Extended Coffee Talk - Spotlight: TACA Family Journeys

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To: featwa@yahoogroups.com
From: buggy2005@...
Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:29:27 -0700
Subject: [featwa] Saturday - Coffee talk with experienced parents of children with autism

TACA Washington Chapter Meeting

Extended Coffee Talk - Spotlight: TACA Family Journeys

Saturday, April 14, 2:00 PM

Please join us for an extended Coffee Talk at our regular meeting time. We'll have coffee, snacks, and plenty of time and a private space to relax and share stories, answer questions, and chat with others who understand what it's like to have a child on the autism spectrum. Following announcements, two experienced moms will briefly share their autism journeys. The rest of the time is yours to relax, ask questions, and share your experiences.

Location: Birth and Beyond
2719 East Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98112

About TACA: Talk About Curing Autism (TACA) is a national non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to educating, empowering and supporting families affected by autism. For families who have just received the autism diagnosis, TACA aims to speed up the cycle time from the autism diagnosis to effective treatments. TACA helps to strengthen the autism community by connecting families and the professionals who can help them, allowing them to share stories and information to help improve the quality of life for people with autism. For more information, go to www.tacanow.org

#49

From: "tinap333" <tinaperkins@...>
Date: Mon Apr 16, 2012 4:43 pm
Subject: Re: UW Autism Center Autism Awareness Month

tinap333

Hi,
I am looking for a flyer that is already made up for Autism Awareness Month that
we can send home in the children's packets from school. One targeting the
general population, an educational, awareness piece.
We need less than 200 so we can photocopy something for maybe even get the
school to print them out in color. Is there anything already done that we can
use?

Thanks,
Tina

#50

From: "tinap333" <tinaperkins@...>
Date: Mon Apr 16, 2012 4:46 pm
Subject: Autism Awareness Month Flyer

tinap333

Hi,
I am looking for a general flyer that is already made up for Autism Awareness
Month that we can send home in the children's packets from school. One targeting
the general population, an educational, awareness piece.
We need less than 200 so we can photocopy something or maybe even get the school
to print them out in color. Is there anything already done that we can use? a
pdf or jpg size 8.5 x 11 would be perfect.

Thanks,
Tina

#51

From: "Kathryn Jones" <kathryn.jones@...>
Date: Thu Apr 19, 2012 12:17 am
Subject: Looking for WA Autism Behavioral Consultants who work with public schools to help develop programs for kids on the spectrum.

kj122270

Hello, I am new to this group… and I desperately need advice.�

My son is 4 � with moderate autism.� We currently live in a rural area of Eastern Washington.� We do not have access to private schools for autistic children, there is only one speech therapist in town, we do not have OTs with experience in sensory integration, and we do not have BCBAs within 100 miles.

I have tried several routes to motivate our local school district to contract with specialists to address the growing number of problems we are experiencing due to lack of training/services/education regarding positive behavioral supports and addressing challenging behaviors in school, home, & community for our spectrum kiddos.

My efforts have been met with very little interest, with a lot of talk and very little action.� From mediation meetings to attorney phone conferences to presentations... the 2012 school year is now coming to an end and nothing has really moved forward.� The school district here is planning on putting my son in a self contained life skills room with non verbal children of various disabilities and not attempting to mainstream him into gen ed.� I cannot allow this to happen.

My husband and I would love to relocate, but for many reasons that would be very difficult. My son is turning 5 years old and time is of the essence, we can no longer wait for years of battling this local district for minimal services.� I need to provide them a short list of highly experienced, qualified teams who can hit the ground running and begin an autism program for just my son initially, and eventually the entire district.� The Special Education Services Director does not have the time to interview countless consultants who lack the correct credentials.� I need the name of 3-5 really reputable people/firms within WA that do this.

I so very much want to change the community here in Eastern Washington and lead the effort to providing a better life for every child on the spectrum not just mine, but I need the help of other parents in larger areas that have experience hiring or getting a school to hire experts to develop an autism program.

