March News and Updates

30 Mar, 2011Newsletters

USAAA and ASW Presenting Conference in October US Autism & Asperger Association, Inc. (USAAA), will hold its 6th annual World Conference in Seattle, Washington October 27-30. Some of the world’s most renowned autism experts will present new interventions and new research in both education and medicine. USAAA is collaborating with Autism Society of Washington (ASW) to host the upcoming conference. Save the Date!The link to the conference ishttp://www.usautism.org/conferences  ASW is meeting with conference planners for ASW and developing a fundraising dinner event for Saturday, October 29th. Please contact the ASW for interest in presenting and volunteering for our Saturday evening event.
ASW Teams with Race Across AmericaThe Autism Society of Washington is participating in a fundraiser with Team Laughing Dog Brewing (TLDB) of Sandpoint Idaho as they compete in the 30th annual Race Across America (RAAM) in June of 2011.  RAAM is an annual 3000+ mile ultra-endurance non-stop bicycle race with 170,000+ vertical feet of climbing.  The race starts in Oceanside California and finishes in Annapolis Maryland.Team Laughing Dog Brewing is participating in order to raise funds to help families dealing with autism in rural communities such as Sandpoint. They have set a goal to raise $1 million to support autism.  100% of net funds raised will go to participating autism organizations, primarily local Autism Society chapters.Please support this effort! You can follow along at the Team Laughing Dog Brewing Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/teamlaughingdog
Welcome New Board Member In January, ASW appointed a new state board member, Jeffrey Foster from Vancouver, WA. Jeffrey is the Executive Director of A Fresh Start, LLC and also serves as the President of the Southwest Washington Affiliate of ASW. Jeffrey was very highly recommended to the board as he has over 30 years experience as a psychotherapist and teacher working with children, adolescents and adults with ASD. Welcome Jeffrey, and thank you for your support.
Research Opportunity for Infants who have an Older Sibling with an Autism Spectrum DisorderName of Studies: Early Detection Study and Social Development StudyEligibility Criteria: Infants between 5 and 30 months of age who have an older sibling with an autism spectrum disorderPrincipal Investigator: Dr. Wendy StoneContact Information: Research Coordinator: 877-408-8922 or email: uwautism@uw.edu.   Researchers at the University of Washington Autism Center in Seattle are conducting the Early Detection and Social Development studies in order to learn more about how the early social development of infants at risk for autism spectrum disorders differs from that of infants not at risk. We hope to use this information to design methods of early identification, intervention and prevention of autism spectrum disorders.   Parents will be asked to fill out questionnaires about their child’s behavior. Infants may also receive assessments of their social and communication behavior at certain visits up to 36 months of age.   Families eligible for the Early Detection Study may come to the University of Washington for 0 to 2 visits and may receive up to $215 for their time and expense. Families eligible for the Social Development Study may come to the University of Washington for 7 to 9 visits and may receive up to $675 for their time and expense. Eligible families may participate in one or both studies. These studies are funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.  For more information, please contact our Research Coordinator at 877-408-8922 or email us at uwautism@uw.edu.
Survey for South Puget Sound ASD CommunityA coalition of service providers, advocates, and community members has been formed in south Puget Sound with the mission, working toward their mission to increase awareness of ASD resources, services, and treatment for the ASD Community.If you live in the South Puget Sound are, pleasecomplete a short survey at :http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WD8P6FS to help accomplish the goals to serve ASD families and individuals.  More information is available at our website athttp://autismsocietyofwa.org/news/?art_id=2414

MARCH 24, 2011

IN THIS ISSUE:

  • USAAA and ASW Presenting Conference in October
  • ASW Teams with Race Across America
  • Welcome New Board Member
  • Research Opportunity for Infants who have an Older Sibling with an Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Survey for South Puget Sound

USAAA and ASW Presenting Conference in October   US Autism & Asperger Association, Inc. (USAAA), will hold its 6th annual World Conference in Seattle, Washington October 27-30. Some of the world’s most renowned autism experts will present new interventions and new research in both education and medicine. USAAA is collaborating with Autism Society of Washington (ASW) to host the upcoming conference. Save the Date!   The link to the conference is http://www.usautism.org/conferences   ASW is meeting with conference planners for ASW and developing a fundraising dinner event for Saturday, October 29th. Please contact the ASW for interest in presenting and volunteering for our Saturday evening event.     ASW Teams with Race Across America The Autism Society of Washington is participating in a fundraiser with Team Laughing Dog Brewing (TLDB) of Sandpoint Idaho as they compete in the 30th annual Race Across America (RAAM) in June of 2011.  RAAM is an annual 3000+ mile ultra-endurance non-stop bicycle race with 170,000+ vertical feet of climbing.  The race starts in Oceanside California and finishes in Annapolis Maryland.

Team Laughing Dog Brewing is participating in order to raise funds to help families dealing with autism in rural communities such as Sandpoint. They have set a goal to raise $1 million to support autism.  100% of net funds raised will go to participating autism organizations, primarily local Autism Society chapters.
 
Please support this effort! You can follow along at the Team Laughing Dog Brewing Facebook page.  http://www.facebook.com/teamlaughingdog   Welcome New Board Member   In January, ASW appointed a new state board member, Jeffrey Foster from Vancouver, WA. Jeffrey is the Executive Director of A Fresh Start, LLC and also serves as the President of the Southwest Washington Affiliate of ASW. Jeffrey was very highly recommended to the board as he has over 30 years experience as a psychotherapist and teacher working with children, adolescents and adults with ASD. Welcome Jeffrey, and thank you for your support.   Research Opportunity for Infants who have an Older Sibling with an Autism Spectrum Disorder   Name of Studies: Early Detection Study and Social Development Study Eligibility Criteria: Infants between 5 and 30 months of age who have an older sibling with an autism spectrum disorder Principal Investigator: Dr. Wendy Stone Contact Information: Research Coordinator: 877-408-8922 or email: uwautism@uw.edu.   Researchers at the University of Washington Autism Center in Seattle are conducting the Early Detection and Social Development studies in order to learn more about how the early social development of infants at risk for autism spectrum disorders differs from that of infants not at risk. We hope to use this information to design methods of early identification, intervention and prevention of autism spectrum disorders.   Parents will be asked to fill out questionnaires about their child’s behavior. Infants may also receive assessments of their social and communication behavior at certain visits up to 36 months of age.   Families eligible for the Early Detection Study may come to the University of Washington for 0 to 2 visits and may receive up to $215 for their time and expense. Families eligible for the Social Development Study may come to the University of Washington for 7 to 9 visits and may receive up to $675 for their time and expense. Eligible families may participate in one or both studies. These studies are funded by the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development.  For more information, please contact our Research Coordinator at 877-408-8922 or email us at uwautism@uw.edu.   Survey for South Puget Sound ASD Community   A coalition of service providers, advocates, and community members has been formed in south Puget Sound with the mission, working toward their mission to increase awareness of ASD resources, services, and treatment for the ASD Community.   If you live in the South Puget Sound are, please complete a short survey at : http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WD8P6FSto help accomplish the goals to serve ASD families and individuals.   More information is available at our website at http://autismsocietyofwa.org/news/?art_id=2414

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