Seattle Children's Autism Center

02/12/2026

02/12/2026

New sticker kids on the block!
Come get your copy of Gardenland: The Peas' and Carrots' Party Shake-Up and a sticker or two of your favorite characters at the Northwest Flower and Garden Show happening on week from today! February 18th thru the 22nd!

02/12/2026

IEP/504 Workshop Virtual Workshop
February 19, 5-7pm

Offered by Tahoma Northwest
Register HERE: https://9k5zidbbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001xL9o-6vUroga_eDsXUm2m9CbjIgAhsbJdyy1Nr_oG3wCqQtqPBYghJm6f7LLIe82AwMtEuudmL-Ca73jlOi5aI76mTPdkKNPP3deYORJZM9Nboq70cEZtUkQFRVQvAAbUTc3t0-l3XkEZkr-numkBdSx5nHMrmYuzHX1XFUWP92lsDK1zqfcyhr6KJ1O-XOjxw6-wPy7TPOBFCrKYusBqeHjb24zrFDZbKi-9Kl1G0T_HOI9c-axH5o4e8QQgMgUP59M1AvR5bxf71sNXCW7mbdY6nsSM2i-So_JtarfEzBTx00cvFRlwR0ioVZYoMeHXMHb_ai1Isk93cGOoeHCjLIvz0QtSJtcamPMoGEa0EUkTaoEqITzNmy6AiyR4Qfna2tMXloQu0Tmx6GqCZBleg==&c=PqdlqN6_AzmWgPdTRlSZJlZhzeXfmsSrfviusyyZXDcCL57vi1OMhg==&ch=v7-Nfzjm2f7K1A-kCPhkNgsZHPwZ-AP3LpWGkOvmUMI7V5Y0B9AyPg==

02/11/2026

Save the date for our ABC Community Resource Night on Friday March 27th from 6-8PM. This is an open community event where individuals, families, caregivers, and neighbors can connect with local organizations and learn about resources and services available to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

To make the evening even more fun, we’ll be hosting a scavenger hunt during the fair – participants who participate in it will be entered to win a prize at the end of the night!

Join us to explore resources, ask questions, and build community connections – we hope to see you there!

If you have any questions or are interested in hosting an informational table at this event, please reach out to Rainee Selby at rainee.selby@seattlechildrens.org.

Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
Time: 6:00–8:00 p.m.
Location: Alyssa Burnett Center, 19213 Bothell Way NE, Bothell, WA 98011
Cost: Free
Registration: No RSVP required

01/27/2026

Visit the author and grab a copy of Gardenland Books Peas' and Carrots' Party Shake-up, a children's book illustrated by adult advocate with autism, Trevor Pacelli. The book's author, Judith Jacques will be at booth 2419 at the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival February 18-22. Or order your copy online at https://gardenlandbooks.com/ 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/