Autism Society of Washington (ASW)

The National Leadership Consortium, in partnership with the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council (WADDC), is conducting a statewide survey and interviews in Washington state investigating the practices, needs, and experiences of people with co-occurring developmental disabilities AND mental and/or behavioral health support needs and hopes to hear from people with lived experience! Visit https://natleadership.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0DK8KA9m7ktx21o to begin the survey.

This project seeks participants who are:
• Adults living in Washington state with a developmental disability and mental/behavioral health support needs
• Caregivers of people living in Washington state with developmental disabilities and mental/behavioral health support needs

Visit https://natleadership.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0DK8KA9m7ktx21o to begin the survey. The survey will be open for responses until August 9th.

Schedule an individual interview between July 15th and August
9th and receive a $20 Amazon eGift Card after the interview: https://natleadership.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4YNKUDMxw8fPIIS

Self-compassion begins with self-acceptance... which is particularly important after learning that you are Autistic!

: What are your top tips for finding self-acceptance after learning that you're Autistic?

Our tips:
⭐ Take time to pause and catch your breath
⭐ Be kind to yourself and heal your trauma
⭐ Acknowledge your strengths
⭐ Learn about the neurodiversity paradigm
⭐ Accept that none of this was your fault
⭐ Accommodate your challenges
⭐ Start to recognise and deconstruct your internalised ableism
⭐ Surround yourself with allies
⭐ Connect with your neurokindred

Read more as we expand on the points above:
https://reframingautism.org.au/discovering-your-autistic-identity-as-an-adult-what-next/

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Tendril theory!

I really love this one!

(Credit to EisforErin)

Many neurodivergent kids and adults listen and process things better when we doodle, use a fidget or stim in some other way.

Quote text: My policy on letting students doodle or use fidgets in class as long as they remain focused and don't distract others was tested when a quiet student started knitting during a class discussion! I almost stopped her, but it didn't seem to bother anyone else and she was making great contributions to the discussion.

A few weeks later she handed me a funky knitted scarf with a note. The note thanked me for letting her knit during class. Doing something with her hands reduced her anxiety about talking in front of her peers. She was proud of how confident talking during discussions had made her.

I think of her and of why I need to be willing to take chances every time I wear the scarf. Credit: WeAreTeachers.

Wells Fargo Neurodiversity Program The Wells Fargo Neurodiversity Program facilitates a more considerate, accommodating, skills-based hiring model that is accessible by design.

Water and Wandering | Autism Society The Safety on the Spectrum™: Water and Wandering is a national effort that aims to increase water safety and education across the Autism community.

We are recruiting for Washington state area mentors and mentees! We are partnering with AMP to support and empower Autistics in our great state of Washington . For Washington state questions contact our ASW President Ali Burris at 206- 693-3153

For more info on the program and to get started in the process :

Mentor an Autistic Youth!
Be Mentored by an Autistic Adult!
The Autism Mentorship Program is looking for

● Autistic adults (18+) who want to support autistic teens
● Autistic youth (age 14 - 22) who want mentorship support

Are you an autistic young person between the ages of 14 and 22 who wants to connect with
someone who has been where you are and truly understands? Or are you an autistic adult
who is interested in mentoring an autistic youth?
We are recruiting for Washington state!
Join the Autism Mentorship Program to talk, play games, and connect,
all from the comfort of your own home. Mentorship sessions take place one hour a week
over Zoom from October through May, with structure and support for all provided by autistic
facilitators. We are an inclusive community that celebrates diversity.
Accepting applications for Fall 2024-Spring 2025 program year

Developing a routine, using visual strategies, and creating a sensory-safe space can help Autistic individuals navigate the difficulty of back-to-school transitions. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3LgTpOB

Sign-up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44ABAA29A1F8C52-50275151-learn #/

Tacoma Special Education PTA is excited to announce an upcoming event we are hosting on Thursday August 22, 9:30am-12:00pm.

In partnership with Second Cycle, we are hosting a bicycle day camp, to teach our kids how to ride a bike.
We are so excited to be able to offer this opportunity and we would love to see as many people participate as possible.
If you would like to participate, please use the sign-up link above. Spaces are limited, so be sure to sign-up early. If your child requires any special modifications or accommodations, please reach out and let us know.

Seattle area!!! ( or anyone who wants to travel!)
Next Monday July 29th:
looking for participants who are Autistic who would like to learn more about golf and participate in a fun event! The clinic runs for about one hour with a welcome, review of rules and schedule, warm up, and two golf stations. The clinic ends with a review of what was learned, refreshments, and a group photo!

The goal of the program is for participants to achieve their individual golf successes and to build confidence and self-esteem in a fun, welcoming, and supportive environment.

Click on the link for location and time! tell them ASW sent you!

Ernie Els Autism Golf clinic registration:

https://www.elsforautism.org/2024-ernie-els-gameon-autism-golf-clinic-registration/c

2024 Ernie Els #GameON Autism® Golf Clinic Registration - Els for Autism The Els for Autism global mission is to transform the lives of people with autism and those who care for them through lifetime services and collaborative partnerships.

We're hiring for the Weekend Program Recreation Leader & Mentor position! More info: maxhigbeecenter.org/recreation-leader

In celebration of our 60th anniversary, join the Autism Society of America in Chicago for the return of our National Conference in 2025. Mark your calendars! Be the first to know when tickets go on sale: https://bit.ly/3Y4xMZJ

We want your feedback! Tell us what you would like to see in the Tri-Cities area! Comment below or send us a dm!

