Did you know we have a Family Resources tab on our website? This is our go-to place for providing information to families and districts regarding helpful resources that can be accessed online or even locally in the Dayton Miami Valley region.
- Online Resources (topics include: New Autism Diagnosis, Puberty & Sex Ed, Girls on the Spectrum, Wandering & Elopement, and Healthcare)
- Local Resources (topics include: Local Support Groups, Mental Health & Behavioral Support, Wrap Around Services & Case Management, Medical Support, County Boards of Developmental Disabilities, Recreation Programs, Social Skills Groups, and Childcare/Respite Care)
- Websites
- Online Courses
Today we are going to highlight some of the resources included in our Family Resources Tab for Local Support for Parents and Caregivers:
Virtual Support Groups
- Avenues for Autism Virtual Support Group
- Ohio Parent to Parent Statewide Mentoring and Support Program
- Support is provided via email, phone, virtual communication (e.g. Skype, Zoom, etc.) and/or in-person.
Assistance with Special Education Rights and Working with Your School District
- Parent Mentors
- MCESC School and Family Facilitator
- Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD)
In-Person Support and Activities
- Autism Society- Dayton Chapter
- Autism Society-Dayton Chapter Facebook Page (frequent sensory-friendly family events)
- United Rehabilitation Services (monthly support group with free dinner and childcare)
- Miami Valley Down Syndrome Association
Facebook Groups
- Dayton Area Special Moms Group
- This group also hosts monthly in-person meet-ups for special needs moms.
- Dayton Ohio Area Autism Support
- Dayton Aspergers Resource Network
Do you know of other great local resources to share with families in the Dayton Miami Valley region? Contact Allison Officer at allison.officer@mcesc.org and we will add it to our tab!
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