Family Social – Saturday 18 August 2012

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Dan Yedinak

An ARRO Autism Westside Family and Community Center EventMister Potato Head photo at Autism Family Social

  • 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 host a monthly Family Social.

Bring the whole family! Bring a game! Your outside food is totally welcome here*!

It’s summer in Oregon (Yayyyy). Guess what – we have air conditioning! So, come and play with us at the Westside Family and Community Center, a place to gather with those you also don’t have to explain it to.

Want a home court advantage? Bring your own games. The coffee, tea, and a small supply of games and snacks and more are here. So, round up your family for an outing to ARRO and meet us here on Saturday. See you at the game table!

Date :

18 August 2012 (Saturday)

Time :

1pm – 4pm

Location :

ARROAutism Westside Family and Community Center

Cost :

Donations of $5 help to cover costs.

Registration :

Just come on down! Feel free to invite friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, grandfathers …

Speaking of invitations, there’s always Facebook!.

Speakers :

You may have the floor! 🙂

Details

Come meet new friends, visit with old, and enjoy some casual family bonding at this once a month Family Social. A “make yourself at home” atmosphere will be provided, where you can play a game, watch a movie, and mingle with friends. Bring a peanut free munchie* to share, and coffee/tea/water beverages will be provided. A $5 donation is requested to cover facility use and food.

*Please, no peanut/nut products due to allergies.

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Autism Medical Information Support Group 8/28/2012

Posted on July 25, 2012 by Dan Yedinak

Medical information broken down to a parent level

Kathy Henley presents ARROAutism Medical Information Support GroupPresented by Kathy Henley, President of the ARRO Board, the Medical Information Support Group is a FREE  information support group for family members of individuals with Autism. Kathy discusses Autism medical research information from medical articles and conferences.

Questions are welcome and encouraged so that families can make informed medical decisions. The format includes review of medical articles and web information, and invited speakers in any of the medical and therapeutic specialties.

All interested parties are welcome to attend. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required.

Meetings are held January through October. There is no meeting in November or December. Call ahead to confirm the meeting, especially if the weather is snowy or icy.

Topics of Discussion

YOU can start the discussion now by adding a public comment in the “Leave a Reply” section at the bottom of this post! Or, you can submit your ideas privately on our “Contact Us” page.

Date

08/28/2012 (Tuesday)

Time

7:00 P.M.

Where

ARRO Westside Family and Community Center
2360 Sw 170th Ave
Beaverton, OR 97006
 

Registration

Please come and bring your questions!

More Info

Everyone is welcome to attend this free support group.

For more information or directions, call 971-258-2360

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Autism Medical Information Support Group 7/24/2012

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Dan Yedinak

ARRO Logo with blue background and text and a white vertical arrowMedical information broken down to a parent level

Presented by Kathy Henley, President of the ARRO Board, the Medical Information Support Group is a free information support group for family members of individuals with Autism. Kathy discusses Autism medical research information from medical articles and conferences.

Questions are welcome and encouraged so that families can make informed medical decisions. The format includes review of medical articles and web information, and invited speakers in any of the medical and therapeutic specialties.

All interested parties are welcome to attend. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required.

Meetings are held January through October. There is no meeting in November or December. Call ahead to confirm the meeting, especially if the weather is snowy or icy.

Topics of Discussion

YOU can start the discussion now by adding a public comment in the “Leave a Reply” section at the bottom of this post! Or, you can submit your ideas privately on our “Contact Us” page.

Date

07/24/2012 (Tuesday)

Time

7:00 P.M.

Where

ARRO Westside Family and Community Center
2360 Sw 170th Ave
Beaverton, OR 97006
 

Please come and bring your questions!

Everyone is welcome to attend this free support group.

For more information or directions, call 971-258-2360

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ARROAutism Northwest Research Fair – July 22nd, 2012

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Dan Yedinak

ARROAutism Presents the Northwest Autism Research Fair represented by image of Sherlock silhouetteYes You Can change the course of Autism!

You know that Autism research is happening. You’ve wondered what it is. You’ve even thought about getting involved. And all that wondering has left you with questions. Wonder no longer. On July 22nd Autism Research and Resources of Oregon will host a number of Northwest area Autism researchers, giving you an opportunity to learn about their research, and get involved. Through your participation, YOU can change the course of Autism!

Date :

July 22nd, 2012 (Sunday)

Time :

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Location :

ARRO Westside Family and Community Center

Cost :

Free (donations welcome)

Registration

Two ways to register :

The ARROAutism Website

On Facebook

Click here to download the ARROAutism Northwest Research Fair 2012 ICS and add to your calendar.

Researchers :

E. Gene Stubbs, MD

Autism Researcher E Gene Stubbs MD Vitamin DAssociate Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry and Pediatrics (Oregon Health and Sciences University, Portland, Oregon), Dr. Stubbs is currently engaged in a “Study of the use of Vitamin D to prevent Autism in newborn siblings” based out of the EverGreen Center in Oregon City.

