Fayette Family Net- Resources and Networking for Families with Special Needs.
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Washington Court House, OH 43160
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***Please be advised that Fayette Family Net does not subscribe to any one method of treatment, therapy, or recourse, but merely serves as a  source of information and
help; offering a variety of resources to families with special needs.
The Owner/Operator of this site is neither a physician nor agency representative, but, rather, is a parent of a child with special needs.  We recommend consulting your
family physician for diagnosis, treatment and therapy.  

Hi!  Welcome to Fayette Family Net, a new website that offers
resources and networking to Fayette County  families who have
family members with special needs.  
When my family moved to the area three years ago, we found
ourselves overwhelmed by the amount of resources available,
but still not  knowing quite where to start in our search for
assistance.  In an effort to assist  others in their search,  I've
contacted the various agencies listed on this site to provide a
reference point for the services available.
By linking and networking, we can reach our common goal of  
helping families in our community.  
This site has been developed uniquely for the purpose of
providing guidance to our families right here in Fayette County,
who have a loved one with special needs.
This site is a work-in-progress, and will be updated continually,
as new information becomes available.
Thanks for stopping by, and I hope this site can be of help to you
and your family.
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Let's face it: no one knows
your child better than you
do.
A parent knows when
something isn't quite right.
Trust your instincts!  
Consult  your family
physician
and discuss
your concerns.  An early
diagnosis leads to a better
prognosis.
Shaken Baby Syndrome Education and Training

Training is offered once a month, focusing on new parents
and caregivers who have children ages birth to 5.

Those who participate in the sessions will earn certificates.
Also, there will be door prizes and stipends.
For more information, contact: Pam Thornburg 333-2401,
Jodie Baker 335-7138, Julie Stepter 335-0350, or Faye
Williamson 333-5115 .

Training sessions are sponsored by the Family and
Children First Council, and the Ohio Trust Fund.
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Mommy Moments
20th Annual
Community Health Fair
Family Fun Day
Saturday, April 24, 2010
8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grace Community Church
525 Glenn Avenue
Washington C.H.

*Free and reduced
price health screenings
*Informational displays
*Emergency Vehicle
Displays
*Outdoor Activities
*Face Painting
*Petting Zoo
*Door prizes!
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Community
Health Fair
IEP Training
Little Hearts Big Smiles and the Ohio Coalition for the
Education of Children with Disabilities is hosting an IEP
Training.  Janet Jones from the coalition will speak on a variety
of issues parents face when advocating for their children and
writing IEP’s.  A question and answer session will follow.

Please join us on April 6, 2010
from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the
Wilmington Nazarene Church
2193 State Route 73

Childcare is available.  
Please call 937-478-7738 or email
littleheartsbigsmiles@yahoo.com to RSVP.

For more info please go to
www.littleheartsbigsmiles.org  
Autism Author to visit
Wilmington
Sharon Graper has a new book out
called “Out of my Mind”, the story of a
brilliant girl who because she is
Autistic cannot show that to people.
She will be in Wilmington on March
17th at 12:30 in the Murphy and at
7PM that night at Books and more.
All
events are free and open to the Public.
"How to Encourage
Language in Young Children"
Webinar to be held March
19th. Contact Melissa Smith
for more information.
335-5111
Meet with Ohio Senator John Carey to discuss
Autism Legislation
A note from Tim Wiseman, Sr:
I have a favor to ask.  On March 26th, 2010,  at The Court View Restaurant in
Washington Court House at 11am, I'm going to meet with our Ohio Senator John
Carey.
I'm trying to get him to vote for these bills.
I do not know a lot about Autism, not like a parent with a Autistic child, My
nephew has autism but he lives in south east Ohio and I don't see him much.
But I have became involved in trying to get autism legislation passed by getting to
know Rep. Celeste and talking to some people in Fayette County as well as Ohio
Rep. Pryor who represents Fayette, Pickaway and Ross counties.  
These bills may have a hard fight in the Ohio Senate and if you would like to come
and meet with Senator Carey it may help him to understand the need for these
bills? ( Doug Krinsky  and an Autism lobbyist may make it but they have not said
for sure yet.)

Thank You,
Tim Wiseman Sr.
1-740-636-9724  or  twisemansr@gmail.com
6th Annual Autism Awareness Rally and Reception Planned
at Ohio Statehouse on April 14th

The Centers for Disease Control now reports that the incidence of
autism in the United States is 1 in 110 children and the Autism
Society of Ohio estimates that there are more than 58,000
individuals with autism in Ohio.  Rally participants, including
individuals with autism, advocates, families, and state legislators
will be calling for immediate legislative action.  In response to this
growing health crisis, speakers will encourage the passage of HB 8
- Health Insurance Reform coverage, passage of SB 220/HB 399
concerning autism assistance dogs, and update us on various other
issues related to Autism.  The rally will take place on the South
Lawn of the Statehouse from 11 a.m. till noon on Wednesday, April
14th, 2010!
For information regarding the event, contact:
CONTACTS:  Doug Krinsky (Parent of a child with Autism),
CAC, Autism Speaks, (614) 554-0802, yogi1125@aol.com
(Rally)

Barbara Yavorcik, Executive Director, Autism Society of Ohio,
                        (614) 537-4079, askASO@autismohio.org,          
                         www.autismohio.org  (Reception)