Happy Holidays from The Autism Blog
Ready or not, the holidays are here. And with them, comes a wide range of emotions and experiences as expectation meets reality. If you live with autism, there is an additional layer superimposed on this already hectic time of year. To help, we offer a social story for the kids and some insights and tips for the adults. Check it out and share your tips for making the holidays less stressful and more enjoyable.
Anticipating the Holiday Blues
Holiday Resources- A Social Story
Happy Unconventional Holiday to you and yours!
Happy Holidays from The Autism Blog
The Seattle Children’s Autism Center Research Team is Hosting a Research Pirate Party!
We would love to have you come join the fun and participate in autism genetics research! The SPARK and PANGEA studies are exploring genetic differences related to autism. Families who attend the family fun day will be able to complete study participation for one or both studies in a single day!
There will be food, games, prizes, parking, and childcare available! Pirate costumes are encouraged!
To reserve one of the limited registration spots, please RSVP by November 24th by calling (206) 987-7917 or by emailing SCACstudies@seattlechildrens.org.
***We will call to confirm your RSVP/sign-up time***
When: Saturday, December 2 from 9am to 5pm
Where: Seattle Children’s Autism Center, 4909 25th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Happy Thanksgiving from The Autism Blog
In the spirit of the Thanksgiving holiday, we here at Seattle Children’s Autism Center thank you for your support of our blog and our work with families living with autism.
Holidays bring both stress and joy so take a couple deep breaths and mindfully keep it as simple as possible so there is less stress and more joy.
The Autism Blogcast – November Edition
News Flash: The November edition of The Autism Blogcast, featuring autism experts Raphael Bernier, PhD and James Mancini, MS, CCC-SLP.
In an effort to keep you up to date on the latest news in research and community happenings, we welcome two of our favorite providers best known as Jim and Raphe, the autism news guys.
In this edition we examine the impact of intensity and dosage of Applied Behavioral Analysis, the Able Act, and our second installment of inclusion.