This April the University of Washington Autism Center in Tacoma will be offering free, walk-in autism screenings to the community. UW will be offering the screenings April 7th and 21st from 9-11AM and April 14th and 28th from 3-5PM. Families will be served on a first-come/first-served basis.
These screenings are part of the UW Autism Center’s mission to increase knowledge and awareness about autism in the general public. Please keep this opportunity in mind when speaking with families concerned that their children are showing signs of an autism spectrum disorder or general developmental delay.
Contact:
Nathan Ketzner
Parent Resource Coordinator
UW Autism Center, Tacoma
1900 Commerce Street
Box 358455
Tacoma, WA 98402
Direct: 253-692-4759
Fax: 253-692-4718
Seattle website: http://depts.washington.edu/uwautism/
Tacoma website: http://depts.washington.edu/uwautism/Tacoma/
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Margaret Meade said it best...
"Never doubt that a small committed group of individuals can change the world..indeed this is the only thing that ever has."
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Meeting Postponed!
Sorry! The meeting on 3/18 has been postponed! We will instead meet one week later on 3/25!
Hope to see you then!
Hope to see you then!
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Next IAM Meeting 3/18
The next IAM meeting is on Wednesday, March 18th at 7 PM at Edna's.
7:00 – 7:15 Open chat, food and drink orders, etc.
7:30 – 7:45 BISD collaboration update and cause for celebration!
7:45 – 8:15 World Autism Awareness Day --planning--less than 3 weeks away!
8:15 – 8:45 Q&A and topic wrap-up, parked topics
Contact Catb@IAM-HOPE.org for directions or information.
7:00 – 7:15 Open chat, food and drink orders, etc.
7:30 – 7:45 BISD collaboration update and cause for celebration!
7:45 – 8:15 World Autism Awareness Day --planning--less than 3 weeks away!
8:15 – 8:45 Q&A and topic wrap-up, parked topics
Contact Catb@IAM-HOPE.org for directions or information.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Next IAM Meeting
The next IAM meeting is on Wednesday, March 4th at 7 PM at Edna's.
7:00 – 7:15 Open chat, food and drink orders, etc.
7:30 – 7:45 BISD collaboration update and critcal next steps
7:45 – 8:15 World Autism Awareness Day --planning
8:15 – 8:45 Q&A and topic wrap-up, parked topics
Contact Catb@IAM-HOPE.org for directions or information.
7:00 – 7:15 Open chat, food and drink orders, etc.
7:30 – 7:45 BISD collaboration update and critcal next steps
7:45 – 8:15 World Autism Awareness Day --planning
8:15 – 8:45 Q&A and topic wrap-up, parked topics
Contact Catb@IAM-HOPE.org for directions or information.
Monday, December 29, 2008
Feeding Your Toddler
When: Thu, January 22, 2009, 11am – 12pm
Join Dr. Linda Warren, from Bainbridge Pediatrics, and Catherine Whiting, Occupational Therapist, as they share ideas about helping toddlers become healthy eaters. Catherine Whiting will share ideas from over 25 years experience as a pediatric occupational therapist specializing in how sensory processing issues affect eating and feeding skills. Dr. Warren will discuss ideas from the book How to Get Your Kid to Eat... But Not Too Much by Ellyn Satter. Kids are welcome and can play and explore the Under the Sea exhibit while adults can share ideas and learn about Satters "Golden Rule" of parenting. This is a part of the MiniMu Thursdays program, now hosted at the Museum on a regular schedule. Each month KiDiMu will try to bring in a Pediatric Specialist on different topics of interests to parents of toddlers. Complimentary coffee available to parents and caregivers. Free with admission or membership and for infants under 1. Info: 206.855.4650 or www.kidimu.org
Thursday, July 24, 2008
IAM Family Picnic
Sunday, July 27th from 11:30 to 2 PM at Eagledale Park on Bainbridge Island. All welcome! Contact Carol Wood to RSVP cjwood8@msn.com.
See you there!
See you there!
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