Family and Community Center Advice from Parents: Advice from Parents - Challenges Can Be Overcome

Advice from Parents - Challenges Can Be Overcome

Hear families share daily challenges faced by their family member with autism and words of wisdom to help overcome the hurdles.

2017 Learn Family Center: Advice from Parents - Family to Family: Advice From the Heart

Advice from Parents - Family to Family: Advice From the Heart

Find out what advice these family members have to share regarding their journey with autism spectrum disorder.

2017 Learn Family Center: Advice from Parents - New Diagnosis. Now What?

Advice from Parents - New Diagnosis. Now What?

Hear from families the emotions they experienced and what they did to cope with learning about their child's autism diagnosis.

2017 Learn Family Center: Advice from Parents - Transitions Can Be Tricky: What Helps?

Advice from Parents - Transitions Can Be Tricky: What Helps?

Listen to these family members talk about what strategies they have used to support transitions.

2017 Learn Family Center: Advice from Parents Video Series

Advice from Parents Video Series

Listen and learn from parents and siblings as they share their thoughts and perspectives on living with and caring for a family member with autism.

Take 5 Webinars: Age Appropriate Transition Assessment (AATA): What Is It?

Age Appropriate Transition Assessment (AATA): What Is It?

Learn about the process of AATA, how to identify the information needed for transition services and use the data to inform postsecondary goals.

Take 5 Webinars: Age Appropriate Transition Assessment: A Process of Asking and Answering Questions

Age Appropriate Transition Assessment: A Process of Asking and Answering Questions

Learn about a simple, effective, process to identify the focus of the needed AATA through a process of asking and answering questions.

Take 5 Webinars: Alternatives to Guardianship: Supported Decision Making, Part 1

Alternatives to Guardianship: Supported Decision Making, Part 1

Navigate the array of supports that can be considered as individuals with disabilities move to adult life.

Bullying and Individuals with Special Needs - Upstander Video: Anti-Bullying Webcasts

Anti-Bullying Webcasts

View webcasts that share information about bullying and how to support those with special needs who are being bullied.

Assessment Measures Videos: Asperger Syndrome Diagnostic Scale (ASDS)

Asperger Syndrome Diagnostic Scale (ASDS)

Dr. Brenda Smith Myles introduces the Asperger Syndrome Diagnostic Scale, also known as the ASDS. The ASDS is a rating scale that can help to determine whether an individual has Asperger Syndrome.

Assessment Measures Videos: Assessment Measures Movies

Assessment Measures Movies

Assessment Measures video series

Assessment Measures Videos: Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)

Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS)

The ADOS is a semi-structured standardized observational assessment tool designed to assess autism spectrum disorders in children, adolescents, and adults.

Assessment Measures Videos: Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ)

Autism Spectrum Quotient (AQ)

Renee Lake introduces the Autism Spectrum Quotient or AQ. The AQ is a screening tool designed to detect autistic characteristics in children between the ages of 4-11 years old.

Assessment Measures Videos: Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ)

Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire (ASSQ)

The ASSQ is a rating scale designed to detect social impairment and screen for symptoms related to autism and other high-functioning disorders.

C to B Video 6: Bringing Interagency Agreements to Life

Bringing Interagency Agreements to Life

Explore the implementation of the agreement, the importance of data, the relationships involved, and the iterative process of updating the agreement each year.

C to B Video 5: Building Relationships between Professionals and Families

Building Relationships between Professionals and Families

Hear directly from parents about their experiences with transitioning from Early Intervention and how relationships between professionals and families impact successful transition.

Take 5 Webinars: Collaborative Networks for Student Support and Family Engagement are Predictors for Success

Collaborative Networks for Student Support and Family Engagement are Predictors for Success

Establish strong support networks for all transition age youth to reach their desired adult outcomes. Cultivate networks of support for youth by fostering family and community involvement.

Community Support Programs for Young Adults with Disabilities

Community Support Programs for Young Adults with Disabilities

This web cast reviews community support programs for young adults with disabilities.

Take 5 Webinars: Creating Expert Learners Through Universal Design for Learning Yields Successful Adult Outcomes

Creating Expert Learners Through Universal Design for Learning Yields Successful Adult Outcomes

Discover how the UDL Expert Learner model supports successful lifelong learning, connects to transition planning and improves adult outcomes.

Transitions Webcasts: Current Employment Picture for Individuals with Autism

Current Employment Picture for Individuals with Autism

A discussion of the current employment picture for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and the possibilities that exist for future employment.