Any feedback you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Warm Regards,

Kathryn Jones

#52

From: Julie Shalaby <julie.shalaby@...>
Date: Thu Apr 19, 2012 2:21 am
Subject: Autism 200 Series

jmshalaby

*Autism 204: Making Decisions: What to do and When to do it*
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Instructor: Gary Stobbe, M.D. & Jim Mancini MS, CCC-SLP
Teleconferenced from Lake Washington School District Resource Center:  16250 NE
74th Street Redmond WA 98052.  Please RSVP to jmshalaby@... if you are
planning to attend at the Resource Center.

Autism 200 is a series of 90-minute classes for parents and caregivers of
children with autism who wish to better understand this disorder. Faculty from
Seattle Children�s, the University of Washington and community providers teach
the classes. Each class includes time for questions.

Classes are held at Seattle Children�s Hospital from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in Wright
Auditorium. Classes are also available in Anacortes, Bainbridge Island, Federal
Way, Kennewick, Mount Vernon, Olympia, Redmond, Ritzville, Walla Walla,
Wenatchee, Anchorage, AK and Fairbanks, AK through Children�s video and
teleconferencing outreach program.

#53

From: Julie Shalaby <julie.shalaby@...>
Date: Fri Apr 20, 2012 7:03 pm
Subject: Sensory Friendly Film-This Saturday, April 21st

jmshalaby

Driving Directions to the Hospital

Please spread the word�

SENSORY FRIENDLY MOVIE

To honor Autism Awareness Month, Seattle Children�s Autism Center would like to invite you a sensory-friendly movie on Saturday April 21^st. This special event is FREE of charge for the autism community�family and friends welcome!

What: Sensory-Friendly Movie (Free)

Movie: Gnomeo and Juliet

When: Saturday, April 21^st 4:00 pm

Where: Seattle Children�s Hospital � Wright Auditorium

4800 Sand Point Way NE Seattle WA 98105

Each child who attends will receive a special prize!

Feel free to bring your own drinks, but be sure they have a lid and are contained. Drop in�no RSVP necessary. Any questions, please call Kylie at 206.987.1616.

Seattle Children's Autism Center offers parent education, information and support opportunities throughout the year.

Also see The Autism Blog for blogs written by Seattle Children�s Autism Center providers.

Directions and Parking information:

Please park in the Whale or Giraffe Parking Lot

PARKING IS FREE! Plenty of spots available.

Giraffe parking lot is closest parking to WRIGHT Auditorium

Address:

4800 Sand Point Way NE

Seattle WA 98105

Tel 206-987-2000

From the North

Take I-5 south to exit #169, NE 45th Street.

Turn left (east) at the stoplight onto NE 45th Street.

Go 1.5 miles, passing the University of Washington.

At the bottom of the hill, turn left at the stoplight and continue on NE 45th Street.

NE 45th Street will bear left, becoming Sand Point Way NE.

Turn right at the stoplight onto Children's campus.

From the South

Take I-5 north to exit #169, NE 45th Street.

Stay in the right lane.

Turn right (east) at the stoplight onto NE 45th Street.

Go 1.5 miles, passing the University of Washington.

At the bottom of the hill, turn left at the stoplight and continue on NE 45th Street.

NE 45th Street will bear left, becoming Sand Point Way NE.

Turn right at the stoplight onto Children's campus.

From the Eastside (Highway 520)

Take 520 west over the Evergreen Point Floating Bridge.

There is a toll to cross the 520 bridge. You will not have to pay right away, and there are no tollbooths. The owner of the vehicle will get a bill in the mail. Tolls could be up to $5 one way, depending on the time of day. Visit WSDOT Good to Go! for more information on tolling.

Take the Montlake Boulevard E. exit (north) for 1.1 miles.

Bear right onto NE 45th Street, which becomes Sand Point Way NE.

