Seattle Children's Autism Center

01/22/2026

01/18/2026

Future Planning Virtual Speaker Series

View flier with links to register here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vPAUkhdI1TrjkOAIO0i1FFJxhE11cBfQ/view?usp=drive_link

01/18/2026

New Guide for Executive Functioning Support!

Executive functioning skills impact everything from organization to goal-setting. Whether you’re a caregiver, educator, or professional, this guide gives you practical insight and tools to assess and support these important skills.

Learn more: https://www.as360.org/ef-assessment

01/18/2026

🔜Our Skagit County Parent to Parent January IN-PERSON Parent Connection support groups are coming up soon.

FOR: Parents/caregivers of loved ones with developmental disabilities or complex healthcare needs.

❄☕☃ Coffee Chat:
Thursday, January 15, 2026 (9:30 to 11 AM)
@ Anacortes Salvation Army Sensory Classroom

❄🥤☃ Grupo en Espanol:
Viernes 16 de Enero de 2026 (10 a 11:30 AM)
@ Oficina de Skagit en Mt. Vernon

❄🫖☃ Tea Talk:
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 (6:15 to 7:45 PM)
@ Skagit P2P Office in downtown Mt. Vernon

❄ We are all about connections, support, information sharing and a little bit of fun, too! Light refreshments provided.

☃ NOTE: These are adults only events. Childcare not provided.

Download a copy:https://www.sparckids.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/2025-26-Skagit-P2P-Parent-Connection-Schedule.pdf

Questions: Contact us at 360.416.7570 x 2999 or p2poffice@sparckids.org

01/18/2026

The Autism Spectrum News Winter Issue is Now Online!
“Navigating Transitions Across the Lifespan”
📰 View it Now: https://autismspectrumnews.org/asn-winter-2026-issue

This Winter 2026 issue of ASN offers practical strategies, supports, and guidance from self-advocates, parents, educators, and clinicians to navigate transitions - from school and employment to independent living, healthcare, and aging - with confidence, dignity, and independence.

01/14/2026

As we start the new year, let’s make mental wellness a priority 💙
Small steps—like finding the right support, resting well, spending time together, and talking openly about feelings—can make a big difference.
Check out these 3 resources from our Community Mental Health Worker team to support you and your child this winter: something to read, watch, and do together.
📖 Read: Tips on choosing the right mental health provider for your child and family → https://bit.ly/4jGJYsf
🎥 Watch: 12 resilience building coping skills for kids → https://bit.ly/3LBsH7b
✍️ Try: Explore 10 activities to do with your kids during the → https://bit.ly/3YFZj2H
🧾 Flyer: Download our Winter 2026 Mental Health Resources → https://bit.ly/49TlSHm

01/04/2026

Advocacy Days are almost here!

Make your voices heard every Wednesday at 10:00am during the legislative session by joining The Arc of Washington State. Stay informed and speak out on policies and budget decisions that impact people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Mark your calendars! Check out the full schedule in the flyer below.

Stay up to date on registration, links, and more at https://arcwa.org/advocacy/advocacy-days/

01/04/2026

Have you thought about planning for the future?

Join The Arc of King County as we introduce The Arc of the US's amazing online tool to support planning for your loved one's future.

Monday, January 19th, 12-1pm via Zoom.

To join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83410869530
For questions or to request accommodations/language interpretation: TWarren@arcofkingcounty.org

01/04/2026

𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬 & 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬

If your teen is feeling down, stressed, or disconnected from activities they once enjoyed, you’re not alone, help is available. This 5-week Behavioral Activation group is designed for youth ages 12 to 18 (who live or go to school in the city of Seattle) and their caregivers, offering practical tools to support emotional well-being together.

Youth ages 12 to 18:
✨ Learn skills to manage low mood and stress
✨ Practice gently re-engaging in meaningful, enjoyable activities

Caregivers will:
✨ Learn practical, evidence-based parenting strategies
✨ Gain guidance to support their teen between sessions

🗓 Wednesdays, Jan. 7 to Feb. 4, 2026
⏰ 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
📍 Zoom

Sign up today! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Yz5pn55e7UyYpIqyj50MLRL2k7sg9sRKigvAFj8F99lUM0NTWktMRUlLRDU4T0VJWVkzREhZNkxQSi4u

12/09/2025

12/04/2025

Seattle Festival of Trees Teddy Bear Suite benefiting Seattle Children's is now open! Now through Dec. 24, the Teddy Bear Suite will be available 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. https://www.fairmont.com/en/hotels/seattle/fairmont-olympic-hotel/special-events/the-teddy-bear-suite.html

11/27/2025

The Teddy Bear Suite opens tomorrow! Stop by the Fairmont Olympic Hotel and visit the adorable hotel suite filled with hundreds of teddy bears. You can also see the Festival of Trees in the hotel lobby through December 2. https://www.fairmont.com/en/hotels/seattle/fairmont-olympic-hotel/special-events/the-teddy-bear-suite.html