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).
Hear families share daily challenges faced by their family member with autism and words of wisdom to help overcome the hurdles.
Find out what advice these family members have to share regarding their journey with autism spectrum disorder.
Hear from families the emotions they experienced and what they did to cope with learning about their child's autism diagnosis.
Listen to these family members talk about what strategies they have used to support transitions.
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.
Learn about the process of AATA, how to identify the information needed for transition services and use the data to inform postsecondary goals.
Learn about a simple, effective, process to identify the focus of the needed AATA through a process of asking and answering questions.
Navigate the array of supports that can be considered as individuals with disabilities move to adult life.
View webcasts that share information about bullying and how to support those with special needs who are being bullied.
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 video series
The ADOS is a semi-structured standardized observational assessment tool designed to assess autism spectrum disorders in children, adolescents, and adults.
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.
The ASSQ is a rating scale designed to detect social impairment and screen for symptoms related to autism and other high-functioning disorders.
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.
This web cast reviews community support programs for young adults with disabilities.
Discover how the UDL Expert Learner model supports successful lifelong learning, connects to transition planning and improves adult outcomes.
A discussion of the current employment picture for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and the possibilities that exist for future employment.
View an introduction to Customized Employment, which uses a flexible approach to match the skills of the applicant to the needs of the employer.
Webcasts on a variety of topics releated to customized employment.
Engage like never before with Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) as you discover the WHERE and HOW to ensure LRE.
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.
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.
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.
Information on educational identification of ASD. Topics covered include: legal foundations, when to evaluate for ASD, diagnosis vs. eligibility, and the team process.
Comments on the benefits of employing individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and also offers advice to individuals with ASD who are seeking employment.
In this webcast, a story involving a newly hired kindergarten teacher faced with challenging classroom behaviors will be shared.
In this webcast, you will listen to Sarah, a young woman with an alcohol related birth defect share her life story.
In this webcast, information related to Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD) will be provided.
Learn how Gabby and her multi-agency transition planning team worked together to support Gabby on her journey to her adult life 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.
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.
Break down barriers that interfere with independent completion of task using Google Hangout to support work tasks throughout the day.
Improve productivity in all settings by using visual, audio, and checklist that can be shared with others as well as connecting through backwards planning.
Broaden one’s horizons within the community using Google Maps.
This webcast reviews issues that parents and others will need to consider related to guardianship of young adults with disabilities.
Home Reminders and Grandpa Power Card Video
Dr. Ruth Aspy and Dr. Barry Grossman share information regarding the process of forming an interdisciplinary autism evaluation team.
Listen as two parents share their strategies for helping others understand their child's unique characteristics.
A discussion the importance of preparing the workplace.
Dr. Ruth Aspy and Dr. Barry Grossman discuss factors to consider when working as an interdisciplinary autism evaluation team.
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 Search for Items
Watch this video to see how Medicaid Buy In can be a viable incentive for workers with disabilities.
Learn about a feature-matching process that can match an individuals’ needs and abilities to an appropriate device and improve postsecondary outcomes.
Browse different apps for mobile devices that can help support access and independence in community living, employment, and continued learning for all individuals.
Discover new strategies for local collaboration from Summit County Board of Developmental Disabilities
Updated resources on the OCALI Autism Center webpage can help any youth prepare for adulthood.
Watch OCALI videos on Youtube.
How will you support all students' individual dreams?
Discover the Outreach Center for Deafness and Blindness and the resources available to support students with deafness and blindness and their families.
Activate your daily routine with a few simple foundational self-care tips!
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.
Equip yourself and youth with resources from OCALI and the community, to support the path to a healthy self.
Expand knowledge of TIC and review resources to assist youth to lead their life!
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.
Understand how individuals with disabilities’ rights are shaped by guardianship and what rights they still have under guardianship.
Learn how Summit County Board of Developmental Disabilities and school partners have created valuable transition services in the county.
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.
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.
Eight advocates voice their needs! Youth and individuals with disabilities can learn from advocates to use their voice to build the life they want.
Capitalize on resources the advocates have used to create the life they want as part of their local community.
Dr. Jane Case-Smith introduces the Sensory Profile. The Sensory Profile is a caregiver questionnaire designed to determine how well children process sensory information.
Discover evidence-based strategies and promising practices to teach friendship skills.
Explore evidence-based strategies to build success when participating in community activities.
Learn evidence-based strategies to lessen anxiety related to social situations for family members with ASD.
Learn evidence-based strategies to help the individual navigate new situations, or help families when things go wrong.
Learn strategies to teach social skills to your family member with ASD. Help them develop social competence through this four-part video series.
Learn more about other work incentives and reducing dependence on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI) cash benefits.
In this FASD webcast, educators will learn the types of behaviors that often are associated with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and be provided with environmental strategies.
Interdisciplinary Autism Evaluation Team video series
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.
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.
Highlights of the Aspirations Program for young adults with Asperger Syndrome and High Functioning Autism at the Nisonger Center of The Ohio State University.
A video and toolkit about employees with autism spectrum disorders.
Tykiah Wright, of WrightChoice Intern Program, explains the importance of experiences such as internships for successful career development and employment.
Learn about how leaders can use and support the use of the UDL framework to ensure learning for all.
Presented by: Kayla Mack, Education Program Specialist- Office of Graduate Success. Learn how Ohio high schoolers can access one pathway towards graduation!
Learn about standards based education for learners taking the Alternate Assessment.
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.
An exploration of gender differences in autism spectrum disorder.
Identify and discuss the evidence-based practices that promote a transition outcome of integrated community employment.
Learn from author Jennifer Krumins about what Grandparents can do to support their adult children dealing with the challenges of ASD
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.
Learn some basic information to help parents prepare for the teaching that must be done to prepare their child for the changes of puberty.
This session will discuss choosing and preparing for summer activities that will teach basic life skills.
Learn how to be proactive in helping your and child - and you - get set up for a positive start to the new school year.
Priming is an effective strategy parents can use to help their children with disabilities navigate a wide variety of new situations.
Learn the basics about our sensory systems and what behavior a child with sensory challenges may exhibit.
Learn about the County Boards of DD and the supports they offer throughout your child's life.
Learn instructional strategies incorporating your child's special interest to support learning.
Learn about the IEP Framework and how it provides a foundation for information exchange between parents and educators.
Discover helpful tools for future planning - from the time your child enters school to when he's ready to move on to adulthood.
Learn about Assistive Technology including identifying and funding the right device
Dr. Ruth Aspy and Dr. Barry Grossman discuss their Top 10 List of tips for working with and evaluating students with autism spectrum disorders.
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.
Information that one should consider for youth with autism spectrum disorders during the transition to adulthood, with an emphasis on community and residential issues.
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.
View webcasts on a variety of topics related to transitions.
Learn how you can use the UDL Framework to identify and remove barriers in their co-planning teams.
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.
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!
