What’s new!

 

Check out the new Summer Activities page to find the latest in summer camp, social groups and more!!

 

Our next Support Group Meeting is Monday, August 2nd.

 

 

ADD/ADHD - Could It Be Something Else? (June 24th)

Class hosted by Sensory Solutions on June 24th from 6 - 8pm.  Discussion will include common characteristics between ADD, ADHD and SPD; the therapeutic benefit of sensory based OT and medication; and options in regard to sensory tools and strategies to help your child at home, in the classroom, and in the community.  Cost is $40.  For more details including location, download the flyer.

 

Americans with Disabilities Act 20th Anniversary Celebration "Hands Around the Capitol"  500 PEOPLE NEEDED TO CIRCLE THE CAPITOL (July 26th)

 

July 26th, 2010

Boise's Capitol Park 601 W Jefferson

11:00 am: Gather at Park

11:30 am: Join hands around the Capitol

12:00 pm: Proclamation, Awards & Speakers

1:30 to 6:00 pm: Celebrate with food & music

Entertainment by: Jimmy Bivens

Rebecca Scott

Local Advocates

Special Guests:

C. L. "Butch" Otter, Idaho Governor (invited)

Dave Bieter, Boise Mayor

Richard Pimentel, of "Music Within" & National Speaker Kelly Buckland, National Advocate

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Signed into law: July 26, 1990

The ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in employment, state and local government, public accommodations, commercial facilities, transportation, and telecommunications.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLEASE NOTE:

Autism Society, Treasure Valley Chapter (ASTVC) provides general information of interest to the autism community.  The information comes from a variety of sources and ASTVC does not independently verify the accuracy, source, outcomes or expressed opinions of such information.  Furthermore, ASTVC does not endorse any one agency, clinic or professional posted on this website.  The ASTVC follows the guiding principles of the Autism Society which is, “At the very core of the parent choice philosophy is the belief that no single program or treatment will benefit all individuals with autism. Furthermore, the recommendation of what is ‘best’ or ‘most effective’ for a person with autism should be determined by those people directly involved - the individual with autism, to the extent possible, and the parents or family members. Providing information and education to help in decision-making are more highly regarded at the Autism Society than is advocating for one particular theory or philosophy.”