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OCALI | Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence
Based on a respect for individuals with autism and low incidence disabilities and our belief in their right, need, and desire to achieve their full potential, OCALI's mission is to build state- and system-wide capacity to improve their outcomes through leadership, training and professional development, technical assistance, collaboration, and technology.
Better Hearing and Speech Month is an annual event through the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), that raises awareness about communication disorders and the professionals who can help.
The Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) and Autism Society of America (ASA) present the second annual Network of Autism Training and Technical Assistance Programs (NATTAP) Conference, November 19-21, 2008, at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH. It is anticipated that 1,500-2,000 attendees, presenters, exhibitors and guests will participate in the 2008 NATTAP Conference. OCALI seeks a quotation for Audio-Visual (A/V) Equipment and Services and General Services Contractor (“Decorator”) for the 2008 NATTAP Conference.
Due to overwhelming response, conference registration is now closed. Watch our website for information about additional conferences and professional development opportunities.
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Transition to Community encompasses transition to employment, postsecondary education/training, and to community participation, including residential options, health care and financial management. Results of this survey will provide information to OCALI, Ohio Department of Education and other state agencies regarding the experiences of students with ASD in school, their activities after leaving school, and their ongoing needs for supports and services as an adult.
[ Begin the survey ]
Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) has partnered with The Ohio State University Nisonger Center to identify individuals on the Autism Spectrum to participate in a survey about successful employment outcomes. Nisonger Center is looking for individuals with ASD who have been successfully working in the community for 6 months or more and would be willing to be interviewed, as well as, share their stories with others. Interviews will be with the individual with ASD and/or their family representative. Interviews will be by phone and should take about 30 minutes to complete. If you are interested or have questions please contact Rachel Straus at straus.9@osu.edu or 614-292-4185.
Ohio's Parent Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorders is now online! Thank you to all those parents who devoted so much time and energy to this valuable resource.
OCALI is pleased to announce the release of its new quarterly electronic newsletter The Sphere. The Sphere will connect you with news, information, events and people whose lives are touched by autism and low incidence.
[ Download the latest issue of The Sphere (PDF) ]
We are please to announce that the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence has been approved by the Continuing Education Board (CEB) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association to offer continuing education(CE) activities for speech-language pathologists, audiologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence will be included on all published lists of ASHA approved CE Providers, including ASHA's Web site (www.asha.org) and on periodic lists published separately and sent on request to individuals. Providers' courses are also listed on ASHA's Web site. In addition, ASHA has launched the ASHA CE Course Search, a searchable database that lists all CE activities that are being offered by AHSA Approved CE Providers.
Researchers at the Nisonger Center are currently accepting participants for several autism studies looking at sleep disturbance, behavioral problems, repetitive behaviors, and core symptoms of autism. For details on these opportunities, please visit http://psychmed.osu.edu.
Exteme Sports Camp offers sports and recreational opportunities in Aspen, Colorado for children and adults with autism spectrum disorders. The camp now offers both winter and summer programs that allow participants to safely engage in sustained physical activities and find personal growth through our supportive, individualized, and adaptive programs.
Lynn Dudek, OCALI's Speech Language Pathology Coordinator, has been invited to be part of a special People to People delegation of professionals specializing in speech-language pathology and audiology that will meet in Russia in November 2008.
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