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EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUP FOR ASPERGER’S SYNDROME - SEATTLE
This group meets the second Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8:30pm, Greenwood Senior Activity Center, 525 North 85th Street, SEATTLE. Call Karen Roe at (206) 782-2232 or email MasterCoachKaren@KarenRoe.com for more information.
2008 Meetings
AUGUST 13 – Lindsey Sterling and Jen Varley, Current Research at the UW Autism Center
SEPTEMBER 10 – Todd Hollow-Bist, Psy.D., Asperger Syndrome and relationship development: A case study
OCTOBER 8 – Lynne Banki and OUR TENTH ANNIVERSARY
NOVEMBER 12 – Dr Gary Stobbe, Neurologist and Autism Specialist, founder of the ASTAR Center
MARCH 12, 2009 – Lise Ellner, Attorney At Law
SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY CHILDREN WITH ASPERGERS PARENT GROUP
Group meets twice monthly on the first and third Monday evenings from 7-8:30pm, at Grace Fellowship Church, 6328 180th St SW, Lynwood. Free. Guest speakers featured at the third Monday meetings. Sponsored by Family Support Center. Call Pam Graham at (425) 670-8984 x22 or email pgraham@lcsnw.org or visit www.familysupportcenter.net
SOUTH SNOHOMISH COUNTY ASPI TEEN SOCIAL GROUP
This group meets twice monthly in conjunction with the Asperger’s Parent Support Group that meets upstairs. Meetings are held first and third Monday evenings from 7-8:30pm, at Grace Fellowship Church, 6328 180th St SW, Lynnwood. Free. Field trips schedule monthly. Additional mentoring opportunities available. Sponsored by Family Support Center. Call Pam Graham at (425) 670-8984 Ext 4# or email pgraham@lcsnw.org or visit www.familysupportcenter.net
AUTISM LIVING LIFE AND YOU – AUTISM SUPPORT IN SEATTLE
Support group for parents and caregivers of children who are significantly impacted by autism. This group meets the last Thursday of each month, 6:30-8pm, Children’s Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, Free childcare available. Contact Katrina or Anna at (206) 332-1646, astar_center@msn.com . Registration is required. Sponsored by Children’s Hospital, The Arc of King County, and ASTAR.
SOUTH KING AUTISM EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT GROUP (Formerly Des Moines Autism Support Group)
This group meets the third Thursday of the month from 7-9pm at Children’s Therapy Center, 10811 SE Kent Kangley Road, KENT. FREE, no RSVP needed, no childcare. Email Elaine Ford at Elaine@skipkids.org or Jennifer O’Neal at JenniferO@dynamicfamilies.org to be added to email list to get meeting reminders and for more information.
TACA SOUTH PUGET SOUND SUPPORT GROUP
Western Washington TACA meetings, for local information email (King County) Ricci King at ricci_king@talkaboutcuringautism.com or (South Puget Sound) Dean and Denise Fulton at denise_fulton@talkaboutcuringautism.com . Also visit http://www.tacanow.com/index.htm
SEPTEMBER 6 – John Green, MD, DAN! Physician from Oregon City, Oregon, will present a look at toxin build-up in the bodies of children on the autism spectrum, 10am-12:30pm, South Campus of Bates Technical College, Building E Auditorium, 2201 South 78th St, Tacoma.
OCTOBER 18 – Dr Amy Derksen
SNOHOMISH AUTISM SPECTRUM SUPPORT INFORMATION AND EDUCATION (SASSIE)
Parent To Parent of the Arc of Snohomish County Autism Support Group meets the third Monday of the month from 7-8:30pm at The Arc of Snohomish County, 2500 Hewitt Ave, Suite 300, Everett. For more information, contact Jamie@arcsno.org or Ronnie@arcsno.org (425) 258-2459 ext 104 or 105
AUG 18 – Katherine Stamper, BA, Graduate Research Assistant, UW Autism Center
SEPT 15 – Melinda Clarico, Floortime (www.floortime.org)
AS ADULT SOCIALIZING GROUP
FREE monthly group for adults on the high-end of the autism spectrum: socialize, get acquainted, have fun together. Meets the 4th Wednesday of each month at Grace Lutheran Church, 112th and Greenwood in North Seattle, 7-9PM, SEATTLE. Contact Karen Roe at (206)782-2232 or MasterCoachKaren@KarenRoe.com for dates and location.
