Newsletter of Kadlec Neurological Resource Center

May / June 2016

2 | Working Hard at Hard Work

3 | What is a Stroke? 2016 Northwest 4 | Conference Prescription for 6 | Caregivers Conference 7 | Attend & Learn

8 | May Calendar 9 | June Calendar Tourette's & Young Adults 10 | Support Group 11 | Library New Arrivals 12 | Sponsorship

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Working Hard at Hard Work | By Mary Lynn Merriman

Scott Becker was raised with a strong work ethic, and it is a trait that He clearly remembers the day he was able to walk down the has served him well throughout his life, but particularly the last two corridor of the hospital. years following his 2014 stroke. “It was 300 foot long. Just to walk all “I had a choice to Scott grew up in Dayton, Wash., where his family owned a sawmill the way down it was an important make. I could either business. Working hard was just what you did. After college, a job step,” he said. stay in bed, or get out took him to the Portland area, but he returned to run the family Following his release from the business in 1966 following his father’s stroke. He and his wife, Janet, hospital, he began at of bed and start to lived there until he sold the business, and they moved Kadlec’s outpatient rehabilitation work on healing.” to the Tri-Cities in 1989. program, then in the Corrado Then in February 2014, Scott suddenly felt as if the room was Medical Building. spinning around him. He found himself first crawling and then “All of the therapists I have had have been well trained and pushing himself to where his wife was to get her attention. experienced. They have really helped me come back from the It didn’t cross his mind that he was having a stroke, just like his stroke,” he said. dad had experienced. So has his hard work. “I didn’t really pay attention to the fact that my dad had had a Scott works out six days a week, up to 3 hours a day, which stroke. I had practiced good nutrition and was healthy, except that includes time at the Kadlec Healthplex as often as five days my blood pressure was a little high at the time. I didn’t even think a week – three days in the gym and two in the therapy pool. about the possibility that stroke could be hereditary,” he said. He also creates a plan to most effectively utilize his insurance, But Scott, then 75 years old, had suffered a stroke; it left him with maximizing what therapy he can get throughout the year. He, difficulty speaking and what he calls “quiet” on his left side. with the help of his therapists, continues to build a program The hard work begins. based on an assessment of where he needs to focus during a specific period of time. For Scott, the same work ethic he had practiced his whole life kicked into gear. “We have never seen anyone work so hard to recover,” said Sue Pinard, librarian at Kadlec Neurological Resource Center. “He is here “I had a choice to make. I could either stay in bed, or get out of bed every day, giving his all, and always with a smile on his face.” and start to work on healing,” he said. THE KNRC CONNECTION He began with inpatient rehabilitation at Kadlec, which included It wasn’t until the Healthplex opened to house outpatient services, physical, and occupational therapy. The therapists helped such as rehabilitation, that Scott began taking advantage of Kadlec him regain strength, to compensate for the loss of movement in his Neurological Resource Center. left side, balance, swallowing and more.

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“While at the Healthplex for therapy, I saw the library at the AN UNEXPECTED ROLE MODEL Neurological Resource Center,” he said. “I wanted to read as much “When something like a stroke happens, you ask yourself ‘Why did as I could about what people who had a stroke did, what helped this happen to me?’ I had lots of conversations with God, which them. I wanted to educate myself.” were mostly one-sided, asking that question. But now I realize I Once introduced to KNRC, Scott learned about its Stroke Support have lots to share. I get a warm heart when I see those also affected Group and began attending. He tries to attend each month. by a stroke, and they see my work ethic and how I have worked to improve myself. I tell them they can do it, too.” When he sees “It’s been beneficial. As a group, we share the positives we someone he doesn’t recognize at the Healthplex, he is quick to experience, no matter how small. When we build upon introduce himself and to encourage them. If they have questions, those positives, it encourages us all. We start looking for he is ready to answer and to offer encouragement. and recognizing improvements rather than focusing on the negative,” he said. But most of all, they see his continuous hard work. Scott also benefited “I’ve actually had people thank me for setting a good example for from KNRC when them,” he said. he attended an “I’m still recovering. I have more time to put in to get even more educational program back, and then after that, I will go into maintenance to hold on to called “Normal vs Not what I’ve gained,” he said. Normal Aging.” It is part It’s that work ethic still in place, driving him, helping him heal, but of Positive Approach™ maybe just as importantly, serving as an example for others. ■ to Care designed to Photo credit help families and Kim Fetrow Photography professionals better understand how it feels to be living with and related challenges. According to Scott, he gained a better Kadlec Neurological Resource Center understanding of what his brother, who had dementia, went Stroke Support Group through. Third Tuesday of every month “I wish I had this information sooner,” he said. 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Kadlec Healthplex

