MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the Autism Society of Tacoma is to promote lifelong access and opportunity for all individuals within the autism spectrum, and their families, to be fully participating, included members of their community. Education, advocacy, public awareness efforts and the promotions of research form the cornerstone of AST's activities. Our membership represents all walks of life in rural to metropolitan communities. Embracing the diversity of our group, AST seeks to provide an open forum for the exchange of ideas. At the very core of AST's "parent choice"
philosophy is the belief that no single program or treatment will benefit all individuals with autism. Furthermore, the recommendation of what is "best" or "most effective" for a person with autism should be determined by those people directly involved - the individual with autism, to the extent possible, and the parents or family members. AST works in partnership with the Autism Society of Washington and the Autism Society of America in providing information and education to help in the process of awareness and understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder.
The Autism Society of Tacoma
A Chapter of the Autism Society of Washington
Meetings held the 4th Monday of each month from September to June (except in December) at TACID in Tacoma.
(See Map at left for directions.)
For more information contact
Christina Boutiette at 253-756-7995
.
For more information on Autism, check out our lending library located at the Tacoma PAVE office. (253) 565-2266
As always, workshops are offered for informational purposes only. Attendants are strongly encouraged to independently research information offered and determine whether any approach, treatment or program may be beneficial to them, their students
or their children.
Autism Society of Tacoma
* Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
PH: 253-593-2812 * Children with Special Health Care Needs (CSHCN)
PH: 253-552-1265* Parent to Parent
PH: 253-565-2266* Social Security Administration/Supplemental Security Income (SSA/SSI)
PH: 800-325-0778* Parents Are Vital in Education (PAVE)
PH: 253-565-2266* Special Olympics
PH: 253-983-8960* Dads Supporting Dads
PH: 253-565-2266* Paratransit Services
PH: 253-584-5226* Pierce County Developmental Disabilities Advisory Board
PH: 253-588-5430 * Companionship
PH: 253-798-4177Board Members:
(Contacts are listed with an asterisk.)
Dr. Gary Tart, President... (253) 761-2844
*Christina Boutiette, Vice President/Treasurer... (253) 759-7995
Cheryl Beene, Secretary... (253) 589-2572
Diana Stadden... (253) 235-1123
Dani Doubek... (253) 973-3993
The following is a list of some resources for families in Tacoma
(For a Resource Guide for Developmental Disabilities call 253-564-0707):
* Community Inclusion Program (CIP)
PH: 253-565-2266* Equest (therapeutic horseback riding)
PH: 253-531-6549* NW EquiCARE (therapeutic horseback riding)
PH: 360-832-6386* Pierce County Parks Dept. Summer Activities
PH: 253-798-4753* Specialized Training of Military Parents (STOMP)
PH: 253-565-2266* Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities (TACID)
PH: 253-565-9000 * Mary Bridge Children's Hospital/Pediatric Psychology
PH: 253-552-1465 * Community Alternatives for People with Autism (CAPA)
PH: 253-536-2339* Childfind
PH: 253-571-1047
Stay connected with the Autism Society of Tacoma!Information on our meetings and other activities is available on the Autism Society of Washington listserve. http://www.autismsocietyofwa.org/ongoinggroups.html
Join the Autism Society of Tacoma Yahoo group
