ARROAutism Reaches 100 Followers in Facebook

Posted on August 13, 2011 by eclath

ARROAutism Reaches 100 followers in Facebook

ARRO Adds Facebook Page

In October of 2010 Autism Research and Resources of Oregon expanded its online presence to include a Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/ARROAutism . By October 18th, 2010, ARRO had reached the mininum number of followers to create a custom URL. While Facebook growth has been slow, activity at ARRO has been anything but.

ARROAutism Westside Family and Community Center Growing

After initially taking to the walls and expanding the interior, the ARROAutism Westside Family and Community Center has continued to be busy, adding an internet capable Blu-Ray player and stereo surround system, plus work in progress to add a ceiling mounted projector to tie into that system, and an ever growing list of classes, lectures and groups taking advantage of the center. Here are just a few of the Center Happenings :

You can learn more about the Westside Center events by visiting http://arroautism.org/westside , or by searching the Archives for posts with the Westside Family and Community Center category.

ARROAutism On Twitter

Online Presence Continues to Grow

Even as the Center, which is dependent on your donations, continues to grow, work to expand its online presence continues to grow, too, including the recent addition of a Twitter Feed at http://twitter.com/ARROAutism . Email subscriptions are also available, and more online activity will follow, so stay tuned on ARROAutism.org and learn how Autism Research and Resources of Oregon is striving to bring you news about Autism in Oregon and SouthWest Washington, and continuing to work towards its mission.

ARROAutism on Facebook

Basic Information

Founded
May 2000
Company Overview
The Autism Research & Resources of Oregon (ARRO) will produce and promote a center of excellence in the field of autism research and services in the state of Oregon. This center will be known as the Oregon Autism Research & Services Center. This Center will have as the core value nurturing of individuals and families of individuals with autism so that they may contribute as appropriate at the level and the time when they are ready to contribute.
Mission

The Autism Research & Resources of Oregon (ARRO) will produce and promote a center of excellence in the field of autism research and services in the state of Oregon. This center will be known as the Oregon Autism Research & Services Center. This Center will have as the core value nurturing of individuals and families of individuals with autism so that they may contribute as appropriate at the level and the time when they are ready to contribute.

The six thrusts of the center are:

Medicine; research and clinical services
Education; research and direct services
Interventions and therapies, evaluation and development
Vocational training, on site and off site services
Social skills training for the individuals with autism of all ages
Services; the identification of and coordination with existing agencies, and development of new programs that benefit both the individuals with autism and their families.

The Oregon Autism Research & Services Center will:

Be a physical place.
Work with autism and autism like disorders such as Asperger Syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorders.
Work with individuals with autism of all ages and their families.
Have multidisciplinary research which includes medical, educational, psychological, social services, and/or vocational training aspects.
A scientific think tank for cutting edge research into interventions, therapies, treatments and causes of autism
Promote the inclusion of individuals with autism in their families and communities.
Help families assist each other by encouraging grassroots and family driven programs.
Create ongoing relationships with businesses, schools, and community service agencies to develop skills so that these individuals can be contributing employees and citizens.
Verify all projects and programs using scientific research methodologies and documentation.
Develop best practices paradigms for all projects undertaken.
Develop anchor tenants and partners:
– house and partner with a medical/dental clinic
– house an alternative school with model classrooms that will develop and demonstrate best practices
– partner with local universities to provide training prototypes and practicums for future professionals in field addressing these disorders.
– house and partner small business to encourage the development of vocational training opportunities.
Rent or provide office space and meeting places for autism related organizations (both non-profit and for profit) and agencies; such as Autism Society of Oregon, Project PACE, Center for the Study of Autism, Autistic Children’s Activity Program, Inc., county developmental disabilities program offices, etc.
Do co-ventures with off-site businesses to provide vocational training and employment opportunities.
Provide a place that fosters and advances the existence and development of multidisciplinary model programs and services.
Do what is required for the person with autism to make the maximum recovery from autism; not the minimum required by law or allowed by insurance companies. Help the person with autism lead their lives to the fullest measure possible. Help the families of people with autism lead full lives, not lives overcome by the existence of autism in their family member.
Be a place where professionals, families, and individuals with autism can work, interact, recreate, and play together; and feel secure so they may learn and grow.
Website

