AUTISM ADVOCATES- RESOURCES FOR AUTISTIC KIDS

AUTISM ADVOCATES

Rebecca Sargent
wisdom2@mindspring.com


Mission Statement:. These meetings are for parents and supporters of children with autism who want to do something more for their loved one who has autism.

Check ins: 12:30-12:40 Be ready to introduce yourself or/ and family members and what is it that you want to happen in the next hour.

Introduction: 12:40 -12:50
Who am I: My name is Rebecca Sargent I live in Shoreline with my husband Denny Sargent. Our 17 year old son Forrest has been living in the volunteer placement program since he was 9. The first therapeutic program that our son lived in was Fodor Homes which was closed in 05. Forrest currently lives in Kent. The agency that takes excellent care of my son is Service Alternatives. Forrest also has a very good school program at Kentwood High School in Covington.

I was an employee and shop steward at The University of Washington where I did a lot of union organizing. I also was one of the founding members of the autism summer program or some of you know it better by FAN. I was also a Community Connector. My most recent involvement and training has been through HALO-Soma in Austin Texas. Although this is not “my job” it is my passion to help groups get together and move towards a common goal. We as a community have a lot of ground to cover, so lets get started.

12:50-1:00
We will be dividing ourselves into four different age groups and a different focus for each group. A leader of each group will volunteer or rock paper scissors stone into being one to keep extra handouts for others who maybe late and may want to join them. The leader is also required to do a summary of their group and post it on Autisismking list or anywhere else they may want to.

Group One. Birth to five: Help and discuss early childhood programs get signed up for all services. The Key is early childhood education through your school district.

Group Two. The public school years: Get the IEP your child needs! BTW: Does your child have ESY? If you need a special education advocate who do you hire?

Group Three. 18- 21 Young Adult: Transitions years. Sign up to vote! You have a right to vote even though you are handicapped! Also, get the most out of your transition program.


Group Four. 21-over Now that public education has ended what is next?



1:00-1:15. Each group will write down three questions, that you have regarding your children, and your families needs. Only write three per group otherwise you are going to be over whelmed! Next, exchange papers with another group. Now your group writes the answers to the three questions that were asked. (Hey, if you do not know the answer ask another person.)

1:15-1:25 Now In one sentence tell everyone the following:
I learned…
My first leap is...
My new friends name is…

1:25-1:30 Good-by

Follow-up: I will be announcing at a latter date the fall date and time. I do urge you all to learn about RPM I believe this has been the most helpful for our family. I have tried many programs and I am sure that you all have too, but RPM is really amazing especially for those who are non-verbal. Also make sure that you sign and have other sign the petitions


Below is a list of references that I have to help you. Please post what you experience is for others to read. Thanks.
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Halo Clinic Rapid Prompting Method-www.halo-soma.org (International)
Developmental Disabilities Life Opportunities Trust: 1.888.754.8798 (state wide)
Family Help Line 1-800-932-4673 (state wide?)
Sound Mental Health. 1-877-435-7056 (King. County)
Legislative Hotline 1-800-562-6000 (state wide)

Our theme song is sung to the Tune of” I am Women” by Helen Reddy:

We are mothers hear us roar in numbers to large to ignore.



Helen Reddy
DROP MICHAEL SAVAGE !
AUTISM IS REAL- AUTISTIC PEOPLE DESERVE RESPECT

We are mothers of autistic children and we are very offended by the recent comments made by Michael Savage about children like ours who are severely handicap for those of us that live with this terrible disease. We do not find Michael Savage comments entertaining. In fact we believe that they are discriminator against handicapped children with autism. We request that you drop his radio show from your programming. If not we will lead a grass-roots a boycott of all the products and companies that advertise with KIRO. We ask that you contact us with your decision regarding our request.

Thank-you,

MOTHER’S ROAR
wisdom2@mindspring.com


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