SPECIAL NEEDS Adaptive Equipment + Assistive Technology eSpecial Needs Provider of adaptive equipment and therapy products, including strollers, toys, clothing, furniture and learning tools Shop online; 1-877-664-4565 especialneeds.com Firefly Range of adaptive equipment products inspired by a mission to support “special needs family participation” for kids ages 1–16 Shop online; fireflyfriends.com hello@fireflyfriends.com Washington Assistive Technology Act Program (WATAP) Resources, demonstrations and evaluations to help parents find assistive technology that will work best for their child Statewide; 1-800-214-8731 watap.org watap@uw.edu
Autism Spectrum Disorder A.P.P.L.E. Consulting Providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to individuals ages 0–21 with autism and their families Bothell, serving King, Snohomish and Kitsap counties; 206-437-5412 apple-asd.com info@apple-asd.com Aspiring Youth Program Social skills groups, summer camps, tutoring and other services geared for students ages 8 and older with autism, Asperger syndrome, ADHD, learning disabilities or other similar traits Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, West Seattle, South Seattle; 206-517-0241 aspiringyouth.net info@aspiringyouth.net The Autism Exchange (AEX) Custom software and interactive tools for securely accessing, organizing and interlinking information for and by autism caregivers Online resource; theautismexchange.com Autism Parent Support Groups Comprehensive list of local support groups, meetup groups and online groups for parents and caregivers around the region Greater Puget Sound area theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/ autism-and-parent-support-groups
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Autism Society of Washington Information and referral services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families Statewide; 1-888-279-4968 autismsocietyofwa.org info@autismsocietyofwa.org Autism Speaks National organization dedicated to increasing autism awareness Nationwide; 1-888-288-4762 autismspeaks.org help@autismspeaks.org Northwest Autism Center Information, awareness, education and training to build our community’s capacity and competency in providing services and access for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Spokane, statewide; 509-328-1582; nwautism.org info@nwautism.org Pediatric Physical and Occupational Therapy Services Specializing in working with children presenting with challenges associated with disorders of relating and communicating, such as autism spectrum disorder, Asperger syndrome, sensory processing disorders, regulatory disorders, dyspraxia, learning, and behavioral and neurological disorders Greater Seattle area; 206-367-5853 rosemarywhitepediatricservices.com pedptot@comcast.net Profectum Education, training and research in autism and other developmental and mental health challenges; free online toolbox resource for parents to learn strategies to help engage their child Online; 973-531-4376 profectum.org Seattle Children’s Autism Center Providing assessment, diagnostic evaluation, therapies, treatments and support for autism spectrum disorders King County; 206-987-8080 seattlechildrens.org/clinics/autism-center “Sesame Street” Autism Resources for Parents Information, research and tools for parents and caregivers of children with autism, including videos, interactives for kids, storybooks and more autism.sesamestreet.org continued on page 60
