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Sensory Saturdays | The Positivity Spectrum

Provides a space to give autistic children opportunities for fun and socialization on the weekends.

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Parent/Child Activity Groups
Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Information And Services | Autism Society Of Northwest Ohio

Provides one-on-one support and education, educational seminars, parent training workshops, specialized information and referral, family events, parent resource library with Boardmaker program, and presentations and training for professionals and groups.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Health Related Advocacy Groups
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Community Outreach About Autism | Avenues For Autism

Provides public education through webinars, conferences, inclusion/resource fairs, and public speaking engagements to create awareness that leads to opportunities for the autistic community.

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Workshops/Symposiums
Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Guides For Children And Adults | Autism Society Of Greater Akron

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

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Disease/Disability Information
Autism Spectrum Disorder

Parent Cafes | Autism Society Of Greater Akron

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.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Specialized Services | Directions Counseling Group

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.

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Social Skills Training
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Parent Support Groups
Autism Therapy

Disease/disability Information For Autism Spectrum Disorder | Autism Society Of Ohio

Provides information about the symptoms, screening/diagnostic procedures, and methods of treatment or management for Autism.

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Disease/Disability Information
Autism Spectrum Disorder

Jon Peterson Education And Scholarship Program | Discovery School

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.

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Scholarships
Special Education
Autism Spectrum Disorder

Family Support Fund | Zane's

Provides limited funding assistance for necessary incidental treatment-related services, programs and equipment not covered by insurance, government agencies or other resources to families residing in Northeast Ohio who have children and/or adults with a life-long disability attributed to developmental and/or intellectual impairments. Funds expenses such as respite care, therapies, therapeutic camps, some medical expenses, assistive/adaptive equipment, and communicative devices. NOTE: Does not provide financial assistance for rent, other living expenses, or any modifications done to home, property, or vehicles.

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Incidental Medical Expense Assistance
Developmental Disabilities
People With Disabilities/Health Conditions
Autism Spectrum Disorder

Support Group For Families Affected By Autism Spectrum Disorders | Aspies Greater Akron

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.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Parent Support Groups

Educatonal Webinars | Autism Society Of Greater Akron

Provides monthly educational webinars to raise awareness, understanding, and acceptance of autism. Professionals and parent panels explore topics that are relevant to parents, professionals, and individuals living with autism spectrum disorder.

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Disease/Disability Information
Autism Spectrum Disorder

Scholarships For Autism Spectrum Disorder (AUTISM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM) | Ohio Department Of Education And Workforce

Provides Autism Scholarship Program (ASP) funds to reimburse parents of children with autism for special educational services from private providers approved by the state that can fulfill a child's Individual Education Plan (IEP's). Since these funds replace monies paid by the state to the school district of residence, when a family accepts this voucher, they can no longer get these services from their school district. Funds may or may not cover the complete cost of services from a particular provider. Parents may use more than one provider as long as the amount requested does not exceed $27,000 in an academic year.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Scholarships

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.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Educational Vouchers

Swimming With Autism | Autism Society Of Greater Akron

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.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Developmental Disabilities
Swimming Safety Education

Helpline - Information And Referral | Autism Society Of Greater Akron

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.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Autism Spectrum Disorder

Educational Programming | New Story Schools

Provides educational programming for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental disabilities as an alternative to traditional education. Also offers home-based programs.

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Autism Therapy
Special Education
Developmental Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder

Preschool Autism Programs | Muskingum Valley Educational Service Center

Our program consists of two classrooms offering instructional options, from one-to-one intensive instruction to large group instruction and learning activities with typical peers.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Special Preschools

Autism Center | Ohio Center For Autism And Low Incidence (OCALI)

The Autism Center provides a clearinghouse of information on research, resources and trends to address the autism challenge. The center offers a source for training, technical assistance, resources, and consultation to build program capacity and individual learning and growth.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Specialized Information and Referral

Individuals With Autism | Tuscarawas Society For Children And Adults - Tusc Rainbow Connection

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

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Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism Spectrum Services | Nationwide Children's Hospital

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.

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Parent Support Groups
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Therapy

Head Start / Early Head Start Disability Services | Community Action Akron Summit

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.

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People With Disabilities/Health Conditions
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Early Head Start
Head Start

Health/disability Related Support Groups For Autism Spectrum Disorder | Autism Connections

Provides online and in-person sessions focused on offering self-help, support, and education for those with autism and their families.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Health/Disability Related Support Groups

Specialized Information And Referral | Autism Society Of America

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

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Specialized Information and Referral
Autism Spectrum Disorder

Asco | Autism Society Of America Central Ohio Chapter

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.

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Health/Disability Related Support Groups
Disease/Disability Information
Autism Spectrum Disorder

Specialized Information And Referral For Autism Spectrum Disorder | Autism Connections

Offers information, provider referrals, and resources on autism and issues that would be of concern to those with autism and their families in the Southwest Ohio area.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Autism Spectrum Disorder