Autism Society of
October 2014
Washington
PO Box 8414!
Spokane WA 99203
Spokane Chapter
spokane@autismsocietyofwa.org!
www.autismsocietyofwa.org!
Facebook: Autism Society of Wa
Spokane
The Autism Society of WA promotes
lifelong community access for
persons within the autism spectrum
including those with Asperger’s
Syndrome through family support,
public awareness, advocacy and
collaboration with community
partners.
Upcoming Local ASW Events
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Sensory Friendly Movies Sat, Oct 25, 10 AM
Book of Life
AMC Theater $6.50
River Park Square Mall
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Ladies Tea Wed, Oct 22, 6 - 8 PM
Rockwood Retirement Community
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Teen/Young Adult Group
& Adults with Asperger’s
Sun, Oct 19, 1-3 PM
Service Station Coffee House
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Adult Discussion Group
East Side Library
Oct 11 and 25th 2nd and 4th Saturdays
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School Age Families Meeting
Harvest Party! Date & Time TBA
See our Facebook page for more
details when available
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Taming the Paper!
Avalanche Workshop!
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Parents & Others Tue, Oct 7, 10:30 - Noon
Shadle Library
Free – registration requested
Are you swimming in mounds of
medical, education, school, SSI, and
private provider’s paperwork? Do
you always have to dig through boxes
only to be flustered? !
Bring your containers overflowing
with paper and we will sort and file,
purge and TAME the out of control
box. Having the documentation you
need at your fingertips is the best way
to get the services your love one and
your family needs. !
Registration is limited to 10 participants. You will be emailed a supply
list after registration. Preference will
be given to those families who have
members with autism related diagnosis. Adults on the spectrum welcome,
too. ! Adult Discussion Group!
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Sat, Oct 11 and 25, Noon - 2 PM
East Side Library 524 S. Stone
This group is for adults who would
like to engage in conversations with
others on the spectrum. They can find
support, encouragement, and advice
from peers.
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Ladies Tea Social!
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Wed, Oct 22, 6 - 8 PM
Rockwood Retirement Community
2903 E 25th
Free
Tea Socials are being opened up to all
women who would like to discuss
challenges they face in dealing with
ASD—could be themselves or a
loved one. We’re going to introduce a
small crochet type project. RSVPs helpful, but not necessary.
Kathleen, 624-3323. You can RSVP
on Facebook events also. The Summit is at Rockwood Retirement Center north of Lincoln
Heights; enter on 25th Avenue off of
Southeast Boulevard.
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Asperger’s Social Group!
Game Day!
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Sun, Oct 19, 1-3 PM
Service Station Coffee House
9317 N. Nevada
Bring a game to share, get a drink and
play a game with others. Last month
we tested a game called Scrutineyes™ where we formed up two
person teams and competed on good
observation skills and vocabulary.
The teams of those on the spectrum
beat the neurotypicals, as usual. !
Snacks and drinks are available to
purchase. Small door prizes! spokane@autismsocietyofwa.org !
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ASW has received a small grant for
this social program and we are looking for an assistant. See information
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ANUE Group!
about this opportunity on the next
page. !
School Age Family Outing!
The September Family Event was
held at the Junior League’s Touch a
Truck Event. Children climbed up
and checked out various types of
trucks corralled at the Spokane
Community College parking lot. !
This group finds an inexpensive event
for families of the school age children
each month. It is common for parents
of kids with autism to experience
family isolation. See the Autism 200
webinar series about this on next
page.
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Autism Research Institute !
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This is a group of adults on the spectrum. Check out their website and see
the various projects in progress. anueadults.org
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Overview of the Specific Carbohydrate Diet: Tue, Oct 7, 10 - 11 AM Technology Updates - Gadgets for
ASD: Wed, Oct 29, 10 - 11 AM !
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www.autism.com/index.php/webinar_reg
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UW’s Autism 200!
Autism 200 is a series of free 90
minute teleconferences not currently
shown in Spokane. Previous lectures
are available on Youtube. !
Autism 210: You're Not Alone – Preventing Family Isolation, Thu, Oct
16, 7 to 8:30 PM
Sensory Friendly !
Movies!
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Sat, Oct 25, 10 AM
Book Of Life
AMC Theater
River Park Square $6.50
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Best Case Scenario - From Surviving to Thriving
Fri, Oct 10, 9 AM - 4 PM
Spokane Volunteer for Game Day !
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Contact: Seattle Children’s Autism
Center at 206-987-8080
www.seattlechildrens.org/classescommunity/classes-events/
autism-200-series/
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Transition Fair!
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Meet various agencies that can assist
those who will need adult services in
the near future. Housing, job training,
transportation questions? Call Linda
at 477-4377.
www.spokanecounty.org/data/developmentaldisabilitiesprogram/Fall
%202014%20at%20Lincoln%20Center%201.pdf
The Family Support Conference is a
long-standing event that brings families and friends together to learn,
share and recharge their batteries. A
keynote speaker and break-out sessions on topics of interest to parents,
family members, and professionals
supporting people with developmental disabilities make it a rich and full
day.
www.arc-spokane.org/
509-328-6326
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Game Day is usually the 3rd Sunday
of the month and meets at the Service
Station Coffee House. ASW will provide a $20 stipend for the session.
Must be 18 or older and pass WSP
screening. For more information see
post on our web page: www.autismsocietyofwa.org/asw-spokane/wpcontent/uploads/2014/10/Game-DayAssistant-Position1.pdf
Fri, Oct 24, 9:30 - Noon
Lincoln Center 1316 North Lincoln Street
2014 Family Support!
Conference!
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Tickets available at the box office. www.amctheatres.com/programs/sensory-friendly-films
Find Webinars on a variety of topics
from the experts in the field. Registration required. !
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Wed, Oct 15, 11 AM - 1 PM
RockPointe Center
be comfortable and experienced talking with people with Aspergers. ASW is looking for an assistant to
help out at the Adult Game Day. The
assistant will know how to play a
variety of board and card games and
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Sensory Friendly Movie !
Volunteer!
ASW is looking for a volunteer to
attend the SF movie each month as an
ASW representative, who would be
comfortable making an short announcement prior to the movie about
upcoming SF movies, ASW family
activities and pass out some ASW
materials. ASW would provide you a
movie ticket and parking permit!. www.autismsocietyofwa.org/aswspokane/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/
sensory-Friendly-Movie-VolunteerPosition.pdf
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Fair Housing Training!
October Autism Training!
Thu, Oct 30, 12:30 - 4:30 PM
Rockpoint III
1330 N. Washington Street, 3rd floor
Video Conference Spokane ESD 101
$90 professional / $30 parent
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Learn about the Washington laws that
prohibit discrimination in businesses,
government offices and education
settings.
Space is limited, register to attend.
Call Heidi at 509-568-3202 or
heidi.oday@hum.wa.gov!
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Foundations of Autism Spectrum
Disorder
Thu, Oct 16, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Crystal Gray, Ph.D.
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Meaningful IEPs for Students with
Autism
Thu, Oct 23, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Julie George, M.Ed., BCBA !
Structured Teaching and Visual Supports for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Wed, Oct 29, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Vanessa Tucker, Ph.D., BCBA-D
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To register: 888-704-9633
autism@nwesd.org
www.nwesd.org/autism