Jan Van Santen Ph.D

Autism Researcher Jan Van Santen PhD Director CSLUDirector and Professor of Oregon Health and Science University’s “Center for Spoken Language and Understanding,” Dr. van Santen’s current research interests are focused on a broad range of problems in speech and language technology, with special emphasis on basic and applied speech and language technology research for communication disorders.

Jean-Baptiste Roullet, Ph.D

Autism Researcher Jean Baptiste Roullet PhD OHSUResearch Associate Professor and Manager of the Pediatrics Research Laboratories at Oregon Health and Science University (Portland, Oregon), Dr. Roullet’s current research interests include rare diseases caused by disorders of the sterol and isoprenoid pathway, autism and stem cell research.

Annette Estes Ph.D and Stephen R. Dager, MD

Stephen R. Dager, MD from University of WashingtonAnnette Mercer Estes, PhD from University of WashingtonDoctors Stephen R. Dager and Annette Estes, researchers at the University of Washington and Children’s Hospital, want to learn more about brain development in young siblings of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).  The information gained in their IBIS study may improve methods of early detection and improve intervention for infants who may be at risk for developing autism and lead to better outcome for these young children and their families.

Jen Morgan and Amanda Tepfer

PhD students Jen Morgan and Amanda Tepfer from Oregon State University’s Movement Studies in Disability Program will present on a study aimed at understanding the physical fitness of school-aged children with Autism. Oregon State University Associate Professor Megan MacDonald, PhD is the Principal Investigator for this study.

 

Are you a Northwest Autism Researcher interested in joining?

If you are an Autism researcher interested in connecting with ARROAutism to increase participation in your research, and for future events, please contact us today!

2012 ARROAutism Northwest Research Fair Printable Flyer

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Family Social – Saturday 21 July 2012

Posted on July 1, 2012 by Dan Yedinak

An ARRO Autism Westside Family and Community Center EventMister Potato Head photo at Autism Family Social

  • 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 host the PAN/ASO sponsored Family Social.

Bring the whole family! Bring a game! Your outside food is totally welcome here*!

July brings Independence Day to the United States, and summer to Oregon (Yayyyy). Autism families should celebrate their independence, too, so we invite you to come and play with us at the Westside Family and Community Center, a place to gather with those you also don’t have to explain it to. We’ll celebrate your independence with a barbeque and some games outside.

Want a home court advantage? Bring your own games. The coffee, tea, and a small supply of games and snacks and more are here. So, round up your first month of Oregon summer with a family outing and meet us here on Saturday, July 21st. See you at the game table!

Date :

21 July 2012 (Saturday)

Time :

1pm – 4pm

Location :

ARROAutism Westside Family and Community Center

Cost :

Donations of $5 help to cover costs.

Registration :

Just come on down! Feel free to invite friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, grandfathers …

Speaking of invitations, there’s always Facebook!.

Speakers :

You may have the floor! 🙂

Details

Come meet new friends, visit with old, and enjoy some casual family bonding at this once a month Family Social. A “make yourself at home” atmosphere will be provided, where you can play a game, watch a movie, and mingle with friends. Bring a munchie* to share, and coffee/tea/water beverages will be provided. A $5 donation is requested to cover facility use and food.

*Please, no peanut/nut products due to allergies.

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You’re invited! Fundraising Dinner for ARROAutism at the Westside Center June 30, 2012

Posted on June 27, 2012 by Dan Yedinak

GF German Chocolate Cake at ARROAutism Fundraising DinnerYou’re invited!

Autism Research and Resources of Oregon requests the pleasure of your company at a fundraising dinner to be held on June 30th, 2012.

The Menu

Hors  d’oeuvres

A variety of simple fruits and vegetables

Main Course

Roast Chicken

Roast Beef

Fillet of Salmon

Vegetarian selection

Variety of Steamed and Sauteed vegetables

Desserts

Fruit Salad

Gluten Free German Chocolate Cake

Gluten and dairy free “ice cream”

Drinks

This will be an alcohol-free dining event. Drinks will include:

Coffee, Tea, Sparkling Cider, Water

Price :

$50 per plate

(a plate includes all three courses; hors d’ouvres, main course, and dessert)

Time

We will begin serving hors D’ourves at 5pm.

The main course will be served beginning at 5:30 pm.

Reservations

Please RSVP as soon as possible to ensure the correct amount of food is purchased.

Donations

If you can’t make the evening’s dinner, but would still like to make a financial contribution to help ensure that the Westside Community Center will remain open, information can be found by visiting http://arroautism.org/donate.

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ARROAutism Westside Center Open House

Posted on June 11, 2012 by Dan Yedinak

Did you know that the ARROAutism Westside Family and Community Center is the only building in Oregon dedicated to the Autism Community?

