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Space provided for X-box video games, a Pokemon room, several computers for internet gaming, and an open space for miscellaneous games. Attendees are encouraged to bring their favorite games!

WHO: For pre-teens/teens age: 11yrs - 19yrs with high Functioning Autism and/or Asperger’s.

DATES: Last Friday of every month

TIME: 6pm - 9pm

Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at East Elementary School in Tillamook. Contact Dana Carlson for more information at (503) 842-4184

Meets on the last Friday of the month from 6:30-9:30 at the Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church, 12153 SE Millplain Blvd. $5.00 donation requested for church rental & game club costs. Contact Jo Anne Richardson at (360)887-2560, mjkjmk@comcast.net for further questions.

The 3rd Wednesday of each month, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Bounce, Jump and Slide in their indoor inflatable party and play zone. $7 per child. 9665 SW Allen Blvd, Suite 110, Beaverton, OR 97005, (503) 644-6488. This night and time reserved for children with special needs.

Meets on Mondays at 6:15 to 7:30 p.m at 400 E 17t St, Vancouver, WA 98663. Hosted by Michael Brooke, Licensed Clinical Psychologist. For more information please contact Dr. Brooke at (503) 235-8696, mbb90@juno.com or visit www.brookepsychologists.com.

Facilitated by Doris Germain, an Autism Specialist, on alternating months, in response to interest by participants in KindTree’s Support Group for adults on the autism spectrum. The classes and outings are designed for adults with high-functioning autism or Aspergers who can get around independently in the community. The Autism Society of Oregon will help subsidize entrance fees. The Social Skills Class will take place on the 3rd Monday of alternating months, starting February 16, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church on 13th and Pearl.

School of Autism is a sensory immersion school for children with autism, pdd-nos, global developmental delay and sensory integration issues. It opened Summer 2006 and started it's preschool program September 2006.

The preschool program was so successful and because of parent demand,

She has worked in out patient and acute hospital settings for the last 6 years, an area of focus has been social skill development and behavior modification. Her approach is a blend of: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Art/Story Therapy, Emotion Regulation, Interpersonal Effectiveness, and Dialectics. This approach has evolved to include a wide range of skills so that she is best able to meet each individuals needs.

Available in Portland area for behavior consulting. Also plans on starting afternoon and evening social communication groups for children on the spectrum, as well as short courses for parents. Email her at lydiamackay (at) mac (dot) com

SLP Service, LLC is excited to be offering ongoing opportunities for social skills development. Our small group social instruction is appropriate for clients with Autism, Asperger Syndrome and others with social-cognitive challenges.

Social Skills groups lead by licensed Speech-Language Pathologists