Customized Employment: Customized Employment and Job Development

Customized Employment and Job Development

View an introduction to Customized Employment, which uses a flexible approach to match the skills of the applicant to the needs of the employer.

Customized Employment: Customized Employment Webcasts

Customized Employment Webcasts

Webcasts on a variety of topics releated to customized employment.

UDL Webinars: Designing for the Least Restrictive Environment in General Education

Designing for the Least Restrictive Environment in General Education

Engage like never before with Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) as you discover the WHERE and HOW to ensure LRE.

Transitions Webcasts: Disability Services for College Bound Students

Disability Services for College Bound Students

Reviews the role and function of the Disability Services Office with a focus on the types of supports that may be helpful for a student with an autism spectrum disorder.

Early Intervention PSA

Early Intervention PSA

Gain knowledge on the research that shows African American and Hispanic children are diagnosed later and Ohio's Act Early team has worked to improve this situation.

Autism Video: Educational Assessment of Autism: A Team Approach

Educational Assessment of Autism: A Team Approach

The Miami Valley Regional Center Autism Assessment Team provides information on an effective way to conduct autism assessment in order to gain reliable information to determine eligibility.

Autism Video: Educational Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Information on the Law and Eligibility in Schools

Educational Identification of Autism Spectrum Disorders: Information on the Law and Eligibility in Schools

Information on educational identification of ASD. Topics covered include: legal foundations, when to evaluate for ASD, diagnosis vs. eligibility, and the team process.

Employing Individuals with Autism

Employing Individuals with Autism

Comments on the benefits of employing individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and also offers advice to individuals with ASD who are seeking employment.

Gabby's Journey

Gabby's Journey

Learn how Gabby and her multi-agency transition planning team worked together to support Gabby on her journey to her adult life goals.

Take 5 Webinars: Google Assistant to support Postsecondary Goals

Google Assistant to support Postsecondary Goals

Broaden any team member’s resources when working with either teenagers or adults. Using Google Assistant along with backwards planning is an aid to increase positive post school outcomes.

Take 5 Webinars: Google Calendar to support Postsecondary Goals

Google Calendar to support Postsecondary Goals

Google Calendar can optimize your daily, weekly, and monthly priorities and goals. Google Calendar assists students with goal making and task preparedness as they use backwards planning for positive post-school outcomes.

Take 5 Webinars: Google Hangout to support Postsecondary Goals

Google Hangout to support Postsecondary Goals

Break down barriers that interfere with independent completion of task using Google Hangout to support work tasks throughout the day.

Take 5 Webinars: Google Keep to support Postsecondary Goals

Google Keep to support Postsecondary Goals

Improve productivity in all settings by using visual, audio, and checklist that can be shared with others as well as connecting through backwards planning.

Take 5 Webinars: Google Maps to support Postsecondary Goals

Google Maps to support Postsecondary Goals

Broaden one’s horizons within the community using Google Maps.

Guardianship

Guardianship

This webcast reviews issues that parents and others will need to consider related to guardianship of young adults with disabilities.

Resource Gallery of Interventions: Home Reminders and Grandpa

Home Reminders and Grandpa

Home Reminders and Grandpa Power Card Video

Test Administration Videos: How to Assemble an Interdisciplinary Autism Evaluation Team

How to Assemble an Interdisciplinary Autism Evaluation Team

Dr. Ruth Aspy and Dr. Barry Grossman share information regarding the process of forming an interdisciplinary autism evaluation team.

Introducing Your Child To Others: Introducing Your Child to Others

Introducing Your Child to Others

Listen as two parents share their strategies for helping others understand their child's unique characteristics.

Transitions Webcasts: Job/Career Development and Preparing the Workplace to Support an Employee with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

Job/Career Development and Preparing the Workplace to Support an Employee with an Autism Spectrum Disorder

A discussion the importance of preparing the workplace.

Test Administration Videos: Key Considerations for Interdisciplinary Autism Evaluation Teams

Key Considerations for Interdisciplinary Autism Evaluation Teams

Dr. Ruth Aspy and Dr. Barry Grossman discuss factors to consider when working as an interdisciplinary autism evaluation team.

Least Restrictive Environment Video

Least Restrictive Environment Video

Watch a video that helps you understand the term Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).

