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.

Monday, April 26, 2010

2010 Summer Intensive Program for Kids With Autism

2010 Summer Intervention Program Application now available http://www.featwa.org/SIP_10_EnrollmentApplication_posting.pdf
Completed applications for 2010 must be postmarked by April 30, 2010.

Dates:
Tuesday, July 6, 2010 through Friday, August 13, 2010

Mondays through Fridays, 9:00 AM
to 12:00 PM (Bellevue)

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Tacoma)


Sites:
FEAT Center in Bellevue
Tacoma-area site to be determined

About the Summer Intervention Program
Started in 2002 , FEAT's Summer Intervention Program (SIP) provides students with an autism spectrum disorder and their typically developing peers with an exceptional summer educational experience based on ABA. Serving over 60 students between the ages of 4 and 12 years old each summer at two different sites, the SIP offers enrolled students the opportunity to receive highly skilled instruction in social skills, language skills, reading skills, mathematics skills, and writing skills.

Thursday, April 22, 2010

Healthy Brains Across America

Sat. MAY 1st, 1-4pm – Healthy Brains Across America:

Brain Stimulation
John Neumaier, M.D., Ph.D.

Depression: Do Genetics Really Matter?
Ruth Kohen, M.D.

Advances in Our Understanding of the Genetic of Autism
Raphael Bernier, Ph.D.

Moderator:
Richard C. Veith, M.D.


Location:
University of Washington Campus
Kane Hall, Room 210
15th Avenue NE and NE 41st Street
Seattle

Space is limited;
Reservations are recommended.

RSVP at www.narsad.org/hmaa
or call 877-460-2003

Sensory Friendly Film: Shrek Forever After

Sensory Friendly Movie: Shrek Forever After

Saturday, May 22, 2010 10:00 AM

AMC Loew's Woodinville
1217640 Garden Way
Woodinville, WA 98072

(888) 262-4386

Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Sprintime Celebration for Families Living with Autism

Springtime Celebration for Families Living with Autism

Thursday, May 27, 2010 6 p.m.

106 11th Ave SW
Olympia, WA 98501

Driving directions

This is a special joint event with TACA and the Hands On Children's Museum. Join us for a Springtime Celebration for Families with exclusive access to the museum! There will be GF/CF (gluten-free, casein-free) food, fun crafts, games, play plan checklists, and more for families living with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Join us for information on resources and lots of fun!

Cost is $5 per family and pre-registration is required to (360) 956-0818

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Kitsap County Annual Used Home School Resource Sale

Kitsap County Annual Used Home School Resource Sale

When: Saturday June 5th10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Where: Silverdale Baptist Church
8278 State Highway 303 NE, Bremerton, WA 98311

Note: New Location Same Awesome Sale!!
Same Awesome fellowship!
For more information about the saleContact: Lisa Turekwahineusa@gmail.com

Saturday, April 3, 2010

Homeschool Resource Fair 2010

Homeschool Resource Fair 2010

Teaching Parents Association

Announces: 2010 Homeschool Resource Fair
Saturday, May 22, 201011:30 am - 3:30 pm

Held at Carol Edwards Center-Gym17301 - 133rd Ave NE, Woodinville, WALearn more about your local homeschool market!Network with other homeschoolers!Find a support group!Learn about local products and classes specifically for homeschoolingfamilies!No admission feeLego Building Table will be set up for children to play!Would you like to advertise your group or business? Booths $20 Non-profit rate availableContact homeschool.fair@ gmail.comMake checks payable to Teaching Parents AssociationPost Office Box 1934Woodinville, WA 98072-1934

Friday, March 26, 2010

PACE Place: Family Immersion Workshop: Finding Family Balance

PACE Place Family Immersion Workshop
"Finding Family Balance"

Presented By:
Dr. Kathi Calouri, Clinical Director of PACE Place & Eric Hamblen, Program Director of PACE Place

About The Workshop Leaders
Kathi Calouri, Ph.D. and Eric Hamblen are from Project PACE, Inc. and PACE Place in Oregon. The PACE Place professionals created the innovative PACE Place Family Immersion WeekTM where families spend five days addressing individual targets within daily living activities and community outings. The Family Immersion Workshop in Seattle reflects the experience and knowledge the PACE Place professionals have gained from collaborating with many diverse families in a wide range of settings. Kathi and Eric enjoy helping families think through their challenges and together find dynamic solutions.

The Family Immersion Workshop is appropriate for families who are struggling with behavior problems and emotional regulation issues in the home and/or community. Families who attend this workshop may have a child who does NOT have a diagnosis of any kind. Families who attend this workshop may have a child with a developmental delay that affects social learning (e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Asperger's Syndrome, ADD, ADHD, NVLD, PDD-NOS).

This unique, three-part workshop is designed to work intensively with ten families (parents and children only). For more details about this workshop, please visit our website:
www.paceplace.org

Reduced fee for registrations received before April 1, 2010.
See below.

Part 1: Interactive Lecture & Hands-On Activity Session
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Adults Only, 9 am - 4 pm

Location:
The Children's Institute for Learning Differences
4030 86th Avenue, SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040

For more information on The Children's Institute for Learning Differences,
please visit their website:
www.ChildrensInstitute.com

Part 2: Full-Day Private Consultation
Your child(ren) will be present for your 5 hour private consultation. You will spend 2 1/2 hours with Eric Hamblen and 2 1/2 hours with Dr. Kathi Calouri. Your consultation day will be scheduled one day during the week of:
Monday, May 17, 2010 - Friday, May 21, 2010.

Location for the consultations to be determined.

Part 3: "Bringing It Home" Session
Friday, May 21, 2010
Adults only, 6 pm - 8 pm

Location:
The Children's Institute for Learning Differences
4030 86th Avenue, SE
Mercer Island, WA 98040

For more information on The Children's Institute for Learning Differences,
please visit their website:
www.ChildrensInstitute.com

Workshop Fee & Registration
The cost of the Family Immersion Workshop is $1,500 per family.

EARLY BIRD registration:
$1,200 per family when registered BEFORE April 1, 2010.
· You may register on-line. Click here:
http://www.paceplace.org/WebSite%20Rev5b/filesFlyerAndForms/RegistationFormSeattleWA_May_16.htm
· You may registering by calling Deb Crowell at PACE Place in Oregon at 503.356.8334, ext. 4#.
· You may register by mail or by fax by completing the registration form here:
http://www.paceplace.org/WebSite%20Rev5b/filesFlyerAndForms/PACE%20Place%20Immersion%20Workshop%20SeattleWA_5-16.pdf