Basics NW

11/10/2025

10/31/2025

Reminder: Our free 6-part IEP Training Series for parents and professionals kicks off this Tuesday! Don’t forget to register today!

Position Statement: Embracing Neurodiversity and the Value of AutismAs professionals in the field of Autism with decades of experience, we feel compelled to respond to the recent uptick in public discourse...

10/03/2025

We are offering a weekly 6-part training series for families starting in early November at no cost. Registration will be capped at 50 participants for our first offering of this community educational opportunity. Please follow the link below to be routed to registration for our initial session: Understanding IDEA & Parental Rights.

https://tinyurl.com/BNWIEPWebinar

*Presenter bios can be found by clicking on the link.

09/09/2025

Join us on Wednesday, September 10th at 9 a.m. PST for another installment of our neuroaffirming training series with Maggie Haraburda!

Topic: Supporting Children with a PDA Profile
Time: Sep 10, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Maggie Haraburda M.S., LBS, BCBA
Owner/Founder & Clinical Director of Unfurling Littles LLC
www.unfurlinglittles.com

Unfurling Littles offers neurodiversity affirming and trauma informed services to children aged 18 months to 15 years old. We specialize in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, parent support, advocacy, mentorship, developmental behavioral assessments, play groups and child-led ABA.

08/12/2025

Our next free training, Analyzing Behavior Beyond the Four Functions, is tomorrow (8/13) from 9:00-10:15 PST! Link and info below:

Move beyond the basics of behavior analysis. This session broadens your lens to include context, regulation, and sensory experiences.

Here you are! Cant wait!

Maggie Haraburda (BCBA) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Analyzing Behavior Beyond the Four Functions
Time: Aug 13, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting ID: 875 2128 7059
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Maggie Haraburda M.S., LBS, BCBA
Owner/Founder & Clinical Director of Unfurling Littles LLC
www.unfurlinglittles.com

Unfurling Littles offers neurodiversity affirming and trauma informed services to children aged 18 months to 15 years old. We specialize in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, parent support, advocacy, mentorship, developmental behavioral assessments, play groups and child-led ABA.

06/11/2025

Please join us for another neuroaffirming presentation from Maggie Haraburda, BCBA of Unfurling Littles. This month's topic is Assent: Honoring Autonomy. In this training, we will learn how to prioritize children's voices by respecting their autonomy in therapy and education. Expect interactive case studies and practical strategies.

See you tomorrow from 9 a.m.- 10:15 a.m. PST on Zoom!

Maggie Haraburda (BCBA) is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Assent: Honoring Autonomy
Time: Jun 11, 2025 12:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 890 0402 7273
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Owner/Founder & Clinical Director of Unfurling Littles LLC
www.unfurlinglittles.com

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Unfurling Littles offers neurodiversity affirming and trauma informed services to children aged 18 months to 15 years old. We specialize in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, parent support, advocacy, mentorship, developmental behavioral assessments, play groups and child-led ABA.

05/01/2025

📣BIG NEWS! 📣

We’re thrilled to announce our new partnership with Maggie Haraburda, M.S., BCBA, and Unfurling Littles LLC!

Together, we’re launching a Neurodiversity-Affirming Training Series—a six-part educational journey for families, providers, and community partners.

🌱Rooted in child-led, affirming, and trauma-informed care, this series will explore:
• Celebrating neurotypes
• Honoring autonomy
• Values-based goal setting
• Supporting PDA profiles
• And more

📆When: Second Wednesday of each month, May–October
🕓Time: 9:00–10:15 AM PST

📧RSVP: ssimpson@basicsnw.com

Come be part of a more affirming future in ABA.
Details coming soon—stay tuned! 🧡💙

04/30/2025

🎉 Reminder: Family BINGO Night is almost here! 🎉

Looking for a fun, low-pressure way to connect with other neurodiverse families?
Join us Saturday, May 3rd from 6:00–7:30 pm at 1890 Barnes Blvd SW, Tumwater WA for a night of BINGO, laughs, and community!

✅ FREE ENTRY
✅ All ages welcome
✅ Relaxed, judgment-free environment

No experience needed—just show up and play!
We can’t wait to see you there. Let’s build connection, one BINGO at a time!

RSVP to Sierra Simpson at: ssimpson@basicsnw.com

04/28/2025

Position statement on our belief in embracing neurodiversity and the inherent value of our autistic community

As professionals in the field of Autism with decades of experience, we feel compelled to respond to the recent uptick in public discourse with regard to autism. This increase is directly related to commentary from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in describing autistic experiences. A...

04/16/2025

Join us for some relaxation, connection and fun on May 10th at our Cosi clinic! 💙🧡

04/14/2025

Social Story: Family Bingo Night at the Clinic

Event Date: Saturday, May 3, 2025
Time: 6:00–7:30pm
Location: Our Tumwater Clinic, 1890 Barnes Blvd SW, Tumwater, WA 98512

📘 What is this event?
I am going to Family Bingo Night with my family.
It will be at the BASICS NW Tumwater Clinic.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who will be there?
Other families will be there too.
There will be kids, adults, and friendly BASICS NW staff.
It’s okay if I don’t want to talk—smiling or waving is enough.

🪑 What will the space be like?
The room will have:
✅ Soft lighting
✅ Calm background music
✅ Bingo tables with chairs
✅ A quiet area if I need a break

🎲 What will we do?
I can play bingo with my family.
If I want, I can take turns placing chips on my board.
If I don’t want to play, I can...
Sit and watch
Color at a quiet table
Use headphones or my fidget

🧘‍♀️ What if I need a break?
There will be a quiet room nearby with:
Bean bags/Sofas
Weighted lap pads
Noise-reducing headphones

😊 How will I feel?
I might feel excited or a little nervous.
I can ask for help if I need it.
It’s okay to just be me.

💙 Why is this event special?
This event helps families make new friends.
I can have fun in a calm and friendly space.

BINGO Night in Tumwater Coming Soon!tcordraya few seconds ago1 min readJoin us for BINGO night at our Tumwater office location at 1890 Barnes Boulevard SW, Tumwater, WA 98512 to connect with others in a safe and welcoming space. Please RSVP to mwoodard@basicsnw.com. You can find additional info and....

04/09/2025

BASICS NW and Pacific County Health & Human Services are partnering with DSHS/DDA to provide an info session via Zoom on DDA eligibility and enrollment on May 28, 2025. 🧡💙