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

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

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.

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.

Program aimed at supporting individuals with developmental disabilities who are navigating puberty and menstruation. Each pack includes period products, comfort items such as heating pads and snacks, and helpful resources, including printed social stories and emotion cards. Packs are designed to assist both individuals and caregivers.

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.

Provides behavioral health services and therapies. All methods of treatment and instruction are research and evidence-based. Services offered at Silver Lining ABA: Center-Based Programs/Outpatient Services, Assessment, Diagnostic and Referral Services, Outreach Services, Summer Programs, Adolescent and Adult Services. * Services are certified by the State of Ohio and are nationally accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). Silver Lining ABA is a certified mental health agency and an approved registered provider of the Ohio Department of Education’s Autism Scholarship Program.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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 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.

Provides information and resources for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and other disabilities, their families, and the community.

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

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