ASPERGER SUPPORT NETWORK
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== SUPPORT GROUPS ==
EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUP FOR ASPERGER'S SYNDROME
This group meets the second Wednesday of the month, 6:30-8:30pm,
Greenwood Senior Activity Center, 525 North 85th Street, SEATTLE.
Call Karen Roe at (206) 782-2232 or email
SEATTLE SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENTS
The Special Education Advisory and Advocacy Council (Special
Ed "PTA") meets monthly on the third Tuesday, at 630-830pm at the
John Stanford Center for Educational Excellence, 2445 Third Ave
South, SEATTLE. Contact (206) 252-4759 or
for more information. The SEAAC newsletter can be viewed at
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NORTHWEST CHADD: SEATTLE SUPPORT GROUP FOR ADD/ADHD
This group meets the first Wednesday of each month, September
through June, 7-830pm, Seattle Mental Health conference room, 1600 E
Olive, SEATTLE, for more information check out the Northwest CHADD
website at < or email Gail Jackson at

.WASHINGTON STATE PARENT TO PARENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS
Looking for support near you? This is a network across the state
that provides support, information and education for families of
children with special needs. Call (800) 821-5927 for support and
resources near you.
HEALTH AND NUTRITION FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN
Sponsored by UW CHDD, Children's Hospital, HRSA, and Wash State Dept
of Health. Register online at <
NEW THERAPY GROUP FOR PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS
Steve Becker, PhD, and Sheri Vernon, MA, are offering a new therapy
group called Pathfinders. This group helps parents live more
successfully with their developmentally disabled child or teen.
Focus will be on Self-Care, Communication, Managing Stress, Coping
with Anger, Setting Boundaries, and other essential parenting
skills. Call (206) 624-7696 or (206) 933-8412 to enroll.
EXPERT SPECIAL ED ADVICE EVERY THURSDAY EVENING 6:00-7:30PM
Get expert advice on what you can do to obtain a Free Appropriate
Public Education for your child with disabilities. Reed Martin,
nationally recognized expert in special education law, is the
moderator and provides answers to your questions. Sign on at
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CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEPRESSION AND ANXIETY TOOLKIT
Resources compiled from a variety of organizations include overviews
of depression and anxiety, treatment and referral, and tons of
resources for families, teens, and children. Visit
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HEALTH INSURANCE DIFFICULTIES?
Statewide Health Insurance Benefits Advisors (SHIBA) HelpLine has
trained volunteers to assist you in pursuing claims, filing appeals,
learning your rights, and more. These services are free, impartial
and confidential. Call (800) 397-4422 or visit <
to get the help you need.
THE MELTDOWN TEAM
Seattle Children's Home Behavior Support Team, a new FREE crisis
intervention team serving children with developmental disabilities
and their families, is now available in King County by calling (800)
318-5437 or (206) 298-9678, Mon-Fri 8am to 8pm, or (206) 461-3222 or
(888) 431-8336 after hours and on weekends.
NEWSLETTER INFORMATION ==
SUPPORT YOUR NEWSLETTER
The Asperger Support Network and the Seattle Asperger Parent Support
Group exist as non-funded volunteer efforts. If you, your family,
or your organization have been helped by this resource, please
consider making a donation. Seattle Asperger Parent Support Group
has non-profit status through an agreement with the Alliance for
Education. The Alliance for Education is a 501(c)3 charitable
organization registered with Washington's Secretary of State.
Contributions can be sent to:
Seattle Asperger Parent Support Group c/o Alliance for Education
509 Olive Way, Suite 220
Seattle, WA 98101-2557
(206) 343-0449 or Fax (206)343-0455
Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Thank
you!
JOIN THE MAILING LIST
For more information or to be added to the mailing list, please
contact Helen Powell at . Or "do it
yourself" by visiting the group home page at:
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the first of the month. If you have an item to be included or
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