Parents who are informed are able to make the best choices for their children.

This blog was created to be a source of information about events in the Western Washington State area for parents and educators of children with special needs and learning challenges.
If you have an event that is not listed here please e-mail us complete information.

Sunday, July 17, 2011

Sensory Friently Films: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2

Don't miss the next Sensory Friendly Film!
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2
July 23
10 a.m. local time
Find a theatre

AMC Theatres (AMC) and the Autism Society have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis with the "Sensory Friendly Films" program.

In order to provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for this unique audience, the movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the sound turned down, families will be able to bring in their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks, and no previews or advertisements will be shown before the movie.

Additionally, audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing - in other words, AMC’s “Silence is Golden®” policy will not be enforced unless the safety of the audience is questioned.

Tickets are $4-6 depending on location and can be purchased on the day of the event.

Upcoming Shows
August 6: The Smurfs
August 27: Spy Kids 4
October 1: Dolphin Tale
November 5: Puss in Boots

*Please note all dates and times are subject to change

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Autism and the Environment: What Do We Know?

oin the Autism Society for a webinar this month

Eager to learn more about the biomedical aspects of autism and environmental influences on autism spectrum disorders? Join internationally known autism physician experts and researchers on July 23 for a state-of-the-science review of autism and environment.

Dr. Martha Herbert, M.D., Ph.D., of Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School and Dr. Claudia Miller, M.D., M.S., of the University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio will review the dramatic rise in autism, the role of environment in autism, the whole-body aspects of autism and the implications of toxic exposures in immune function and autism. This is part one of a two-part series sponsored by the Autism Society and it is free to all from the convenience of your home computer.

Go to http://www.autism-society.org/news/in-the-news/autism-and-the-environment.html for registration information!SAVE THE DATE! Saturday, July 23, 2011 p.m. EST

The Nurtured Heart Approach Workshops - Seattle

The Nurtured Heart Approach To Parenting
Presenters: Richard Berger, MA, LMFTA, Certified Nurtured Heart Specialist and Teryn Peroff, MA, LMHCA Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator

A 5 week Series Workshop for Parents, Educators, Mental Health Professionals, Social Workers

Mondays July 18 - Aug 15 from 6-7:30 pm OR Wednesdays July 20 - Aug 17 from 6:30 - 8pm

Northwest Family Life
11320 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98125

Special Introductory Cost: $150 per person/ $250 couples (includes The Nurtured Heart Workbook, value $25)

Space is Limited Register Now! www.RBTherapy.com

For Registration or More Information:Contact: Richard Berger at 206-915-3107 or Richard@RBtherapy.com