Parent to Parent, The Arc of Tri-Cities

11/03/2026

Building new skills can support greater independence and quality of life for individuals with autism at any age. This month's FREE Monthly Learning Series explores practical therapy strategies to teach meaningful skills, support sensory-motor development, and turn therapy into progress that carries over into everyday life.

🎥 Featured On-Demand Presentations:

🧠 Primitive Reflexes with Patti Andrich, OTR/L, COVT
https://ow.ly/nXGb51036M3

Explore how primitive reflexes may influence sensory-motor development, vision, regulation, and learning, along with approaches for supporting sensory-motor integration.

✨ Teaching New Skills Using ABA Strategies with Sarah Hill, MA, BCBA and Cindy Underwood, MA, BCBA
https://ow.ly/EnLL51036M4

Learn practical ABA strategies to identify meaningful goals, break skills into manageable steps, and build greater independence through everyday practice.

This Month You'll Learn:

✔️ How to identify and prioritize functional, age-appropriate skills that support independence and quality of life
✔️ Practical strategies including prompting, task analysis, shaping, chaining, reinforcement, and consistent practice
✔️ How speech, occupational, physical, behavioral, and in-home therapies may support different areas of development
✔️ How primitive reflexes may influence sensory processing, movement, vision, regulation, and learning

👉🔗 Explore November's Monthly Learning Series today!

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Educational information only. TACA does not provide medical, legal, educational, or professional advice. Please consult qualified professionals regarding your family’s specific circumstances and decisions.

11/03/2026

Our flyer just got a fresh new look! Same great info, now with a splash more color.

¡Nuestro volante acaba de tener un nuevo aspecto! Misma gran información, ahora con un toque más de color.

11/03/2026

Toys For Tots Tri-Cities WA Applications for Holiday Help for Kids 12 & Under are Still Open! They close Nov 10th or when all the Spots are full whatever comes 1st. So if you are needing Holiday Help Apply ASAP- see their website for more details!

11/03/2026

Book your spot today! 🤩

Accommodation Saturday is this weekend, and we can’t wait to see you!

Register today:
Gesacarouselofdreams.as.me/sensory

As a reminder, this event is free thanks to our generous sponsor 3 Rivers Community Foundation!

11/02/2026

It’s time to register for the sensory friendly performance on December 13!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQjtmrxTBmjEOlGTcIbC9JqrnYBFiz3HDWtROa7mwftVSE9Q/viewform?pli=1

Tickets for Mid-Columbia Ballet's production of The Nutcracker are on sale NOW!!

Tickets are available at our website, MidColumbiaBallet.org

Registration for the Sensory Friendly Performance is currently OPEN here: https://forms.gle/28atN5XvGPRe9J8D8

Mid-Columbia Ballet presents
The Nutcracker

Thursday, December 10th | 7:00 p.m.
Friday, December 11th | 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 12th | 1:00 p.m.
Saturday, December 12th | 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 13th | 1:00 p.m.

Sensory Friendly *Pre-registration required*
Sunday, December 13th | 4:30 p.m.

All performances held at Richland High School Auditorium

10/30/2026

Quick Connect Virtual Clinics 504s, IEP, & School Support Services

November 3 @ 11:30 am – 12:30 pm PST

Join us for a 60-minute virtual clinic with PAVE team member

Choose your path:

Stay in the main room for general Q&A

Or

Enter a private 1:1 breakout with a PAVE team member

1:1 sessions last 15 minutes

Need more time? Schedule a follow-up with the same PAVE team member!

Register in Advance! https://www.tfaforms.com/5196255

View this on the PAVE website calendar by visiting:
https://wapave.org/event/quick-connect-virtual-clinics-504s-iep-school-support-services-3/2026-11-03/

10/28/2026

We need your help! Come support Special Olympics athletes and coaches by helping us sort and organize sports equipment and uniforms. We will meet Saturday, November 14 from 9 to noon at The Arc of Tri-Cities, 1455 Fowler Street. Sign up with the QR code or here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=bUl95gY4_UCuq1EoBJr4METCWFvDqMRNiiX2E9SN949UNlhOQlA0RzJKN1RSUzY0NFBOSEEzVzMwNi4u

10/26/2026

💙𝑪𝑶𝑴𝑴𝑼𝑵𝑰𝑻𝒀 𝑹𝑬𝑺𝑶𝑼𝑹𝑪𝑬 𝑷𝑶𝑺𝑻: 2026 𝑯𝑶𝑳𝑰𝑫𝑨𝒀 𝑮𝑰𝑭𝑻 𝑪𝑨𝑹𝑫 𝑷𝑹𝑶𝑮𝑹𝑨𝑴

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆:
𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗺𝘆𝗮𝘀𝗱𝗳.𝗼𝗿𝗴.

𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢, 𝙟𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙖 𝙨𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚𝙙 𝙥𝙤𝙨𝙩

Beyond the Spectrum is sharing a holiday assistance opportunity that may benefit families raising children with autism.

The Autism Spectrum Disorder Foundation (ASDF) is preparing to open applications for its **2026 Holiday Gift Card Program**, which provides additional support to families during the holiday season.

From 2023 to 2025, ASDF provided $50,000 in gift cards to families raising autistic children.

**Important Dates:**

**Applications Open:** November 2, 2026

**Applications Close:** November 16, 2026

**How to Apply:**
Applications must be completed online at www.myasdf.org.

**Important Information:**
- Applications are accepted online only.
- Autism documentation is not required to apply but will be required if selected.
- Recipients are selected randomly.
- ASDF works with autism organizations across the country to help distribute gift cards to families in need.

**A Note from Beyond the Spectrum**

We are not affiliated with ASDF and do not manage or distribute gift cards through this program. We are simply sharing this information as a community resource to help families learn about opportunities that may provide additional support.

At Beyond the Spectrum, we believe access to resources and information can make a meaningful difference for families navigating the autism journey.

**Please save this post, mark your calendar, and share it with families who may benefit.**

Sometimes, sharing a resource is the first step toward helping a family find the support they need.

💙 **Beyond the Spectrum**
*Connecting Families. Sharing Resources. Building Community.*

10/26/2026

🍁Harvest Ball🍁

The Arc of Tri-Cities Adult Rec, Ambitions, Goodwill Industries, TCRS, and Columbia Ability Alliance is working together to host our annual Harvest Ball! Join us on November 20th at Crossview Community Church for the fun night.