Monthly Newsletters

September Common Myths about Autism

October

Autism: There's an App for That!

November

B is for Bullied

December

Tips for the Holidays

January

Keep Calm & Carry On

Spectrum on Stage!
Spectrum on Stage is a new theatre program created just for students on the Autism Spectrum! Actors will learn important tools for theatre while strengthening their social, behavioral, and emotional skills.

If you have any questions or would like to register, please contact:
Julie Schroeder, Education Coordinator julie.act_edu@hotmail.com (509) 943-6027

If you know of any Autism related news or events in our community, please contact us so we can post them here.

We are looking for artists on the autism spectrum of ALL ages to be apart of our upcoming gallery showcase "Expression from the Spectrum"

If you or your child would like to take part in this amazing event, download a art entry submission form now!

Deadline for submission is April 13th!

Art Submission Form

Art Show Flyer

FREE TeleHealth Autism 200 Lecture Series for 2011 Location: Kennewick General Hospital

Presented by Seattle Children’s Hospital Autism Center Third Thursdays, 7:00 – 8:30 pm FREE to attend. Call 586-5119 to RSVP or for more information

Autism 200 Series 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.

Autism 202: Executive Functioning in Autism Thursday, February 16, 2012 Instructor: Erin Milhem, Psy.D. & Adrianna da Silva, MS

Autism 203: Sensory Processing in Autism Thursday, March 15, 2012 Instructor: Shelley O’ Donnell MS, OTR/L

Autism204: The Young Adult Transition: Tangible Steps to Independence Thursday, April 19, 2012 Instructor: Ben Wahl, MSW

Autism205: Special Education Law Thursday, May 17, 2012 Instructor: Stacy Gillett, Special Education Ombudsman for Washington

Autism 206: Bullying Thursday, June 21, 2011 Instructor: Karin Frey, Ph. D.

Autism 207: Feeding Issues - From Picky Eaters to Feeding Disorders Thursday, July 19, 2012 Instructor: Danielle Dolezal Ph.D. BCBA-D

Autism 208: Facilitating Early Communication Skills Thursday, August 16, 2012 Instructors: Noa Hannah, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, BCBA-D

Autism 209: Making Decisions: What to do and When to do it Thursday, September 20, 2012 Instructor: Gary Stobbe, M.D. & Jim Mancini MS, CCC-SLP

Autism 210: Using Visuals to Support Independence at Home and in the Classroom Thursday, October 18, 2012 Instructor: Heather Wallace Suarez M. Ed., BCBA & Shane Herriot M.Ed., BCBA

Autism 211: Parent Panel – Autism, from a Sibling’s Perspective Thursday November 15, 2012 Instructors: Panel of Siblings of Individuals with Autism