Category Archives: News and Updates

Autism Research and Resources of Oregon (ARRO) is pleased to be able to bring you information Autism, with an emphasis on local Autism related Activities and Events. At our discretion (and depending on the availability of our volunteers) we may post these items on our website, ARROAutism.org, or send them out as an email, or both.
If you know about something happening in the Autism community that you would like to see here, please let us know!

Autism Medical Information Support Group 4/24/2012

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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Police search for missing autistic Portland man | kgw.com Portland

Police search for missing autistic Portland man via Police search for missing autistic Portland man | kgw.com Portland. To clarify, this is not the son of board members Doug and Bette Koski, members of the board of Autism Research and … Continue reading

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Dan Quiggins PhD presents a new, more comprehensive way to look at Autism and AS

Date : April 7th, 2012 (Saturday) Date To Be Announced Time : 1:00 PM t0 3:00 PM Location : ARROAutism Westside Family and Community Center Cost : $10 Suggested Donation Speakers : Dan Quiggins is a clinical psychologist who has specialized … Continue reading

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Family Social – Saturday 17 March 2012

Looking for opportunities to help your kids socialize? Ready to get the family out of the house for a little while? We have the answer for you! The ARROAutism Westside Family and Community Center is pleased to be able to … Continue reading

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Autism Dad’s Group Starting. BBQ on April 1st 2012

Introduction Open Autism Awareness Month with other Dads who get it! We know that they lick We know that they kick We know that they look away We get the different ways they tick We know that Dads are different … Continue reading

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Camp Quest 5K Run

Introduction A 5k run, 1k walk, and a kids dash to benefit Camp Quest, an overnight summer camp for kids with high functioning Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome. Date : April 14th, 2012 (Saturday) Time : Registration will start at 7:30 … Continue reading

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Jenell Streeter’s Autism Workshops – 18 March 2012

Introduction Date : March 18th, 2011 (Sunday) Time : 1pm – 3pm Location : ARRO Westside Center Cost : $5 to help cover costs. Scholarships are available through ARRO for families experiencing financial hardship.  Please contact ARRO at kathyh@arroautism.org or 503-351-9255 … Continue reading

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Autism Society of Oregon Summer Camp and Recreation Resource Fair

It’s still February, but it’s already time to think about summer, and what do with the kiddos on those too, too long summer vacation days! To help parents get information about options, ASO is hosting a “Summer Camp & Recreation … Continue reading

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Bridging ASD and NT Culture – Karla Fisher

A presentation from Karla Fisher and Dr. Arnold to discuss ways to help parents and care for our children of all ages on the spectrum. No children at this event. Adults only. Date : March 24th, 2012 (Saturday) Time : … Continue reading

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Autism Insurance for Oregon – SB1568 Senate Hearing Needs you Friday Feb. 10th 2012 at 3pm

Autism Insurance for Oregon The insurance industry is pushing back very hard on our bill this year (surprise, surprise).  Thanks to their pressure, Senate Health Care committee chair Sen. Monnes Anderson has so far refused to allow an actual vote … Continue reading

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