WHAT IS A STROKE? PREVENTING A STROKE ACT FAST A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, is a You can help reduce your risk of stroke by FAST is an easy way to remember the warning leading cause of death and serious, long-term making healthy lifestyle choices. These tips are signs of stroke. Note the time when any of the disability. Each year in the United States, there provided by the Center for Control and signs or symptoms first appear. Remember, are more than 700,000 strokes. Prevention, to help you create a healthy lifestyle: stroke is an emergency. A stroke occurs when blood flow to the brain is • Eat a healthy diet • FACE DROOPS: Ask the person to smile. interrupted. When a stroke occurs, brain cells in • Maintain a healthy weight Does one side of the face droop? the immediate area begin to die because they • Get enough exercise • ARMS DRIFT: Ask the person to raise both stop getting oxygen and nutrients. arms. Does one drift downward? • Prevent or treat other health conditions, There are two major kinds of stroke. The first is • SPEECH SLURS: Ask the person to repeat called ischemic stroke; it is caused by a blood clot especially high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes a simple phrase. Does the speech sound that blocks or plugs a blood vessel or artery in the slurred or strange? brain. About 80 percent of all strokes are ischemic. • Don’t smoke, and avoid second-hand smoke • TIME IS CRITICAL: If you observe any The second type is known as hemorrhagic and is of these signs, it’s time to CALL 9-1-1 caused by a blood vessel in the brain that breaks • Limit alcohol use immediately. and bleeds. Other signs of stroke include weakness or There is another brain attack called transient numbness of the face, arm or leg, especially on ischemic attack (TIA), which is often labeled one side of the body; sudden confusion, sudden “mini-stroke.” The only difference between a trouble seeing in one or both eyes; sudden stroke and TIA is that with TIA the blockage is trouble walking, dizziness or loss of balance; or transient (temporary); symptoms occur rapidly sudden severe headache with no known cause. and last a relatively short time. TIA is also a Time lost is brain lost. Every second counts. medical emergency.

3 May / June 2016 Northwest Autism Conference 2016

KADLEC NEUROLOGICAL RESOURCE CENTER PRESENTS THE 12TH ANNUAL

FORMERLY THE Southeastern Washington Autism Conference

Three Rivers Convention Center August 9-10, 2016 | 7016 W Grandridge Blvd, Kennewick

A conference aimed at making life easier for those impacted by autism. For families, providers, and educators . Gain tools and resources, listen to and interact with speakers, and participate in sessions designed to give you practical information on Autism topics . Executive function, anxiety, emotion regulation, food selectivity, challenging behaviors, girls and women, transitions, parenting, and more .

