Autism 200 Series
A series of 90-minute classes for parents and caregivers of children with autism who wish to better understand this disorder. The lectures cover a variety of topics such as communication skills, behavioral skills, social skills, medication and legal aspects.
Classes are taught by rotating faculty members from Seattle Children’s and the University of Washington, along with professionals from the community. Each class includes time for questions. Please consider joining us for as many sessions as you can. Video/Teleconferencing: Are you from out of the area? Seattle Children’s has a video and teleconferencing outreach program that serves Poulsbo, Ritzville, Kennewick, Anacortes, Longview, Sequim, Hoquiam, Wenatchee, Walla Walla, Othello and Alaska. You can take part in the class from one of these sites on the same date. Please e-mail Chris Wong at chris.wong@seattlechildrens.org or call him at 206-987-3664 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 parents, 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 Beginning Communicators class and the 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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How do I teleconference for one of the autism classes?
E-mail Chris Wong at chris.wong@seattlechildrens.org or call him at 206-987-3664 for information on how to register for a teleconference. He will provide you with a list of teleconference locations and phone numbers.
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