Autism 101
Autism 101 is a 90-minute class for parents and caregivers of children recently diagnosed with autism who wish to better understand this disorder. It is taught by rotating faculty members from Seattle Children’s and the University of Washington, along with some community professionals.
Video/Teleconferencing: Are you from out of the area? Seattle Children’s has a video and teleconferencing outreach program that serves Bellingham, Poulsbo, Kennewick, Spokane, Yakima and Alaska. You can take part in the class from one of these sites on the same date.
Each class includes time for questions. Please call the Seattle Children’s registration line at 206-789-2306 with any additional questions.
What is the difference between Autism 101 and the Autism 200 series?
Autism 101 covers the basics of autism and is offered several times a year. It is for people who either know little about autism, or are dealing with a new diagnosis. Classes are taught by rotating faculty members from Seattle Children’s and the University of Washington, along with professionals from the community. There is always a question and answer time at the end of the presentation.
Each class in the Autism 200 series covers different information and specific issues relating to the care of children with autism. Classes are taught by rotating faculty members from Seattle Children’s and the University of Washington, along with professionals from the community. There is always a question and answer time at the end of the presentation.
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What age ranges does this class cover?
The autism classes are designed for parent, teachers and caregivers. The topics associated with the majority of classes are applicable to all age ranges and for a wide variety of children diagnosed with autism. There are a few classes that are geared toward more specific groups, for example, the Autism 200 series offers a Beginning Communicators class and an Advanced Communicators class. It is helpful to look at the subject title to determine whether or not the class applies to your situation.
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Who should attend?
The autism classes are designed for parent, teachers and caregivers. Children are strongly encouraged not to attend given the nature and format of the topics and the discussion. The autism classes give parents and caregivers practical skills when interacting with children with autism.
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Does the class fee cover one or multiple people from the same family?
The $10 fee covers one family per class session. Each class session requires a separate registration. The Autism 101 class is $10, and the Autism 200 series is $10 per session.
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How do I teleconference for one of the autism classes?
Call the Great Starts program at 206-789-2306 for information on how to register for a teleconference. They will provide you with a list of teleconference locations and phone numbers.
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Do Children’s employees receive a discount on this class?
No, due to the low cost of these courses Children’s employees do not receive a discount.
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