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Mar 19, 20242 min read
Writing Stories
Melissa Dahl’s Blog Post About Writing Stories: One of my favorite hobbies is writing, especially typewriting. I learned how to type on...
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admin221222
Feb 10, 20244 min read
Navigating Valentine’s Day and Relationships on the Autism Spectrum: Tips and Insights
by Melissa Dahl (enter your comments below) Valentine’s Day is often depicted as a time of romance, love, and connection. However, for...
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admin221222
Jan 6, 20243 min read
Understanding Autism: Dr. Wendy Marsh’s Insightful Presentation
By Melissa Dahl In a recent virtual engagement, Dr. Wendy Marsh, an expert in pastoral counseling specializing in autism, took the stage...
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admin221222
Nov 9, 20231 min read
Camp 2023 Photos and Videos
FYI: KindTree awarded over $4,500 in scholarships for this camp. Please consider donating. On this page, scroll down for Camp Talent Show...
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admin221222
Oct 12, 20231 min read
Introducing New Board Member Melissa Kilgore
Introducing New Board Member Melissa Kilgore Melissa Kilgore’s connection to KindTree started 10 years when she was looking for...
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admin221222
Sep 8, 20231 min read
About Myself
Hello, my name is Melissa Rose Dahl. I am a digital artist and I have been making artwork for Tim Mueller and KindTree since I was 4...
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admin221222
Jun 4, 20238 min read
Growing the Roots of Consensus in Nonprofit Governance
Growing the Roots of Consensus in Nonprofit Governance by Tim Mueller From Blue Avocado, a magazine of Nonprofits Insurance Alliance...
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admin221222
May 14, 20231 min read
Autism in Older Adults: Studies Show Higher Rates of Mental, Physical Ills
FRIDAY, May 5, 2023 (HealthDay News) — While a lot of research has focused on autism in children, much less effort goes toward studying...
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admin221222
May 11, 20231 min read
Sarah Mahler Newton
Sarah Mahler Newton, who also goes by SarahFiiDraws online, considers herself a hobby artist. Her art style is based off of Japanese...
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admin221222
Apr 30, 20232 min read
Challenger Baseball
Hello lovely community members! I am reaching out to spread the word about Challenger Baseball, an accessible baseball and softball...
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admin221222
Apr 30, 20233 min read
LOCALLY OWNED: KINDTREE – AUTISM ROCKS
LOCALLY OWNED: KINDTREE – AUTISM ROCKS BY ELIZABETH YOST Folding tables were arranged in a half circle in the Hilyard Community Center’s...
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admin221222
Mar 8, 20231 min read
Story Circle Theater Class and Shows, Spring 2023
Story Circle Theater Class and Shows, Spring 2023 University of Oregon Disability Studies Calling all disabled actors, storytellers,...
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admin221222
Jan 30, 20234 min read
Misophonia: When Certain Sounds are Just Too Much
Misophonia: When Certain Sounds are Just Too Much From the ASO Blog “Oregon Spectum Connection”: MIsophonia / Misofonia Even a few years...
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admin221222
Jan 18, 20234 min read
Transgender and non-binary people are up to six times more likely to have autism
By Lesley McClurg Published January 15, 2023 at 5:02 AM PST LISTEN BELOW • 5:14 https://www.klcc.org/2023-01-15/transgender-and-non-binar...
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admin221222
Jan 11, 20232 min read
Students with disabilities face setbacks, safety risks as Oregon special education systems struggle
Last year, Andrew and Sara Weith went to Glencoe Elementary School to see their son Oli, then a first grader, present a project with his...
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admin221222
Dec 30, 20221 min read
Stubborn Turtle by Alisa McLaughlin
Alisa is a member of the Autism Community in Eugene, and of KindTree’s Artist Guild. Her blog shares aspects of her life to inspire and...
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admin221222
Dec 21, 20221 min read
OHSU leads research on health disparities in autism care, other early childhood communication disord
More than $1.5 million in grants support multi-state investigation of key factors in access to care, including structural racism,...
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admin221222
Dec 18, 20221 min read
2022 Ugly Sweater Party Slide Show
We had fun, guests has fun, and Holiday Cheer filled the room at our 9th Annual Party. See you next year!! ngg_shortcode_0_placeholder
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admin221222
Dec 14, 20221 min read
‘In a Different Key’ documentary shows the history of autism — in a personal way
Our culture’s understanding of autism is still relatively new and evolving, especially when you consider the first person diagnosed is...
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