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LISTENING SESSIONS ON EXPERIENCES WITH MEDICAL SITUATIONS FOR PARENTS, SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS & SELF-ADVOCATES
The Autism Society of Greater Akron is interested in hearing your stories -- both good and bad -- about your experiences as a parent, self-advocate, or support professionals in medical settings. We want a variety of voices, including people of different races, gender identities, incomes, and ages, to provide input. We are hosting three different "Listening Sessions" and hope you will share your story in a supportive environment. REGISTER HERE |
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ASGA EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LAURIE CRAMER COMMENTS The Akron Beacon Journal reached out to ASGA to comment on the opening of a new therapy center in Fairlawn. Laurie Cramer, the executive director of the Autism Society of Greater Akron, said she welcomes the addition of the new Fairlawn facility. "We are fortunate that access to therapy centers has grown significantly in Northeast Ohio since the state legislature passed a law in 2014 requiring health insurers to cover Applied Behavioral Analysis and other therapies," Cramer said. "Prior to the change in law, the only parents who had access to this level of early intervention were the ones who could afford to pay for it, leaving many children behind." READ THE ARTICLE HERE
It's true--boys are diagnosed with Autism four times as often as girls. Even with similar levels of trait severity, women and girls are less likely to be diagnosed than boys and men. But, why? ASGA has compiled a list of resources that will shed light on the idiosyncrasies of girls with Autism and the structure of the diagnostic tools that make diagnosis more difficult. LEARN MORE HERE |
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Teens (Age 13-17) meets Tues, Feb 22 from 7-8 PM REGISTER HERE Adults (Age 18+) meets Wed, Feb 23 from 7-8 PM REGISTER HERE Grandparents meets Mon, Mar 28 from 7-8 PM REGISTER HERE
Informal support groups providing time for discussion and information sharing among anyone impacted by autism. SUMMIT COUNTY CTA: In-Person at Stow Panera LEARN MOREPORTAGE COUNTY CTA: In-Person at Reed Memorial Library LEARN MOREJoin the online Facebook Coffee, Tea & Autism Group HERE! |
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FEB 24: Vaccine Education Initiative from the Autism Society of America FEB 27: SKY ZONE Trampoline Park Sensory Hours |
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About the Autism Society of Greater Akron The Autism Society of Greater Akron's (ASGA) mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the Autism community with the resources needed to live fully. ASGA serves Summit, Medina, Portage, Wayne, and Stark county communities. 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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