FEATURED CONFERENCE ADMISSION: KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Arthur Fleischmann PRESENTER: PRESIDENT & CEO, JOHN ST. ADVERTISING (TORONTO) Karen McKibbin, PsyD PROFESSIONAL Together with his daughter, Arthur wrote a best- CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST August 9-10 ...... $195 selling account of their struggles and successes Dr. McKibbin is a Licensed August 9 ...... $145 entitled Carly’s Voice, which has been translated Clinical Psychologist who August 10 ...... $145 into six languages. has worked with individuals with FAMILY MEMBER Disorder for over 15 years. August 9-10 ...... $120 She has trained at John August 9 ...... $95 KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Alix Generous Hopkins University and has been mentored by Dr. Tony August 10 ...... $95 ADVOCATE, MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER Attwood, spending time working with him in his STUDENT Alix Generous’ childhood was hindered with August 9-10 ...... $120 undiagnosed Autism . Now at clinics in Australia. She is the 23 years old, she has appeared before the United author of “Life on the Autism August 9 ...... $95 Spectrum: A Guide for Girls August 10 ...... $95 Nations, made a significant contribution to science, and Women.” given three TED talks, and traveled the world. AND MORE!

Additional Day for Educators | August 11, 2016 Autism Institute presented by Kennewick School District & WSU Tri-Cities Registration fee is $55. Contact Laura Laing for more information and to register at (509) 222-6570 or [email protected].

To register or to see the full list of featured presenters, call (509) 943-8455 or visit kadlec.org/knrc.

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Keynote Presentations & Breakout Sessions:

Arthur Fleischmann, KEYNOTE SPEAKER › Carly's Voice: Breaking through Autism (KEYNOTE) › The Joys and Collateral Damage of Autism

Alix Generous, KEYNOTE SPEAKER › HOW TO THINK BIG: Harnessing Mental Diversity to Solve Big Problems (KEYNOTE) › Autism Assistive Technology: Implications for Treatment

Karen McKibbin, PsyD Laurie Faith, MEd PORTLAND AUTISM CENTER, LLC MONTCREST SCHOOL, TORONTO, CANADA › Food Selectivity and › Boosting Executive Skills with the Autism Spectrum Powerful Assessment, Feedback, › Females on the and Intervention Autism Spectrum › College Life, Independence and the Autism Spectrum Renae Yecha, MAEd Patricia Matestic, PhD RICHLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON AUTISM CENTER › Effectively Using iPads in the Special Needs Classroom › Autism and Anxiety › Teaching Emotion Regulation › How to Motivate the Unmotivated Learner › Strategies for Supporting High John Ellis, ND Functioning ASD Students HEALTHY TINY HOMES, LACROSSE, WA › 10 Ways to Make Hayley Waltz, MS, BCBA, CCC Your Home Less Toxic UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON AUTISM CENTER

Arzu Forough Christine Lindgren, MEd WASHINGTON AUTISM ALLIANCE & ADVOCACY, RESPONDING TO AUTISM CENTER, KENNEWICK, WA REDMOND, WA › Navigating Chronic › Autism Insurance Benefits Behavior Problems at in Washington State Home and at School

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5 May / June 2016 Caregivers Conference 2016

5 TH ANNUAL

Resources and tools for caregivers of ALL experience levels.

BONUS EVENT! 7016 W. Grandridge Boulevard While attending the Prescription Kennewick, Washington 99336 for Caregivers Conference, don’t miss the SENIOR LIFE SHOW!

KEYNOTE PRESENTER DETAILS Amy Goyer, AARP There is no charge for this conference Amy Goyer is an author, speaker thanks to our generous sponsors! and consultant specializing in DSHS Approved CE Credits SPONSOR aging and families, including for WA State Long-Term caregiving, grandparenting and Care Workers Available multi-generational issues. An accomplished author and media CONFERENCE BOOK SALES BY authority, Amy serves as AARP’s family and caregiving expert. aarp.org/amygoyer To register for this event or to learn more, KEYNOTE: CHOOSING TO CARE AND FINDING RESILIENCE visit kadlec.org/knrc or call (509) 943-8455. Join Amy Goyer, author of “Juggling Life, Work and Caregiving”, as she relates her inspirational personal journey turning her life upside down as primary caregiver for her parents and sister. After PRESENTED BY working more than 30 years in the field of aging combined with her own caregiving experiences, she’ll share hard-earned tips for navigating caregiving, finding strength and resiliency, and savoring the humorous and joyful moments along the way.

