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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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Swimming Safety Education
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Developmental Disabilities

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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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Specialized Information and Referral

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

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

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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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance

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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Autism Therapy
Parent Support Groups
Autism Spectrum Disorder

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

Autism Services | Ohio Center For Autism And Low Incidence

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
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Assistive Technology Equipment Loan

Caring Bunny | Autism Society Of Greater Akron

Provides a calm and welcoming environment for children with special needs and their families to visit the Easter Bunny. Special helpers 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.

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Special Events
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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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Special Education
Scholarships

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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Scholarships
Autism Spectrum Disorder

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

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.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Specialized Information and Referral

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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Special Preschools
Autism Spectrum Disorder

Parent Support Groups For Autism Spectrum Disorder | Autism Society Of Ohio

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

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

Safety Kits - Wandering Children/Autism/Parking Lot Safety | Connecting For Kids

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.

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Developmental Disabilities
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Identification Devices
Pedestrian Safety Education

Ican Bike | Autism Society Of Greater Akron

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.

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Day Camps
Autism Spectrum Disorder

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
Early Head Start
Head Start
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
Parent Support Groups
Autism Therapy
Autism Spectrum Disorder

Volunteer Services | Autism Society Of Greater Akron

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.

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Clerical Volunteer Opportunities
Exercise/Fitness Leader Volunteer Opportunities
Information and Referral Volunteer Opportunities
Event Setup/Cleanup Volunteer Opportunities
Parenting Support Volunteer Opportunities
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Fundraising Volunteer Opportunities

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

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

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

Caring Santa | Autism Society Of Greater Akron

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.

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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Christmas Parties

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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Autism Spectrum Disorder
Disease/Disability Information