Category Archives: Westside Family and Community Center

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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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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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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ARRO Tree Trimming Party Open House 12 December 2010

Open House We are pleased to announce a Holiday Event celebrating the opening of the new ARRO Westside Family and Community Center You are cordially invited to our Tree Trimming Party When Sunday, December 12, 2010 1-4 PM RSVP kathyh@arroautism.org … Continue reading

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Peggy Piers M.Ed. – Counseling

Personal counseling. Consultation with individuals and families with ADD/ADHD, Asperger’s, and other “invisible disabilities.” Groups for young adults. Parent groups. Transition support for young adults and families. Strengths assessment. IEP Review. Needs assessment and referral. Consultation with school and community. Developing advocacy and coping strategies. Family support 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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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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Navigating High School Transition

Location: ARRO Westside Family and Community Center 2360 SW 170th Ave, Beaverton, Oregon Date : Tuesday, October 12th 2010 6:30-8:00 PM ARRO will be hosting a panel discussion on high school transition for teens with Autism. The panel will feature … Continue reading

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Pirate Party for Arrtism 2010 Fundraiser

Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 14th, 2010 to attend the Pirate Party for Arttism, a fundraiser for Autism Research and Resources of Oregon and PACE, two non-profit organizations. Continue reading

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