Looking for practical tools or community connections? In need of supports for your child or family? Then our resource directory may be the place you find what you need!
The organizations below offer vital expertise, products, and resources to our community. If interested, visit their websites, reach out to them with questions, and explore their social media.
Autism Society of Central Ohio
Autism Society Central Ohio (ASCO) is an affiliate of The Autism Society of America. ASCO's mission is to create connections, empowering everyone in the autism community with the resources needed to live fully. ASCO has been improving the lives of all affected by autism for over 25 years, providing advocacy, education, information and referral, support groups and events for learning, community and fun in central Ohio.
Website
Social media
- Facebook @autismsocietycentralohioASCO
Contact
Autism Society of Ohio
ASO is a coalition of all Ohio affiliates of the Autism Society of America charged with the mission to create connections, empowering everyone in the autism community with the resources needed to live fully. ASO provides advocacy and autism awareness throughout the state. Our particular focus is on Ohio counties not served by a local Autism Society affiliate.
Website
Social media
- Facebook @AutismSocietyOhio
Contact
Council for Exceptional Children - Ohio
The Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) is a community of educators and partners in learning dedicated to advancing the success of students with exceptionalities. CEC's mission is to improve, through excellence and advocacy, the education and quality of life for children and youth with exceptionalities and/or special needs and to enhance engagement of their families.
Website
- https://cec-ohio.org/
Social media
Contact
Healthy Relationships
Healthy Relationships is a highly adaptable program that teaches challenging life skills to students and individuals with various needs. This extensive program is designed from beginning to end to help educate, inform, prepare, and maintain healthy relationships with oneself and others, and find value in doing so to transition successfully into adulthood and beyond.
Website
Social media
- Facebook @HealthyRelationshipsCurriculum
Contact
- Rob Anderson, Robert.Anderson@wfspa.org, or
- Jen Falkowski, Jennifer.Falkowski@wfspa.org
Munchables
Munchables Sensory Solutions Ltd specializes in stylish chewelry for kids and adults. We offer chewy necklaces, bracelets, zipper pulls and pencil toppers. Every piece of chewable jewelry comes with a 90-day Chew Guarantee. Free shipping within United States and Canada.
Website:
Social media:
- Facebook @MunchablesChewelry
- Instagram @MunchablesSensorySolutions
Contact:
- Laura May, sales@munchables.ca
National Autism Resources
Our tools are designed to help students understand what is expected of them in class, build communication skills, manage behavior positively, and support learning. Our practical educational catalog includes special education curriculum, visual supports, social emotional learning materials, as well as a variety of behavior supports to help students on the spectrum learn. Check out our free resources including our App iTalkDoc.
Website
Social media
- Twitter @AutismResource
- Facebook @NationalAutismResources
- Instagram @NationalAutismResources
Contact
The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities
The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) is a statewide nonprofit organization that serves families of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities in Ohio, and the educators and agencies who provide services to them. OCECD works through the coalition efforts of over 40 parent and professional disability organizations and over 70 individual members which comprise the Coalition. OCECD has been in existence since 1972 and been funded from the federal government, U.S. Dept of Education, Office for Special Education Programs since 1984, to serve as the Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) for the state of Ohio.
Website
Social media
Contact
Rhythm & Writing
Rhythm & Writing is an award-winning handwriting program developed by an occupational therapist that uses creative rhymes, catchy music, and lyric videos to teach kids to print letters - the right way! Letter formations are taught by "The Get Write Crew," a diverse musical group of animals who make learning to write FUN! There’s Big Country bear who plays guitar, Hip Hop frog the lyricist, Jazzy Faith bunny who sings and plays keyboards, and Mo Rock monkey who’s in a wheelchair and plays drums. It’s perfect for kiddos just learning to write, those who need extra help learning to write, and those who don’t like to write! It’s effective with typically developing kids & can be adapted for those with special needs.
Website
Contact
- Nikki Wilson, nikki@rhythmandwriting.com
STAR Autism Support
STAR Autism Support provides training and specialized curricula to stakeholders working with students with autism and developmental delays. We take a districtwide approach to improving student outcomes by increasing teachers’ use of evidence-based practices. This model allows districts to develop a sustainable local infrastructure adhering to IDEA standards and supporting the needs of students in various settings. Our research-based curricula at early childhood, primary, secondary, and post-secondary levels provide consistency for all students and educators across the district.
Website
Social media
- Twitter @SAS_Autism
- Instagram @STARAutismSupport
- Facebook @STARAutismSupport
Contact
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