OCALI Pass accounts are available free of charge to anyone who wishes to participate in professional development opportunities and access various tools offered through the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI).
A hub of assessment resources for families and professionals as a guide through the assessment process.
Resources at your fingertips, for both families and professionals.
Access monthly tips to support individuals on the autism spectrum.
Explore professional development resources addressing autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other complex disabilities.
Whether you are beginning your assessment journey or fine-tuning the assessment process, explore a wealth of information related to assessment and autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Information for school evaluation teams determining eligibility for services as a student with ASD.
Explore interventions to support learners with ASD and other complex needs.
Learn about the Autism Diagnosis Education Project on educating families, health care professionals, educators, and others interested in screening and diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders.
Consider professional learning communities and online book studies for collaborative learning.
Learn about supports for the more than 60 percent of individuals with disabilities impacted by bullying. These supports are for their families, their peers, and those who educate them.
Intended for district teams, the two-day institute focuses on a district-wide approach for improving outcomes for students with ASD.
Discover a collection of resources that provides parents and professionals with foundational information for understanding autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
Learn the causes and characteristics of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Intended for preschool personnel working with students with ASD the three-day institute focuses on understanding the diverse needs of young children with ASD.
Learn how the Autism Center at OCALI provides high quality professional development and consultation services to school districts and other educational organizations.
View online guidebooks on topics including Age-Appropriate Transition Assessment and IEP Transition Components.
A series of recommended resources geared towards the needs of families.
OCALI responds to the events of December 14, 2012, in Newtown, Connecticut.
Supporting Ohioans with Autism for Meaningful and Successful Lives
Autism services will be included as part of the essential health benefit package that federal law requires in every state beginning in 2014.
OCALI Board Member Honored During the State of the State Address
Learn and share basic facts about autism spectrum disorders (ASD) with this downloadable fact sheet.
Characteristics and Qualities of an Effective Support Person for Individuals with ASD
Explore an overview of the world of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) developed by Ohio parents. Discover a broad range of resources, supports, interventions and services.
Learn about tips for enhancing social interactions with individuals with ASD through this downloadable tip sheet.
Get the support you need when your child exhibits dangerous behavior.
A video and toolkit about employees with autism spectrum disorders.
This module provides foundational information for understanding diagnosis, assessment for identification, and eligibility for special education services under the label of
Investigate free online modules on characteristics, evidence-based practices, and promising practices in ASD. Credit is available for a fee.
The Autism Scholarship allows ODE to pay a scholarship to the parents of a child identified with autism.
Review the changes in ASD in the 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).
IDEA guarantees a free and appropriate public education for every child with a disability.
OCALI’s Lending Library connects people with disabilities and those who support them with accessible materials, resources, and technology to promote lifelong learning.
Learn about students with complex needs and the challenges that accompany the education of students with significant cognitive disabilities.
Learn to build dispositions to addresses the challenges that accompany the education of students with intensive disabilities.
Develop appropriate lesson plans, design environments, and learn about curriculum access for students with intensive disabilities.
Explore assistive technology and other instructional tools to help students with intensive disabilities get the most out of instruction.
Learn great program features that impact learning and life for students with intense disabilities.