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, June 12, 2010

Sensory Friendly Film: Toy Story 3

Saturday, June 26, 2010 10:00 AM


AMC Loew's Woodinville 1217640 Garden Way Woodinville WA 98072
(888) 262-4386

AMC Entertainment (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.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Gluten Free Living Talk by Dr. Wangen

Dr. Wangen will be speaking to the Gluten Free Gig Harbor group at the Peninsula Retirement Residence meeting room next week.

Wednesday, June 23, 2010
6:30 p.m.

Peninsula Retirement Residence, 3445 - 50th St. Court NW, Gig Harbor

Roughly five percent of Americans have a gluten intolerance. This means that eating wheat, rye and barley can cause tiredness, depression and serious digestive problems. Are the numbers of people with gluten intolerance and celiac disease rising? Why is it so hard to diagnose gluten intolerance? What happens to the body when you have celiac disease? We'll talk to some experts and explore the very tasty world of gluten–free eating.

Guest(s)Shauna James Ahern writes the blog, Gluten Free Girl, and is the author of "Gluten–Free Girl: How I Found the Food That Loves Me Back ... And How You Can Too." She has celiac disease.

Dr. Stephen Wangen is a physician specializing in digestive disorders and food allergies. He is the author of "The Irritable Bowel Syndrome Solution" and "Healthier Without Wheat: A New Understanding of Wheat Allergies, Celiac Disease, and Non–Celiac Gluten Intolerance." He runs the IBS Treatment center in Seattle and has IBS, gluten intolerance and a dairy allergy himself

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Defeat Autism NowS! Conference

Fall 2010 ARI/Defeat Autism Now! Conference
Level 1 & 2
Clinician Seminars, Nutrition Seminar,
Parent & Science SessionsLong Beach, CA Oct. 7-10, 2010
Online Registration starts in July

Speaker: A New Understanding of Wheat Alleries, Celiac, Disease, and Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance

Dr. Stephen Wangen, the Gluten-Free Doctor, to speak in Gig HarborJoin Dr. Stephen Wangen for a walk through his new book, Healthier Without Wheat: A New Understanding of Wheat Allergies, Celiac Disease, and Non-Celiac Gluten Intolerance.

http://www.amazon.com/Healthier-Without-Wheat-Understanding-Intolerance/dp/0976853795/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1275420138&sr=8-1

Guests to this special presentation will be introduced to how and why people react to wheat and gluten, and the numerous symptoms (over 200!) that can be associated with gluten intolerance. Also discussed will be the various tests available to determine intolerance.

In particular, Dr. Wangen will focus on non-celiac gluten intolerance, a highly underestimated condition. Healthier Without Wheat is a comprehensive guide written to help you simplify the complex world of celiac and non-celiac gluten intolerance. This thorough, yet easy to read book will give you a better appreciation for the wide range of issues and symptoms related to gluten intolerance, and provide insight for screening and diagnosing this now common condition. An excellent resource for anyone new to wheat intolerances as well as those experienced with living wheat-free. Dr. Wangen will be available following the talk to answer questions, meet guests, and sign copies of his book.

Gig Harbor, WA

Wednesday, June 23, 2010
6:30 p.m.

Peninsula Retirement, 3445 - 50th St. Court NW, Gig Harbor

Contact: Gay McCray, gmccray@centurytel.net or 253.851.4610

Just some of the complications from eating wheat:abdominal pain, chronic anemia (iron deficiency), arthritis, autoimmune diseases, constipation, depression, diarrhea, eczema, fatigue, fibromyalgia, frequent illness, headaches, heartburn, hypoglycemia, irritable bowel syndrome, irritability, migraines, or osteoporosis.

Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Vaccinations Choice - Parental Consent: American Rally for Personal Rights

I know many of you are very interested in the vaccine issue. I wanted you to know about a Washington State satellite rally of a live Chicago event happening next week.

Here is the information:

Join us for the web stream of the live Chicago American Rally for Personal Rights to choose vaccination choice and parental consent! Have a look at the line-up - Dr. Andrew Wakefield, Michael Belkin (WA) and Louise Habakus! Please RSVP so I can get snacks on site! We will have Allison Jones from TrackingVaccinations.com on site presenting some of her own research as well! Please share this with as many Washingtonians and Oregonians as possible! For details on the Chicago event, to buy a representative balloon and T-Shirts, go to www.AmericanPersonalRights.org
Date:
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Time:
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Where:
Kent City Library * 212 2nd Avenue North * Kent, WA 98032-4482

If you are on Facebook, please click the link below to RSVP. Granny Lala will be providing allergy-free baked goods for those who RSVP, so she will need an accurate count.

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=118708408161653
If you are not on Facebook and wish to attend, please send your RSVP via email to: info@wyattshouse.org

Monday, May 10, 2010

Summer Family Social

Summer Family Social
Sponsored by Special Families of Pierce County

July 10th
10am - 12pm

Gradley Lake park, Puyallup

specialfamiliespc@gmail.com

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Springtime Celebration for Families Living with Autism

Springtime Celebration for Families Living with Autism

Thursday, May 27, 2010
6 p.m.

106 11th Ave SWOlympia, 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