2015 Southwest Washington Special Education Conference and Resource Fair

SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH FROM 9 AM – 12 PM @ PRAIRIE HIGH SCHOOL We will have a resource booth at The Southwest Washington Special Education Conference and Resource Fair.  This event will offer concurrent workshops/sessions, an exhibit hall, and a children’s activity area. This event is open to...

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability  that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. There is often nothing about how individuals with ASD look that sets them apart from other people. However, individuals with ASD may communicate, interact, be...

2015 “Color the Coast for Autism”

Saturday, April 11, 2015 KOA-Astoria, 1100 NW Ridge Road, Hammond, OR “Color the Coast for Autism: 3K Run / Fun Walk” Thanks to their generous sponsorship, KOA – ASTORIA is providing for all registered participants: FREE KOA activities, FREE Hot Dog LUNCH, and FREE RV & TENT CAMPING Friday & Sat...

World Autism Awareness Day 2015

Today is the eighth annual World Autism Awareness Day. World Autism Awareness Day aims to increase people’s awareness about individuals, especially children, with autism. The day often features educational events for teachers, healthcare workers and parents, as well as exhibitions showcasing work...

Registration is open for Spring 2015 Groups- call today!

Social Skills Groups Sensory Play Social Skills Group For Ages 5-7 8 Tuesday sessions 4:00–5:00pm  (4/7, 4/14, 4/21, 4/28, 5/5, 5/12, 5/19, 5/26) This group is geared towards children who need support with peer interaction, focusing on positive social behavior and social communication skills. ...

4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Acceptance of All Abilities

Come join us at the 4th Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Acceptance of All Abilities @ McKenzie Stadium (behind Evergreen High School) on April 4th, 2015 @ 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm. Stop by our booth and learn about our summer therapeutic services and other therapeutic resources. The 4th Annual Easter Egg...

Top Ten Autism Research Stories of 2014

The following are Autism Speaks’ “Top Ten” 2014 stories in autism research based on readership and social media shares. #1 New Meta-analysis Affirms No Association Between Vaccines and Autism A meta-analysis of ten studies involving more than 1.2 million children affirmed that vaccines don�...

Swindells Resource Center Parenting Classes – January 2015

For families of children with challenging behaviors: Developing our Children’s Skills Swindells Resource Center is offering a six-week parenting class for families and caregivers of children with special needs. Instructor Linda Sinclair, autism specialist for Beaverton Public Schools, is tr...