Welcome to the North Central Ohio Chapter of the Autism Society of America (NCOC-ASA). We consist of parents & professionals who provide support, understanding and knowledge to one another relating to Autism Spectrum Disorders. Whether it has affected you on a personal level or you are someone who provides services to the families affected; we are here to provide the arena in which everyone comes together to share their expertise.
Our mission is to promote life long access and opportunities for individuals with Autism and their families, through regional advocacy, public awareness and education.
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We are requesting pictures from all those interested in allowing us to include your child/children in a collage dedicated to those diagnosed with autism in our community at the Steak Fry on June 23rd.It will be displayed behind the Autism Awareness Booth and they will be returned to you after the event.Please bring them to the next 2 meetings or mail them to me: Tina Woskobunik 1810 East 42nd Street Lorain, Ohio 44055 with all necessary contact information attached on the back if you would like for them to be returned. At the very least, please include your child's name, age and when he/she was diagnosed. Thank you in advance for agreeing to participate. We want to show those in attendance just how wonderful our children our. I would love to get as many as possible for a stronger impact on the members of our community--so please consider helping out!! Thanks again.
Upcoming Speakers:
May 8th: Dr. Christine Barry, Pediatric Neuropsychologist & Asst. Professor
June 12th: Sharing Meeting on Social Stories.
**June23rd**SPECIAL EVENT--AUTISM AWARENESS STEAK FRY @ ST. LAD'S CLUB PICNIC GROUNDS, 4221 CLINTON AVENUE, LORAIN, 44055. $15 tax deductible ticket donation. Serving from 4-7:30pm Live Band from 8-11:30pm. **50/50 Raffle**$1 Draft**Autism Awareness Booth and Merchandise** Purchase tickets at meetings or by mailing check or money order to: NCOC-ASA 38940 Amberwood Drive Avon, OH 44011. Checks made out to ASA-NCOC #580. Tax ID#34-1804130.
July 10th: Tony Attwood Video & Dan Carr Speaker.
August 14th: Sharing Meeting on Trasitioning
September 11th: Al Sprague, MRDD
October 9th: Steps Behavioral Consulting Services
November 13th: Karen Lyke, Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD)
Check out the calendar of events for details about the speaker presentations and for information about months not listed above. Thank You.
