individuals and families living with Down syndrome in 15 Ohio counties.
Dual Diagnosis – Downs Syndrome and Autism - Parent Web...
This Website has been created to try and bring together information for parents with children who have been diagnosed with both Down’s Syndrome and Autistic Spectrum Disorders. We have made the assumption that you are reading this site as it affects your life in some way, if it does then you will be familiar with the problems associated with looking after a child with Down’s Syndrome and therefore we have not included much information about this subject, what you will be interested in is how will Autism change our lives. This information and help is quite scarce and difficult to track down! We hope this helps. If you would like to share your experiences e-mail us your story and we will add it to this site.
Family Information Network (FIN)
Family Information Network (FIN) The Family Information Network (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.
Help Me Grow
Help Me Grow is a statewide program in Ohio for expectant parents, newborns, infants and toddlers and their families that provides health, developmental, and parenting services and resources. Every county in Ohio has Help Me Grow for families.
James Stanfield Company
For over 20 years, the James Stanfield Company has been the leader in providing groundbreaking daily living and social skills video programs for cognitively challenged and at-risk students. We offer the most respected library of educational materials available today in the areas of conflict management for the general school population and for students with cognitive challenges. The quality and excellence of our programs reflect the best possible educational research and experience available today. Developed by experts in their fields, each program is filled with information and materials specifically developed for your student with special needs, their parents, your professional staff, your school system, and you. We are the specialists in special educational learning tools and materials. The products of James Stanfield company are currently being used to teach children in every public and private school district in the country. The American Association on Mental Retardatio ...
Medina - Help Me Grow Down Syndrome Parent Support and ...
The Help Me Grow Down Syndrome Parent Support and Children’s Play Group meets the third Monday of each month. Meetings are held in room 102 of Windfall School.Medina, OH 44156 Contact Sherrie J. Trenka and Gi Yount at Help Me Grow at 330 764-8580
Milestones Organization
Milestones Autism Organization was founded in 2003 by parents to promote life long strategies of success for individuals with autism, from childhood through adulthood. To improve the level of educational and therapeutic programming available to individuals with autism, Milestones focuses on training professionals, paraprofessionals and parents in research-based successful educational interventions.
Mosaic Down Syndrome - UK
Kids First, MDS Second! Welcome to the MDS website intended to assist new parents of children with Mosaic Down Syndrome, wherever you may be in the world. You are not on your own - we are all here to support each other through both good and bad times, achievements and struggles! We hope you find the links useful and feel free to join the MDS UK / MDS KIDS egroups, where you will be able to exchange e-mails with other parents/ children in your situation. Check out the links where you can send in articles, about your child, personal stories, achievements, poetry, photo's or anything you would like on the website.
MUMS
MUMS is a national Parent-to Parent organization for parents or care providers of a child with any disability, disorder, chromosomal abnormality or health condition.
National Down Syndrome Congress
It is the mission of the National Down Syndrome Congress to be the national advocacy organization for Down syndrome and to provide leadership in all areas of concern related to persons with Down syndrome. In that capacity, NDSC will function as a major source of support and empowerment to persons with Down syndrome and their families.
National Down Syndrome Society
The National Down Syndrome Society supports young researchers seeking the causes of, and answers to, many of the medical, genetic, behavioral and learning problems associated with Down syndrome; sponsors internationally renowned scientific symposia; advocates on behalf of families and individuals affected by this condition; provides information and referral services through its toll-free number; and develops educational materials, many of which are distributed free of charge.
Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disab...
OCECD is a statewide, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the educational interests of children with disabilities. OCECD's experienced staff-many of whom have children or other family members with disabilities-are available to assist individuals or groups with such areas as: Public policy and school reform Identification of disabilities Early intervention for infants and preschoolers Family support systems Special education Community based services Information, referral and networking services Transition from high school to employment/college in the community Resources for professionals Team work between persons with disabilities, their families and service providers Tools used by OCECD to provide assistance include: one-on-one consultation group presentations and training sessions numerous published materials, including a bi-monthly newsletter OCECD also collaborates with local parent support organizations to offer information, training an ...
Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental...
The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities is to ensure the availability of services and supports that assist individuals in living the life they choose; to promote their health and safety; and to assist and support the families of these individuals in achieving these goals.
PLAN of Southwest
Ohio PLAN of Southwest Ohio's objective is to step in where families do in terms of coordinating care and assisting individuals over their lifetimes. PLAN hopes to become a sort of surrogate family member for people with disabilities over their lifetime.
Share A Chair Program - Deepwood Foundation
Therapeutic Items available to families FREE – part of the Share a Chair Program funded through RMHC-NED. Application for Deepwood Foundation Assistance Grants available to any child in Lake Co. with a Developmental Disability and are reviewed quarterly. Contact Rikke Coach
Special Needs Advocate for Parents (SNAP)
SNAP provides medical insurance problem solving, referrals to educational advocates and support groups, offers special needs estate planning through seminars and consultations with experts in the field and has a directory of attorneys with expertise in special needs practice.
Step By Step Academy - for fee
Founded in 2002, Step By Step Academy is a non profit treatment center which provides a safe, nurturing, learning environment to children with autism and their peers. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the root of all treatment methods used. The research proven ABA model consists of: identifying a challenge or problem; setting goals and objectives; implementing procedures to increase, teach or reduce behaviors. Step By Step Academy is certified by the state of Ohio and employs a team of doctoral-level psychologists, Board Certified Behavior Analysts™, Board Certified Associate Behavior Analysts™, and staff with advanced training and certifications, that create, manage and direct each child’s individual program.