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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 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
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Early supports for your child — even during COVID-19
You don’t have to miss out on evaluation and therapy for your child due to COVID-19. Northwest Center Kids Early Supports is here to support families and children from birth to age 3 with a free assessment, virtual therapy and tech devices for those who qualify.
Our team of therapists and educators will: • Listen to your concerns • Evaluate your child’s development • Provide resources for your family • Work with you to create a plan to support your child’s development • Communicate with your family in the language you are comfortable with, through interpreters or bilingual staff
A doctor’s referral is not necessary in order to receive our services. Please reach out today.
NWC Kids Early Supports: family-centered services for children ages 0–3. Physical, speech-language, occupational and feeding therapies, nutrition, family resources, mental health.
Helping children reach their full potential Wonderland is dedicated to helping children reach healthy milestones and supporting their families during the most critical time in development. Our early-support services (currently virtual) are for children birth to age 3 with a range of developmental challenges — from speech and motor delays to feeding issues and autism. We offer a comprehensive developmental evaluation at no cost to your family, as well as financial aid for ongoing sessions. For children with prenatal exposure to drugs or alcohol, we provide trauma-informed care at Hope RISING Clinic for Prenatal Substance Exposure. Learn more about our evidence-based programs and how Wonderland can help your family thrive.
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UW Autism Center Caring for individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorders through exceptional clinical services, innovative scientific research and high-quality training 206-221-6806 or 1-877-408-UWAC (8922) depts.washington.edu/uwautism uwautism@uw.edu
Washington Autism Alliance & Advocacy (WAAA) Registration-based site offering support resources, information, and advocacy for children and adults with ASD, including information on accessing ABA therapy Statewide; 425-894-7231 washingtonautismadvocacy.org office@washingtonautismadvocacy.org
Learning + Developmental Differences
The Arc of King County Advocacy for quality services and necessary funding to meet the needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities Seattle; 206-364-6337 arcofkingcounty.org info@arcofkingcounty.org 60 Bothell Pediatric & Hand Therapy ................ 61 Helping children thrive in their daily activities at home, school and play with occupational, physical, speech and feeding therapies Greater Seattle area; 425-481-1933 bpandht.com office@bpht.com
Boyer Children’s Clinic Providing Puget Sound children with neuromuscular disorders with early intervention services designed to help them reach their maximum potential and improve their quality of life Two clinics serving the Greater Seattle area; 206-325-8477 boyercc.org info@boyercc.org
CHILD – Children’s Institute for Learning Differences Providing innovative school programs, therapies and training that promote social, emotional and academic development for children with special needs Renton; 425-336-3260 (toll-free: 1-866-492-4902) childnow.org
Create a strong foundation for your baby’s development A child’s first year creates the foundation for successful growth on many levels. From rolling to walking, playing to talking, if your child isn’t meeting their milestones, we’re here to support your family so you can thrive.
Our physical, occupational and speech therapists specialize in treating torticollis, feeding issues, developmental delay, Autism Spectrum Disorder, physical disabilities, hand/arm injuries and more. It’s our goal to empower families with children birth–18 years to succeed at home, at school and out in the world.
For two decades, we’ve been an independently owned local business that is passionate about serving Northwest families.
bpandht.com • 425-481-1933 office@bpht.com
A joyful and accessible bilingual learning community
Our Parent-Infant Program (PIP) supports the early life experiences of deaf, deafblind, deaf+ and hard-of-hearing toddlers ages 0–3. We work alongside you to help your family thrive. PIP serves King, Pierce and Snohomish counties, at no cost to families.
Rosen Family Preschool in King County gives children ages 3–5 a dual-language foundation. We have two classrooms: one for deaf and hard-of-hearing children, and an ASL immersion class for other students whose families have committed to using ASL in the home.
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Child Mind Institute Leading online resource for children’s mental health information; gold-standard treatment for children, adolescents and communities; and research for new tools and treatments Online; childmind.org info@childmind.org
Children’s Therapy Center Highly trained pediatric therapy staff creates a supportive environment to meet every child’s needs Burien (253-216-0720), Kent (253-854-5660), Tacoma (253-531-8873), Maple Valley (253-854-5660) ctckids.org
Disability Rights Washington Free advocacy and legal services to protect the rights of people with disabilities Statewide; 206-324-1521 (toll-free: 1-800-562-2702) disabilityrightswa.org info@dr-wa.org
Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center ..................... 61 Offering inclusive programs that utilize the power of American Sign Language (ASL) and English, fostering bilingual children and families Seattle (206-323-5770), Tacoma (253-475-0782), Bellingham (360-647-0910); videophone: 206-452-7953 hsdc.org education@hsdc.org
Home Care Association of Washington Unifying in-home services providers through public outreach, education, legislative advocacy and supporting practice standards; searchable database of home-care providers by county Statewide; 425-775-8120 hcaw.org info@hcwa.org
HopeCentral Pediatric and behavioral health clinic in South Seattle offering specialized services including ADHD/executive function evaluation, autism evaluation and education South Seattle; 206-455-9845 hopecentralhealth.org info@hopecentralhealth.org Hope Clinic Personalized therapy to benefit visual system dysfunctions such as learning disabilities, dyslexia, ADD and ADHD, TBI, autism and more Bellevue (425-462-7800), Silverdale (360-613-0181), Tacoma (253-925-1288) hopecliniconline.com
Kindering Inclusive preschool, early intervention, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, autism resources, developmental evaluations, family support, more Bellevue (425-747-4004), Bothell (425-747-4004), Redmond (425-747-4004), Renton (425-747-4004) kindering.org info@kindering.org
Learning Disabilities Association of Washington Promoting and providing service and support to improve the quality of life of individuals and families affected by learning and attentional disabilities Statewide resources directory; 425-882-0820 ldawa.org nsobich@ldawa.org
Listen and Talk Nonprofit early development program delivering life-changing programs, therapy and services for families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing Seattle area; 206-985-6646 listentalk.org info@listentalk.org
Northwest Center Kids Early Supports ........ 59 Supporting the development of children ages 0–3 with a free assessment, virtual therapy and a family-centered plan Greater Seattle area; 206-691-2598 nwcenter.org/earlysupports kidsadminteam@nwcenter.org
Open Doors for Multicultural Families Providing quality, culturally responsive services for diverse families of loved ones with developmental and intellectual disabilities and special health-care needs Seattle, Kent, Redmond; main office number: 253-216-4479 multiculturalfamilies.org info@multiculturalfamilies.org