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FEATURED KNRC EVENTS

Positive Physical Approach™ and Living with Alzheimer’s: Hand-Under-Hand™ For Middle Stage Caregivers Trainers: Karen Hayes, Cathy Manderbach Co-Sponsored by the & Sue Pinard Alzheimer’s Association DSHS Approved CE Credits for WA State June 28, 2016 Long-Term Care Workers Available 9:00 am - 4:00 pm May 11, 2016 Richland Public Library, Doris Roberts Gallery 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Kadlec Healthplex, 955 Northgate Dr, Richland, WA 99352 Cedar & Sycamore Rooms 1268 Lee Blvd, Richland, WA 99352 MTHFR & Autism Co-Sponsored by This workshop focuses on Positive Approach™ to Care “care partnering” Speakers: Neil Rawlins, md techniques, including Positive Physical Approach ™ and Hand Under Hand™. Attendees will learn to shift from simply “dealing with behaviors” June 29, 2016 to creating a positive and caring environment. 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Kadlec Healthplex, Living with Alzheimer's: Early Stage Cedar & Sycamore Rooms Memory Loss - For those with early stage 1268 Lee Blvd, Richland, WA 99352 Alzheimer's and their caregivers Co-Sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association May 18, 2016 For additional information and to register 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm for one of these events online, go to Kadlec Healthplex, kadlec.org/knrc or call (509) 943-8455. Cedar & Sycamore Rooms 1268 Lee Blvd, Richland, WA 99352 THESE PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED TO YOU FREE OF CHARGE.

The material in NeuroTransmitter is not intended for diagnosing or prescribing. Consult your physician before undertaking any form of medical treatment or adopting any exercise program or dietary guidelines. Information in NeuroTransmitter comes from a wide range of medical experts.

KNRC PROVIDES INFORMATION & SUPPORT TO THOSE AFFECTED BY NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS

Alzheimer’s Disease/Dementia Chronic Fatigue Headaches & Parenting Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Chronic Pain Huntington’s Disease Parkinson’s Disease Anxiety Concussion Learning Disabilities Post-Polio Ataxia Lupus Sensory Processing Disorders Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) Lyme Disease Special Education Autism Spectrum Disorders Early Stage Memory Loss Mindfulness Stroke Autoimmune Epilepsy/ Disorder Multiple Sclerosis Tourette's Syndrome Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Neuropathy Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Brain Health Fibromyalgia Nutrition Caregiving Grief Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) 7 May / June 2016 May 2016 Calendar

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 MS POST POLIO SUPPORT GROUP SUPPORT GROUP 2:00 pm 1:00 pm ROOM (M) ROOM (O) TBI SUPPORT GROUP 3:00 pm ROOM (M) 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 PARKINSON'S ART EXPRESSIONS PAC ACTIVITIES CHRONIC PAIN TELECONNECTION (SEE PAGE 7) SUPPORT GROUP BROADCAST 9:00 am YOUNG ADULTS 1:00 pm 2:00 pm ROOM (O) SUPPORT GROUP 1 ROOM (M) ROOM (C ) PLEASE NOTE THIS 3:00 pm TIME CHANGE IS ONLY FOR THE ROOM (M) MONTH OF MAY

15 16 17 18 19 20 21 PARKINSON'S CAREGIVERS ALZHEIMER’S PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP SUPPORT GROUP EDUCATION SUPPER CLUB (SEE PAGE 7) 1:30 pm 1:00 pm 4:30 pm ROOM (C) ROOM (O) LOCATION (TBA2 ) STROKE CAREGIVERS FOR SUPPORT GROUP ALZ/DEM SUPPORT GROUP 3:00 pm 5:30 pm ROOM (M) LOCATION (CG) 22 23 24 25 26 27 28

CAREGIVERS CAREGIVERS FOR ALS CHRONIC PAIN PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP ALZ/DEM SUPPORT GROUP SUPPORT GROUP DANCE (MEN ONLY) SUPPORT GROUP 12:00 pm 1:00 pm 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 12:30 pm 6:30 pm ROOM (M) ROOM (M) ROOM (O,M,S) LOCATION (CG) LOCATION (CG) PARKINSON'S SUPPORT GROUP 6:30 pm LOCATION (BMS) 29 30 31

KNRC CLOSED FOR MEMORIAL DAY

ALL SUPPORT GROUPS MEET AT KADLEC HEALTHPLEX, 1268 LEE BLVD, RICHLAND WA, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED OTHERWISE.

