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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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Educational Vouchers
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Provides qualified aides to accompany autistic children for a full day summer camp in a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Day Camps
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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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Parent Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
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
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.

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Disease/Disability Information
Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
Autism Spectrum Disorder
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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Head Start
Autism Spectrum Disorder
People With Disabilities/Health Conditions
Early Head Start
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, evaluations for therapies, therapeutic camps, some medical expenses, assistive/adaptive equipment, and communicative devices. NOTE: Does not provide financial assistance for rent or other living expenses.

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Incidental Medical Expense Assistance
Developmental Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder
People With Disabilities/Health Conditions
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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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Workshops/Symposiums
Provides legal aid services for assisting individuals on the spectrum with inquiries, counseling, planning, reviews, benefits account setup, and more.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder
General Legal Aid
Provides a train riding experience for families who have a child with autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities.
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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Parent Support Groups
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Therapy
Social Skills Training
Provides scholarships to students age 3-22 who are on the spectrum and have a medical diagnosis. Scholarship can be used at the participating school and/or private service provider(s) of student's choice and is renewable through high school graduation or the student's 22nd birthday. Scholarships are worth up to $32,445 a year.

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Scholarships
Autism Spectrum Disorder
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.
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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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Scholarships
Special Education
Offers support groups for parents of children with autism who come together for educational and social purposes as well as for mutual support.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Parent Support Groups
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
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
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
Provides funding for sensory items and various equipment for children with autism.

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Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Autism Spectrum Disorder
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.
Provides peer-to-peer support groups for parents/caregivers as an informal forum for discussion and information sharing among anyone impacted by autism or other developmental disabilities. Facilitated by volunteers with first-hand knowledge of living the autism journey and have completed their training in active listening skills, group dynamics, and accessing resources.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
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.
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 Therapy
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Offers opportunities for education and support, as well as family activities and grants. Information can be obtained via subscription to newsletter, social media and website.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Disease/Disability Information
Health/Disability Related Support Groups
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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Specialized Information and Referral
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Maintains information about community resources that are appropriate for people with Autism and their families. Links individuals who are in need of specialized services with appropriate resources.

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Specialized Information and Referral
Autism Spectrum Disorder