Check out the Special Needs Planning Workshop on June 24 at the Arc of King County. Get an overview of the important financial considerations needed to prepare for the future. http://www.arcofkingcounty.org/what-we-offer/community-calendar/event/2473-special-needs-planning-workshop
Supported employment is available for those with special needs right here in King County, including the Adult Detention Facility in Seattle.
If you're in the Pullman area, Families Together (serving families who have a child with a disability) has a summer playgroup for children 8 and younger. See their site to register. http://www.familiestogether.org/
I actually read the book based off this unique and wonderful true story, The Chicken Who Saved Us, which proves how animal bonds have tremendous benefit for those on the autism spectrum--especially when they have to go through illness.
The Fathers Network annual Fathers Day weekend campout is just around the corner, Friday evening, June 16, all day on Saturday, June 17 and leaving Sunday morning the 18th. The campground is reserved, so there's no cost to you. Learn more at: https://kindering.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/2017-Anacortes-Campout-details.pdf
Gentlemen, mark your calendars! This Sunday, there will be a presentation on the IEP basics, as sponsored by the WAAA. But it's limited to 25 participants on a first come, first serve basis, so book your space now!
Fathers Network member Martin Sarmiento-Blaha and his wife are opening their new gym on June 10th. Please help spread the word.
Although this article is written from a woman's perspective, the tips that she offers are still applicable to both moms and dads.