Autism Society of Washington, Tri-Cities Chapter

ASW is committed to public education, through various means, across Washington State. We promote the active and informed involvement of family members and the autistic individual in planning individualized, appropriate services and supports.

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Welcome!  
We welcome you to the Tri-Cities Autism Society Chapter.
We want to help provide information that can be useful on your journey
and hope that you can connect with others along the way.
 
Volunteer Request:
The Autism Society of WA Tri-Cities Chapter is currently seeking to fill one board member position.  All board members are expected to attend monthly board meetings as well as participate in committees pertaining to the goals of ASW-TCC.  Those who are interested should contact Tricia Schouviller or Vicki Westlund with an explanation of interest. 
 
For Questions regarding Summer Activities and any other question such as where to turn next after diagnosis of your child, please feel free to contact 
Melissa Brooks, RN
Parent/Board Member/Resource Coordinator, ACEW
www.acewa.org
melissa@acewa.org
(509) 619-0210
toll free (866) 207-5359

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Autism Society of WA,

Tri-Cities Chapter invites you to our

 

SUMMER MOVIE EVENT

When: Saturday July 18th
doors open at 9am, show starts at 9:30am
Where: Fairchild Cinema
5020 Convention Dr, Pasco
Who: Free for all families affected by Autism

Two movies will

be available to
choose from.
Please contact
Michelle Bodine at 946-3907 or info@acewa.org with any questions.
 
Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs
PG
 
or
 
Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince
PG-13
 
Sponsored by the Autism Society of WA Tri-Cities Chapter and by a grant from the Carson Kolzig Foundation.  More summer events can be found on our calendar at acewa.org.

 

 

 

We have the NEW 2009 Resource guide for families in the lower Columbia Basin area.

Download our Parent Resource Guide here:

NEW & IMPROVED WITH BOOKMARKS!!!

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 UPDATED information for the 2009 South Eastern Washington Autism Conference
in August HERE:
 
 
 
Your generous donations are much appreciated!
Tax deductible!
Send to:
ASW-TCC
PO Box 2022
Richland, WA  99352
 
This helps support our families affected with Autism with local area events such as Annual Famiy BBQ, Holiday Party & Movie events, etc.
 
 
 
 
October 12, 2009

Asperger's Syndrome: Social Skills, Behaviors & Emotions
Dr. Tony Attwood

Description:

Dr. Tony Attwood is the world's foremost authority on the subject of Asperger's Syndrome - a developmental disorder generally defined as high-functioning autism. more info

When:

7:30am – 4:30pm

Where:

Three Rivers Convention Center
7016 West Grandridge Blvd.
Kennewick, WA

  • For more information and to register, contact
    The Neurological Resource Center at 509.943.8455
 
 
 

 

Parent's Dinner Night Out P.O.C.A.

(Parents of Children with Autism)
 

 
 
Monday, May 4th, 2009
Location: China Buffet
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Type: Dinner
   

June - Famous Daves BBQ

July - Cousins in Pasco

August - Old Country Buffet

September - Three Margarita's (off of Jadwin & Lee)

October - Casa Mia in Richland

November - City Buffet (on Jadwin)

December - Red Robin on Columbia Center
Other dates to follow. Locations to be announced each month.
 
 
  Parent's Dinner Night Out is a way to get to know others who have Autism or have children or grandchildren affected with Autism. This is intended to a relaxed environment for adults to socialize so come as you are.
  We also realize that for some, finances are very tight. We choose the restaurants based on recommendations of parents so if you would like to request a restaurant we will go there too one month, not a problem. We would like to encourage you to come when you can.
  As one parent has said, "A well rested parent is a good parent."
Sign up for the yahoo group to receive reminders and location updates: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Autism_Connection/
 

 

 

To become a member of ASW, please click here http://www.autismsocietyofwa.org/Membership.html

 

 

 

 
Teleconferencing Starting again!!

Autism 101, Thursdays, 7:00-8:30pm

Autism 101” is a 90-minute class sponsored by Seattle Children's Hospital, for the parents and caregivers of children recently diagnosed with autism who wish to understand this disorder in greater depth.  The content for each presentation is the same, but will be taught by rotating faculty members from Children’s Hospital and the University of Washington, along with some community professionals.  In the end of each session there will be a question and answer time with the speaker.

dates:

 

May 28, 2009

 

 

Autism 200 Series A series of 90 minute classes for parents and caregivers of children with autism who wish to better understand this disorder.

Classes are taught by rotating faculty members from Children's Hospital and the University of Washington, along with professionals from the community.

Each class includes time for questions. Please consider joining for us for as many sessions as you can!

 

Autism 208: Treatments

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Instructor: Dr. Gary Stobbe

“Biomedical Treatments”

 

Autism 209: Behavioral

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Instructor: Shelly O'Donnell, MS, OTR/L

“Sensory Processing, Compulsive Behaviors”

 

   

Location of all teleconferences:

KGH Family Health Center                       

203 West 8th Avenue Kennewick, Washington

For more information and directions, call KGH, education dept at 586-5119.

PLEASE RSVP to 586-5119
if no rsvp’s then class will be cancelled.
Fee:   FREE

 

 
   

 

 

 


 
  

 

 

ASW provides resources, information and support to:
* Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Aspergers Syndrome  AS), Pervasive  Developmental Disorder (PDD), and others on the Autism spectrum
* Parents and family members of those on the Autism spectrum
* Educators and related professionals in both regular education and special education
* Physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals
* Law enforcement officers and other First Responders
* Community members with an interest in being better informed about Autism and how they can help those with this disorder be fully participating members of their community.
 
See our OPTIONS POLICY: Options Policy

 

  

 

 Autism Society of Washington,

 Tri-Cities Chapter

 

 

Board Members

 

Tricia Schouviller, President/Parent

 (509) 946-8083

 triciad507@aol.com

 

Vicki Westlund, Vice-President/Diet Support/Parent

  (509) 851-0385

 vickiandwes@aol.com

 

Laura Krahn, Treasurer/Parent

 (509) 735-3959

l_krahn@yahoo.com

  

Michelle Bodine, Secretary/Event Coordinator/Parent 

(509) 946-3907

 dougnchel@verizon.net

 

Dana Tolick, Webmaster/Board Member/Parent

(Past President 2006-2008)

(509) 946-0619

danatolick@hotmail.com

 

Melissa Brooks, RN, Resource Coordinator/

Board Member/Parent 

(509) 619-0210

www.acew.org

TOLL Free 866-207-5359

mbrooks2b@charter.net 

 

Yadira Galvan, Latino Representative/Parent 

(509) 591-1001

yadiraglvn@yahoo. com

 

Maria Olivarez, Board Member 

(509) 366-6975

eolivarez@charter.net

 

Jenell Stinson, Board Member/Parent 

jenellestinson@yahoo.com

 

Ken Hays, Resource/Board Member

hays.ken@gmail.com 

  

Terry Buck, Support/ACEW President 

(Past President 2004-2006)

 (509) 374-2120

buckte@charter.net

 

 

   

 

 

 

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