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BMS Brookdale Meadow Springs | 770 W Gage Blvd, Richland, WA 99352. TBA To Be Announced C Cedar Room 1 Parkinson's Teleconnection For monthly topic please visit www.spokaneparkinsons.org or call CG Callaway Gardens | 5505 W Skagit Ct, Kennewick. KNRC at (509) 943-8455. Light meal served, RSVP is requested. Call (509) 783-5433. 2 Please call KNRC at (509) 943-8455 for location and to RSVP. M Maple Room Get together and enjoy! O Oak Room S Sycamore Room

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 POST POLIO SUPPORT GROUP 1:00 pm ROOM (M) TBI SUPPORT GROUP 3:00 pm ROOM (M) 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 MS YOUNG ADULTS PRESCRIPTION CHRONIC PAIN SUPPORT GROUP SUPPORT GROUP FOR CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP CONFERENCE 2:00 pm 3:00 pm (SEE PAGE 7) 1:00 pm ROOM (O) ROOM (M) ROOM (S)

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PARKINSON'S SPINAL PARKINSON'S PARKINSON'S TELECONNECTION DISORDERS SUPPER CLUB DANCE BROADCAST ART EXPRESSIONS SUPPORT GROUP 4:30 pm 11:00 am - 12:30 pm 2:00 pm 10:00 am 10:30 am LOCATION (TBA2 ) ROOM (O,M,S) ROOM (C 1) ROOM (O) ROOM (M) CAREGIVERS FOR ALZ/DEM SUPPORT GROUP 5:30 pm LOCATION (CG) 19 20 21 22 23 24 25

PARKINSON'S CAREGIVERS & SUPPORT GROUP STROKE SUPPORT CHRONIC PAIN NOT MEETING GROUPS NOT SUPPORT GROUP MEETING NOT MEETING

26 27 28 29 30 CAREGIVERS CAREGIVERS FOR ALS SUPPORT GROUP ALZ/DEM SUPPORT GROUP (MEN ONLY) SUPPORT GROUP 12:00 pm 12:30 pm 5:30 pm ROOM (M) LOCATION (CG) LOCATION (CG) PARKINSON'S MTHFR & AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP (SEE PAGE 7) 6:30 pm LOCATION (BMS)

ALL SUPPORT GROUPS MEET AT KADLEC HEALTHPLEX, 1268 LEE BLVD, RICHLAND WA, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED OTHERWISE.

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BMS Brookdale Meadow Springs | 770 W Gage Blvd, Richland, WA 99352. TBA To Be Announced C Cedar Room 1 Parkinson's Teleconnection For monthly topic please visit www.spokaneparkinsons.org or call KNRC at CG Callaway Gardens | 5505 W Skagit Ct, Kennewick. (509) 943-8455. Light meal served, RSVP is requested. Call (509) 783-5433. 2 Please call KNRC at (509) 943-8455 for location and to RSVP. M Maple Room Get together and enjoy! O Oak Room S Sycamore Room

