Breathe in slowly through your nose for 4 counts, hold at the top, then breathe out slowly through your mouth for 6 counts.
Hello,
This month, the energy in Portland has been buzzing with beehives, community connection, and news of what’s to come. Are you starting a new project? Feeling energized to revive a nostalgic one? Lately, I’ve felt especially connected to the earth, to community, and eager to share a few messages that rang especially clear this month.
May was Apraxia Awareness Month. If I didn’t see you at Centria’s Autism Parent Resource Fair, you may have missed an eye-opening challenge designed to help loved ones better understand how the brain and body can miscommunicate in an apraxic body.
Click the link below to try the challenge for yourself here:
The Star Challenge
Spelling tip of the month:
Take your spelling boards outside.
Ground with your toes in the grass before a lesson or spell under the trees to regulate with nature
Speller quote of the month:
“I WOULD USE SPELLING TO COMMUNICATE FOR YOUR NONSPEAKER BECAUSE IT HAS CHANGED MY LIFE IN A POSITIVE MANNER. WITHOUT SPELLING I WOULDN’T BE ABLE TO EXPRESS MY THOUGHTS AND FEELINGS. I FEEL FREE BECAUSE I CAN SPELL TO COMMUNICATE.”
—Dylan L. 16 y/o nonspeaker
Wishing you a grounded and connected start to summer.
To schedule a Spelling session, please contact:
colleencallahans2c@gmail.com
for information about pricing and summer availability.
Upcoming community events via Autism Society of Oregon:
May 29 – Neurodivergent Prom!
$5 ticket fee, free for care providers
Click here to register
Presented by Club EMU
Upcoming Activities with Club EMU
June 3, 10, 17, 24 – Clubhouse Nights
Every Wednesday from 6:30–9:00 PM
Click here to register
June 7 – Cosplay Group
Click here to register
June 9 – “Not-So” Taco Tuesday at Tigard Burgerville Fundraiser
Click here to register
June 12 – All-Ages Game Club
No registration required, visit clubemu.org for more information
June’s theme: “Cartoon Characters Day”
Game Club is held on the second Friday of each month. See clubemu.org for details. Game Club remains at the current WLLC location.
June 13 – Hiking Club (West Side)
Must register to participate: click here to register
Questions? Contact info@clubemu.org
June 26 – Karaoke Night
Click here to register