MY GROUP
Group for adults, ages 18 and over, on the spectrum, meets Mondays, 5-6pm, Redmond, $110 per month. Small group with similar challenges. Casual and fun, a safe place to get comfortable in a group and ask your questions. Led by Elaine Duncan who has lead groups for people on the spectrum for over five years. Contact Elaine Duncan, MA, LMHC, (425) 883-4939, Elaineaduncan@msn.com or visit www.elaineaduncan.com
EXCEPTIONAL FAMILIES NETWORK - OLYMPIA
Offering networking opportunities, referrals, monthly meetings, IEP assistance and an array of online resources and information. Visit www.ExceptionalFamilies.Net Call (360) 507-0944 or info@wyattshouse.org for more detail.
MOCHA – Mothers of Children with Autism Support Group
Peer support, comfort and energy for parents and family members of children with ASD diagnosis or related issues. Email tallcedars@comcast.net to be added to the mailing list. Childcare is not available. Call the meeting organizer for specific information about bringing a child or children. RSVPs not required, but appreciated.
NORTH and EAST: 2nd Thursday, 7:30-9:30PM. Contact Janelle Hall at tallcedars@comcast.net or (206) 371-5128 or Sarah Richards at buggy2005@comcast.net or (425) 260-1190.
SOUTH: (NO MEETING IN AUGUST) 2nd Sunday, 3-5pm at Marlene’s in Federal Way. Contact Rita rchildbalance@yahoo.com or Lorina lorina@wildflowersvintage.com or (253) 686-2335.
SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
SPD Parent Connections typically meets the first Saturday of each month at various Eastside libraries. Email Carrie at SPDWashington@hotmail.com for additional information to confirm meeting dates and locations.
SPOUSES AND LIFE PARTNERS OF PEOPLE WITH ASPERGER’S SYNDROME SUPPORT GROUP
Support group for the neuro-typical spouses and life partners of people with Asperger’s Syndrome. This is a community group, not directed by a health professional. Meeting at the Bellevue King County Regional Library, 7-9pm. Contact Faye Ku at (425) 392-3523 or littlefaith@comcast.net for more information and dates (usually the 4th Wednesday or the last Wednesday of the month.) Meeting information and other resources at http://aspartners.org .
PARENT SUPPORT IN OAK HARBOR, MARSVILLE, BURLINGTON, AND BELLINGHAM
TRIP (Training Resources in Partnership) offers parents of children and youth with mental, emotional, and behavioral concerns support, information, resources, and training. Sponsored by North Sound Mental Health Admin.-RSN for Island, San Juan, Skagit, Snohomish, and Whatcom Counties. Contact (877) 819-3901 or onedayatatime2001@msn.com or visit www.trip-ns.com
Oak Harbor Lutheran Church, 1253 NW 2nd Ave, Oak Harbor – 1st Wednesday, 6:30-8pm
Word of Life Lutheran Brethren Church, 9028 51st Ave NE, Marysville – 2nd Tuesday, 6:30-8pm
A Common Ground Coffee House, 351 Pease Road, Burlington – 3rd Wednesday, 6:30-8pm
Christ The Servant Lutheran Church, 2600 Lakeway Dr, Bellingham – 4th Monday, 6:30-8pm
SPOKANE AUTISM SOCIETY SUPPORT GROUP
Monthly support group for parents of children on the autism spectrum. Also a biomedical group called MOCHA, Mothers of Children’s Health Affected by Autism (dad’s are welcome too). Contact Kathleen Stimple at (509) 624-3323 for dates and times.
FAIRFAX HOSPITAL SUPPORT GROUP
Meetings held the first Tuesday Evening of each month, 7-8:30pm, in the Fairfax Boardroom, 10200 NE 132nd St, Kirkland. Contact Steve at (425) 761-9050 or sanderson@hartleycounseling.com for details.
