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Provides a guide of information about local services for individuals with autism spectrum disorder.

211 Summit

Offers a monthly support group for parents and professionals working with school aged children and a monthly support group for adults affected by Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, Pervasive Development Disorder Not Otherwise Specified (PDD/NOS) and other spectrum disorders. Other activities offered throughout the year for both groups.

211 Summit

Provides education, resources and support for people with autism spectrum disorders and other developmental disabilities as well as their families.

211 Pathways

Has classes for children with Learning Needs: 1. Parent powered, student first mentality 2. Serving children ages five-12 in settings based on individual needs 3. Low student/teacher ratio, small group and 1:1 instruction 4. Individualized learning plan and schedule, meeting their educational needs.

211 Mansfield OH

Hosts a 5-day bike camp that teaches individuals ages 8 to adults with different ability levels to ride a two-wheel conventional bicycle independently.

211 Summit

211 UWGC

A free box full of tools and resources to help keep autisic individuals safe. Provides window/door alarms, window stickers, seatbelt covers, and printed resources.

LSS 211 Central Ohio

Offers opportunities for education and support, as well as family activities and grants. Information can be obtained via subscription to an email list, social media and website. Offers a Birthday club that sends a card and a treat to autistic individuals.

LSS 211 Central Ohio

A Parent Café is a parent-led, peer support format where caregivers come together to share experiences, learn from each other, and build stronger family resilience.

211 Summit

Offers children with autism the opportunity to attend a special education program other than the one operated in their public school district in order to receive the services outlined in their individualized education program (IEP). Can also be used to pay for other services that are agreed upon by the provider and the parent of the eligible child that are not listed in the IEP but are associated with educating the child.

LSS 211 Central Ohio

Provides a federally-funded child development and family support program that provides early education, health, mental health, nutrition, and social services to families with children from birth to age 5 with disabilities (including speech or language delays, physical disabilities, health impairments, autism, and other developmental delays). Partners with local school districts, Help Me Grow, and other service providers to offer speech therapy, mental health services, screening and evaluations, and transportation to and from services. Offers two (2) program options: - Center-based option offers 5-days a week (full-day or half-day) in a classroom setting. - Home-based option offered once a week for an hour and a half in a home setting.

211 Summit

Maintains information about community resources that are appropriate for people with Autism and their families. Provides information on trainings/events within an hour of Akron, newsworthy items, articles, and so forth by email.

211 Summit

Offers a variety of Autism Spectrum disorder information and referral services for individuals and families through their website or by phone.

211 Pathways

Actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to work in all areas of service delivery, fundraising, leadership and governance. Seeks volunteers for special events include annual Akron's Autism 5K and Walk at Lock 3 in downtown Akron and iCan Bike 5-day bike camp for youth.

211 Summit

Provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary care focusing on evidence based treatment, education, research and advocacy for children with the diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Treatment addresses the common delays in language and communication, socialization, and repetitive and ritualistic behaviors. Also offers a free support group for caregivers of individuals with autism.

LSS 211 Central Ohio

Offers support groups for parents of children with autism who come together for educational and social purposes as well as for mutual support.

211 Summit

Offers various support groups for anyone affected by autism, adults with autism, parents, and caregivers.

LSS 211 Central Ohio

Provides information and education about the symptoms, screening/diagnostic procedures and methods of treatment or management for Autism. Help Line is staffed by a Licensed Social Worker/Support Specialist who connects individuals and their families to information, services, and community resources.

211 Summit

Caring Santa provides a calm and welcoming environment for children with special needs and their families to visit Santa. Special Elves from the Autism Society of Greater Akron will be on hand to greet participants when they arrive and to provide crafts and activities for the whole family to enjoy. Light refreshments will be served.

211 Summit

Provides two kits designed to introduce safety around moving vehicles in parking lots and to intervene in wandering behavior typical of autistic children. Kit usually includes door and window alarms, an ID bracelet, visual stop signs and a guide on what to do about wandering behavior. Parking lot safety kit includes parent/caregiver safety guide and vehicle magnet to remind children how to be safe in parking lots.

211 Cleveland

Provides 5-week summer tutoring services with emphasis in math and reading as well as speech therapy. A separate 5-week program covering the same topics is available for students with autism.

211 Summit

Provides information on autism spectrum disorder and low-incidence disabilities. Offers a lending library on autism spectrum disorder and low-incidence disabilities. Library includes a collection of assistive technology devices that are available for loan to parents and educators.

LSS 211 Central Ohio

Offers a water safety program in conjunction with the Akron Area YMCA. Provides one-on-one instruction for water safety geared to participants with developmental delays. Prioritizes learning safety over swimming techniques. Sessions are held in a classroom setting and in the pool.

211 Summit

Offers a variety of counseling and support services for children diagnosed with Autism and their families. Services include individual counseling, family counseling and social skills development.

LSS 211 Central Ohio

Provides funding for sensory items and various equipment for children with autism.

211 Summit