RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR
WITH CHILDREN LIVING WITH AUTISM
A
Autism Society of Washington –
Southwest Chapter (Clark/Skamania Counties)
For more
information, please contact:
Vicki
Fitzsimmons, Chapter Secretary 360-980-4019
aswswc@autismsocietyofwa.org
Parent to Parent Program
www.arcofclarkcounty.org
The
Parent to Parent program offers parents a way to connect with other families who
share similar experiences in parenting a child with a developmental disability
or chronic health condition. Through
one-on-one support,
workshops,
parent
socials, education, newsletters, etc., this program helps parents better meet
the needs of their children and families.
ARC
Family Center Bldg A Conference Room
For
more information, please contact: Parent to Parent
360-759-4917 ext. 104
Parent Coalition
Program
www.arcofclarkcounty.org/parentcoalition.html
The Parent Coalition provides people with disabilities and their families with a
support system that helps them link with their natural support system (the
community), better understand and access the system, respond to crisis, and
become involved in decision making at the state and local levels.
For more information, please contact: Darla Helt
360-759-4917 x109 DarlaH@arcofclarkcounty.org
www.ci.vancouver.wa.us/parks-recreation/recreation/index.htm
Parks & Rec brings
a wide range of recreational opportunities to people with disabilities (of all
ages). With support provided by
Parks & Rec Inclusion Programs, everybody plays!
For
more information, please contact:
Teresa Williamson 360-487-7060 teresa.williamson@ci.vancouver.wa.us
Autism Support Group for Parents –
Morning
This
group allows parents to socialize with each other and share information and
triumphs. Group meets the last Thursday of each month (during the school year),
from 9:30 – 11:30am.
Panera Bakery,
For more information, please contact: Susie
Ringstaff 360-891-1038 susieringstaff@comcast.net
Sensory Processing Disorder Parent
Support Meetings
This group features free guest speakers
related to Sensory Processing Disorder and related topics.
Meetings are the third Tuesday of each month from 7:00 – 8:30pm.
Advanced Pediatric Therapies WA
Office,
For more information, please contact: Sharron Donnelly donnellyot@comcast.net
Advanced Pediatric Therapies OR Office,
For
more information, please contact: Teresa Denney
503-522-8148 tdenney24@verizon.net
www.columbiarivermiracleleague.org
Everyone deserves a chance to play Baseball!
CRML provides opportunities for children, adults and seniors with special
needs to play Miracle League baseball, regardless of ability.
For
more information, please contact: Bobbi
Ferenchak 360-518-4790 bb.fern@gmail.com
Game Club –
Fun
for the whole family! Cost is $5/family; bring a snack to share and E-rated
video games. Group meets the last Friday of each month except August and
December, from 6:30 – 9:00pm.
Beautiful
12513 SE Mill Plain Blvd
,
For
more information, please contact: Kori
Gaddis 360-609-2864 kori_gaddis04@yahoo.com
Game Club –
Fun
activities for kids 5-13 with Asperger’s/HFA and their families. Group
meets the first Friday of each month (except holidays), from 6:30 – 8:30pm.
Cost is $5/family; bring a snack to share.
Manor
17913 NE 72nd
Avenue
,
For
more information, please contact: Tana
Fitzthum 360-247-7086 tanafitz@tds.net
PAVE (Parents are Vital in Education)
www.washingtonpave.com
Washington PAVE is a parent directed
organization that works with families, individuals with disabilities,
professionals and community members in all walks of life and with all types of
disabilities. Since 1979, PAVE has provided
information, training and support for over 1,000,000 individuals with
disabilities, parents and professionals. wapave9@washingtonpave.com
For
more information, please contact:
Rhonda
Smith 360-944-5683
or 1-866-838-4422 rsmith@washingtonpave.com
The local PAVE mailing address is:
Washington PAVE
State office info line 253-565-2266 (v/tty) or
1-800-5-PARENT (v/tty)
Autism Community Services
Autism
Community Services provides support for adults on the spectrum and training via
webcasts and workshops.
Mailing Address:
For
more information, please contact: Monica Meyer
360-735-8670 consult4autism@gmail.com
Special Education PTSA
www.vancouvercouncilpta.org/SEPTSA/SEPTSA.htm
SEPTSA is a cross-district unit of the WA
State PTA, providing support and education.
General meetings are the first Monday of each month during the school
year, from 6:00 – 7:00pm.
Eleanor Roosevelt
Elementary
For
more information, please contact: Theresa
Ponce Rankin 360-607-4988 growingwize@msn.com