Lending Library - How to Register for an Account

Lending Library - How to Register for an Account

Lending Library - How to Register for an Account

Lending Library - How to Search for Items

Lending Library - How to Search for Items

Lending Library - How to Search for Items

C to B Video 4: Making and Receiving Good Referrals

Making and Receiving Good Referrals

See best practices related to what documents and information are exchanged across agencies. Learn how implementing good referral processes are key to ensuring the best outcomes as transitions occur.

Customized Employment: Medicaid Buy In

Medicaid Buy In

Watch this video to see how Medicaid Buy In can be a viable incentive for workers with disabilities.

Take 5 Webinars: Mobile Devices for Postsecondary Goals Part 1: Using Mobile Devices

Mobile Devices for Postsecondary Goals Part 1: Using Mobile Devices

Learn about a feature-matching process that can match an individuals’ needs and abilities to an appropriate device and improve postsecondary outcomes.

Take 5 Webinars: Mobile Devices for Postsecondary Goals Part 2: Selecting Apps

Mobile Devices for Postsecondary Goals Part 2: Selecting Apps

Browse different apps for mobile devices that can help support access and independence in community living, employment, and continued learning for all individuals.

Take 5 Webinars: Multi Agency Collaboration to Support Positive Outcomes for Transition Age Youth

Multi Agency Collaboration to Support Positive Outcomes for Transition Age Youth

Discover new strategies for local collaboration from Summit County Board of Developmental Disabilities

Take 5 Webinars: OCALI Autism Resources for Transition Age Youth

OCALI Autism Resources for Transition Age Youth

Updated resources on the OCALI Autism Center webpage can help any youth prepare for adulthood.

OCALI YouTube: OCALI Youtube Channel

OCALI Youtube Channel

Watch OCALI videos on Youtube.

New Learning Standards: Ohio's Learning Standards

Ohio's Learning Standards

How will you support all students' individual dreams?

Take 5 Webinars: Outreach Center for Deafness and Blindness: Take 5 Introduction

Outreach Center for Deafness and Blindness: Take 5 Introduction

Discover the Outreach Center for Deafness and Blindness and the resources available to support students with deafness and blindness and their families.

Take 5 Webinars: Part 1: The Foundation of Self-Care

Part 1: The Foundation of Self-Care

Activate your daily routine with a few simple foundational self-care tips!

Take 5 Webinars: Part 1: Trauma Informed Care (TIC)

Part 1: Trauma Informed Care (TIC)

Join Heather Leffler, Regional Liaison for Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities, as she explores the basics of TIC and how it relates to Transition age youth.

Take 5 Webinars: Part 2: Strategies and Resources for Self-Care

Part 2: Strategies and Resources for Self-Care

Equip yourself and youth with resources from OCALI and the community, to support the path to a healthy self.

Take 5 Webinars: Part 2: Trauma Informed Care (TIC), Building Resiliency

Part 2: Trauma Informed Care (TIC), Building Resiliency

Expand knowledge of TIC and review resources to assist youth to lead their life!

Assessment Measures Videos: Psychoeducational Profile 3rd Edition (PEP-3)

Psychoeducational Profile 3rd Edition (PEP-3)

Dr. Ruth Aspy and Dr. Barry Grossman introduce the Psychoeducational Profile, 3rd Edition (PEP-3). The PEP-3 is an assessment tool used for interdisciplinary evaluation of autism spectrum disorders.

Take 5 Webinars: Rights of People under Guardianship, Part 2

Rights of People under Guardianship, Part 2

Understand how individuals with disabilities’ rights are shaped by guardianship and what rights they still have under guardianship.

Take 5 Webinars: School Based Partnerships to Support Transition Services

School Based Partnerships to Support Transition Services

Learn how Summit County Board of Developmental Disabilities and school partners have created valuable transition services in the county.

Assessment Measures Videos: Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers and Young Children (STAT)

Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers and Young Children (STAT)

Watch and learn as Sarah Hoffmeier briefly discusses The Screening Tool for Autism in Toddlers and Young Children designed to indicate a child's risk for an autism diagnosis.

Take 5 Webinars: Self Advocacy Part 1

Self Advocacy Part 1

Meet advocates of different ages, abilities, and from different walks of life. Learn about their unique perspective on what the terms self-advocacy and advocate mean to them.

Take 5 Webinars: Self-Advocacy: Part 2, Speak up! It's Your Life!

Self-Advocacy: Part 2, Speak up! It's Your Life!

Eight advocates voice their needs! Youth and individuals with disabilities can learn from advocates to use their voice to build the life they want.

Take 5 Webinars: Self-Advocacy: Part 3, Resources to Plan Your Life!

