Autism 200 Series

Autism 200 Series

Autism 200 is a series of 90-minute classes for parents and caregivers of children with autism who wish to better understand this disorder. Faculty from Seattle Children’s, the University of Washington and community providers teach the classes. Each class includes time for questions. 

Classes are open to the general public. There is no need to register in advance to attend. Lectures are held at Seattle Children’s Hospital Main Campus in Wright Auditorium. Parking at Seattle Children's Main Campus is free in the Giraffe Lot for those who attend the lecture in person. Lectures are available through Children's video and teleconferencing outreach program. Video teleconferencing locations can be found in our our list of addresses and contact information.(PDF)

Class Details

Autism 201: The State of Autism in 2012 
Thu, Jan 26, 2012
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Charles Cowan, MD

Autism 202: Executive Functioning in Autism
Thu, Feb 16, 2012
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Erin Milhem, PsyD & Adrianna da Sylvia, MS

Autism 203: Sensory Processing in Autism
Thu, Mar 15, 2012
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Shelley O’ Donnell MS, OTR/L

Autism 204: The Young Adult Transition: Tangible Steps to Independence
Thu, Apr 19, 2012
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Ben Wahl, MSW

Autism 205: Special Education Law
Thu, May 17, 2012
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Stacy Gillett, Ombudsman from the Governor’s Office of the Education Ombudsman
Autism 206: Bullying
Thu, Jun 21, 2011
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Karin Frey, PhD

Autism 207: Feeding Issues - From Picky Eaters to Feeding Disorders
Thu, Jul 19, 2012
Instructor: Danielle Dolezal, PhD, BCBA-D

Autism 208: Facilitating Early Communication Skills
Thu, Aug 16, 2012
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Instructors: Noa Hannah, PhD, CCC-SLP, BCBA-D

Autism 209: Making Decisions: What to do and When to do it
Thu, Sep 20, 2012
Instructor: Gary Stobbe, MD & Jim Mancini MS, CCC-SLP

Autism 210: Using Visuals to Support Independence at Home and in the Classroom
Thu, Oct 18, 2012
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Instructor: Heather Wallace Suarez MEd, BCBA & Shane Herriot MEd, BCBA

Autism 211: Parent Panel – Autism, from a Sibling’s Perspective
Thu Nov 15, 2012
7 to 8:30 p.m.
Instructors: Panel of Siblings of Individuals with Autism

Have general questions about Autism classes at Children's? Call 206-987-8080.

Visit the Autism Center Resources page for additional resources or visit The Autism Blog authored by Seattle Children's Autism Center. The world of autism spectrum disorders is constantly changing and we at Seattle Children’s Autism Center are eager to share with parents and caregivers what we continue to learn. The Autism Blog is designed to be a resource on autism as well as to give you an opportunity to comment on our posts and engage with our experts.