SEATTLE SPECIAL ED PTSA
The Seattle Special Ed PTSA is here to serve and advocate on your behalf. Please let them know which issues are of most concern to you. Contact Co-President Nancy Speer at nancyspeer@comcast.net or Kenneth Anderson at kenneth_anderson@comcast.net Meetings held Wednesdays, 7-8:30pm, except where noted. Check website for locations, www.seattlespecialedptsa.org
EVERETT SPECIAL ED PTSA
Everett School District Special Education PTSA. Contact Julie Gelo at (206) 940-3843 or JulieGelo@aol.com or Scott Schreffler at scotts@dykeman.net Ask to be added to EverettSpecEdParents@yahoogroups.com YahooGroup.
MARYSVILLE SPECIAL EDUCATION PTSA
Marysville has a very active special education PTSA. Contact Barbara O’Kelly at Barbara_okelly@msn.com or visit www.mseptsa.org
PARENT / FAMILY GROUP FOR MUKILTEO SCHOOL DISTRICT
July 8, 6:30-8:30pm, Topic: Summer Program Resources, Meeting at the ARC of Snohomish County, 2500 Hewitt Avenue Suite 300, Everett. Contact Cynthia at csz0833@yahoo.com or (425) 438-9608.
LWSD PTSA SPECIAL NEEDS GROUP
Connect with other parents of kids with special needs in the Lake Washington School District. Meetings are 7-8:30pm at the LWSD Resource Center, 16250 NE 74th St, Redmond (Redmond Town Center). Call (425) 702-3200 for more information.
EDMONDS SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT GROUP
This group has the intention of improving education for children with special needs. Contact Julie Hauf-Primm at chasjule@hotmail.com or Diane at diacav@comcast.net for details. Ask to be added to their YahooGroup.
AUTISM SUPPORT LUNCHES
This group meets on the First Tuesday of the month from 11am-Noon at restaurants around Snohomish County. Enjoy lunch while chatting with other parents of children with autism. Contact Jamie Coonts (425) 258-2459 ext 104 or Jamie@arcsno.org
No child care; lunch is at your own expense.
KINDERING CENTER AUTISM SUPPORT MEETINGS
This support group is for parents of children up to age six on the autism spectrum (not just Asperger’s). Meetings are the first Thursday at 9am. Contact Rosanne Feder at Rosanne.feder@kindering.org or visit http://kindering.org/623.html . Kindering Center, 16120 NE 8th Street, BELLEVUE.
AUTISM SOCIETY OF WASHINGTON, KING COUNTY
Angela Dawson at ask@autismsocietyofwa.org, (206) 372-0465, www.autismsocietyofwa.org and click on “ASW Chapters”.
PUYALLUP AUTISM SUPPORT
For more information, email ASAP (Advocating for Students with Autism in Puyallup and surrounding areas) at asappuyallup@comcast.net or (253) 262-1742. Groups meets October through June each school year.
THURSTON and MASON COUNTY ASPERGER AND AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP
This group meets the second Tuesday of each month, 6:30pm at the Open Door Autism Clinic, 1101 Eastside Street SE, Olympia. Sponsored by the Autism Society of Washington. Please contact Patty Gee at (360) 754-2584 or pattyjgee@comcast.net for more information.
AUTISM RECOVERY RESOURCES OF WASHINGTON (ARROW)
An organization and support group for parents in Washington State who are interested in biomedical treatments for their children with autism. Join the listserv at AutismRecoveryWA@yahoogroups.com, visit the website www.autismrecoverywa.org , or contact Tami at AutismHelp4WA@comcast.net for meeting information.
SPOKANE AUTISM SUPPORT
Check out SpokaneAutism, a YahooGroup for Eastern Washington. Contact Susan Wells at sunshin677@aol.com or call (509) 326-0559 for details or visit http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SpokaneAutism
EPILEPSY SUPPORT GROUPS
Groups for adults and caregivers. Visit www.epilepsynw.org or contact Mineko Sterling at (206) 547-4551 ext 105 or (800) 752-3509 ext 105.
KING COUNTY PARENT COALITION
The King County Parent Coalition is composed of representatives from parent groups, formal or informal, and school districts in King County. They appreciate members who represent all ages, disabilities, and ethnic backgrounds. They come together to take action for those with developmental disabilities. Contact Cathy Murahashi at (425) 643-4048, cmurahashi@arcofkingcounty.org for current meeting schedule and agenda.
