RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR

SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON FAMILIES

WITH CHILDREN LIVING WITH AUTISM

 

 

A        Autism Society of Washington – Southwest Chapter (Clark/Skamania Counties)
           ASW-SW Chapter serves families and individuals living with autism. 
  
       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 , 6511 NE 18th Street , Vancouver , WA
  
         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

                                                                                                                   

            Vancouver-Clark Parks & Recreation Inclusion Programs
  
        
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, 915 SE 164th Avenue , Vancouver , WA
           
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, 11320 NE 49th St, Suite 208 , Vancouver , WA
       
   For more information, please contact: Sharron Donnelly donnellyot@comcast.net  
       
    Portland group:  Meetings are the first Tuesday of each month from 7:00-8:30pm.
       
    Advanced Pediatric Therapies OR Office, 4444 SW Multnomah Blvd , Portland , OR
       
   For more information, please contact: Teresa Denney  503-522-8148 tdenney24@verizon.net

            Columbia River Miracle League
  
        
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 – East Vancouver
  
        
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
Savior Lutheran Church (SE Mill Plain and SE126th next to Kaiser)
           
12513 SE Mill Plain Blvd , Vancouver , WA
           
For more information, please contact:  Kori Gaddis   360-609-2864 kori_gaddis04@yahoo.com

 

            Game Club – North Clark County (Asperger’s and HFA Family Support Group)
  
        
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
Evangelical Church (across the street from Manor Grange and John Deere Tractor)
            17913 NE 72nd Avenue
, Battle Ground, WA
           
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
                                                                         
P.O. Box 820324
                                                                       
Vancouver , WA 98682
    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:         P.O. Box 2553
           
Vancouver , WA 98668
           
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 Media Center , 2921 Falk Rd , Vancouver , WA   
            For more information, please contact: Theresa Ponce Rankin   360-607-4988 growingwize@msn.com