Autism Society
Tri-County Chapter of Ohio
3 Centennial Drive
Poland, Ohio 44514
330-720-2066
E-mail: TriCountyAutism_ASO@Yahoo.com
Serving: Columbiana, Trumbull and Mahoning Counties of Ohio
President: Bill Garrett
Vice President: Terry Chapin
Treasurer: Bo Cencia
Interim Secretary: Art Volpini
Autism
Autism is a neurological disorder that interferes with normal development of reasoning, social interactions and communication skills. It is a life long developmental disability that makes learning difficult and can lead to serious behavioral problems.
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome are complex developmental disabilities under the broad heading Pervasive Developmental Disorder. The symptoms and characteristics, including behaviors and intelligence, can be presented in a variety of combinations and levels of severity.
- It typically appears by the age of three.
- One in 140 children born in the United States today has some form of autism according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2007.
- Autism is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the functioning of he brain. The exact cause of the disorder is unknown in most cases.
- People with autism may have difficulties in any of the following areas:
- communication
- social interaction
- sensory input
- play skills
- behavior
- Autism is four times more common in males than females.
- The disability is found throughout the world in families of all racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- While people with autism share some basic similarities, each person is an individual with different strengths and challenges.
- Although autism is not curable, it is treatable. Early and intensive intervention can ensure the brightest possible future for people with autism
Our Goal:
As part of a continuing process of educations and information, the Tri-County Chapter of the Autism Society has researched and developed information to assist you along the way. Included is a list of many agencies which provide services to the autism population.
If you have any questions, would like to talk to someone using a service or just need to talk to someone that understands, please e-mail us. We also have regular monthly meetings.
Above all remember you are not alone.
Autism Society of Ohio
www.autismohio.org
Provides access to information and resources, news releases, message board, links and more. They also sponsor a bi-annual state conference.
Autism Awareness License Plate is now available!
Ohio state residents now can show their support for persons with Autism, their families and service providers with the Ohio Autism Awareness license plate.
Visit your local BMV or order your license plate online.
www.oplates.com