Our monthly support group meets the THIRD THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH at:

The Miami Valley Regional Center (Formerly MV SERRC), room 1-26

4801 Springfield Street, Riverside, OH 45431 CLICK HERE FOR MAP

These meetings are free and open to the public.  Please plan to join us!

Refreshments are provided.  Sorry, we are unable to provide childcare at this time.

Please note:  The Autism Society of America-Dayton Chapter does not endorse programs or providers but provides quality information to help parents, caregivers, and individuals with ASD make informed choices.

Thurs., Aug. 21, 2008 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Topic:  Summit Academy.  Michael Harty from the Xenia campus will be with us to discuss the Therapeutic Learning Model they use, the students that benefit from this learning environment, and the specialized programming they offer.  This will be a casual Q&A session with plenty of time for open discussion on all schooling options in the area and about how the Ohio Autism Scholarship works.
RESCHEDULED FOR Tues., Oct. 28, 2008 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM	Topic:  The Hidden Curriculum: Teaching What is Meaningful.   A screening of the video by Brenda Smith Myles and a discussion to follow.  "Using numerous everday examples, Brenda Smith Myles emphasizes the importance of teaching hidden curriculum items directly to individuals with autism spectrum disorders and social-cognitive challenges, even if it means skipping other more traditional content for the moment.".  The video is humorous and enlightening.  An evening you will enjoy and will take away new insight on how to teach the unwritten rules. Special Thanks to the Lending Library at the Miami Valley Regional Center for providing the video.  Be sure to check out the Lending Library, which is open M-F 8AM-5PM and the first Sat. of each month 9AM-2PM unless it's a holiday weekend.  The library will also be open during Dayton Autism Society events for your convenience.  The library materials are free and available for anyone to check out.   For more information about the library, including library policies and a catalog of items, visit http://www.mvserrc.esu.k12.oh.us/
SPECIAL DAY & TIME.   Sat., Sept. 27, 2008 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM Miami Valley Regional Center, third floor REGISTER HERE	Topic:  eReadingPro Workshop.  Teaching the world to read.   What can you expect to learn at one of our workshops? The importance of teaching a child to read early. An understanding of learning styles and learning strategies. Reasons why your child may be struggling with reading and how to help. How to set up a reading program. How to create flashcards and books for your child. How to use flashcards effectively. How to teach your child to read single words, couplets, phrases, sentences and books using our program    FREE workshop sponsored by the Dayton Autism Society.  Register via this link: http://www.ereadingpro.com/register.htm    Presented by:  Denise MacDonald.  About the speaker:   Denise MacDonald is the President and Founder of eReadingPro, and was Co-Founder of the original Out of the Box Reading program. As a result of her extensive background in administering psycho-educational assessments with young children in the school system, Denise became concerned about the growing number of students struggling with traditional educational methods. In 2004, armed with both a clinical and real-life understanding of neuropsychology, Denise set out to make a difference. Through eReadingPro and her former company Out of the Box Reading, Denise is determined to give parents and educators the tools to assist individuals of all ages who may be struggling with reading.
DATE CHANGE Thurs., Oct. 16, 2008 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Topic:  Toilet Training.  Presented by Kimberly A. Kroeger-Geoppinger, PsyD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Kelly O'Leary Center at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.  About the speaker.    Kim will present a clear plan for toilet training virtually ANY child, regardless of developmental level, I.Q., vocal or non-vocal.  Your questions will be answered and you'll leave the training knowing exactly what to do to help your child achieve toileting skills and maintain them.
Thurs., Nov. 20, 2008 6:30 PM	Topic:  Autism:The Musical.  We will host a private screening of the fantastic film, Autism: The Musical.  Afterwards, we will have social time to discuss the movie and enjoy refreshments.
Thurs., Dec.18, 2008 6:30 PM	Topic: Special Needs Financial Planning.  Presented by:  Paul A. Nidich, Esq., J.D., LL. M.  About the speaker.  Paul is not only a highly-qualified attorney, he also has an adult child with autism, so he fully understands the emotional concerns as well as the financial ones for our children.  Paul is extremely knowledgeable about Special Needs Trusts aka. Supplemental Services Trusts, and knows the ins and outs of the laws to give us peace of mind when planning for our children's futures.  It's something that none of us wants to think about but once everything is in place, you are free to focus on the here and now, and maybe sleep a little easier at night.
Thurs., Jan. 15, 2009 6:30 PM	Topic:  Special Needs Tax Workshop.   Presented by:  Paul A. Nidich, Esq., J.D., LL. M.  About the speaker.  Paul has an adult child with autism, combine that with his Master of Laws in Taxation degree and you have yourself the perfect person to teach us about taxation laws as they apply to caring for our special needs children.  I have found Paul to be a compassionate man who understands the challenges we face, and he works very hard to help us keep as much of the money we earn as possible, so we can use that money to care for our children.
Thurs., Feb. 19, 2009 6:30 PM (tentative)	Topic:  Vaccines.  Screening of the video Vaccine Nation with a discussion and Q & A to follow with Dr. Phillip C. DeMio, an M.D. and DAN! Doctor.   Lots of people have questions about the safety and efficacy of our current vaccine schedule.  Come watch this controversial film and get your vaccine questions answered by a Defeat Autism Now! physician.  Information about a safer vaccine schedule with be provided, as well as where you can learn more to make an informed decision for yourself and your child.
Thurs., Mar., 19, 2009 6:30 PM	Topic:  Social Skills.   Presented by Kimberly A. Kroeger-Geoppinger, PsyD, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Kelly O'Leary Center at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.  About the speaker.   Kim will present a very informative workshop on teaching social skills to children with developmental delays.  You will learn easy-to-implement activities and games to help your child navigate the social situations he/she is likely to encounter on a daily basis.
Date TBA	Screening of Autism Yesterday and group discussion to follow.