9 May / June 2016 Tourette's & Young Adults Support Group

Patient Information: Tourette's Syndrome What is Tourette's Syndrome? People with Tourette's syndrome often know that they are going to have a before it happens. Tourette's syndrome is a rare disorder that causes people to make unusual movements or sounds, called “.” Common examples of Is there a test for Tourette's syndrome? tics include and throat clearing. People with the disorder No. There is no test. But your doctor or nurse should be able to tell if you have little or no control over their tics. Many people with Tourette's or your child has it by learning about the symptoms. Most people with syndrome have mild symptoms, but some have more severe ones. Tourette's syndrome have a normal physical exam. Most people with Tourette's syndrome start showing signs of the disorder How is Tourette's syndrome treated? before they are 11 years old. In about half of children with Tourette's syndrome, the tics go away by the time they turn 18. Tics that continue Children and adults with Tourette's syndrome don’t need medical into adulthood gradually improve over time in many people. But in some treatment unless their tics are severe. A person with Tourette's people, the tics return later in life. syndrome might need treatment if he or she is having problems: • Talking with other people What are the symptoms of Tourette's syndrome? • Attending school or working at a job The symptoms include: • Doing everyday things such as bathing, dressing, and eating MOTOR TICS TREATMENTS INCLUDE: These are tics that involve unusual movements. They can be mild (called “simple motor tics”) or more extreme (called “complex motor tics”). Medicines – Certain medicines used to treat different mental health conditions Examples of motor tics include: can lower the number of tics a person has. • Blinking Botulinum Toxin (brand name: Botox) – This is a medicine that is given by injection. It works by blocking or calming the nerve signals that make the • Briefly making a face as if angry or in pain (called a “grimace”) muscles jerk or twitch. • Shrugging the shoulders – This treatment involves working with a therapist • Jerking the head who teaches people with Tourette's syndrome to recognize when they are • Walking in a strange way about to have a tic. Then, the people train themselves to do a different • Kicking, jumping, or moving the body in odd ways movement that makes it hard to do the tic. This treatment is not available • Scratching everywhere. • Making obscene gestures How can I learn more about Tourette's syndrome? VOCAL TICS More information is available online from the Tourette's Syndrome These are tics that involve unusual sounds or words, or phrases Association at www.tsa-usa.org. It’s also important to make sure that that don’t make sense or seem odd. Examples include: family, friends, teachers, and co-workers of people with Tourette's • Throat-clearing, grunting, or other noises syndrome learn about the disorder. • Swearing Patient information: Tourette's syndrome (The Basics). (2016). • Repeating words or phrases Retrieved from www.uptodate.com. (including echoing what other people say)

Are you interested in attending a Tourette’s Syndrome support group? We may offer one − depending on interest. Contact Nicole Grove at (509) 943-8455 or email [email protected].

Young Adults Support Group This group will focus on daily challenges of living independently, and Kate enjoys working with people and helping them discover their new- unique challenges specific to this age group. The group will provide found strengths and potential. Kate received her Master’s in Social Work a supportive atmosphere for young adults living with neurological from Eastern Washington University in 2013. disorders, between the ages of 18 and 40, and encourage individuals of Dave received a Bachelor’s degree in social work similar situations to consider new and different ways to cope and succeed. from Buffalo State College in 1999. He has 17 years of Kate Buffington and Dave Carl will be co-leading the Young Adults experience working with adults with various disabilities. Support Group. He enjoys helping people achieve steps towards Kate Buffington, MSW, LMP co-leads the Stroke Support independent living. Dave Carl Group and leads the Living Well with Chronic Conditions, Living Well with Chronic Pain and Thriving and Surviving The Young Adults Support Group will meet the second with Cancer Self-Management workshops. Wednesday of the month at 3:00 pm at Kadlec Healthplex. Kate Buffington 10 www.kadlec.org/knrc Library New Arrivals LIBRARY NEW ARRIVALS

