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.

Saturday, April 27, 2013

Nurtured Heart Approach Free E-Course


Nurtured Heart Approach
Free E-Course class

 
Nurtured Heart Approach, developed by author Howard Glasser, works even for the most troubled children. It is a method professionals, parents and educators can use to help children build inner strength and self esteem.

Nurtured Heart Approach works for all children and is especially helpful for intense, sensitive and needy children. It is very loving, yet firm and encourages connection and cooperation between parents and children.

Brain Gym in the Classroom - one day workshop

Brain Gym® in the Classroom - a one day workshop 
August 24 in Friday Harbor, WA
 
 
Contact Mariya Masters
360-378-1032
mariyairenemasters@gmail.com

Rhythmic Movement Training Level 3


Sonia Story with Moira Dempsey
 
 
July 13 -14, 2013
Bellevue, Washington

 Mosaic Children's Therapy Center

 RMT 1 & 2 are prerequisites
Click here for more information
Contact Sonia Story
360-732-4356

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

FEAT of Washington Open House (Families for Effective Autism Treatment)

You are invited to join us...

FEAT of Washington Open House
April 23rd, 2013
12pm-1:30pm
Four Square Church—Main Auditorium
14434 NE 8th Street, Bellevue WA 98007

In honor of Autism Awareness month
Families for Effective Autism Treatment of Washington is excited to share with you,
the many wonderful programs, services and resources we provide to families in the community!

For more information please call 425 223 5126
Lite lunch & drinks provided: Learn about the following...

Rising Star Academy
Inclusive Preschool
Transitions for Teens
Ages 13 to Adult
Summer Programs
Bellevue & Tacoma 4 to 12yr olds
Super Saturdays
Respite care for families 4-10
Tour our Classrooms
Talk with program coordinators
Speak with Family Resource Coordinators
Speak with Resource Coordinators


Connecting Families - Cultivating Communities - www.featwa.org

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Workship on introducing Raw Foods into Your Family's Diet

Renee LaCoste
Raw Foods Chef, Gluten-Free Specialist,
and Mom to a son with ASD
Saturday, July 20th

11am - 2pm

$10/person


We will be sampling different items and will create something for lunch. You will leave with recipes and lots of ideas of how to introduce raw foods into your family's diet.

The workshop will be held at our nonprofit's office, located at 13117 Canyon Rd E in Puyallup. For directions and a map, please click here.

To RSVP, please fill out the form on our website's Events page.

Sunday, April 7, 2013

Autism and Starting Medical/Dietary Intervention, On Public Assistance, What Diet Does What? - TACA Webinares for June 2013


Starting medical intervention for autism spectrum disorders 
 
Medical & Diet
 
June 13, 10-11am PST /1-2pm EST
 
Lisa Ackerman - TACA
 
 

 Autism On Public Assistance  Resources
 
June 19, 10-11am PST /1-2pm EST
 
Holly Bortfeld - TACA
 
 

What diet does what? An explanation of the dietary interventions available 
 
Medical & Diet
 
June 27, 10-11am PST /1-2pm EST
 
Linda Betzold & Lisa Ackerman - TACA

Autism & College, Whole Body Approaches, Advice for Parents, Therapies available, Getting a Diagnosis - TACA Webinares for May 2013

How to get your child with ASD into college  Educational Wednesday,

 May 1, 10-11am PST / 1-2pm EST
 
Holly Bortfeld - TACA

 
 
How we impact the brain through whole body approaches in Autism Spectrum Disorder  Medical & Diet
 
Thursday, May 2, 10-11am PST / 1-2pm EST
 
Dr. Martha Herbert

www.marthaherbert.org

 
 
 
Staying Motivated on the autism journey – advice for parents  Resources
 
Thursday, May 9, 10-11am PST / 1-2pm EST
 
Lisa Ackerman - TACA
 
 
 

 What therapies are available for autism spectrum disorder  Educational
 
Tuesday, May 14, 10-11am PST / 1-2pm EST
 
Moira Giammatteo - TACA
 
 

 I think my child has autism – How to get a diagnosis and get started  Resources
 
May 22, 10-11am PST / 1-2pm EST
 
Holly Bortfeld - TACA

Autism & Puberty, Lastest Research, First Year Families, & Yeast Overgrowth - TACA Webinares for April 2013


Autism & Puberty – What to Expect 

 For teens & adults
 
Wednesday, April 3,  10-11am PST / 1-2pm EST

Holly Bortfeld

 


 The Latest in Autism Research  Medical & Diet
 
Tuesday, April 9, 10-11am PST /1-2pm EST
 
Dr. Martha Herbert

www.marthaherbert.org

 

 

 The autism journey for new parents – a quick start 

 Families in Year one

Friday, April 12, 10-11am PST / 1-2pm EST
 
Lisa Ackerman

 

 

Yeast Overgrowth in Autism  Medical & Diet
 
Wednesday, April 17, 10-11am PST /1-2pm EST
 
Holly Bortfeld