PARENT CONNECTIONS IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY
This group meets on the second Monday of the month, 7-8:30pm, at the Arc of Snohomish County offices, 2500 Hewitt Ave Suite 300, Everett. Visit www.arcsno.org or email Ronnie@arcno.org Everyone is welcome. No child care is provided.
AUG 11 – Julia Laibson, MA, licensed child, adolescent, and family therapist
SEPT 8 – Katie Denter, Regional Learning Specialist, Public Health Emergency Preparedness and Response
OCT 13 – Diana Stadden, The Arc of Washington, will present Advocacy 101
BROWNS POINT MOMS SUPPORT GROUP
This group meets on the 3rd Friday of the month at 6:30pm at Johnny’s at Fife Restaurant in FIFE. Not just autism and Asperger’s, includes all disabilities. Contact Susan Jackson at suzukisue@juno.com for information.
EASTSIDE ADHD PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
The group meets on the second Monday of the month, 7-9 pm at the conference room in the Mercer Island Fire Station, 3030-78th Avenue SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040. Contact Jayne Carlin, (206) 230-9071 or jscarlin@juno.com . Free and open to the public.
Visit http://www.addresources.org/adhd_meetings_parents_eastside.php
NORTHWEST CHADD: SEATTLE SUPPORT GROUP FOR ADD/ADHD
This group meets the first Wednesday of each month, September through July, 7-830pm, Seattle Mental Health lunch room, 1600 E Olive, SEATTLE, for more information check out the Northwest CHADD website at www.nwchadd.org
NW CHADD EASTSIDE SUPPORT GROUP FOR ADD/ADHD
This group meets on the third Tuesday of the month, 7-9pm at the Evergreen Hospital in Kirkland, 12040 NE 128th, Room TAN 101 (downstairs). Doors open at 6:30pm. Contact (206) 622-2127 for details.
TACOMA ADHD PARENT SUPPORT GROUP
Meets the 3rd Monday of each month from 7-9pm in Jackson Hall in Tacoma, 314 Martin Luther King Jr Way. Contact Jayne Carlin at jscarlin@juno.com or (206) 230-9071 for details or visit http://www.addresources.org/adhd_meetings_parents_tacoma.php
TACOMA ADULT ADHD SUPPORT GROUP
Meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month, 7-9pm, at Jackson Hall, 314 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Tacoma. Contact Jayne Carlin at jscarlin@juno.com or (206) 230-9071 for details or visit http://www.addresources.org/adhd_meetings_adults_tacoma.php
SEATTLE ADULT ADHD SUPPORT GROUP
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 7-9pm, at Plaza Café on the first floor in the University of Washington Health Sciences Center in Seattle. Contact Jayne Carlin at jscarlin@juno.com or (206) 230-9071 for more details or visit http://www.addresources.org/adhd_meetings_adults_seattle.php
OLYMPIA ADULT ADHD SUPPORT GROUP
Meets on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 7-9pm at St Peter Hospital Professional Building, 525 Lilly Road, Olympia. Contact Jayne Carlin at jscarlin@juno.com or (206) 230-9071 for more details or visit http://www.addresources.org/adhd_meetings_adults_olympia.php
EASTSIDE PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH BIPOLAR DISORDER
Support group meets at the Family Resource Center Campus, Building A, Nisqually Room, 16225 NE 87th Street, Redmond. Contact Julie B (425) 898-8900 or Julie.boulter@comcast.net for details.
MOTHERS CIRCLE SUPPORT GROUP
Mothers Circle is a support group for moms of special needs children (0-6 yrs) that meets at Kindering Center in BELLEVUE, 16120 NE 8th St, every other Wednesday evening, 6:30-8:30pm. Onsite childcare is available for $5-10 donation. Facilitated by Rosanne Feder, MS, MFT, CCLS (425) 653-4306 or rosanne.feder@kindering.org. For childcare, RSVP to Shannon Mead at Shannon.mead@kindering.org or (425) 747-4004 x5434.
