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Showing posts with label 19 July 2011. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 19 July 2011. Show all posts

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

Never miss a movie!
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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

Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Quantum Reflex Integration

Quantum Reflex Integration,
taught by Bonnie Brandes,
Seattle, Washington

July 23 & 24, 2011

Contact, Sonia Story 360-732-4356
sonia@moveplaythrive.com

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

FEAT's Speaker Series (Autism)

The Speakers Series belongs to FEAT of Washington's collection of service programs aimed at disseminating practical, topical, useful science-based information to the autism community of Washington. Bringing together local, regional, and national experts from disciplines that include behavior analysis, education, law, health and human services and more, the Speakers Series allows FEAT members to gain access to the information they need to support persons with autism and their families.

The Speakers Series also seeks to help support professionals who work with persons with autism and their families by offering events that qualify as continuing education experiences for educators, behavior analysts, and speech-language pathologists.

http://www.featwa.org/Speaker_Series_Main_Page.html

Gluten Free Summer Camp!

I want to share with you about a camp that is designed to allow children who cannot eat gluten or wheat.

If you have a child who has dietary restrictions then you know that going somewhere over night can be difficult for your child. The adults in charge needs to be educated as to 'how' to feed your child safely.

Summer camps just aren't possible for some children with dietary restrictions for diabetes because of the difficulty trying to make sure they have safe food available to the.

Here in Western Washington there is a summer camp that is run on Vashon Island. They have two sessions during which they bring in specially trained cooks and foods for children with gluten intolerance, celiac, and diabetes.

Our child attended this camp last year and it was definitly a once in a life time experience!

They also offer scholarships for those who might otherwise not have afforded the camp experience.

Camp Sealth

Vashon Island, Washington
Session 4: July 20 – 25, 2011
Session 5: July 26 – 29, 2011
Session 4/5: July 20 – July 29, 2011

For more information please go to: http://campsealth.org/homepage.html

Gluten Free Summer Camp Looking for Volunteers

This is the time of year when parents are planning their summer activities and for those kids on the gluten-free diet those plans include attending a gluten-free camp. There are a number of gluten-free camps out there who are in need of volunteers to perform a variety of tasks.
They camps lists below are looking for volunteers to work six hour shifts in the kitchen. If you are interested in helping make this a great time for our celiac kids send an email to gigcamp@gluten.net with your name, contact information and the day(s) available help out at the following locations:

Camp Sealth
Vashon Island, Washington
Session 4: July 20 – 25, 2011
Session 5: July 26 – 29, 2011
Session 4/5: July 20 – July 29, 2011