Author Archives: Autism Research and Resources of Oregon

About Autism Research and Resources of Oregon

Autism Research and Resources of Oregon is a 501(c)(3) Not for Profit Organization Dedicated to improving the lives of individuals and families with Autism by bringing resources together under one roof.

ARRO’s Mission

The Autism Research & Resources of Oregon (ARRO) will produce and promote a center of excellence in the field of autism research and services in the state of Oregon. This center will be known as the Oregon Autism Research & … Continue reading

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Advisory Board

Sen. Mark O Hatfield Emily Karr, Attorney, Stoel Rives E. Gene Stubbs, M.D Associate Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry & Pediatrics

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Board of Directors

Dr. Steve Edelson – is director of the Salem based Center for the Study of Autism and is a research psychologist associated with the Autism Research Institute. Kathy Henley – is the parent of a young adult with autism and … Continue reading

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Autism Society of Oregon

The Oregon Chapter of the Autism Society of America. Visit them at their website

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Dr. Krigsman Lectures

Dr. Krigsman visited the Pacific N.W. and delivered lectures in Seattle and in Portland. He presented on gut issues in autism.

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Heart of Sailing

Recently the Heart of SailingClub visited Portland! Eric Hamblen, of Project PACE, has agreed to be the local coordinator for this non profit which takes kids with autism sailing on the Columbia River! (See Heart of Sailing for their many … Continue reading

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June Fund Raiser

June saw the 100 year anniversary of Dan & Louie’s Oyster Bar, celebrated with a Oyster Festival that, thanks to Donnie-Lee McGinnis, was also a Fund Raiser for the Autism Research & Resources of Oregon.

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Visión Global del Autismo

Visión Global del Autismo Escrito por Stephen M. Edelson, Ph.D. Centro para el Estudio del Autismo (Center for the Study of Autism, Salem, Oregon) chasque aquí

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Autism 101 from a medical perspective

Autism is a, a, disorder in children who are, ah it also affects adults but starts in childhood, with symptoms of need for sameness, ah, often stereotypic strange behaviors, difficulty with communication and socialization, difficulty with ah, understanding subtlety, ah, kind of rigidity in behavior and, and in affect. These many times sensory issues, sensitivity to sound, light, ah, I think vibrations sometimes, odors, things that we don’t necessarily notice. Ah, Autistic children, children diagnosed with Autism often have some, but not all of, these features. So, that’s a general view of what Autism is. Continue reading

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Our Most Popular Show – in Spanish!

Diagnostico y Tratamiento Biomedicos en el Espctro Austista. Dr. Alejandro Contreas, MD., ND. Este Programma se presenta en Espanol. Continue reading

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