Turn right at the stoplight onto Children's campus.

From the Eastside (I-90)

Take I-90 across the Mercer Island Floating Bridge to I-5 north.

Take I-5 north to exit #169, NE 45th Street. Stay in the right lane.

Turn right (east) at the stoplight onto NE 45th Street.

Go 1.5 miles, passing the University of Washington.

At the bottom of the hill, turn left at the stoplight and continue on NE 45th Street.

NE 45th Street will bear left, becoming Sand Point Way NE.

Turn right at the stoplight onto Children's campus.

Katrina Davis

Family Resources

Seattle Children's Autism Center

206-987-7186 OFFICE

206-987-8081 FAX

Katrina.Davis@...

OFFICE 4909 25th Ave NE Suite 120 Seattle, WA 98105

MAIL M/S CAC PO Box 5731, Seattle, WA 98145

WWW.seattlechildrens.org

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#54

From: "arya j" <skunjachen@...>
Date: Tue May 1, 2012 6:27 pm
Subject: Playgroups

aryacjose

Hello,
  I am new to this group, and new to the diagnosis. My son is 2 1/2 with a
moderate ASD diagnosis. Being this age, he is therefore not eligible for many of
the camps and programs that are available.

  Please let me know of any play groups in the Bothell area, that may be
appropriate for him.

  Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks,

#55

From: rizzo77@...
Date: Tue May 1, 2012 11:33 pm
Subject: Re: Playgroups

rizzo77@...

Hi there,

We would go to the playgroups at Third Place Books at that age, the Bothell Library, and Wonderland Developmental Center was a great resource! They serve kids birth to three and help transition into the 3-5 year head start program. They also have great resources for play groups, they do summer camps, etc. http://www.wdcbirthtothree.org/ (206)364-3777

Marisa

From: "arya j" <skunjachen@...>
To: featwa@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 1, 2012 11:27:19 AM
Subject: [featwa] Playgroups

Hello,
I am new to this group, and new to the diagnosis. My son is 2 1/2 with a moderate ASD diagnosis. Being this age, he is therefore not eligible for many of the camps and programs that are available.

Please let me know of any play groups in the Bothell area, that may be appropriate for him.

Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks,

#56

From: Eileen Cooper <eileenpeter@...>
Date: Wed May 2, 2012 1:05 am
Subject: RE: Playgroups

eileenpeter@...

Would you be willing to drive to Everett? If so, check out Camp Prov. They take kids as young as 18 months. It is $100 for 1/2 day Monday - Friday and the ratio is pretty much 1:1 although most kids are not assigned to specific kids. There are basically tons of counselors (most are HS kids getting their community service). It is a blast for the kids. The camp itself is at Forest Park.

To: featwa@yahoogroups.com
From: skunjachen@...
Date: Tue, 1 May 2012 18:27:19 +0000
Subject: [featwa] Playgroups

#57

From: Sara McCarter <magnusandmom@...>
Date: Wed May 2, 2012 3:06 pm
Subject: Re: Playgroups

magnusandmom@...

There is Northwest Special Families in the bothell area that have a large range of children and diagnosis.

Also I started a small support/playgroup up here in the Kirkland area but we do things all around the Seattle area. www.meetup.com/autismfamilylink . I've attached a flyer as well

From: arya j <skunjachen@...>
To: featwa@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 1, 2012 11:27 AM
Subject: [featwa] Playgroups

#58

From: Rachel Ratner <family_services@...>
Date: Wed May 2, 2012 5:17 pm
Subject: Givve Big and support FEAT!

featwa

Today is the day to Give Big! FEAT is one of the non-profits selected for the Seattle Foundation�s Give Big Campaign. All gifts made to FEAT via the Seattle Foundation today will be matched! http://www.seattlefoundation.org/GivingCenter/GiveBIG/Pages/Default.aspx

