Melissa Dahl’s Blog Post About Writing Stories: One of my favorite hobbies is writing, especially typewriting. I learned how to type on the keyboard connected to my computer since I was a student in middle school. I learned how to read and how to write when I was a child and writing has become one […]
Category: KindTree Stories
These are stories about KindTree participants, programs, and events that demonstrate KindTree’s effectiveness, uniqueness and positive impact on our community
Navigating Holidays with Autism: Strategies for a Comfortable Experience
by Melissa Dahl As an individual on the autism spectrum, managing holidays can pose unique challenges. Drawing from my personal experiences, I’ve compiled some suggestions to help fellow autistic individuals navigate this season: 1. Consider Skipping the Holiday: If the holiday festivities feel overwhelming, it’s okay to take a step back and skip the […]
Understanding Autism: Dr. Wendy Marsh’s Insightful Presentation
By Melissa Dahl In a recent virtual engagement, Dr. Wendy Marsh, an expert in pastoral counseling specializing in autism, took the stage to share her profound insights and experiences. Despite her impressive credentials, Dr. Marsh humbly clarified her position, ensuring no misrepresentation of her qualifications. Watch Dr. Wendy’s full presentation (90 minutes) on YouTube HERE. […]
Camp 2023 Photos and Videos
FYI: KindTree awarded over $4,500 in scholarships for this camp. Please consider donating. On this page, scroll down for Camp Talent Show Parts 1 & 2RaventonesFrankie SharpAndee Joyceand Camp Slideshow! 2023 Camp Talent Show Part 1 Another great Camp Talent Show from 2023. Watch people on the spectrum and their family and friends perform for the […]
Introducing New Board Member Melissa Kilgore
Introducing New Board Member Melissa KilgoreMelissa Kilgore’s connection to KindTree started 10 years when she was looking for community resources for her 8-year-old autistic child who is now 19. She and her 2 children have attended KindTree’s Autism Rocks Friends & Family Camp for the past 10 years where she also volunteered as a nature […]
About Myself
Hello, my name is Melissa Rose Dahl. I am a digital artist and I have been making artwork for Tim Mueller and KindTree since I was 4 years old. I like to draw on paper, I like to paint, and I like to draw on my iPad tablet. Not only am I an artist, but […]
Nel Applegate Obituary
Watch “Remembering Nel Applegate” HERE Long time KindTree volunteer and Tim Mueller’s beloved wife, Cheryl “Nel” Applegate, born on October 7, 1951, in Greenville, OH, peacefully passed away on June 1, 2023, at her home in Eugene, surrounded by her loved ones. Growing up in the close-knit farming community of Gettysburg, OH, Nel was the […]
Growing the Roots of Consensus in Nonprofit Governance
Growing the Roots of Consensus in Nonprofit Governanceby Tim MuellerFrom Blue Avocado, a magazine of Nonprofits Insurance Alliancehttps://blueavocado.org/board-of-directors/consensus-based-decision-making/ KindTree began in 1997 with a small group of volunteers working together to serve and celebrate the autism community through consensus-based decision-making. We had seen this process work in the center of a local hippie fair we […]
LOCALLY OWNED: KINDTREE – AUTISM ROCKS
LOCALLY OWNED: KINDTREE – AUTISM ROCKS BY ELIZABETH YOSTFolding tables were arranged in a half circle in the Hilyard Community Center’s main hall as participants trickled into David Helfand’s Music Writing and Performance class. Five keyboards sat atop the tables. Brightly colored paper was stuck to the keys, peeling at the edges from use.The colors, […]
Stubborn Turtle by Alisa McLaughlin
Alisa is a member of the Autism Community in Eugene, and of KindTree’s Artist Guild. Her blog shares aspects of her life to inspire and encourage others in their own creativity as they walk through life. Below is a excerpt from her December 30, 2022 post. Read all her posts HERE.February 17, 2023 I’m a […]