Autism Society of Northwest Ohio

Autism Society of Northwest Ohio (Get Directions) 4334 Secor Rd. Suite 1 Toledo, OH 43623 419.578.2766419.578.2766 | http://www.asno.org/

Founded in 1968, The Autism Society of Northwest Ohio is a chapter of the Autism Society, the oldest and largest grassroots autism organization in the country.We provide support, education, and advocacy to individuals, parents, family members,and professionals affected by autism across the lifespan and the entire autism spectrum in 12 counties in Northwest Ohio. Our counties: Lucas, Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Williams, and Wood.

Our services:
-Information about autism and related topics
-Referrals to autism specific resources and "autism friendly" resources
-Support Groups, including our Sibshop
-Education and training for parents and professionals including our Practical Solutions workshops
-Family Fun events such as our Family Picnic, Mud Hens’ game, and Holiday Party
-Parent Resource room with Boardmaker®
-Extended school year summer program
-Presentations to professional and groups
-Activities to promote autism awareness
-Community and legislative advocacy
-E-newsletter
-Collaborative programs such as Lose The Training Wheels and our Hidden Curriculum of Interacting with Law -Enforcement training for adolescents and adults with ASD and the Sensory Sensitive Movie program with Rave Cinema.