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2011 Sean’s Run from Autism Pledge Sheet

Use this fillable PDF Form to keep track of which friends, neighbors, co-workers and businesses have sponsored you in your Run with Sean. If you don’t know someone who is running, please sponsor Sean, by using his name in the “Runner’s Name” field.
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Autism Medical Information Support Group 3/22/2011

This is a free information support group for family members of individuals with autism. We discuss autism medical research information from medical articles and conferences. Continue reading

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Coaching Session for Parents and Guardians of ASD Children Sunday, March 20, 2011

Bring your questions, concerns, and challenges. Jenell Streeter, M.S. in Psychology (expert parent, mother of children on the spectrum) will be facilitating the group. The goal is for every attendee to have at least one of their specific issues addressed in the session. Continue reading

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2011 Sean’s Run From Autism

Sean’s Run from Autism is the best way for runners to get an early start on the season while doing good. Entry fees, merchandise sales and sponsorship tent monies all directly benefit the Autism Research and Resources of Oregon. Continue reading

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GAINS MEETING 22 February 2011

Grandparents of Autistic Individuals Need Support Parents are invited too! February 22, 2011 Let’s talk Siblings! Continue reading

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Factors Affecting Parents’ Decisions

Sarah Hall, a doctoral student in the Department of Educational Psychology at Texas A&M University, is seeking participants for a short survey examining the factors that influence parents to treat their children with an autism spectrum disorder with complementary and alternative treatments. Continue reading

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Senate Health Care, Human Services and Rural Health Committee Hearing on 2/16/2011

Senate Health Care, Human Services and Rural Health Committee Hearing on Wednesday, February 16th, at 3:00 PM The hearing will be more critical because our strategy from the beginning has been to move through the Senate first if possible – which means we really need to get at least 3 of the 5 committee members to vote with us. Continue reading

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Using the iPad for Augmentive Communication and Proloquo2go software

Workshop on using the iPad for Augmentive Communication and Proloquo2go software 2/11/2011 at ARRO Autism Research and Resources of Oregon Westside Family and Community Center. Continue reading

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Autism Health Insurance Reform Meeting : 4 February 2011

Our next Autism Health Insurance Reform meeting will be Friday, February 4th, 2011 at 7:00 PM. Senate Bill 555 and House Bill 2214 Continue reading

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PROPOSED STATE BUDGET CUTS TO DD SERVICES

Attention: Individuals with developmental disabilities, families, providers, direct support workers, brokerage staff & advocates! Learn about proposed budget cuts to DD services! Continue reading

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