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Autism Society Northwest Ohio

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About us:

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We are a chapter of the Autism Society of America, the oldest and largest autism advocacy organization in the country. We provide support, education, and advocacy to individuals, parents, family members, and professionals affected by autism across the lifespan and the entire autism spectrum in 12 counties in Northwest Ohio.

Our Counties: Lucas, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Williams, and Wood.

Our mission: To improve the lives of all affected by autism.       

Options Policy: The Autism Society promotes the active and informed involvement of family members and the individual with autism in the planning of individualized, appropriate services and supports. As such, we subcribe to our national organization's Options Policy. Read the Options Policy...

Our Services:

Information about autism and related topics

Referrals to autism specific community resources and "autism friendly" resources

Support Groups, including our Sibshop NOTE: Pre-registration for Sibshop is required. Download the registration form.

Education and training for parents and professionals including our Practical Solutions workshops. Download the 2013 Winter/Spring flyer/registration form.

Family Fun events: such as Sensory Sensitive Cinema with Rave Motion Pictures, MudHens game 

Parent Resource library with the use of Boardmaker

Individual Education Plan (IEP) advocacy

Extended school year summer program for children 3 - 22

Presentations to professional and community groups

Activities to promote autism concern and awareness

Community and legislative advocacy

Email and mailed newsletters

Our Support Groups:

Lucas County ASD Family Support Group Click here for more information.

Wood County Autism Support Group Click here for more information.

Sandusky County Autism Parent Support Group Click here for more information.

Ottawa County Autism Parent Support Group Click here for more information.

Friends with Aspergers  is a peer group for adult Aspies. Click here for more information.

"20 Somethings" Social Group is a social/activity group for "20 Something Adults" with ASD. Click here for more information.

Sibshop for children 8-15 who have a brother or sister on the autism spectrum. Click here for more information.

Contact us:

Linell Weinberg, MSW Executive Director

6629 West Central Avenue  Suite 1
Toledo, OH 43617

Phone: 419-578-2766 (419-578-ASNO)
Fax: 419-725-6805
Email: asno.org@bex.net
website: http://www.asno.org
Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/asno.org

Hours of Operation:
Phones answered Monday through Friday 10 am - 6 pm
Phone calls left on voice mail will be returned as soon as possible.

Face to face meetings, trainings, and Boardmaker use by appointment. Educational programs, support groups, and family events may be held evenings and on weekends. Check website for details.

Our Website:
Check our website for information about what the Autism Society is doing (top right section of our home page). For information about conferences, workshops, and other events related to autism in Northwest Ohio, Southeaster Michigan, and Ohio as well as federal legislation, check out What's Going On.

Photo pages contain pictures from our events.

Other pages contain content about autism and related topics. These pages are still being built and added to.

What is the Bulletin Board? The Bulletin Board is where we put blogs and posts, book reviews, information about fund-raisers for specific individuals, etc. Being asked to collect for autism from your neighbors on behalf of the Autism Foundation? Beware this "charity" that is not in any way associated with the Autism Society. Read more about this scam. Read about proposed changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual criteria for the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorders.   

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