Self-Advocacy: Part 3, Resources to Plan Your Life!

Capitalize on resources the advocates have used to create the life they want as part of their local community.

Assessment Measures Videos: Sensory Profile

Sensory Profile

Dr. Jane Case-Smith introduces the Sensory Profile. The Sensory Profile is a caregiver questionnaire designed to determine how well children process sensory information.

Social Competence Strategies for Families Video Series: Social Competence Strategies for Families 1

Social Competence Strategies for Families 1

Discover evidence-based strategies and promising practices to teach friendship skills.

Social Competence Strategies for Families Video Series: Social Competence Strategies for Families 2

Social Competence Strategies for Families 2

Explore evidence-based strategies to build success when participating in community activities.

Social Competence Strategies for Families Video Series: Social Competence Strategies for Families 3

Social Competence Strategies for Families 3

Learn evidence-based strategies to lessen anxiety related to social situations for family members with ASD.

Social Competence Strategies for Families Video Series: Social Competence Strategies for Families 4

Social Competence Strategies for Families 4

Learn evidence-based strategies to help the individual navigate new situations, or help families when things go wrong.

Social Competence Strategies for Families Video Series

Social Competence Strategies for Families Video Series

Learn strategies to teach social skills to your family member with ASD. Help them develop social competence through this four-part video series.

Customized Employment: Social Security Work Incentives

Social Security Work Incentives

Learn more about other work incentives and reducing dependence on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI) cash benefits.

Test Administration Videos: Testing the Limits

Testing the Limits

Learn the concept of testing the limits and how to use this clinical procedure to gain additional information about an individual's abilities, ability to learn, and types of assistance required.

Transitions Webcasts: The Art of Job Coaching

The Art of Job Coaching

Dr. Peter Gerhardt, discusses the art of job coaching and the qualities one should possess to be an effective job coach for an employee with an autism spectrum disorder.

Transitions Webcasts: The Aspirations Program

The Aspirations Program

Highlights of the Aspirations Program for young adults with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism at the Nisonger Center of The Ohio State University.

Autism Video: The Employee with Autism Spectrum Disorder

The Employee with Autism Spectrum Disorder

A video and toolkit about employees with autism spectrum disorders.

Transitions Webcasts: The Importance of Internships

The Importance of Internships

Tykiah Wright, of WrightChoice Intern Program, explains the importance of experiences such as internships for successful career development and employment.

UDL Webinars: The Leader's Role in Supporting UDL

The Leader's Role in Supporting UDL

Learn about how leaders can use and support the use of the UDL framework to ensure learning for all.

Take 5 Webinars: The OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal

The OhioMeansJobs-Readiness Seal

Presented by: Kayla Mack, Education Program Specialist- Office of Graduate Success. Learn how Ohio high schoolers can access one pathway towards graduation!

Third Thursday: Third Thursday - Alternate Assessment and Standards Based Instruction

Third Thursday - Alternate Assessment and Standards Based Instruction

Learn about standards based education for learners taking the Alternate Assessment.

Third Thursday: Third Thursday - ASD Strategies in Action: A FREE Video-Based Training Resource

Third Thursday - ASD Strategies in Action: A FREE Video-Based Training Resource

Parents will learn about OCALI's new Autism Certification Center (ACC), which has just launched ASD Strategies in Action an exciting, video-based training resource.

Third Thursday: Third Thursday - Autism and Girls: What's the Difference?

Third Thursday - Autism and Girls: What's the Difference?

An exploration of gender differences in autism spectrum disorder.

Third Thursday: Third Thursday - Employment First and the 8 Predictors of Transition Planning Success

Third Thursday - Employment First and the 8 Predictors of Transition Planning Success

Identify and discuss the evidence-based practices that promote a transition outcome of integrated community employment.

Third Thursday: Third Thursday - Grandparents:  How They Can Help Parents with ASD

Third Thursday - Grandparents: How They Can Help Parents with ASD

Learn from author Jennifer Krumins about what Grandparents can do to support their adult children dealing with the challenges of ASD

Third Thursday: Third Thursday - Healthy Relationships: The Foundation for Helping Your Child with a Disability

Third Thursday - Healthy Relationships: The Foundation for Helping Your Child with a Disability

Listen to the story of a family with a middle schooler with ASD and the way they've worked their community to support each other and their son.

Third Thursday: Third Thursday - Learn Strategies for Addressing Puberty and Sexuality

Third Thursday - Learn Strategies for Addressing Puberty and Sexuality

Learn some basic information to help parents prepare for the teaching that must be done to prepare their child for the changes of puberty.

