Browsing the "autism" Tag

220 Balloons Took Flight On April 6!

April 22, 2013 | by Rachel Dannemiller

220 balloons to help raise awareness for autism

World Autism Awareness Day 2013

March 22, 2013 | by Rachel Dannemiller

Find out how you can help raise awareness by "lighting it up blue" for autism

Meet Marah

February 11, 2013 | by Rachel Dannemiller

This is Marah Durman. Marah has autism, but autism does not define who Marah is. World Autism Awareness Day is approaching. We will be featuring some wonderful autistic children in the upcoming months

Geauga County Ohio

10 of Our Readers Favorite Geauga News Stories

January 28, 2013 | by Gabe Arnold

Over the past year, we've found that these 10 posts are the top 10 favorite stories of our Geauga News readers. I hope you enjoy them as much as everyone else has

Geauga County Ohio

Autism Parent Support Group

November 6, 2012 | by Rachel Dannemiller

MISSION: To unite parents of individuals with Autism in the Geauga county community by forming camaraderie, exchanging information, and expanding community alliances.

Events

Benefit Dinner to Provide Service Dog For Child With Autism

October 11, 2012 | by Rachel Dannemiller

This event is to help raise money for a four year boy who wanders and needs the assistance of a service dog

Health & Family

Jason Dannemiller at Fieldstone Farm Riding Center

Fieldstone Farm Helping Those with Disabilites

June 21, 2012 | by Rachel Dannemiller

Fieldstone Farm is serving those with disabilities by offering summer camps.

Health & Family

Walk for Autism

May 29, 2012 | by Rachel Dannemiller

Do you or someone you know live with a family members who has autism?

Health & Family

Service Dogs for Children Part II

May 3, 2012 | by Rachel Dannemiller

Last week, I introduced the use of therapy dogs for children and adults with autism. This week, I would like to introduce Gail Jaite and her dog Tempo, a chocolate lab who would visit the school and work with special needs students at Jordak Elementary School.

Health & Family

Service Dogs for Children

April 26, 2012 | by Rachel Dannemiller

More and more service dogs are being trained to keep those with autism from wandering away, to calm many children who are over stimulated, and to help with speech and other communication skills

Geauga County Ohio

S.T.A.R.S Spring Luncheon Highlights

April 19, 2012 | by Rachel Dannemiller

The 5th Annual S.T.A.R.S. Spring Luncheon was held at St. Denis Party Center in Chardon on Saturday, April 14. All proceeds from this great event go back into the S.T.A.R.S. program, school outings, and classroom supplies

Health & Family

Autism: Building a Community Mindset

April 12, 2012 | by Rachel Dannemiller

There is much truth in the saying "It takes a village to raise a child". In the same way it will take an entire community to join together to raise awareness about Autism. There are great resources available but we need so much more. Together we can make a difference.