Likes and Interests

 

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PACE Pirate Party 2011

Posted on August 10, 2011 by eclath
Pirate Party 2011 

Pirate Love Logo Pirate Love Logo Pirate Love Logo
Pirate Party
August 20, 2011 

Dear PACE Fan,

We DEMAND (Aaarrgg!) that you attend this year’s Pirate Party on August 20, 2011.  We hope you will support our fund-raising events for PACE Foundation, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization.

LewisThe profits from the Pirate Party will benefit PACE Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.

The PACE Foundation provides scholarships to families with a child with autism to attend educational training including PACE Place Immersion Workshops and the PACE Place Family Immersion Week.

Funds raised at last year’s Pirate Party provided $1,300 in scholarship funds to five families to attend workshop trainings.  $1,000 scholarships have also been offered for the PACE Place Immersion week to families with a parent who is a police office, fire fighter, or serves in the military.

This is a good start, but we need to do more to support families.

 
 

Scholarships Benefit Families
I wanted to thank the PACE Foundation so much for awarding me the scholarship that allowed me to attend the workshop!  I could not have attended if it wasn’t for your generosity and it has meant a world of difference in our lives! 

I was searching desperately for any kind of help to attempt to “get my girl back!”  My daughter, who is autistic, has been through some very rough times personally and her trauma has caused her to become very aggressive and violent.

Your program has given me hope!  Every day I see progress and I get “glimmers” of my daughter coming back to me!  You teach with kindness and true understanding of our special children and I think that has been the key in helping her through.  The insight you gave as to how their brain functions was amazing!

 

A Million Thanks, Deb & daughter

Pirate Party Flyer
Please forward this email to any Pirates you know.  Feel free to print the Pirate Party Flyer and pass along to anyone you wish.
Click here for the flyer:  Pirate Party Flyer

Pirate Family Party
Riley
10:00 am to 3:00 pm 

Bounce pirate ship, zip-line

& games.

 

Admission:  $5 per person

($20 maximum per family)

 

Food and raffle items sold separately.
Party Location

2360 SW 170th Avenue
Beaverton, Oregon 97006

Pirates At Night … RSVP requested
phil & George
Adult Pirates Only  

(21 & Over)

 

7:00 pm

 

Pirate Casino

(Black Jack & Poker)
Dinner & Drinks
Music
Raffle items

RSVP Please

Please let us know that you will be attending and we will deliver your admission tickets.

 

There is no admission fee to the Pirates At Night party, but this IS a fund-raiser so your contributions, purchase of raffle tickets, and generosity at the Pirate Casino are appreciated.

 

RSVP to Kathi:  kcalouri@paceplace.org

 

Very Important Pirates (VIP) Tables

We are eager to meet new Pirates.  We encourage you to bring friends, family, and strangers off the dock.  Create your own “Gang Of Pirates” of six or more and we will have a private, reserved VIP

(Very Important Pirates) table waiting for you.

Party Location

2360 SW 170th Avenue
Beaverton, Oregon 97006

Donations Needed:
Donations Needed  

We need donated items to raffle and prizes for the Pirate Casino.  There is a day-time, family-friendly event AND a night-time, adult Pirates only event.  We need donations that appeal to kids and adults.  We need your donations:

  • Vacation Rentals
  • Items for a “Theme Basket”  (e.g., baking, golf, scrapbooking, outdoor toys).  We can make the basket for you.
  • Sports equipment
  • Pirate-themed items
  • Technology gifts
  • Toys and educational materials
  • Gift Cards for restaurants and stores (e.g., Olive Garden, Subway, Cold Stone, Old Navy, Target, Best Buy, Costco).

