The Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (ODDC) awarded a grant to Bellefaire to disseminate the Service Guidelines for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder/Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Birth through Twenty-One which were developed by the Ohio Autism Taskforce. This information is available as a PDF here and through the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council (click on Ohio ASD/PDD Guidelines). Individuals may request a hard copy through the mail (allow up to eight weeks for delivery) by emailing Bellefaire.

The Autism Information Center focuses on the activities of federal and federally-funded programs and the resources offered by these programs and includes information about autism spectrum disorders (ASDs); the CDC and other federal activities; state activities funded by the CDC; education, services, and research resources; and activities to help children use the Internet to learn more about ASDs. Housed and maintained by the National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD).

Autism 2002 Summer Institute Schedule

RAI Projects The 2002-2003/2003-2004 Autism Regional Initiatives (RAI) are funded through ORCLISH and the Ohio Department of Education, Office for Exceptional Children to each SERRC to encourage regional efforts, which benefit students with autism spectrum disorders. The purpose of the project is to offer new opportunities for students with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) to participate fully in their learning environments.

First Signs, Inc., a non-profit organization Parents and physicians seeking the latest information regarding early identification of autism should check out www.firstsigns.org. The site provides details about the screening and referral process and answers many of the concerns expressed by parents who have children with autism.

TEACCH approach includes a focus on the person with autism and the development of a program around this person's skills, interests, and needs.

Asperger Syndrome Coalition of the U.S. (ASC/U.S.) is a national nonprofit organization committed to providing the most up-to-date and comprehensive information on Asperger Syndrome and related conditions

Transdisciplinary Training for Successful Education of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

Autism SERRC Sponsored Training and Meetings 2002-2003

Statewide Autism Training Summary

Pioneers 2000: Case-based Problem Solving Audio Conference: May 1-5

Autism Millenium Conference

Transdisciplinary Training for Successful Education of Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders

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