Seattle Children's Autism Center

04/03/2026

Have you ever wondered, “Am I autistic?”

Join us for an upcoming webinar hosted by the UW Autism Center:

April 9, 2026
6-7 PM PT
Register on Redcap: https://redcap.iths.org/surveys/?s=39XTHKF3YPEAY4E3

Start with a short prerecorded video, then join a live discussion led by autistic professionals including Lucas Harrington and Zack Siddeek from The Arc of King County.

We will explore the pros and cons of formal diagnosis and share strategies you can use with or without one.

This event is designed for teens and adults who identify as autistic or are exploring that possibility.

04/02/2026

Wonderful autism resources from

April is Autism Acceptance Month! As part of their See Amazing in All Children initiative, we have developed new resources to help families discover, support, and share the amazing in all children. Learn more: https://m.sesame.org/autismresourcefb.

04/02/2026

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On World Autism Day (and each day), we recognize that every Autistic person is their own kind of amazing.

Some of us love patterns. Some of us love sounds. Some of us love quiet spaces, big ideas, or noticing details others might miss.

Some, like Carl's friend Lotta, see colors when they hear music. And some, like Carl, are sensory seekers who love strong smells.

There isn’t just one way to be Autistic. There are all kinds of kinds.

That’s something we celebrate every day at the Autism Society of America, and it’s something we love about Carl, Lotta, and their friends in Fuzzytown, too.

📺Watch the Emmy Award winning Carl The Collector Show on PBS KIDS
and learn more at: https://pbskids.org/carl

04/02/2026

📣 Are you an autistic student in middle or high school, or an educator who works with autistic students in public middle or high schools? We want to hear from you!

The AFIRM-R research team is conducting a study to improve mental health supports for autistic students in schools. If you're interested in sharing your experiences and ideas, check out the flyer below and fill out our quick interest form!

📝 https://tinyurl.com/UW-AFIRM

Your voice can help shape better supports for autistic youth!

04/02/2026

Happy Autism Acceptance Month! 💙

This month, especially, we celebrate the beauty of neurodiversity and the strength that comes from our differences. Every person brings something meaningful and unique to the world, which is something worth celebrating.

We have created a fun coloring sheet for you to enjoy at home with your family! You can print it out and get creative together, or stop by the Autism Center or Seattle Children's Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center where copies will also be available.

As you color, we invite you to reflect on what makes you YOU!

What are your strengths? What brings you joy? What is your superpower?

Share with us in the comments, we would love to celebrate you!

03/19/2026

To help make dental visits more successful, parents can work closely with their child’s dentist to gradually acclimate to the dental environment and build confidence over time. Here are some strategies we use at our clinic, the UW Center for Pediatric Dentistry, to support children and their famil...

03/19/2026

A UW Bothell research team is developing Mystoria, an app designed to help individuals with autism and their families navigate everyday social situations. Led by Assistant Professor Annuska Zolyomi and supported by graduate and undergraduate researchers, the project builds on research conducted with families in Panama in collaboration with Autismo Panamá. MSCSSE student Kris Yu is helping build the app and will be submitting a simplified version to Apple's Swift Student Challenge.

Mystoria uses social stories, a therapeutic storytelling approach that helps individuals practice and prepare for experiences such as getting a haircut, traveling or navigating unfamiliar environments. The app integrates large language models to help generate personalized stories and includes accessibility features such as text to speech narration and playback controls.

The app is designed to support collaboration between caregivers and therapists. Users can create, share and modify social stories while maintaining a strong focus on privacy and accessibility. As development continues, the research team hopes Mystoria will eventually support multiple languages and platforms so that more families can benefit from the tool.

Through projects like Mystoria, UW Bothell students and faculty work together to design technology that supports communities and improves accessibility.

Read more: https://www.dailyuw.com/article/uw-bothell-research-team-develops-app-to-assist-individuals-with-autism-and-their-families-20260303

03/19/2026

Come join us with RIDE4All at their annual Day of Play! 🎉 This event will take place on Saturday, March 21st from 1–3 PM at the Seattle PlayGarden.

Get ready for an inclusive afternoon packed with fun activities for people of all abilities, including adaptive bike riding! 🚲

This is an event is in just a few days so be sure to sign up for your free registration soon through this link: https://givebutter.com/dayofplay2

03/18/2026

Dental visits can be tough for many kids, and even more challenging for children with autism.

Sensory experiences like bright lights, sounds, and new environments can feel overwhelming. But with the right support and preparation, dental visits can become much more positive.

In our latest Autism Blog, Dr. Travis Nelson with
The Center for Pediatric Dentistry shares helpful, practical tips to make dental care easier for your child and family.

To help make dental visits more successful, parents can work closely with their child’s dentist to gradually acclimate to the dental environment and build confidence over time. Here are some strategies we use at our clinic, the UW Center for Pediatric Dentistry, to support children and their famil...