Autism Oregon

Information about the Challenger Division of Little League. Mr. Elias wants to expand this league to include as many children as possible. New members will be accepted between now and the middle of May. There are leagues in several counties. Contact him for more specific informatin regarding where you live. All children ages 6 through 18, or who remain in school, with physical or mental challenges are encouraged to play. Wheelchair and leg braces, gross motor skills Lower level skills Cerebral palsy, heart and lung disabilities, and other health impairments.

David Kirby wrote a great piece on http://huffingtonpost.com titled Imus, Autism, and America. It is a great read.

Dr. Kenneth Bock, a DAN! presenter and practicing physician is scheduled to appear on CBS's The Early Show Monday, April 16. Tune in for his appearance.

from Lisa Ackerman: Be prepared to be moved. http://www.tacanow.org/video/hope-video.htm The goal of the video is to REPLACE the current “slide show video” on TACA. Almost 1 million folks have watched it since its release in November 2004. It is to educate on autism, get a glimpse of what Autism is, how it affects the family and PROVIDE HOPE. We have not blasted this to the world yet.

YOGA FOR THE SPECIAL CHILD Free hour of yoga for children with special needs! Please call to schedule your appointment: Dianna Barham Certified Yoga Teacher Licensed Yoga Therapist #503/871-4574 Located at: Indigo Willness Center 3276 Commercial St. SE Salem, OR 97302 http://www.specialchildyoga.com http://www.indigowellnesscenter.com MORE ON YOGA FOR CHILDREN W/SPECIAL NEEDS! Dianna Barham is a certified yoga teacher and licensed Yoga for the Special ChildTM therapist in the Salem, Oregon area. She offers

This year the Oregon State Fair is opening a "Chill Out" room to children and adults with disabilities who may need to take a break from all the excitement of the fair. Usually, parents have to fight for benches to take a break so this might be very helpful.

When I listened to the NPR story on April 11th on the family of an 18 year old with autism, I thought, "This is the best I have heard to date." No kidding. It was super short and I think worth listening to. The story covered financial planning, parents worried about their son when they die, the need for more housing options and more. Please see the story at: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9496250 Click on the listen button at top to listen to the story. More autism related stories on NPR located at: http://www.npr.org/search.php?text=autism

The Autism Spectrum Disorder Statewide Library in Salem includes books, audiotapes, videotapes, a variety of articles, and sample curriculum materials regarding a wide variety of educational strategies for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The resources are available to checkout to Oregon residents. Click here for a list of library resources you can check out (http://www.willamesd.k12.or.us/specprogs/forms/State%20Library%20Inventory%20List%20(for%20web).pdf).

DESCRIPTION: Siblings will have a chance to:

• Meet and talk with other kids whose brothers and sisters have special needs
• Talk about the good and not-so-good parts of having a sibling with a disability
• Engage in peer support
• Learn more about their sibling's disability
• Participate in recreational activities
• Make new friends
• Share feeling
• Eat a yummy snack
• HAVE FUN!

WHO: Siblings of kids with special needs, ages 8 – 18 DATE: SAT, APR 14 TIME: 9:30am – 2:30pm COST: Sliding Scale

Be There! Be Heard! When: Wednesday, April 11, 2007, 11 AM, Rally starts at 11:45 Where: Steps at the State Capitol, 900 Court St. Salem Room 50 for pre-rally issue updates and information What is happening? Legislators, advocates, families and self advocates will be speaking on the Capitol Steps! It is important to demonstrate the strength of the DD Community!! We need YOU!