Autism Acceptance - Seattle and Eastside

"If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away." -- Henry David Thoreau.

We believe that Autism is a way of being that should not be "cured" or eradicated. This doesn't mean we don't believe in interventions or in supporting our kids in the best way we can. What it does mean is that we are not trying to change their core being or mold them to fit some societal ideal. We strive for acceptance of differences and reasonable accommodations for our children.

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December 6, 2011 at 7:00 PM, 4 Members attended
Meet & Greet + Planning Meeting
Ok everybody let's get together, meet and decide what we want out of the group. I made this later in the evening to try to give everybody the best chance to be there.... Learn more

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Marietta joined
February 20 at 6:11 PM

"I'm Marietta, my son is 14 with Asperger's."
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Meghan joined
January 16 at 1:03 PM

"Hi, my name is Meghan and I love the philosophy that is written in the intro paragraph announcing this group. I teach dance and movement to children and teens on the autism spectrum and also tutor a teen on the autism spectrum. Would love to connect."
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Deborah Preciado joined
January 9 at 8:16 PM

"I have a child under the spectrum and would like to join your group and meet new people."
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Carrie joined
December 18, 2011 at 6:36 PM

"Hi, my name is Carrie. I am a stay-at-home mom to two amazing girls on the autism spectrum - official diagnoses of HFA and PDD-NOS. I would love to meet other families that support their kiddos, as we do ours, instead of trying to "fix" them."
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Becca commented on Meet & Greet + Planning Meeting
December 6, 2011 at 4:50 PM

"Looking forward to meeting you all! I will be wearing a purple scarf and I made a blue meetup sign. I'll be there about 10min early to grab a table. See you soon!"

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Cindy SKC RSVPed Yes for Meet & Greet + Planning Meeting
December 6, 2011 at 4:34 PM

Dec '11 6

Meet & Greet + Planning Meeting
Tuesday 7:00 PM
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Cindy SKC RSVPed Yes for Meet & Greet + Planning Meeting
November 22, 2011 at 4:59 PM

Dec '11 6

Meet & Greet + Planning Meeting
Tuesday 7:00 PM
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Julie C. Schrag joined
November 21, 2011 at 9:23 AM

"Hi, I am a Special Needs Strategist working with families in the Seattle area. I will attend when possible!"
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Teresa Taylor joined
November 16, 2011 at 11:08 PM

"Hi, My name is Teresa & I have two great kids- Tara who is 13 & Rowan who just turned 9. Rowan is diagnosed autism."
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Angela joined
November 10, 2011 at 11:58 PM

"I am a caregiver and babysitter for adults and children with Autism"