If you have donations, please contact Kathi Calouri by email at kcalouri@paceplace.org or telephone at 503.356.8334, ext. 2#.  Or, simply mail your donation to the address below.

 

Of course, all worthy Pirates accept financial donations which will be deposited directly into the scholarship fund.  Financial donations can be mailed (or shipped by bottle) to the address below.

 

Please mail all donations to:

PACE Foundation

2360 SW 170th Avenue

Beaverton, OR  97006

Pirate Kids

Our 2011 Sponsors:
 

Lindt Chocolate is never the wrong size, shape or color. Chocolate reminds us of how sweet life can be and make perfect gifts for all occasions:  www.MyLindtChocolateRSVP.com

WineShop At Home features handcrafted wines that change throughout the year and are featured in wine tastings, by the bottle, and in gift baskets and crates:   www.WineShopAtHome.com

 

 

Lia sophia jewelry showcases fashion jewelry that goes from career to casual to evening with a single basic wardrobe … without breaking your budget:  www.liasophia.com

 

 

 

Memory Garden Benches have been created for those people who want a special way of remembering a loved one who has passed on, or to honor and thank a person, group or organization: www.MemoryGardenBenches.com

 

Play Time With Zeebu is a chance to share the impact that one-on-one interaction with a puppet can have on your child’s social awareness:  www.PlayTimeWithZeebu.com

 

Campbell’s Tile Concepts offers custom tile installations with a wide variety of granite, marble, limestone, mosaic glass and metal tiles: www.CampbellsTileConcepts.com
Kruse Park Chiropractic Clinic provides the highest level of care to help heal you naturally, offering responsible, individualized, quality chiropractic care with an evidence-based approach: www.KruseParkChiro.com

Call For Volunteers:  Join The Pirate Gang
Q & PWe are seeking volunteers of all ages to join the Pirate Gang.  We accept all offers of assistance, big and small.  Here are some things we need help with: 

 

Party set-up.

Run carnival-style games during the day party.

Party clean-up.

General assistance so Kathi doesn’t walk the plank !!!

 

Please contact Kathi if you can be of any assistance between now and August 20, 2011.  You may reach Kathi by telephone (503.356.8334, ext. 2#) or email:  kcalouri@PACEplace.org

PACE Foundation
 

The profits from the Pirate Party will benefit PACE Foundation, a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization.

The PACE Foundation provides scholarships to families with a child with autism to attend educational training including PACE Place Immersion Workshops and the PACE Place Family Immersion Week.

 

For more information on PACE Place, please visit our website:    www.PACEplace.org

 

 

Sincerely,

Kathi Calouri, Ph.D.

Eric Hamblen

Steve Ryan, MA, CCC

PACE Foundation

 

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Pirates for Arrtism! 2011, 3K Fun Run and Walk

Posted on August 9, 2011 by eclath

Pirate Party for Arrrtism

Pirates for Arrtism! 2011
3K Fun Run and Walk


August 20, 2011                   9:00 a.m.

Registration opens at 8:30 a.m.

ARRO Autism Westside Center
2360 SW 170th Ave
Beaverton, Oregon 97006

Come join us and help chase autism down the plank!

Cost :

We are raising funds to support the ARROAutism Autism Westside Family and Community Center and the programs for families and individuals with Autism.

Mighty Pirate Adults (18 and up) : $20
Apprentice Pirates Age 12 – 17 : $10
Future pirate Kids 11 and Under : Donations Highly Encouraged

Register by emailing: info@arroautism.org

For more information contact: Kathy – 503-351-9255, or website: www.arroautism.org

ARROAutism is at 30 percent of its fundraising goal

Printable Material :

Pirates for Arrtism 2011 – 3K Fun Run and Walk Printable Flyer

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Qigong Sensory Training for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Posted on August 8, 2011 by eclath

An ARRO Autism Westside Family and Community Center Event

Introduction
Parents can implement a simple, effective Qigong Massage Program in the home that has been scientifically proven to reduce autistic behavior and tantrums, and to aid in social and language learning.

