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Art
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Autism
Artism 2008
Sponsored by Elizabeth King
June
14 - July 18
LCC Art Gallery
Gala Recepetion June 14, 4-8 pm
More info Here
As
Seen in the Seattle Times:
Emilia
Murry Ramey and Jody John Ramey have co-written
a book titled "Autistics' Guide to
Dating." Read
more here...
Autism
Forum "The Spectrum Speaks"
a celebration of autism culture
Sunday afternoon, May 18, Hilyard Center submit your story here DEADLINE EXTENDED agency
tables available
High School Senior
paper on autism from Haley Meshnik: A Circle Trying To Fit Into A Triangle:
Is It Important To Keep Children With Autism In Mainstream
Elementary School Classrooms?
Solving the autism
riddle: For more and more mystified parents, alternative
therapies offer a way out.
Register Guard Article about Eugene's Bridgeway
House
"In Oregon, the number of
school-age children diagnosed with autism as their primary disorder
increased from 897 in 1994 to 3,989 in 2003, a 344 percent increase,
according to the state Department of Education. Oregon has the
highest rate of autism in the country: 0.43 percent (1 of every
250) of young people age 6 to 21 have autism, according to federal
statistics." MORE STORY HERE11/1/04
(Up to date numbers are actually 1 in 91 overall in Lane County,
spring 2007.)
Suzann
Brucato
Glen Jones and friends
Stephanie and Jeff Dahl
Joy and Carly
Luke Mead
Michael Omogrosso and Caleb
Cameron and Deborah
Steve Tsinger
Molly Stelzl
Sandi and John Orbell
Ryan Sweeney
Randy Hamme
Rachael
Zach and Ryan
Susan Jones
Darren Brooks
Laural Henry
Nicole Borgard
Serena Welchel
Art Kennedy
Amory
Jerry Linville
Nel Applegate
Cafe Mam
P C Market of Choice
Boy Scouts of America
Star Rentals of Springfield
Bi-Mart
Eugene Freezing and Storage
the Stuckers
Greg Belknap
Mary King Emily Ross TR
Kelly
Franklin Michael, Jessica and Erin
Alison Miller
Haley Meshnik and Brittany
Johanna Magner
Beckie and Amy Smolek
Brandiana Evans
Casey Wood
Julie Hutchins
Victoria Koldenyn and Jacque
Nan and Dave Lester
Robert Pasley and family
Michael Omogrosso and Caleb
Sarah Fields
Zach the lifeguard
Costco
Rhonda Way.
Joann’s Fabrics
Karen Howe LaFollette Gallery
931 Oak St, 484.1420
Toni Delaney 345.6888
Espresso Chocolate Truffles
Buffalo
Exchange VSA Arts of Washington GreyWolf Projects Elizabeth
King & Four Leaf Press Doris Germain, MA, Autism Specialist CenterStage
Karaoke
Roy Settlemeyer Memorial Fund The
Wentworth Foundation
Scott and Deborah Wentworth
McKenzie Midwifery and Women's Services
Karen Biggs Alpha Omega Computer Services: 345-7041
Springfield Rotary
Mary Ann Hanson
Veneta True Value George Mueller
Umpqua Dairy
Spring field Creamery
Toby’s Tofu Palace
Emerald Valley Kitchens
Organically Grown Co-op
Surata Tofu
the Bread Stop Oregon Country Fair
Bagel Sphere
Michelle Jones
Karen Knowlton
Sundance Natural Foods
Trader Joe’s
Organically Grown Company
New Day Bakery
Soft Horizon’s Fibre
Play it Again Sports Jerry’s Home Improvement
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Luncheon:
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the Eugene Ballet Company
The Eugene Hilton
the O Bar and Grill
Mayor Kitty Piercy
Nina’s Creations
Two Peas in a Pod
June Bug
Harlequin Beads
Jason Soloman
Bright Promise Tie Dye
Connie Bender
Morning Glory Restaurant
Franklin Michael
Jeanne-Marie Moore,
(InSight Works)
Mary-Minn Sirag
Shambhala
Evergreen Nutrition
Oregon Metro ZOO
OFAM
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Gary Cornelius
Webs of Light
Melissa Rizzo & Ryan Frietas
Nancy Bright
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Butlerworks
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Karen Knowlton
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Chinook Winds Casino
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Gnome Sweet Home
Bean the Buzz
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Eugene Toy & Hobby
Collins Bike Shop
CD & Game Exchange
Senator Ron Wyden
Rep. Peter DeFazio
Kathy Graham
Tim Mueller & Nel Applegate
Heather Hopkins-Slechta
Sud’s ‘em Yourself
The HealthSpa Nan
Lester and Family
Lisa Renee Anderson
(Career and Life Coach)
Michael Chad and Janice Ososke
Folkways
the Broadway
CarolZoomBig City Gamin’
Hans the Painter
Autism is a neurological disorder
which severely impairs a child's communication and social
interactions. Unable to learn from the natural environment
as most children do, the child with autism shows little interest
in the world or people around him. While all children with
autism develop some normal and even advanced skills, they
exhibit a wide range of behavioral deficiencies and excesses.
Some behavioral symptoms of autism include:
•Disturbances in the rate of appearance of physical,
social and language skills.
•Abnormal responses to sensations, such as: sight, hearing,
touch, balance, smell, taste, reaction to pain, and the way
a child holds his or her body.
•Speech and language are absent or delayed, while specific
thinking capabilities may be present.
•Abnormal ways of relating to people, objects, and events.
Left untreated, autism inhibits a child's developmental growth
to such a degree that most will require lifelong support.
Under its broadest definition, autism now affects
one in 165 Oregon children. (Up to date numbers are
actually 1 in 91 overall in Lane County, spring 2007.)While
many etiologies are known to cause some types of autism, to
date, there are no known preventions nor cures.
Interview with Mary-Minn Sirag and Tim Mueller
