The Responding to Autism Center is a partnership between the Carson Kolzig Foundation and Responding to Autism Services, Inc. The Center will provide a centralized location where autism services will be available to the community. It is the vision of both entities to expand available services to our area. The RTA Center is located at: 4206 W 24th Avenue Suite 101 Kennewick, WA 99338 509.396.9230 Fax:509.931.0881

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• Autism Screenings - Third Friday of each month!

• Autism Parent Support Group - Second Tuesday of each month 6:30 - 8:00 visit our resource page for more information. Childcare available by request!

• Functional Behavioral Assessments and Behavior Support Plans

• Family and Individualized Counseling

• Adult Autism Support Group

• Social Skills Classes for ALL ages Sliding Fee Scale and FULL Scholarships available!

• Sib Connection - Sibling workshops and support

• IEP Consultation, Development, and School Support

• Social Communication Groups and Individual Therapy

• Relationship Development Intervention - With the only Certified RDI Consultant in Eastern Washington!

• Monthly Workshops - Soon to be STAR Credited and CEC's Offered! Scholarships Available!

• Parent Education - Classes, Groups, or One-on-One

• Individualized Treatment Planning - Specific to YOUR child's needs and obstacles

• Initial Needs Assessment

• Resource Referral and Support - Parent resource coordinator on staff & local resource directory available! Se habla espanol!

• One-on-one In-home/office Therapy - Therapy room with a one-way parent observation window!

Scholarships and Sliding Fee Scale available for Classes and Programs!

Initial Consultation is FREE!

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Give us a call and schedule yours today!

"I just wanted to let you know that last night at DJ's party I had friends that have autism and friends that don't and I am HAPPY to report that you really couldn't tell the difference! They really just all blended in together. We had Jacob, Emma, Logan and Hunter and DJ. There was a total of 16 kids. So THANK YOU! The social skills classes really do work. We are proof!" ~ Bernadette H.

Click HERE to download a RTAC program registration form.

Click HERE to download 2012 social skills schedule.

Click HERE for social skills class sliding fee scale and scholarship information.

Email or fax your completed registration forms to info@respondingtoautism.net or fax to: (509) 931-0881 You can also send it by mail to: 4206 W 24th Ave Suite 101 Kennewick, WA 99338

We are really amazed at the emotional growth Evan has made from taking part in the Social Skills class. Evan is not very aware of other people's thoughts and feelings. He often had a difficult time with other kids because he would try to control every situation. We would constantly have to monitor him to make sure he was interacting appropriately and not trying to boss everyone around. Now, We are able to take him to play without him upsetting other kids and they are really enjoying playing together! He is much happier and making good friendships, we didn't expect this to happen so quickly. Now everyone is his FRIEND!! The other day we picked him up at school and all his classmates were running over to give him a hug! We were really stressing about sending him to school in the fall, now we are looking forward to it! ~ Angela and Casey A.

Ways that YOU can help!

• Donate your time or talent
• Assist with special events
• Make a contribution or donate a gift card
• Sponsor specific programs or services

For more information on how you can help support the Responding to Autism Center contact:

RTA Center:
Christine Lindgren, M.Ed., RTA Center Director

509.396.9230 info@respondingtoautism.net

CKF Administrative Office:
Kellee Balcom, CKF Executive Director

509.528.4144 kbalcom@carsonkolzigfoundation.org