ASO’s 2nd Annual Golf Tournament

Posted on August 5, 2014November 10, 2017 by arun

ASO’s 2nd Annual Golf Tournament: Fun “Fore” a Great Cause! Register Today! At Pumpkin Ridge Golf Course, North Plains, OR On Friday, Sept. 19th Check-In: 12 noon, Shotgun Start: 1:45 pm Golf followed by Dinner & Awards, also includes: Lunch, 18 holes of Golf, All Course Games, $50 Gift Card ...

Autism Society Workshops: Sibling Topics

Posted on August 5, 2014November 10, 2017 by arun

“Sibling Topics” Thursday, August 21st 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Providence St. Vincent Medical Center Souther Auditorium, East Pavilion 9205 SW Barnes Rd. Portland, OR 97225 A FREEWORKSHOP FOR PARENTS, CAREGIVERS, SERVICE PROVIDERS and ANYONE INTERESTED IN SIBLING TOPICS Join us at a workshop for parent...

What Is Sensory Processing Disorder?

Posted on August 4, 2014November 10, 2017 by arun

Sensory Processing , formerly referred to as “Sensory Integration”, is a term referring to the way that the nervous system receives messages from the senses and turns them into appropriate motor and behavioral responses. Whether you are eating waffles, riding a scooter, or reading a book, your ...

Improving Your Child’s Social Skills: Making Eye Contact

Posted on July 12, 2014November 10, 2017 by arun

In this age of tablets, Xbox Ones, PS4s, and Wii U, it can be nice to get some real face time (and not Facetime on your iPhone!). As adults, we often stress the importance of eye contact with our children, but we might not explain why looking at someone is important in a social interaction. [...

Count Down to Kindergarten: Is My Child Ready?

Posted on July 6, 2014November 10, 2017 by arun

Enrolling a child in kindergarten is difficult enough without worrying and stressing about his or her readiness. Five year olds vary widely in their developmental skills. When evaluating your child’s readiness for kindergarten there are four areas of developmental functioning that should be consi...

NEW! Summer Social Skills Groups 2014

Posted on June 12, 2014November 10, 2017 by arun

Join us for a new set of Social Skills groups this summer! These will be 4 week sessions running once a week for an hour on 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, and 8/19. The two groups will be: 5-8 year olds from 2:30pm to 3:30pm 8-11 year olds from 4:30pm-5:30pm To register or for more information call us at […]...

Parent Training Schedule – Summer 2014

Posted on June 2, 2014November 10, 2017 by arun

Structure in the Home and Community- “A Simple Approach” presented by OTAC Positive Behavior Support Specialists Stephanie Hunter, Jennifer Allison, and Meghan Brown Information and tools about simple and effective supports to help a person transition, gain independence, and experience more e...

May is Better Hearing and Speech Month

Posted on May 18, 2014November 10, 2017 by arun

Many parents do not recognize the early signs of a critical health issue: communication disorders. Speech, language, and hearing disorders are among the most common disabilities in the United States, with 8-9% of young children suffering from speech disorders. This month, during the national ob...

FREE Workshop- “Teaching People with Autism to Cook Really Well for Jobs, Health and Friendship”

Posted on May 9, 2014November 10, 2017 by arun

This two-hour talk (no cooking!) addresses challenges that often arise when teaching people with autism how to cook — sensory challenges, motor challenges and challenges following directions. Penny sets out techniques to overcome these difficulties — techniques used successfully in the cooking sc...

Autism Walk-a-Thon – 2014

Posted on April 23, 2014November 10, 2017 by arun

Join us at Autism Society of Oregon’s 12th Annual Autism Walk! Sunday, April 27, 2014 at Oaks Amusement Park in SE Portland Event Opens 9am ~ Walk begins 10:45am ~ Rides start 11:30am Walk is fully accessible, 1/2 mile paved loop Fabulous Raffe Baskets * Face Painters * Magicians * Craf...