Today is Autism Empowerment's 2 year Anniversary. It was two years ago on June 3rd, 2011 that Karen and John Krejcha co-founded Autism Empowerment in Vancouver, filed paperwork and officially became a nonprofit corporation in the state of Washington. Shortly thereafter we filed our paperwork with the IRS to be recognized as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity and on September 16th, ...
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Autism Empowerment has been wanting to launch a men's support group meeting for quite some time. Well, that desire has come to fruition because tonight, Friday, May 24th, 2013 is the first meeting of the Southwest Washington Dads' Support Group. The men will get together tonight from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. in Room 204 at LifePoint Church in Vancouver, Washington, do introductions, enjoy a few...
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Art is an expression of creative skill and imagination and can take many forms. Participating in art projects often opens the door for communication that may otherwise be difficult for an individual on the autism spectrum to express.
For children on the autism spectrum with sensory processing challenges, finding the right art projects to take on can be a challenge. Today's guest blogger...
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I’ll holiday in Holland but give me Disneyworld instead!
Copyright 2013, Karen Krejcha
This adds a different perspective to the widely circulated essay "Welcome to Holland" about raising a child with a disability as well as the subsequent response, “Farewell to Holland”. The author is diagnosed on the autism spectrum and self-identifies as Aspie, Autistic ...
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Coping with the loss of a loved one can be difficult for anyone, however for those on the autism spectrum, there are often additional challenges with understanding and working through the intensity of the grieving process. The chaotic experience of grief can exacerbate characteristics and symptoms of autism and leave a person with Autism Spectrum Disorder more at risk for complication of b...
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On March 18th, Karen Krejcha from Autism Empowerment Radio had the pleasure of interviewing Michael Tolleson and Jack Carl Anderson, two amazing artists on the autism spectrum who are not only incredibly gifted but incredibly GIVING as well in terms of what they are doing for the autism community.
Michael Tolleson and Jack Carl Anderson from Seattle, Washington appeared...
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Help support Autism Empowerment's Autism and Scouting Program during Autism Acceptance month!
Autism Empowerment is happy to announce that we are now offering a special Autism Empowerment Autism and Scouting Patch for sale just in time for Autism Acceptance month.
All net proceeds from the sale of this patch goes directly to supporting scouts on the autism spectrum ...
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Although April 2nd is World Autism Awareness day and April is Autism Acceptance month, every day of the year promotes acceptance, advocacy, awareness and action when you are at Autism Empowerment.
Listen into our special show today live or on demand at NOON PST on Autism Empowerment Radio.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/autismempowerment/2013/04/02/autism-e...
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Autism Empowerment thanks Stacey Hoaglund for allowing us permission to reprint her article. To connect with Stacey, please visit: www.disabilitytrainingandsupport.com and connect with her on Facebook.
Preparing for Passover and Easter for Your Child with Autism
by Stacey Hoaglund, Guest Blogger - www.disabilitytrainingandsupport.com
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Autism Empowerment has an amazing opportunity to receive statewide coverage of our mission, vision and goals. We also may have a NATIONWIDE opportunity to be represent our platform and new Autism Serves volunteerism program in Washington D.C.! As part of our community, you have an opportunity to help support that vision with your vote! Here is how:
Karen Krejcha from A...
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Happy 2nd Anniversary, Autism Empowerment
Autism Support Group for Men launches 5/24 in Vancouver
10 Art Projects for Kids with Sensory Issues by Erin McNeill
I'll Holiday in Holland but give me Disneyworld instead!
Finding Your Own Way To Grieve by Karla Helbert - A Creative Activity Workbook for Kids & Teens on the Autism Spectrum
Michael Tolleson, Autistic Savant Artist with a HeART to Give During Autism Awareness & Acceptance Month
Autism and Scouting Patch Raises Acceptance & Funds for Autism Empowerment
Autism Empowerment World Autism Awareness & Acceptance Day Radio Show
Preparing for Passover and Easter for Your Child with Autism by Stacey Hoaglund
Jefferson Award Winner, Karen Krejcha from Autism Empowerment on Evening Magazine, Monday, March 18th