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Special Needs
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
Autism Speaks National organization dedicated to increasing autism awareness Nationwide; 1-888-288-4762 autismspeaks.org help@autismspeaks.org
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
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 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
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
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 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
A joyful, accessible multilingual learning community for deaf, deafblind, deafdisabled, hearing and hard of hearing children rooted in American Sign Language
Parent-Infant Program (PIP): Supporting early life experiences for children 0-3. Working alongside you to help your family thrive. No cost to families in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. American Sign Language Infant-Toddler Room: Caring for children ages 0-3, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. American Sign Language immersion with Deaf adult role models. Rosen Family Preschool: “Deaf” and “CODA” Classrooms offer a foundation in American Sign Language and English for children ages 3-5 while encouraging and supporting home languages.
Preschool Program Now Enrolling!
Listen and Talk provides an engaging and language-rich environment where children who are deaf/hard of hearing and children with hearing learn and play together. Our highly qualified listening and spoken-language educators design developmentally appropriate learning environments to support children in building strong language, pre-academic, critical thinking and social-emotional skills. Our small class sizes guarantee that all children receive individualized attention and support. No ASL skills are required. No potty training is required.
We’re here to meet your child’s needs
Wonderland’s early support program serves children ages birth–3 with diverse needs and abilities. Our providers utilize evidence-based therapies, family support, prenatal substance exposure expertise, autism navigation services, and advocacy to help children reach healthy developmental milestones. We also participate in specialized services such as The CHERISH Program for foster families and the Seattle Developmental Bridge program, connecting families to long-term community resources.
Visit our website today for a free Developmental Screener ASQ or to request a comprehensive evaluation at no additional cost for your child.
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The Arc of King County Advocacy for quality services and necessary funding to meet the needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families Seattle; 206-364-6337 arcofkingcounty.org info@arcofkingcounty.org
Bothell Pediatric & Hand Therapy Helping children thrive in their activities of daily living at home, school and play with occupational, physical, speech and feeding therapies Greater Seattle area; pediatric clinic: 425-481-1933; hand clinic: 425-892-2243 bpandht.com office@bpht.com
The Center for Child Development Psychiatric assessment and psychotherapy for children, adolescents and adults; neuropsychological and psychological evaluations and more Bellevue, Issaquah; 425-877-3484 centerforchilddevelopmentwa.com 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
Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center ..................... 53 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; 253-525-5161 hcaw.org info@hcwa.org
