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Community Collaborations Autism Empowerment is physically based in Vancouver, Washington. We are considered part of Southwest Washington although we are also very close to the Oregon border and interact frequently with the Portland, OR metro community. We believe it is important to be actively involved in our community. Community [...]
Local Autism Spectrum and Disability Resources for Southwest Washington and Portland Metropolitan Area Hello! If you're new to our website or haven't been here in awhile, we have an important update to the Autism Empowerment Southwest Washington and Portland Metro resource guide and portal. We have made many user-friendly improvements [...]
Understanding Autism The amount of information available online about autism is often overwhelming to sift and filter through. We aim to provide support with that process by curating content that is enriching, empowering, inspiring, engaging and meaningful. At Autism Empowerment, one of our key goals is to provide meaningful [...]
Hello awesome person! My name is Karen Krejcha and although I'm not there personally in front of you, I wanted to let you know that I truly appreciate your act of generosity and kindness today! On behalf of the Autism Empowerment team of founders, Board Members and volunteers, thank you [...]
What is Rett syndrome Rett syndrome is a postnatal neurodevelopmental disorder that affects girls almost exclusively and is first noticed in infancy. It is characterized by normal early growth and development followed by a slowing of development, loss of purposeful use of the hands, distinctive hand movements, slowed brain [...]
Recognizing Autism Spectrum or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Symptoms, Signs and Characteristics Individuals on the autism spectrum will have symptoms from a very young age, beginning before the age of three. Some autistic children show hints of future challenges within the first few months of life. In others, symptoms [...]
Corporate, Foundation and Ongoing Individual Supporters We greatly appreciate the supporters of Autism Empowerment and our Autism Serves Kids Care Club. In addition to periodic gifts from individual donors which are greatly appreciated and welcomed, here are some corporate, foundation and individual supporters who have helped us grow over the [...]
Dr. Anson Service - The Neurodivergent Doctor Insights on Autism and Neurodiversity Introducing Dr. Anson Service – The Neurodivergent Doctor Autism Empowerment is excited to include a dedicated space on our AutismEmpowerment.org website featuring the profound insights and wisdom of Spectrum Life Magazine columnist Dr. Anson L. Service, affectionately known [...]