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Social Skills Class and Social Activity in Eugene

The ASO Lane County Chapter is sponsoring a Social Skills Class and Social Activity in Eugene for adults on the spectrum who can get around independently in the community. The class and activities take place on alternating months. The Social Skills … Continue reading

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ARRO Holiday Assistance Project

It can happen to anyone! It is tough having a child with autism. If you also have financial difficulties during the holidays it can be truly overwhelming. Your child with autism does not understand. And there is no way to explain it to him or her. It’s even worse if there are siblings who are overwhelmingly disappointed too. This tips your family over the edge. Continue reading

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Trillium Family Services Respite Care Survey

Trillium Family Services in Portland is exploring the feasibility of developing an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) friendly, safe and structured respite program. Parent input is needed to help determine feasibility and to shape the program’s design. Please take a moment … Continue reading

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KindTree Autism Rocks Monthly Peer Support Group

KindTree – Autism Rocks Groups Peer Support Group Conceived for people with high-functioning Autism and Aspergers, has been meeting monthly for years. Cheryl Nel Applegate, a retired professional in the developmental disabilities field, is the facilitator. There are about 8 … Continue reading

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Photos With Santa Fundraiser for PACE Foundation 11/12-13/2010

To celebrate the holiday season, the PACE Foundation is offering professional photos with Santa for children with special needs in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Professional photos will be taken at the Project PACE, Inc. office (see address below). We understand … Continue reading

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Introduction to RDI® Presentation 8 November 2010

At Barbara Avila Consulting, we use a parent and consultant driven approach called Relationship Development Intervention (RDI)®. What is RDI? RDI® ensures parents become empowered as they are provided tools for remediating the obstacles presented by Autism Spectrum Disorders: communication, … Continue reading

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Seans Run 2011 – Save the Date

The 2011 Sean’s Run is scheduled to take place Saturday, 30 April, 2011. Save the date, and plan to join ARRO for this fantastic, fun annual event! Continue reading

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Autism Medical Information Support Group 10/26/2010

We will be discussing the DAN! Conference presentations that took place on October 6 – 10 in Long Beach CA. Continue reading

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Autism Health Insurance Workshop 11/6/2010

You are invited to a free workshop on Autism Health Insurance – organized by parent volunteers – to learn how to get insurance reimbursement for autism treatments in Oregon.
A recent court ruling has confirmed the responsibility of insurance companies to reimburse ABA and related interventions under Oregon’s Mental Health Parity law. Continue reading

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2010 IDNO Community-Wide Disabilities Resource Fair

Who The Interfaith Disabilities Network of Oregon (IDNO) Beaverton Citizens with Disabilities Advisory Council When Thursday, October 21, 2010 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Where Village Baptist Church 330 SW Murray (near Walker Rd) Cost n/a Things to know Door … Continue reading

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