Did you know Bookshare is an ebook library with over 1 million titles and has the largest collection of accessible ebooks in the world? 📚

They offer books in a variety of easy-to-read formats such as audio, braille, large fonts, and more. Bookshare is free for all qualified U.S. students and schools. The program is available for individuals who find it difficult to process or comprehend printed words, see texts in books or on a screen, or cannot physically manage books or reading devices.

To learn more visit https://www.bookshare.org/

We are so excited about this series and incredibly proud to be part of this partnership!!!

📣 Announcing the SUMMER 2024 Sack Lunch Cinema Sensory-Friendly Movies at the historic Lincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon WA !
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▶️ Saturday, July 20th @ Noon: "CloLincoln Theatre, Mount Vernon WA(PG)
▶️ Saturday, August 10th @ Noon: "Over the Hedge" (PG)
▶️ Saturday, August 31st @ Noon: "Migration" (PG)
🎟 Ticket Admission: $5 per person
🎥 Sensory-Friendly Movies Feature:
▪️ House lights are brighter
▪️ Movie sound is lower
▪️ You can bring your own snacks
▪️ Personal Closed Captioning devices and Assistive Listening devices available
▪️ Children must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian
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Autism Society of Washington (ASW) Dedicated to helping autistic people live
authentically and happily.

Exciting news! We have a new YouTube channel and would love to have you subscribe! We are working on adding more content from Autistic voices so stay tuned. Check it out! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGHVUsT0wINwmbmiZ1RORfA/videos

The National Leadership Consortium, in partnership with the Washington State Developmental Disabilities Council (WADDC), is conducting a statewide survey and interviews in Washington state investigating the practices, needs, and experiences of people with co-occurring developmental disabilities AND mental and/or behavioral health support needs and hopes to hear from people with lived experience!

Visit https://natleadership.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4YNKUDMxw8fPIIS?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1awsSgGmfjU8qJzuTVn__ufoBhlh6VbQxx5wvWvyxpQPJRDgyf4dDWBRM_aem_JM7rpvgM7DS2Mdmv3M0DtA to begin the survey.

This project seeks participants who are:
• Adults living in Washington state with a developmental disability and
mental/behavioral health support needs
• Caregivers of people living in Washington state with developmental disabilities
and mental/behavioral health support needs

Visit https://natleadership.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4YNKUDMxw8fPIIS?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1awsSgGmfjU8qJzuTVn__ufoBhlh6VbQxx5wvWvyxpQPJRDgyf4dDWBRM_aem_JM7rpvgM7DS2Mdmv3M0DtA to begin the survey. The survey will be open for responses until August 9th.

Schedule an individual interview between July 15th and August 9th and receive a $20 Amazon eGift Card after the interview: https://natleadership.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4YNKUDMxw8fPIIS?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR20kzt7R7n5zsBOZ4TaYU5gmlCk3fM7z8j7tYKq9ujGkkp90rXM7P0R8Vw_aem_BV46ZkEv9iLry5uB-L54Zg

Adult Sibs: Seattle Area Sibs Connect
Monday, July 29 | 6pm
Join WA State Sibling Connection for a meet and greet event where you can connect with other sibs.
Held atQ20 Public House (Inside QFC Kirkland Urban-425 Urban Plaza, Ste 100, Kirkland).
Food and drink will beavailable for purchase.

Questions? Contact [email protected] 425.258.2459 x104

Big weekend coming up for ! Sat 12/9 is first-ever mainstage on with Cinderella. Sun 12/10 is first-ever A Christmas Carol at ! Both in partnership with . Get all the scoop at ndallies.org

Anyone anywhere can make a difference. Your gift, no matter how big or small, will strengthen our nationwide network of ~70 affiliates and the passionate group of people working alongside the Autism community. Be the connection this holiday season. https://www.autismsocietyofwa.org/

🎄💃🪩🕺🎄 It's a Holiday Dance Party for People with Disabilities of ALL AGES* with a SPECIAL GUEST, too! 🎅

❄ DJ ❄ Pizza ❄ Dancing ❄ Friendship ❄ SURPRISES! 🎅
📅 Friday, December 15, 2023
⏰ 7 to 8:30 PM

🏫 MT Vernon Senior Center
1401 Cleveland AVE, MT Vernon 98273
Enter through BACK entrance please!

*Parent/caregiver must accompany anyone under 18 years and those who need additional support.

Questions: Call (360) 928-5884; E-mail [email protected]

🎄❄🎄❄🎄❄🎄❄🎄❄🎄❄🎄❄🎄❄🎄❄🎄❄🎄❄🎄❄🎄❄

🎄💃🪩🕺🎄 ¡Es una fiesta de baile navideña para personas con discapacidades de TODAS LAS EDADES* con un INVITADO ESPECIAL también! 🎅

❄ DJ ❄ Pizza ❄ Baile ❄ Amistad ❄ ¡SORPRESAS! 🎅
📅 viernes 15 de diciembre de 2023
⏰ 7 a 8:30 p.m.

🏫 Centro para personas mayores MT Vernon
1401 Cleveland AVE, MT Vernon 98273
¡Entre por la entrada TRASERA, por favor!

*El padre/tutor debe acompañar a cualquier menor de 18 años y a aquellos que necesiten apoyo adicional.

Preguntas: llame al (360) 928-5884; Correo electrónico [email protected]

Christmas Sensory Joys🎄✨
Are you a sensory seeker?
🎨 Hand-drawn by me, LiL Penguin Studios / Autism Happy Place
🐧 I'm a full-time autistic artist. Printable communication cards, posters, planners, affirmation cards, worksheets and more are available in my shop for personal and private practice use: lilpenguinstudios.com