Rachel Ratner, MSW
Family Services Coordinator
Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT) of Washington

physical address:
14434 NE 8th St. Second Floor
Bellevue, WA 98007
mailing address:
PO Box 6159
Bellevue, Washington 98008
phone: 425 223 5126 (Office)
fax: 425 502 9310 (Fax)
family_services@...
www.featwa.org

#59

From: Karen Cordero <supersaturdayss@...>
Date: Thu May 3, 2012 5:50 pm
Subject: Register for the University Place Super Saturday - May 19th

supersaturdayss@...

http://bit.ly/supersaturdayregistration

Join us for the last Super Saturday of the year in University Place:

South Sound (University Place) Super Saturday

Enroll your child in this fun-filled event:

May 19, 2012

10am-1pm

Evergreen Primary School

7102 40th Street, University Place, WA 98466

Held monthly, Super Saturday is a social and respite program promoting productive interaction between children with autism and their typical siblings ages 4-12 years old. We aim to improve our children�s leisure skills and also provide families with much needed respite. Our program is staffed by trained, committed, and closely supervised FEAT volunteers.

**Children must be pre-registered**

Register your child(ren) for May 19th:

**Register early, space is limited!**

All participating families must be current FEAT of Washington members. If you would like to register and are not a member, sign-up online at www.featwa.org, it's free! If you would like to make a donation to help offset the program's costs, we suggest $10 for the first child, $5 for subsequent children, and $20 maximum per family. Donations can be made by cash or check on the day of the event or online.

Looking forward to seeing you all at our fun event!

Sincerely,

Karen

Karen Cordero

University Place Super Saturday Coordinator

Families for Effective Autism Treatment (FEAT) of Washington

Cell Phone 858-361-4730

www.featwa.org

#60

From: Julie Shalaby <julie.shalaby@...>
Date: Thu May 3, 2012 11:13 pm
Subject: FEAT Summer Volunteer Opportunities

jmshalaby

NEEDED: SUMMER VOLUNTEERS

Why Volunteer:

~Spend time with kids or teenagers with autism!

~Help out in your community!

~Work with a dynamic and supportive team!

~Choose from a variety of volunteer opportunities!

~Earn hours towards your volunteer requirements for school!

To find out more about FEAT's Summer Volunteer Opportunities email julie.shalaby@... and RSVP for our volunteer information session and group interview to be held from 3:30-5:00 on Wednesday May 9th at the FEAT office.

14434 NE 8th St., 2nd floor

Bellevue, WA 98007

www.featwa.org

#61

From: Cheral Jones <cheraljones@...>
Date: Fri May 4, 2012 3:51 pm
Subject: Re: Playgroups

cheraljones@...

Good morning! :)

I am a new FEAT member, and want to start a jr high "hang out"/fun activity group in Shelton, for my 15-yr old son with Aspbergers. Wondered if you have any tips or processes you followed?

School is a great place to communicate it, but is also a challenge due to teen sensitivity around the issue, so will need to be delicate with verbage, etc., but think it could help my son and other kids at this age when they're too old for play dates/groups, and pressures rise, social skills are most vital, meeting friends is tough, and having no one to hang out with can be difficult.

Thanks for any guidance you may have. Keep up your great work! :)

Cheral Jones

--- On Wed, 5/2/12, Sara McCarter <magnusandmom@...> wrote:

From: Sara McCarter <magnusandmom@...>
Subject: Re: [featwa] Playgroups
To: "featwa@yahoogroups.com" <featwa@yahoogroups.com>
Date: Wednesday, May 2, 2012, 8:06 AM

There is Northwest Special Families in the bothell area that have a large range of children and diagnosis.

Also I started a small support/playgroup up here in the Kirkland area but we do things all around the Seattle area. www.meetup.com/autismfamilylink . I've attached a flyer as well

From: arya j <skunjachen@...>
To: featwa@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 1, 2012 11:27 AM
Subject: [featwa] Playgroups

Hello,
I am new to this group, and new to the diagnosis. My son is 2 1/2 with a moderate ASD diagnosis. Being this age, he is therefore not eligible for many of the camps and programs that are available.