Third Thursday: Third Thursday - Out and About: Thinking About Summer Activities for Your Child

Third Thursday - Out and About: Thinking About Summer Activities for Your Child

This session will discuss choosing and preparing for summer activities that will teach basic life skills.

Third Thursday: Third Thursday - Preparing Your Child for a Good School Year

Third Thursday - Preparing Your Child for a Good School Year

Learn how to be proactive in helping your and child - and you - get set up for a positive start to the new school year.

Third Thursday: Third Thursday - Priming: A Strategy to Help Your Child Prepare for Anything

Third Thursday - Priming: A Strategy to Help Your Child Prepare for Anything

Priming is an effective strategy parents can use to help their children with disabilities navigate a wide variety of new situations.

Third Thursday: Third Thursday - Sensory Issues: What Parents Need to Know

Third Thursday - Sensory Issues: What Parents Need to Know

Learn the basics about our sensory systems and what behavior a child with sensory challenges may exhibit.

Third Thursday: Third Thursday - Services Across the Life Span for Individuals with Disabilities

Third Thursday - Services Across the Life Span for Individuals with Disabilities

Learn about the County Boards of DD and the supports they offer throughout your child's life.

Third Thursday: Third Thursday - Special Interests: Using Special Interests to Support Success at Home and School

Third Thursday - Special Interests: Using Special Interests to Support Success at Home and School

Learn instructional strategies incorporating your child's special interest to support learning.

Third Thursday: Third Thursday - The IEP Process: An Opportunity for Partnership

Third Thursday - The IEP Process: An Opportunity for Partnership

Learn about the IEP Framework and how it provides a foundation for information exchange between parents and educators.

Third Thursday: Third Thursday - Transition Planning Tools

Third Thursday - Transition Planning Tools

Discover helpful tools for future planning - from the time your child enters school to when he's ready to move on to adulthood.

Third Thursday: Third Thursday - Understanding Assistive Technology

Third Thursday - Understanding Assistive Technology

Learn about Assistive Technology including identifying and funding the right device

Test Administration Videos: Top 10 Tips for Working With and Evaluating Students with ASD

Top 10 Tips for Working With and Evaluating Students with ASD

Dr. Ruth Aspy and Dr. Barry Grossman discuss their Top 10 List of tips for working with and evaluating students with autism spectrum disorders.

Transitions Webcasts: Transition Team Member Highlights

Transition Team Member Highlights

Parents and stakeholders in transition youth life consider their strengths, preferences, interests and needs of the young person when looking work experiences in their local community.

Transitions Webcasts: Transition to Adulthood: Focus on Community Living Issues

Transition to Adulthood: Focus on Community Living Issues

Information that one should consider for youth with autism spectrum disorders during the transition to adulthood, with an emphasis on community and residential issues.

Transitions Webcasts: Transition to College

Transition to College

Ann Palmer, author and parent of an individual with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), reviews strategies for the student with ASD who plans to attend college after high school graduation.

Lifespan Video Basic: Transitions Webcasts

Transitions Webcasts

View webcasts on a variety of topics related to transitions.

C to B Video 2: Understanding the Importance of each Team Member in Transition Planning

Understanding the Importance of each Team Member in Transition Planning

Learn how other agencies’ participation and contributions are critical to successful transitions.

UDL Webinars: Using UDL to Leverage Co-Planning

Using UDL to Leverage Co-Planning

Learn how you can use the UDL Framework to identify and remove barriers in their co-planning teams.

Take 5 Webinars: What are Effective Predictors?

What are Effective Predictors?

Analyze researched based activities, services, and supports for transition youth to have positive adult outcomes in the area of employment, community living, and continued education training.

Take 5 Webinars: What's New on Ohio's DB101 Website?

What's New on Ohio's DB101 Website?

Receive trusted information about the youth’s financial planning. Set up a free account today and plan for the future, no matter how many times your plans change!

C to B Video 3: Who's Involved in Transition Planning Conferences (TPCs)?

Who's Involved in Transition Planning Conferences (TPCs)?

Explore the roles involved in, the purpose of, and best practices when conducting transition planning conferences (TPC)s.

C to B Video 1: Working with Families to Process and Plan for the C-B Transition

Working with Families to Process and Plan for the C-B Transition

See how a common, strengths-based understanding of the C-B transition across professionals and family members best allows a child to participate and make progress in the general preschool curriculum.