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| Dayton Autism Networking Team (DANT)
SibShops
Roads to Recovery
Dayton Asperger's Resource Network (DARN)
Miami Valley Autism Coalition
Miami Valley Regional Center SST10
University of Dayton Students for Effective Autism Treatment (UDSEAT)
Mont. Co. Board of DD Services
Goodwill/Easter Seals Miami Valley Assistive Technology Services
WDTN Channel 2
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Ohio Autism Coalition
Ohio Autism Advocacy Network
A.S.K. Coalition
Voices for Ohio's Children
Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
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ASA-Dayton 5K Walk/Run for Autism 
Teams are now forming for the third annual Autism Society-Dayton 5K Walk/Run for Autism!
Register today! Join a team, start a team, join as an individual, or as a virtual participant.
Autism-related vendors, corporate sponsors, and donations are now being accepted.
Why support the Autism Society -Dayton's 5K walk/run? Funds raised from this local walk help local families directly through family grants, support groups, educational workshops, family-fun activities, and much more! |
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March Support Group
Summit Academy
 Please join us Thursday, March 18, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM as we welcome Mr. Harty from Summit Academy.
Summit Academy is a 501(c)3 non-profit community school for alternative learners. Curriculum is geared toward High-functioning, ADHD, Asperger's Syndrome and related conditions.
Two schools located in Dayton, Elementary and Transitions High School.
Support Group meetings are always free and open to the general public. Refreshments are served. Sorry, we cannot provide childcare at this time.
Meeting location: Miami Valley Regional Center, 4801 Springfield Street, Dayton, OH 45431 |
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Ohio Legislative Updates that affect Autism
House Bill 8-Autism Insurance Parity
To amend section 1739.05 and to enact sections 1751.68 and 3923.84 of the Revised Code to prohibit health insurers from excluding coverage for specified services for individuals diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.
House Bill 339-Autism and Assistance Dogs
To amend section 955.011 of the Revised Code to revise the definition of "mobility impaired person" to include a person who is diagnosed with autism for purposes of the statutes governing assistance dogs.
What is the Autism Society-Dayton Chapter doing?
Upcoming action: Nancy Bernotaitis, ASA-Dayton Chapter president will be attending the Autism Awareness Day Rally in Columbus, OH on April 14, 2010. While she's there, she will be meeting with Senator Jon Husted (R) District-6.
Nancy is also scheduled to meet in March with Rep. Peggy Lehner (R) 37th House District. Peggy currently sits on the Healthcare Access and Affordability Committee.
Get the latest information on what's happening at the federal, state, and local levels with:
An Advocacy Campaign of the Autism Society
Connecting you to government, so that you can advocate for people with autism. |
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Proposed changes affective Autism Spectrum Disorders in DSM-V
Asperger's, PDD-NOS may no longer receive separate diagnoses
Recently, the American Psychiatric Association released some preliminary draft changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) that may affect those diagnosed on the autism spectrum. There are several significant changes proposed that are now posted for public view, including: Asperger's Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) would both be subsumed into the Autistic Disorder category, meaning that they would no longer be considered a separate diagnosis from autism, and the inclusion of potential co-morbidities with ADHD and other medical conditions. Read on... |
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About the Autism Society of America:The Autism Society, the nation's leading grassroots autism organization, exists to improve the lives of all affected by autism. We do this by increasing public awareness about the day-to-day issues faced by people on the spectrum, advocating for appropriate services for individuals across the lifespan, and providing the latest information regarding treatment, education, research and advocacy.
Founded in 1965 by Dr. Bernard Rimland, Dr. Ruth Sullivan and many other parents of children with autism, the Autism Society is the leading source of trusted and reliable information about autism. Through its strong chapter network, the Autism Society has spearheaded numerous pieces of state and local legislation, including the 2006 Combating Autism Act, the first federal autism-specific law. The Autism Society's website is one of the most visited websites on autism in the world and its quarterly journal, Autism Advocate, has a broad national readership. The Autism Society also hosts the most comprehensive national conference on autism, attended by 2000 people each year. Our information and referral team, our program staff, and our strong chapter presence serve thousands of families each year who are searching for help in their journey with autism. Read on...
About our Chapter:
We are the Dayton, Ohio Chapter, serving an estimated 8,000 families living with autism in the greater Dayton area. Our chapter provides:
- free monthly support group meetings
- educational trainings and workshops
- fun family activities
- a Family Grant program to support the needs of individuals with autism
- Non-biased Information and referrals
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