Please let me know of any play groups in the Bothell area, that may be appropriate for him.

Any help is much appreciated.

Thanks,

#62

From: "mylilsunshine" <agateck@...>
Date: Fri May 4, 2012 10:17 pm
Subject: Could someone recommend a good private preschools for autistic kid?

mylilsunshine

I am looking for a good private preschool for a 3 year old non-verbal ASD kid on
the east side.  Can anyone recommend anything?  I just posted on the other board
and thought I try this one.

I know of CHILD, FEAT, Lakeside Academy, Apple does anyone know of any others? 
These are way too expensive!

Thanks,

Reply | Messages in this Topic (3)

#63

From: janet@...
Date: Fri May 4, 2012 10:40 pm
Subject: Re: Could someone recommend a good private preschools for autistic kid?

janet@...

Dolan Academy & Learning Center has been accredited as a State of WA K-9
Private School since fall of 2011 and as a tutoring center since 2004).
Our youngest was 3!/2 when she first began with us and continues to grow.
We have only 2 students enrolled in the Academy at this time, but will
make sure she has plenty of opportunity to socialize (there is a full
sized preschool on the premises). We serve three students on the spectrum
in the learning center and one individual who is non-verbal.  We use
Precision Teaching, Direct Instruction, and ABA therapy (among other
methods) with plenty of structure and lots of fun.

I am unavailable to talk by phone until Sunday at (360)422-7738 or at the
number below anytime next week, but would be happy to talk with you
further.

Janet

Janet Dolan, M.Ed.
Director
Dolan Academy & Learning Center
18500 156th Ave NE
Suite 204
Woodinville, WA  98072
(425) 488-3587

> I am looking for a good private preschool for a 3 year old non-verbal ASD
> kid on the east side.  Can anyone recommend anything?  I just posted on
> the other board and thought I try this one.
>
> I know of CHILD, FEAT, Lakeside Academy, Apple does anyone know of any
> others?  These are way too expensive!
>
> Thanks,
>
>

Reply | Messages in this Topic (3)

#64

From: "tamon_y" <tamon77@...>
Date: Sat May 5, 2012 4:51 am
Subject: Need advice for last year of pre-school starting this fall

tamon_y

We have a 4-year-old son who has high functioning Autism. He currently goes to
development preschool in Bothell where there are 12 kids in a class and only two
of them are peer models. We would like him to be around more neurotypical peers
and learn more social skills. We are looking for a preschool he can attend.

Are there any suggestions on private pre-schools in the area where they are open
to have a kid on the spectrum?
Can anyone provide experiences/tips on how they integrated their kids into
mainstream school environments � specifically pre-school age?

#65

From: "mylilsunshine" <agateck@...>
Date: Sat May 5, 2012 4:52 am
Subject: Re: Could someone recommend a good private preschools for autistic kid?

mylilsunshine

Thank you I will check out your website.

--- In featwa@yahoogroups.com, janet@... wrote:
>
> Dolan Academy & Learning Center has been accredited as a State of WA K-9
> Private School since fall of 2011 and as a tutoring center since 2004).
> Our youngest was 3!/2 when she first began with us and continues to grow.
> We have only 2 students enrolled in the Academy at this time, but will
> make sure she has plenty of opportunity to socialize (there is a full
> sized preschool on the premises). We serve three students on the spectrum
> in the learning center and one individual who is non-verbal.  We use
> Precision Teaching, Direct Instruction, and ABA therapy (among other
> methods) with plenty of structure and lots of fun.
>
> I am unavailable to talk by phone until Sunday at (360)422-7738 or at the
> number below anytime next week, but would be happy to talk with you
> further.
>
> Janet
>
> Janet Dolan, M.Ed.
> Director
> Dolan Academy & Learning Center
> 18500 156th Ave NE
> Suite 204
> Woodinville, WA  98072
> (425) 488-3587
>
> > I am looking for a good private preschool for a 3 year old non-verbal ASD
> > kid on the east side.  Can anyone recommend anything?  I just posted on
> > the other board and thought I try this one.
> >
> > I know of CHILD, FEAT, Lakeside Academy, Apple does anyone know of any
> > others?  These are way too expensive!
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> >
>

