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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 
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!!! ******* ******* 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 AttwoodDescription: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."
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! 7:00 to 8:30 pm, 3rd Thursdays (all classes)
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. 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. 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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