Date :
August 13th, 2011 (Saturday)

Time :
10:00 AM

Location :
ARRO Westside Family and Community Center

Cost :
FREE (Donations to ARRO are HIGHLY encouraged)

Registration :

Click here to register

Speakers :

Kathryn Taketa ND LAc Candidate 2011Kathryn Taketa, N.D./L.Ac. Candidate 2011

Kathryn graduated in June 2011 with her doctorate in naturopathic medicine and master’s degree in Oriental Medicine from the National College of Natural Medicine (NCNM) in Portland. Her interest in autism spectrum disorders was borne of her experience growing up with a brother on the spectrum. She is a certified Qigong Trainer and has written her thesis on the use of Chinese medicine to treat autism spectrum disorders. Prior to attending NCNM, Kathryn earned a bachelor’s degree in speech-language pathology while completing pre-medical coursework. She currently sees patients at Kwan-Yin Healing Arts Center in Portland, and in October 2011 will join the practice Sacred Healing Arts in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Details
Qigong Sensory Training
for Autism Spectrum Disorders

Saturday, August 13, 2011
10:00 a.m.
ARRO Westside Family and Community Center
2360 SW 170th Beaverton
Free

About Qigong (CHEE-gong) Massage:

Parents can implement a simple, effective Qigong Massage Program in the home that has been scientifically proven to reduce autistic behavior and tantrums, and to aid in social and language learning.

Several research studies, including a randomized, controlled design study, have been conducted to date on the effectiveness of Qigong Sensory Training (QST) for autism spectrum disorder. At the end of five months of QST therapy, treated children show improved behavior and social/language skills, and decreased sensory and self-regulatory impairment, compared to the children in the control group. Learn more at www.qsti.org

Printable Material :

Printable Qigong Sensory Training Presentation Flyer : Aug 13th 2011 at ARRO Westside

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Gluten Free / Casein Free (GF/CF) Cooking Class – 2 part series

Posted on August 2, 2011 by eclath

An ARRO Autism Westside Family and Community Center Event

Presented by Kathy Henley

Saturday 8/6 – Day 1 – 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sunday – 8/7 – Day 2 – 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Day 1:

Foundations

Discuss the basics of cooking the GF/CF diet and the cooking tools that make it possible to cook the GF/CF recipes with the minimum of fuss with low cost.

Basic Recipes

Learn entry level GF/CF recipes, and how to adapt them for your family.

Shopping for GF/CF ingredients – Shop for ingredients for a GF/CF meal

Shop at

New Season Market, Cedar Hills
3495 SW Cedar Hills Blvd.
Beaverton, OR 97005

Day 2:

GF/CF Practice cooking

Actually cook the meal that you purchased in session 3. This is individualized based on what you purchased.

GF/CF – Reviewing what happened

Here is where the food meets the pan! Let’s eat our GF/CF meal!

Problem Solving

Something didn’t work? What to do about it.

At:

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

Cost:

$100 donation for the series (includes $25 non refundable reservation fee).

Class Limited to 6 families (Mom and Dad can come together, or parent and grandparent, or any pair you want)

Registration

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BARBEQUE & BOUNCE FUNDRAISER Sunday, July 31, 2011

Posted on July 27, 2011 by eclath

Autism Research and Resources of Oregon Logo IceARRO Needs YOU!

Join in the food and fun, and support the Autism Research and Resources of Oregon at the ARROAutism Westside Family and Community Center. The party is this Sunday, July 31st, 2011, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Monster Truck Bouncy House at ARROAutism BBQ FundraiserMONSTER Fun!

