General Autism Information:

Autism Spectrum Disorder Basic Introduction for Families:

https://www.ocali.org/project/asd-a-basic-introduction-for-families

Ohio’s Parent Guide to Autism Spectrum Disorder:

https://www.ocali.org/project/ohio_parent_guide_to_ASD

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Diagnosis:

First Diagnosis Toolkit

https://www.milestones.org/resources/tool-kits/first-diagnosis-tool-kit

This tool kit is designed to take you through the steps of first diagnosis, from concern about your child’s development to knowing what to do if you receive a diagnosis of autism.

Adult Diagnosis Toolkit

https://www.milestones.org/resources/tool-kits/adult-diagnosis-tool-kit

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Mahoning Valley County Board of Developmental Disabilities:

If a child has autism or other diagnosed or diagnosable developmental disabilities they should be assessed by their county’s board of developmental disabilities. The assessment should identify the needs of the child or adult with autism, as well as overall family needs.  Then an SSA will be assigned to further review individuals’ needs and what county resources are available.  

Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities – https://www.mahoningdd.org

Ph: 330-797-2825

The Mahoning County Board of Developmental Disabilities offers a wide variety of programs and services designs to emphasize the abilities of everyone. If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact their Community Services Department at 330-799-9039

To start the process of eligibility go to: https://www.mahoningdd.org/community-services/eligibility

Trumbull County Board of Developmental Disabilities – https://tcbdd.com/

Ph: 330-652-9800

The Trumbull County Board of Developmental Disabilities, also known as The Fairhaven Program, has served residents of Trumbull County with developmental disabilities for over 50 years. They provide services such as employment, education and training to those individuals living with developmental disabilities. 

To start the process of eligibility go to: 

https://tcbdd.com/services/service-and-support-administration-ssa/

Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities – https://ccbdd.net/ 

Ph: (330) 424-7788

The Columbiana County Board of Developmental Disabilities offers an integrated continuum of education, training and family support services to eligible persons with developmental disabilities, for the entire span of life.

What do I need for Eligibility Determination? – https://ccbdd.net/eligibility/

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Behavioral Support:

Please contact us if you need a list of local ABA therapy providers.  ABA Providers can be used for early intervention needs, after school support or as a center based program instead of school if needed. 

What to do when your child exhibits dangerous behaviors

https://www.ocali.org/project/dangerous_behavior_guide

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Waivers for Developmental Disabilities:

https://www.milestones.org/resources/tool-kits/legal-resources-tool-kit/waivers-for-developmental-disabilities

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Guardianship:

Guardianship Toolkit

https://www.milestones.org/resources/tool-kits/adult-diagnosis-tool-kit

Legal Resources:

Legal Resources Toolkit

https://www.milestones.org/resources/tool-kits/legal-resources-tool-kit