Reply | Messages in this Topic (3)

#66

From: "mylilsunshine" <agateck@...>
Date: Sat May 5, 2012 4:59 am
Subject: Re: Playgroups

mylilsunshine

I would be interested to know if there are any playgroups in Bellevue/kirkland
area also :)

--- In featwa@yahoogroups.com, "arya j" <skunjachen@...> wrote:
>
> Hello,
>  I am new to this group, and new to the diagnosis. My son is 2 1/2 with a
moderate ASD diagnosis. Being this age, he is therefore not eligible for many of
the camps and programs that are available.
>
>  Please let me know of any play groups in the Bothell area, that may be
appropriate for him.
>
>  Any help is much appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
>

#67

From: Rachel Ratner <family_services@...>
Date: Tue May 8, 2012 9:49 pm
Subject: Experience Learning Project application deadline June 5th

featwa

Looking for summer programs? FEAT's Experience Learning Project has extended our application deadline to June 5th: http://www.featwa.org/experience-learning-project/

#68

From: "Sarah" <buggy2005@...>
Date: Tue May 8, 2012 11:18 pm
Subject: This Saturday - Eyes and Ears: How Vision and Listening Therapy can Help your Child

sarahmountai...

TACA WASHINGTON CHAPTER MEETING

Eyes and Ears: How Vision and Listening Therapy Can Help Your Child

Saturday, May 12, 2012

2:00 - 4:00 PM

Come hear how:

A developmental vision exam can identify vision problems that can impact a child’s behavior and learning. Where deficits are found, vision therapy can be effective in treating physiological, neuromuscular and perceptual dysfunctions of the visual system.
iLs listening therapy uses sound and movement to stimulate parts of the brain that are involved in learning, communication, and moving. This strengthens neurological pathways and improves the ability to learn and to process information.

Speakers:

Doreen Hunt is an Occupational Therapist with more than 25 years in pediatrics specializing in Sensory Processing Disorders and Sensory Motor Integration.

Dr. Neena Gabrielle is a developmental optometrist and owner of Eastside Family Vision Care who specializes in working with special needs children.

Location: Birth and Beyond
2719 East Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98112

Coffee Talk - Seattle

*Meets right before our Chapter Meetings.

Saturday, May 12, 2012

· 1:00 PM

· Essential Baking Company
2719 East Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98112

Come and receive some extra support or to chat all topics related to autism and meet other TACA families, then join us for our fabulous speakers and regular meeting next door (at Birth and Beyond) at 2pm!

Contacts: Janelle Hall (janelle.hall@...) and Sarah Richards (sarah.richards@...)

#69

From: "Sarah" <buggy2005@...>
Date: Sat May 12, 2012 3:44 am
Subject: Reminder: This Saturday - Eyes and Ears: How Vision and Listening Therapy can Help your Child

sarahmountai...

TACA WASHINGTON CHAPTER MEETING

Eyes and Ears: How Vision and Listening Therapy Can Help Your Child

Saturday, May 12, 2012

2:00 - 4:00 PM

Come hear how:

A developmental vision exam can identify vision problems that can impact a child’s behavior and learning. Where deficits are found, vision therapy can be effective in treating physiological, neuromuscular and perceptual dysfunctions of the visual system.
iLs listening therapy uses sound and movement to stimulate parts of the brain that are involved in learning, communication, and moving. This strengthens neurological pathways and improves the ability to learn and to process information.

