SPECIAL NEEDS 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 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
International Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment (ICAN) OT, PT, ABA, SLP, psychological services and summer camps Bellevue north location (425-644-6328), Bellevue south location (425-657-0620) i-can.center 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 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, behavioral and neurological disorders Greater Seattle area; 206-367-5853 rosemarywhitepediatricservices.com pedptot@comcast.net 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
Autism Speaks National organization dedicated to increasing autism awareness Nationwide; 1-888-288-4762 autismspeaks.org help@autismspeaks.org
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 sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/autism
Basic Beginnings Providing children with autism and other special needs the opportunity to gain the necessary basic life skills to build confidence and independence Kirkland; 425-922-7720 basicbeginnings.net tabitha@basicbeginnings.net
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
Connections Behavior Planning & Intervention Home-, school- and center-based Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy for children with autism (ASD), reactive attachment disorders and developmental disabilities Lynnwood, Kirkland, Kent; 425-658-3016 connections-behavior.com support@connections-behavior.com
Washington Autism Alliance and Advocacy (WAAA) Providing workshops and education/resource coordination expertise to help children and adults with ASD and other developmental disabilities thrive Redmond; 425-894-7231 washingtonautismadvocacy.org office@washingtonautismadvocacy.org continued on page 54
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