"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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  • New Member
    Marietta Marietta joined
    February 20 at 6:11 PM
    Marietta
    "I'm Marietta, my son is 14 with Asperger's."
  • New Member
    Meghan Meghan joined
    January 16 at 1:03 PM
    Meghan
    "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 Deborah Preciado joined
    January 9 at 8:16 PM
    Deborah Preciado
    "I have a child under the spectrum and would like to join your group and meet new people."
  • New Member
    Carrie Carrie joined
    December 18, 2011 at 6:36 PM
    Carrie
    "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 Becca commented on Meet & Greet + Planning Meeting
    December 6, 2011 at 4:50 PM
    Becca

    "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 Cindy SKC RSVPed Yes for Meet & Greet + Planning Meeting
    December 6, 2011 at 4:34 PM
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    Dec '11 6
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    Cindy SKC Cindy SKC RSVPed Yes for Meet & Greet + Planning Meeting
    November 22, 2011 at 4:59 PM
    Cindy SKC
    Dec '11 6
  • New Member
    Julie C. Schrag Julie C. Schrag joined
    November 21, 2011 at 9:23 AM
    Julie C. Schrag
    "Hi, I am a Special Needs Strategist working with families in the Seattle area. I will attend when possible!"
  • New Member
    Teresa Taylor Teresa Taylor joined
    November 16, 2011 at 11:08 PM
    Teresa Taylor
    "Hi, My name is Teresa & I have two great kids- Tara who is 13 & Rowan who just turned 9. Rowan is diagnosed autism."
  • New Member
    Angela Angela joined
    November 10, 2011 at 11:58 PM
    Angela
    "I am a caregiver and babysitter for adults and children with Autism"
 

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