Speakers:

Doreen Hunt is an Occupational Therapist with more than 25 years in pediatrics specializing in Sensory Processing Disorders and Sensory Motor Integration.

Dr. Neena Gabrielle is a developmental optometrist and owner of Eastside Family Vision Care who specializes in working with special needs children.

Location: Birth and Beyond
2719 East Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98112

Coffee Talk - Seattle

*Meets right before our Chapter Meetings.

Saturday, May 12, 2012

· 1:00 PM

· Essential Baking Company
2719 East Madison St.
Seattle, WA 98112

Contacts: Janelle Hall (janelle.hall@...) and Sarah Richards (sarah.richards@...)

#70

From: "Nerd" <thesolidays@...>
Date: Sat May 12, 2012 6:31 am
Subject: Re: Reminder: This Saturday - Eyes and Ears: How Vision and Listening Therapy can Help your Child

elizabethsol...

I cannot go to this, but I am wondering, does it help dyslexia and number/letter
reversals?  I believe my child is having a hard time learning to read because of
this.  Thanks, Liz


--- In featwa@yahoogroups.com, "Sarah" <buggy2005@...> wrote:
>
>
>
> TACA WASHINGTON CHAPTER MEETING
>
> Eyes and Ears: How Vision and Listening Therapy Can Help Your Child
>
> Saturday, May 12, 2012
>
> 2:00 - 4:00 PM
>
>
>
> Come hear how:
>
> * A developmental vision exam can identify vision problems that can
> impact a child's behavior and learning. Where deficits are found, vision
> therapy can be effective in treating physiological, neuromuscular and
> perceptual dysfunctions of the visual system.
> * iLs listening therapy uses sound and movement to stimulate parts of
> the brain that are involved in learning, communication, and moving. This
> strengthens neurological pathways and improves the ability to learn and to
> process information.
>
> Speakers:
>
> Doreen Hunt is an Occupational Therapist with more than 25 years in
> pediatrics specializing in Sensory Processing Disorders and Sensory Motor
> Integration.
>
> Dr. Neena Gabrielle is a developmental optometrist and owner of Eastside
> Family Vision Care who specializes in working with special needs children.
>
>
>
> Location:  Birth and Beyond
> 2719 East Madison Street
> Seattle, WA 98112
>
>
>
>
> Coffee Talk - Seattle
>
>
> *Meets right before our Chapter Meetings.
>
>
> Coffee TalkSaturday, May 12, 2012
>
>
> .         1:00 PM
>
> .         Essential Baking Company
> <https://exchange.talkaboutcuringautism.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=72abe3a9f311447
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> 2719 East Madison St.
> Seattle, WA 98112
>
> Come and receive some extra support or to chat all topics related to autism
> and meet other TACA families, then join us for our fabulous speakers and
> regular meeting next door (at Birth and Beyond) at 2pm!
>
>
>
>
>
> Contacts: Janelle Hall (janelle.hall@...) and Sarah Richards
> (sarah.richards@...)
>

#71

From: Julie Shalaby <julie.shalaby@...>
Date: Mon May 14, 2012 6:19 pm
Subject: Reminder: Parent to Parent presents: Facilitating friendships for our children Thursday May 17th

jmshalaby

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArLVsRYJEx7udE83YmY1NTVIQ2FESnlHUEo1SDJZMkE&pli=1#gid=0.

Parent to Parent Presents...

�Facilitating Friendships For Our Children With Disabilities"

Every child needs friends!

Helping our children with disabilities find and keep friends can be challenging. Join us for a conversation on facilitating friendships.

Thursday, May 17th at 6:30 pm

AT: The Arc of King County

233 6th Ave N

Seattle, WA 98109

The Discussion Panel includes:

Betsy McAlister -Parent

Pilar Lopez -Parent

Stacia Irons -Parent

Sue and Devon Adelman Parent and Daughter

Rachel Prindle -Parent

Rachel Nemhauser -Parent

Pizza is on us! Please RSVP so we know how much to order. A play area will be available for your children with some supervision.

