Continuing internet research

I have not yet heard from the Principal of Crosby Elementary, the school in the Southwest Local School district.  This would be frustrating as a parent.  The next place I thought a parent with a child diagnosed with autism would look for information on schools and what they can offer was an autism foundation of some kind.  I searched and found the Autism Society of Greater Cincinnati.  I was hoping to find parent comments on schools either from the Society’s site or a link from it.  The page had a statement that goes right along with the Family Centered Practice:

”The Autism Society of America (and Greater Cincinnati” promotes the active and informed involvement of family members and the individual with autism in the planning of individualized, appropriate services and supports. The Board of the Autism Society of America believes that each person with autism is a unique individual. Each family and individual with autism should have the right to learn about and select, the options that they feel are most appropriate for the individual with autism. To the maximum extent possible, we believe that the decisions should be made by both the parents and the individual with autism.” 

The page goes on noting that services and community supports should strengthen the family, also, that education is a part of individuals with autism reaching their fullest potential.  This gave me an appreciation for the society.  I then found a link to the “Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders” under the Education tab.  The other options were not related to the Education of people with autism.  The Center is focused on the diagnosis, and treatment of autism along with providing support services.  I’ll be writing more about this site later.