Resources

Caregiver Skills Training: Caregiver Skills Training (CST) is a program offered through the World Health Organization (WHO) for families of children with developmental delays or disabilities that can help caregivers build day-to-day skills to better understand and engage with their children. 

The Triple P-Positive Parenting Program is a long standing evidence based parenting program that is works to prevent and support behavioral and emotional problems in children. Currently, you have the opportunity to participate in this program for FREE through the state of Ohio. Additionally, if you prefer in person sessions this web site will help you locate in person options as well.

Nearly half of all children with Autism Spectrum Disorder may wander away or be susceptible to threats in the community. Your family will benefit from exploring safety resources.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Children with autism may be eligible for SSI benefits if their family's income and assets are not above the SSI limits. For more information, including eligibility criteria, please visit www.ssa.gov or call 800-772-1213.

Autism Speaks: Caregivers are encouraged to download a copy of the First 100 Days Kit from Autism Speaks. This is a tool kit to assist families in getting the critical information they need in the first 100 days after an autism spectrum diagnosis.

Milestones Autism Resources is a local organization for parents, professionals, and individuals with an autism spectrum disorder. They have a comprehensive online resource guide outlining community resources and providers. They also offers individual support to families with a family member on the autism spectrum or direct support to those on the autism spectrum in order to assist them in developing goals and a plan for success and independence.

The Autism Society serves the autism community by providing information, coordinating support services, and facilitating communication for the benefit of those with Autism Spectrum Disorder from diagnosis through adulthood. The Autism Society offers workshops, family and community events.

As early as age 3, children can be evaluated by the school district to assess eligibility to begin receiving special education supports within the public school setting. It is recommended that you connect with your local school district and request an evaluation as your child will likely require extra services/ accommodations within their educational placement for them to effectively and adequately access their education. The evaluation then determines a child's eligibility for special education services through the formation of an individualized education program (IEP) if eligible. These services are then provided and funded by the public school district starting at the age of 3.

• In order to begin, parents/caregivers must request the evaluation in writing by contacting the Director of Special Education Services for their local school district. Special education services may also be referred to Pupil Services or Services for Exceptional Students.

• Autism Scholarship Program: The Autism Scholarship Program is operated by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) to provide funds of up to $32,445 to parents of a qualified child with an autism spectrum disorder. The program offers the parent(s) of eligible children with autism the opportunity to choose a different implementer of the child's individualized education program (IEP). Another necessary step is to ensure the child's qualifying category for special education services on their Evaluation Team Report (ETR) is listed as Autism.