This is an eight week Social Skills programfor higher functioning young adults on the spectrum ages 17-30. We also have a parent support program and for graduates of the program a reunion the first Wednesday of every month.

The center for autism at the Cleveland Clinic is a multi-faceted service provider for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and like conditions. The Center offers a full day year-round intensive applied behavioral program for students from earliest diagnosis to age 22 years. The center currently serves 74 full- time students and will accomodate up to 100 full-time students as its state of the art facility is completed in 2008. The center's intensive behavioral early childhood program offers tiered levels of instruction and low ratios. The Center's school program provides intensive communication, behavior academic, social and career development services. The outreach program provides in-home behavioral programming, consultation and training. Diagnostic and medical assessment to the pediatric autism community is also available.The center conducts research in autism treatment.

Educational Options is a Comprehensive Educational Consultation and Referral Service for Teens and Young Adults.

The Greater Akron ChapterOHIO) of the Autism Society of America serves Summit, Stark, Portage, Wayne and Medina counties. We offer parent support groups and professional board meetings. We also have a yahoo group.

The Kelly O'Leary Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is a collaborative parent and professional program that provides diagnostic, treatment and support services. It was established when families advocated for a response to the needs of children with autism and their families. The makeup of the center was determined largely by family input. Based in the Division of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, the center opened in 1999. To advance knowledge of autism spectrum disorders, the center also conducts research studies.

KidsLink Neurobehavioral Center provides comprehensive, multi-disciplinary treatment services for children with autism including pediatric neurology, psychology and speech and language therapy services. Recreational and family support opportunities are also available.

Lifespan Learning Communities, LLC offers challenging learing communities, relationships, educational and vocational programs for teaching children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Traumatic Brain Injury and other related disabilities throughout the life span of the individual.

The Ohio State University Nisonger Center's Research Unit on Pediatric Psychopharmacology RUPP) is a group of professionals engaged in pharmacological, psychiatric, behavioral, nutritional and alternative research in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, and disruptive behavior disorders. The overarching goal of the OSU RUPP is to study safety and effectiveness of pharmacological agents and other treatments used to modify behavior in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorders, ADD or ADHD, and other childhood disorders. Such agents may include classical psychotropic medicines, as well as non-stimulant, nutritional or non-medical treatments. In addition, because these agents are used primarily to modify behavior, we have considerable experience in various methods for assessing behavior and learning performance. To find out about currently recruiting studies, please contact Stacey Moone at the phone number or e-mail address listed in this posting, or visit our website.

Consulting services, advocacy, power points presentations, and researching for resources for parents.

Summit Academy Management oversees therapeutic centers and schools that address the needs of students with Asperger's and ADHD. Since the first center started in 1989 and therapeutic school in Akron, Ohio started in 1999, over 4000 children and adults in Ohio alone have benefited by our programs. From assessment and diagnostic services to direct services, Summit Academy also is involved in parent education and support groups, after-school and evening therapeutic programs using Therapeutic Martial Arts and experiential learning, and research and development of new techniques and programs to help these children reach their full potential in life. Our staff is made up of highly qualified experts in the fields of Asperger's and ADHD, and have been involved in designing innovative and effective programs to help these individuals become active and valued contributers to their communities.

The Nisonger Center was founded in 1966 as an interdisciplinary program of the Ohio State University. The United States Administration on Developmental Disabilities has designated Nisonger Center a "University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD)." Nisonger Center has the following four goals:
1. To provide high quality interdisciplinary university training programs to help meet the professional and research manpower needs of the MR/DD field.
2. To operate clinics and related services that demonstrate nationally important innovations or fill gaps in services available in Central Ohio.
3. To provide consultation and other technical assistance to government agencies, non-profit organizations, and consumer advocacy groups.
4. To expand knowledge on developmental disabilities by engaging in world-class scientific research.

Free interactive courses to help with the diagnosis of Autism and Asperger's. A National Center for the Study and Treatment of Autism.