Skipping Stones Behavioral Learning Center

04/10/2026

April is Autism Awareness Month 🤍

At Skipping Stones, we believe awareness is just the beginning. True impact comes from understanding, acceptance, and meaningful support that honors each child’s unique strengths.

We are proud to provide compassionate, neurodivergent-affirming care that prioritizes connection, dignity, and real progress—always guided by the child.

Join us this month in celebrating differences, building understanding, and supporting every child’s journey. 💙

04/06/2026

Spring break travel can be exciting—and overwhelming—for many families.

A little preparation can make a big difference. From bringing comfort items to maintaining routines, small supports can help your child feel more regulated and confident during transitions.

Wishing all of our families safe, smooth, and enjoyable travels this week 💛
We’re here cheering you on every step of the way.

04/05/2026

03/17/2026

Today we recognize Profound Autism Day as we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and THE BEST TEAM EVER. ❤️🍀

12/31/2025

✨ Happy New Year from Skipping Stones! ✨

As we step into the new year, we want to thank our incredible families, clients, and dedicated team for trusting us and walking alongside us this past year. Your resilience, progress, and partnership inspire everything we do.

Here’s to a year filled with growth, meaningful milestones, compassionate care, and continued progress for every child and family we serve. We’re so grateful to be part of your journey and look forward to all that’s ahead.

Wishing you a healthy, hopeful, and joy-filled New Year! 💙

12/24/2025

🎄 Merry Christmas from Skipping Stones

As we celebrate this Christmas season, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to our incredible staff and the amazing families we are honored to serve.

To our dedicated therapists, supervisors, and team members—your compassion, patience, and commitment make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families who walk through our doors. Your work does not go unnoticed, and we are so grateful for each of you.

To our Skipping Stones families—thank you for trusting us with your children and for allowing us to be part of their journeys. It is a privilege to support your growth, progress, and successes.

We hope this holiday season brings you peace, joy, and special moments with those you love. May the new year be filled with health, happiness, and continued progress—together.

🎁✨ Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Skipping Stones! ✨🎁

10/26/2025

🎃✨ Trunk or Treat 2025! ✨🎃
Even the rain couldn’t stop the fun! 🌧️💙

Hosted by:
👻 Skipping Stones Behavioral Learning Center
🎈 Vancouver WA Mom’s Autism Support Group
🎃 Mom’s Connection Vancouver WA

Thank you to every family who came out — and to our amazing trunk hosts who made the night so special! 🧡

🏆 Winners:
🥇 Scooby Doo Trunk — $150
🥈 Pirate Trunk — $50
🥉 Paw Patrol Trunk — $25

Your creativity and community spirit made it such a memorable night! 💫
We can’t wait to do it again next year! 💖

10/13/2025

🎃👻 Halloween Spirit Week is creeping up at Skipping Stones! 👻🎃

Get ready for a spooktacular week of fun from October 27–31 — full of creativity, color, and costumes!
Here’s what’s brewing each day:

🦋 Creature Monday: Be your favorite animal, bug, or creature!
💇‍♀️ Fun Hair Tuesday: Wild, silly, or spooky—show off your best hair flair!
🛌 Pajama Wednesday: Roll out of bed and you’re ready to go!
🌈 Color Thursday: Match with your BT in your favorite color!
🕸️ Halloween Friday: End the week in your best costume!

Let’s make this week a fang-tastic one! 🦇✨

10/13/2025

🎃 Do you love Halloween decorating? 🎃

We’re looking for trunk hosts for the MCV 3rd Annual Trunk-or-Treat, and we want to see your best Halloween creativity on display!

💵 CASH PRIZES for the top 3 decorated trunks:
🥇 1st Place – $150
🥈 2nd Place – $50
🥉 3rd Place – $25
(Prizes provided by our friends at Skipping Stones Behavioral Learning Center)

Whether you're into spooky, silly, or sweet themes, this is your chance to show off your trunk-decorating skills and help create a fun, inclusive Halloween event for local families.

📍 Event Info:
🗓 Saturday, October 25th
⏰ 3:00–5:30 PM (Trunk setup: 1:00–2:30 PM)
📍 Skipping Stones – 16821 SE McGillivray Blvd, Suite 100, Vancouver, WA
(Trunks setup outdoors behind Tower 1)

🎨 Interested in hosting a trunk? Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/c47s8pyu

It’s free to participate, and open to individuals, families, and community groups.

📢 Local businesses are also welcome to host a trunk and share candy or goodies, along with brochures or promo items—just no sales at the event.

Let’s come together to make this Halloween celebration one to remember. We can’t wait to see what you create!