Like bouncy houses? Like cars, trucks, and automobiles? Then the ARROAutism Barbeque and Bounce Fundraiser is truly YOUR DAY! Start bouncing on the Monster Truck Bouncy House at 1:00 PM on Sunday, July 31st and keep right on going until 5:00 PM!

 

 

ARROAutism is Magical!

Richard Green is magical as he brings you Small Miracles EntertainmentWhile your burger settles, enjoy the World Class Entertainment provided by Magician Richard Green. Which of his 5 completely different shows will dazzle you is still a Mystery to us, so come find out as we do how he can keep your family rapt as he draws you into his Small Miracles!

Why all the Excitement?

Autism Research and Resources of Oregon (ARRO) is a non-profit organization dedicated, in part, to developing, and maintaining, the ARRO Westside Center so it can continue to provide the Autism community with a place to meet, share ideas, offer support, and provide autism-related services. Financial support for the Center is derived entirely from Donations, and from fun filled events like annual Sean’s Run from Autism, Arrtism Pirate Run, and Sunday’s Barbeque and Bounce Fundraiser!

Questions? Contact ARRO’s Executive Director Kathy Henley at kathyh@arroautism.org, or call (503) 351-9255.

So, join us on Sunday, July 31st 2011 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM for a fun filled day of food, bouncing, magic and more, and help to ensure the ongoing mission of the ARROAutism Westside Family and Community Center!

Date :

July 31st, 2011 (Sunday)

Time :

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Location :

ARROAutism Westside Family and Community Center

Cost :

$20 per family (Donations highly encouraged)

Printable Material :

BBQ_n_BounceFundraiserFlyer_31July2011

ARROAutism BBQ Bounce House From SouthARROAutism BBQ Bounce House From South

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Autism Medical Information Support Group 8/23/2011

Posted on July 27, 2011 by eclath

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

08/23/2011 (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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Autism Medical Information Support Group 7/26/2011

Posted on July 23, 2011 by eclath

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

07/26/2011 (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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Autism Research Fair – July 23rd, 2011

Posted on July 17, 2011 by eclath

An ARRO Autism Westside Family and Community Center Event

Yes 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 23rd Autism Research and Resources of Oregon will host a variety of local 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 23rd, 2011 (Saturday)

Time :

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Location :

ARRO Westside Family and Community Center

Cost :

Free (donations welcome)

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.

Lois M. Black, Ph.D

Autism Researcher Lois Black PhD Senior Scientist CSLUResearch Professor at Oregon Health and Science University’s “Center for Spoken Language and Understanding,” Dr. Black’s current research includes “A Computerized Interactive Game for Remediation of Prosody in Children with Autism,” and “Detection of Autism in Infants.”

Alison Presmanes Hill, Ph.D

Senior Research Associate at Oregon Health and Science University’s Center for Spoken Language and Understanding, Dr. Hill is currently engaged in a variety of projects including the Early Detection of Autism In High-Risk Siblings.

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.

More Researchers Joining

We are still reaching out to Autism Researchers in the area, so stay tuned for more information about those researchers, and join us at the Research Fair to learn more!

If you are a researcher interested in joining us at this research fair, please contact us today!

Printable Flyer ARROAutism Research Fair 23 July 2011

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GF/CF Cooking – A 2 part series (second chance) July 17, 2011

Posted on July 15, 2011 by eclath

An ARRO Autism Westside Family and Community Center Event

Introduction

Learn the basics of GFCF Cooking with Kathy Henley!

Date :

7/17/2011 (Sunday)

Time :

Part 1 : 10:00 AM

Part 2 : 11:00 AM

Location :

ARRO Westside Family and Community Center

Cost :

$10 suggested donation per session

Speakers :

Kathy Henley

Details

GF/Cf Cooking Part 1 – Foundations
Discuss the basics of cooking the GF/CF diet and the cooking tools that make it possible to cook the G/CF recipes with the minimum of fuss with low cost.

GF/CF Cooking Part 2 – Basic Recipies
Discuss entry level recipies and how to adapt them for your family.

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