Organized by Cathy Murahashi and Julie Caplan, Parent to Parent Coordinators at The Arc of King County

RSVP HERE: (Link below)

For questions, call (206) 829-7046 or visit www.arcofkingcounty.org.

#72

From: Julie Shalaby <julie.shalaby@...>
Date: Mon May 14, 2012 9:22 pm
Subject: Academic Tutor

jmshalaby

Does anyone have a good recommendation for an academic tutor that works well
with kids on the spectrum?

Thanks!

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#73

From: Julie Shalaby <julie.shalaby@...>
Date: Mon May 14, 2012 9:26 pm
Subject: Autism 205: Special Education Law: Navigating the IEP Process, May 17

jmshalaby

Just a reminder that the next Autism 200 Series lecture will be  Thursday, May
17, 2012 at Seattle Children's Hospital in Wright Auditorium from 7-8:30 pm.

This month�s class �Autism 205: Special Education Law: Navigating the IEP
Process� will be lead by Stacy Gillett, Special Education Ombudsman for
Washington. Whether you are a family member or professional who supports
families with school age children with disabilities, the IEP process can be
confusing and overwhelming. Gillett works at the Governor�s Office of the
Education Ombudsman and has more than 22 years experience training families,
professionals and educators about IDEA and Section 504. She will review the
essential components of Evaluation, Determining a Student�s Needs, Development
of the IEP, and what happens when a parent disagrees with the school district.
She will also talk about Developing Positive Behavior Support plans and
Discipline Issues that arise for students with Disabilities.

Autism 200 is a series of 90-minute classes for parents and caregivers of
children with autism who wish to better understand this disorder. Faculty from
Seattle Children�s, the University of Washington and community providers teach
the classes. Each class includes time for questions.

Classes are also available at our video and teleconferencing sites.  For more
information go to:
http://www.seattlechildrens.org/classes-community/classes-events/autism-200-seri\
es/

#74

From: "Valerie Brenner" <valart@...>
Date: Mon May 14, 2012 9:45 pm
Subject: RE: Academic Tutor

brenner1valerie

We have used Brock’s Academy in Woodinville for a number of years.

www.brocksacademy.com

Valerie

From: featwa@yahoogroups.com [mailto:featwa@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Julie Shalaby
Sent: Monday, May 14, 2012 2:22 PM
To: featwa@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [featwa] Academic Tutor

Does anyone have a good recommendation for an academic tutor that works well with kids on the spectrum?

Thanks!

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#75

From: Eileen Cooper <eileenpeter@...>
Date: Tue May 15, 2012 12:10 am
Subject: RE: Academic Tutor

eileenpeter@...

I have a friend who tutors kids on the spectrum and has a kid on the spectrum. She is in Bothell. Her name is Leslie James.

http://kindercolors.com/

To: featwa@yahoogroups.com
From: julie.shalaby@...
Date: Mon, 14 May 2012 17:22:10 -0400
Subject: [featwa] Academic Tutor

Does anyone have a good recommendation for an academic tutor that works well with kids on the spectrum?

Thanks!

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#76

From: "juliastanley01" <juliastanley01@...>
Date: Tue May 15, 2012 8:04 pm
Subject: Researching about clinics

juliastanley01

Hi,
My daughter is 7 and we are beginning to research about medications. I've heard
about the amen clinic in Bellevue. Has anyone taken their child to see them?
Thanks, julia

#77

From: "Allison Lowy Apple" <lowyap@...>
Date: Tue May 15, 2012 9:03 pm
Subject: Auto-Re: Researching about clinics

lowyap

Dear juliastanley01,

Thank you for your email.

I am currently out of the office and will return your email as soon as I am
able.

Allison Lowy Apple


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Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2012 1:04:56 PM
To: lowyap@...
Subject: [featwa] Researching about clinics