Autism Bellingham Whatcom

From Rachel Henesy at WWU:

I am an Assistant Professor at WWU and a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Washington. I am also an autistic adult and I will be facilitating a counseling group this fall (starting early October), along with a 2nd year counseling graduate student. It will be free and fully in-person in our campus counseling center. The group will be for AAC users, which includes members who use AAC all the time or some of the time.

Rachel Henesy, PhD, LMHC, NCC
Assistant Professor
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
Psychology Department
Western Washington University
[email protected]

🖨 Caregivers: Download and print this cutout to place on your home or car windows as a safety alert for first responders in case of an emergency. 💙

Prefer a reusable/removable version?
🪟 Window clings are available in NAA’s Big Red Safety Shop:
👉 https://nationalautismassociation.org/brss

The Autism Society’s First Responder Program is a national effort to promote safe and equitable interactions between First Responders and the Autism community. The program will produce gold-standard first responder and criminal justice curriculum, training, and certification program.

First Responder | Autism Society The Safety on the Spectrum ™: First Responders program promotes safe and equitable interactions between first responders and the Autism Community.

Join the Whatcom County Autism Walk on Sunday, August 23!

Washington Autism Alliance’s legislative intern, Lucy, is passionate about our (WAA’s) mission because it is personal to her. As a sibling of an autistic brother, she and her family have experienced the systemic challenges firsthand.

A Sibling's Experience - Washington Autism Alliance Washington Autism Alliance's legislative intern, Lucy, is passionate about our mission because it is personal to her. As a sibling of an autistic brother, she

Sensory Sunday at FIG is coming up this Sunday, August 9th.

Sunday, August 9, 10 - 11:30am

Free Event

This special time is designed for children ages 12 and younger with autism spectrum and other sensory processing needs. The Family Interactive Gallery (FIG) will be closed to the general public during these hours, providing a quieter and more personalized experience to explore, play, and connect.

https://www.whatcommuseum.org/explore/family-interactive-gallery/low-sensory-sundays/

What is Quick Connect?

A free 60-minute virtual clinic where you can connect with PAVE Parent Resource Coordinators, ask questions, and get support for next steps.

Topic: 504s, IEPs, school support services, and transition planning

Planning for life after high school?
Join PAVE for an online Quick Connect Virtual Clinic focused on transition planning.

Save your spot and learn more at wapave.org/events.
Register here: https://www.tfaforms.com/5196255
Upcoming sessions:

• Saturday, July 18, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM PDT
• Tuesday, August 4, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM PDT

Topic: 504s, IEPs, school support services, and transition planning.

What is Quick Connect?
A free 60-minute virtual clinic where you can connect with PAVE Parent Resource Coordinators, ask questions, and get support for next steps.