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This month’s Autism 200 Series class is Transition to Adulthood: Housing Options – A Panel Discussion.
The housing crisis continues to negatively impact families and individuals with ASD, and it is expected to worsen, with an estimated 500,000 Read full post »
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People with social, intellectual and behavioral differences are making positive changes in their own lives and in the lives of others. From education to policy to employment, the future is brighter because those with autism and other abilities are speaking out, stepping up and changing the way our society operates. Read full post »
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This month’s Autism 200 Series class “Autism 204: Powerful Partnerships: Strategies for Navigating the Family/School Relationship” will be held Thursday, April 19, 2018 at Seattle Children’s Hospital in Wright Auditorium from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Instructors: Carrie Basas, JD, MEd, and Rose Spidell, JD, Washington State Governor’s Office of the Education Ombuds; and Mariam Araujo, PhD
Development of a strong educational plan involves development of a collaborative relationship between parents and schools. Members of the Washington State Governor’s Office of the Education Ombuds (OEO) and Dr. Mariam Araujo will provide strategies for navigating difficult conversations and conflicts with schools when students have disabilities. Topics to be discussed include fostering positive communication and relationships with school and what to do when that situation changes, setting and sharing goals for your child’s education, preparing for meetings and maintaining student records.
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This month’s Autism 200 Series class “Social Inclusion through Person Centered Planning” will be held Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Seattle Children’s Hospital in Wright Auditorium from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Person Centered Planning is strength based discovery process used to help people with disabilities identify their desires, hopes and dreams so they can make goals and Read full post »