SNOHOMISH COUNTY MOTHERS NETWORK
This group meets the first Saturday of the month, 10am-12pm, at the Lynnwood Family Support Center, 6330 195th St SW, Lynnwood. Mothers only. Childcare provided w/advance notice. Contact Jamie at Jamie@arcsno.org or (425) 259-2459 ext 104.
ADULT CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP SNOHOMISH COUNTY
Open to anyone in a caregiver role. Meets the third Wednesday of the month, 11-12:30pm, at the Arc offices, 2500 Hewitt Ave, Suite 300, Everett. Visit www.arcsno.org or email Jamie at Jamie@arcsno.org or (425) 258-2459 ext 104 For lunchtime meetings bring your own lunch or snack, Refreshments will be provided for all meetings.
AUGUST – NO MEETING
SEPT 17 - Rick Pribbernow, DDD and its services
OCT 15 – Emotions
NOV 19 – Stress and the Holiday Blues
BRIDGES – MAPLE VALLEY
This is a group for families of children receiving special education in the Tahoma School district and surrounding areas. This group meets the 1st Tuesday of every month (including summer) at the Maple Valley Community Center, 22010 SE 248th Street, Maple Valley, 6:30-8pm.Contact Sara Lundin at (425) 432-1366 or by email at ssjlundin@earthlink.net for details.
BRIDGES – NORTH THURSTON
New group for parents of children in the North Thurston School District. Email Bridges11@comcast.net or call Maura Garratt at (360) 923-5666
SNOHOMISH COUNTY SIBSHOPS
Sibshops is a great place to meet other kids who have siblings with disabilities.
AUG 11-12 – Ages 8-13, Camp Brotherhood, Mount Vernon, day camp, 10am-3pm, $40/one child, or family discount: $65/two children, $100/three children from the same family. Contact Jenn at Jenn@arcsno.org to register or for more detail.
AUG 20 – Ages 4-8, Noon-3pm, Sibling dance workshop, Studio I, 13300 NE 175th St, #7, Woodinville, $10/person. Contact Jenn at Jenn@arcsno.org or (425) 258-2459 ext 104 to register or for more detail.
SEATTLE SIBSHOPS
SibShops are for siblings of people with special needs. Offered by Seattle Children’s Hospital. To register, contact (206) 987-3285 or visit www.seattlechildrens.org/child_health_safety/classes_events/sibshops.asp
EASTSIDE SIBSHOPS
Kindering Center in Bellevue provides SibShops for ages 6-9, 3rd Saturday of the month, 9am-Noon. Kindering Center, 16120 NE 8th Street, Bellevue. Call Rosanne at (425) 653-4306, email Rosanne.feder@kindering.org or visit www.kindering.org for details. Facilitated by Rosanne Feder, MS, MFT, CCLS, and Chandra Mullenix, Special Educator.
FATHER'S NETWORK
Are you the father of a child with a disability? The Fathers Network was started just for you. Finally get the support you’ve been looking for. Visit www.fathersnetwork.org , call Greg Schell at (425) 747-4004 ext 4286, or email greg.schell@kindering.org .
FATHER’S NETWORK – SNOHOMISH COUNTY
This group meets the fourth Thursday of the month, 7-9pm, at the Arc office, 2500 Hewitt Ave, Suite 300, Everett. For information, visit www.fathersnetwork.org , www.arcsno.org or email Jamie at Jamie@arcsno.org or (425) 258-2459 ext 104
WASHINGTON STATE DAD’S NETWORK
Group supports fathers and families raising children with severe emotional, behavioral, developmental, and other disabilities. For more info email INFO@WADADS.ORG Chapters in North Sound, South Sound, Vancouver and Eastern Washington. Visit www.wadads.org/default.aspx
WASHINGTON STATE PARENT TO PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Looking for support near you? This is a network across the state that provides support,
information and education for families of children with special needs. Call (800) 821-5927 for support and resources near you. http://www.k12.wa.us/SpecialEd/stateneeds/parent2parent.aspx
NAMI EASTSIDE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Wide variety of support groups, conferences, classes, and more for families and individuals living with mental health challenges. 16315 NE 87th Street, Suite B-11, Redmond, (425) 885-6264 or email consumers@nami-eastside.org .
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