There’s a lot more about the center that you may be interested in. So come on by on June 24th as we celebrate being open for 2 years. While you’re here, check out some of the upcoming activities, programs and lectures, and add to the “suggestion box” and give us some of your own ideas.

For those of you who have followed the center for awhile, check out some of the changes including :

  • A new gate, courtesy of Michael, a local Eagle Scout
  • A new large screen TV, courtesy of DonorsResource
  • The new kitchen floor, again courtesy of Michael a local Eagle Scout

We plan on having some fun activities outside, maybe some beach balls, maybe throw together a volleyball net, blow a few bubbles, and who knows what else.

Follow this post regularly as we develop this casual and fun day for all the ARROAutism followers, and for the entire Autism Community.

Psst! Want to Register? You can : just click here (and you can easily add it to your Outlook, iCal or other calendar from there, too).

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ARROAutism.org – News and Updates

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Dan Yedinak

Click to view ARROAutism News and Updates On the Web

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

Happy Birthday to ARROAutism founder Kathy Henley and her inspiration Sean

Please join us in saying Happy Birthday to ARROAutism founder and executive director Kathy Henley, and her son, Sean, who has inspired Kathy’s nearly 30 year mission to change the course of Autism.

EVENTS


Dan Quiggins PhD presents a new, more comprehensive way to look at Autism and AS
Saturday, JUNE 9th – Presenting a way for families to advocate for themselves and their children to improve functioning and long-term independence for everyone. Autism prevalence has increased dramatically, especially over the course of the last 10 years. While higher incidence has … Continue reading ?[read more…]

Mister Potato Head photo at Autism Family Social
Family Social – Saturday 16 June 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 host the PAN/ASO sponsored Family Social on Saturday, June 16th, 2012 Happy Father’s Day! … Continue reading ?[read more…]

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Autism Medical Information Support Group 6/26/2012
Medical information broken down to a parent level Presented by Kathy Henley, President of the ARRO Board, the Medical Information Support Group is a free information support group for family members of individuals with Autism. Kathy discusses … Continue reading ?[read more…]

Read more about upcoming events on the ARROAutism.org Website

RESEARCH

University of Washington Autism Center
Infant Brain Imaging Study
Who: The University of Washington Autism Center (UWAC) Purpose: Stephen R. Dager, MD Doctors Stephen R. Dager and Annette Estes, researchers at the University of Washington and Children’s Hospital, want to learn more about brain development in young siblings of children with autism spectrum … Continue reading ? [read more…]

Learn more about local Autism Research on the ARROAutism.org Website.

FUNDRAISING

Click to sign up now for Seans Run from Autism 2012

Thanks to everyone who joined us at Sean’s Run from Autism 2012
Sean’s Run from Autism is the single most important fundraising event for the Autism Research and Resources of Oregon to be able to continue it mission of providing resources to the Autism Community. Those resources are many, and include the … Continue reading ? [read more…]

Learn more about Sean’s Run from Autism on the ARROAutism.org Website.

Copyright © Autism Research and Resources of Oregon 2012.
Autism Research and Resources of Oregon

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Happy Birthday to Sean and Kathy Henley

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Dan Yedinak

 

Happy Birthday to ARROAutism founder Kathy Henley and her inspiration Sean

Say Happy Birthday to Kathy and Sean!

Kathy Henley is the Executive Director, founder and driving force behind ARRO Autism Research and Resources of Oregon?

Kathy’s son Sean is the catalyst for this action, and the name behind Sean’s Run from Autism.

Please join me in saying a very Happy Birthday to them both!

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Autism Medical Information Support Group 6/26/2012

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Dan Yedinak

ARRO Logo with blue background and text and a white vertical arrowMedical information broken down to a parent level

Presented by Kathy Henley, President of the ARRO Board, the Medical Information Support Group is a free information support group for family members of individuals with Autism. Kathy discusses Autism medical research information from medical articles and conferences.

Questions are welcome and encouraged so that families can make informed medical decisions. The format includes review of medical articles and web information, and invited speakers in any of the medical and therapeutic specialties.

All interested parties are welcome to attend. Pre-registration is encouraged, but not required.

Meetings are held January through October. There is no meeting in November or December. Call ahead to confirm the meeting, especially if the weather is snowy or icy.

Topics of Discussion

YOU can start the discussion now by adding a public comment in the “Leave a Reply” section at the bottom of this post! Or, you can submit your ideas privately on our “Contact Us” page.

Date

06/26/2012 (Tuesday)

Time

7:00 P.M.

Where

ARRO Westside Family and Community Center
2360 Sw 170th Ave
Beaverton, OR 97006
 

Please come and bring your questions!

Everyone is welcome to attend this free support group.

For more information or directions, call 503-351-9255

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