ADD/ADHD CHRONIC PAIN Mindful Parenting for ADHD: A Guide for Cultivating Calm, A Nation in Pain Reducing Stress, and Helping Children Thrive Judy Foreman, med Martin Bertin, md Back in Control: A Spine Surgeon’s Roadmap out of Chronic Pain ALZHEIMER’S David Hanscom, md Surviving Alzheimer’s: Practical Tips and Soul-Saving Wisdom for Managing Your Child’s Chronic Pain Caregivers Tonya M. Palermo, phd & Emily F. Law, phd Paul Spencer Scott MINDFULNESS AUTISM Mindfulness Skills for Kids & Teens: A Workbook for Clinicians with Asperger’s Syndrome Guide for Teens and Young Adults: 154 Tools, Techniques, Activities, & Worksheets Thriving (Not Just Surviving) Debra Burdick, lcswr, bcn Craig Kendall Cutting-Edge for Autism NEUROPAT HY Ken Siri & Tony Lyons Defeat Neuropathy Now Valerie Monteiro, dc, ccst, acn & John Coppola, dc, acn The Disappointment Dragon: Learning to Cope with Disappointment K.I. Al-Ghani PARKINSON’S Executive Skills in Children and Adolescents: Goodbye Parkinson’s, Hello Life! The Gyro-Kinetic Method A Practical Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Eliminating Symptoms & Reclaiming Your Good Health Peg Dawson, edd & Richard Guare, phd Alex Kerten I Can Relax! A Relaxation CD for Children Donna B. Pincus PROGRESSIVE SUPRANUCLEAR PALSY Cure PSP: A Guide for People Living with PSP, CBD, and Other The Red Beast: Controlling Anger in Children Atypical Parkinsonian Disorders with Asperger’s Syndrome Foundation for PSP K.I. Al-Ghani SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDER AUTOIMMUNE DISORDER Understanding Your Child’s Sensory Signals Autoimmune Disease Anti-Inflammatory Diet: Chronic Pain Relief Angie Voss, otr Mary Soloman As My Body Attacks Itself: My Journey with Autoimmune Disease, SLEEP DISORDERS Chronic Pain & Fatigue The Smart & Easy Guide to & Insomnia Relief Kelly Morgan Dempewolf, phd Susan Jackson BR AIN HE ALT H YOGA Think Smart: A Neuroscientist’s Prescription for Improving Your Back Care Yoga Brain’s Performance Rodney Yee Richard Restak, md Healing Yoga CAREGIVING Rodney Yee Overcoming Compassion Fatigue: A Practical Resilience Workbook Rodney Yee’s Daily Yoga Martha Teater, ma, lmft, lpc, lcas & John Ludgate, phd Rodney Yee Rodney Yee’s Yoga for Energy & Stress Relief Rodney Yee THE LIBRARY IS FUNDED BY YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS Spanish Resources Available Rodney Yee’s Yoga for Beginners Rodney Yee

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SAFE KIDS SATURDAY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION Stop by the KNRC table to hear about the U.S. POSTAGE brain health event we’re planning for October P A I D th PERMIT No. 178 29 and to pick up your flexible Frisbee! SALEM, OR May 14, 2016 1268 Lee Boulevard 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Richland, WA 99352 Kadlec Healthplex (509) 943-8455 1268 Lee Blvd, Richland, WA 99352 kadlec.org/knrc KIDZ DIG RIGZ Drop by the KNRC table during the quiet hour for your free flexible Frisbee and pick up a brochure for the Northwest Autism Conference. May 20, 2016 9:30 am – 10:30 am Columbia Park (Lampson Pit Area)

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2016 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jodi Melland, Chair Pam Knutson, Vice Chair Steve Arneson, Treasurer Debra Lang-Jones, RN, Secretary Bob De Lorenzo Terry Marie Fleischman Rose Gray Linda Gustafson LaRayne Jackson Pat Lacey Yosen Liu, PhD Robbie Loomis, MHA Chris Rawlins, RN Bill Stahl Dianna Veleke KADLEC OFFICERS Lane Savitch, President & Chief Executive Kadlec Regional Medical Center Glenn Welch, Vice President Resource Development STAFF Karen Hayes, MA, Executive Director Nicole Grove, Assistant Sue Linn, Program Specialist Cathy Manderbach, Outreach Specialist Sue Pinard, Resource Specialist

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