TRANSITIONING TO IN-PERSON LEARNING
“The pandemic has been disruptive for children across the board, especially for children with autism and their families, so many aspects of their education have been affected, including access to therapies as well as educational and social interactions.” said Patricia Schetter, a board-certified behavior analyst who coordinates the Autism Education Initiatives for the Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at the UC Davis MIND Institute. Check out these tips from UC Davis Health on how to support your child’s shift to in-person learning. READ MORE... |
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FISHING WITH SUMMIT METRO PARKS ASGA and Summit Metro Parks are teaming up for an inclusive family fishing experience at Furnace Run Park! The cost is $25 per family and incudes a fishing-related activity kit, necessary gear, bait, and fun outdoor games! Park staff will be there to assist. Only 7 spots left! YOU RODE THE RAILS WITH ASGA! riding trains with families in Medina! |
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ENSURING A GREAT START TO KINDERGARTEN FOR KIDS WITH ASD |
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We're excited they're back! Have fun participating in social activities, sharing interests, and meeting new people through a virtual format. The group is free, but registration is required!
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DOUBLE DOWN CASINO NIGHT TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE!! ASGA is excited to host its 5th Annual Double Down Casino night! Each ticket includes dinner and a drink ticket, as well as access to casino games, silent auction, and 50/50 raffle. Contact Leslie Bloom for more information. |
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MEDICAID TOOLKIT- This toolkit provides information about Medicaid and the services you have available to you. In addition, to help clarify what is available, a Medicaid State Plan Services online course is now available in DODD MyLearning. CHARTING LIFECOURSE WEBINAR - The Family Resource Network of Ohio is hosting, "Charting the LifeCourse: Domains Across the LifeStages" on September 17 at 9 AM. |
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About the Autism Society of Greater Akron The Autism Society of Greater Akron (ASGA) is one of more than 80 affiliates nationwide that are part of the Autism Society of America, the nation’s largest and oldest grassroots autism organization. ASGA serves Summit, Stark, Wayne, Portage, and Medina counties. ASGA works locally to achieve its mission to improve the lives of all affected by autism. ASGA is also a proud member of the Ohio Family Network (OFN), connecting people with disabilities and their families to local information and resources within their communities. We believe OFN provides opportunities to share ideas, find solutions to common challenges and inspire and strengthen each other |
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