Located at the Center on Human Development and Disability (CHDD) on the University of Washington Campus in Seattle, the Autism Center provides intervention services, professional training, diagnostic evaluation, and program consultation for children with autism and related pervasive developmental disorders. Programs include the Early Childhood Clinic, Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic, Professional Training Program, Summer Intensive Course, Practicum, and Developmental Pediatrics Consultation Clinic.

The Arc of King County
http://www.arcofkingcounty.org/

Provides a variety of support services for people with developmental disabilities and their families through it's projects and programs. These programs include the King County Parent Coalition, Parent to Parent of King County, Senior Family Caregivers Support, Self-Advocacy Project, Ethnic Outreach, Respite Outreach, Information and Referral, Community Buddies, Supported Living and others.

The Arc of Washington State
http://www.arcwa.org/localarcs.htm

The Arc of Washington State, a non-profit organization, is affiliated with The Arc of the United States and eleven local Arc chapters throughout the state. The mission of The Arc of Washington State is to promote the education, health, self-sufficiency, self-advocacy, inclusion and choices of individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

Children's Hospital and Medical Center
http://www.seattlechildrens.org/

Center for Children with Special Needs offers information and resources for parents and professionals who advocate and care for children with special health care needs. Children's Hospital is internationally renowned for it's medical resources for children including those with autism-related disorders.

Mobility International
http://www.miusa.org/

As a US-based national non-profit organization, the mission of Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is to empower people with disabilities around the world through international exchange, information, technical assistance and training, and to ensure the inclusion of people with disabilities in international exchange and development programs. MIUSA manages the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange (NCDE), with sponsorship from the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State. The NCDE works to educate people with disabilities and disability-related organizations about international educational exchange opportunities, promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in all types of exchange, community and volunteer service programs. The NCDE also provides advice and technical assistance to international exchange organizations and colleges and universities on how to include people with disabilities in their exchange programs.

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AUTISM RELATED E-LISTS


The ARC of King County provides a list of e-mail support groups for Autism at their website: http://www.arcofkingcounty.org/resources/maillists/index.html

Autism King is a support list for parents in King County, WA who have children with autism: http://www.yahoogroups.com/group/AutismKing

Family Autism Network (FAN) is a group of parent volunteers who put together a summer school program for children with Autism in the Puget Sound area:
Subscribe: FAN-MAIL-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

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AUTISM RELATED WEBSITES

ABA Resources for Recovery from Autism/PDD/Hyperlexia
http://members.tripod.com/~RSaffran/aba.html

I am the father of a school-age child who is recovering from autism. This page is a collection of Internet and other resources which parents of children with PDD, PDD-NOS, autism, Asperger's Syndrome, hyperlexia, or Rett Syndrome may find useful. All the information concerns teaching methods that are a branch of applied behavior analysis (ABA), often called behavioral intervention. This approach is also (inaccurately) called by some "Lovaas method."

Autism, Asperger, PDD, and Other Related Social & Support Groups
http://home.talkcity.com/ROFLWay/autismasperger/

This page is a Great Platform site, many good links & groups for the Northwest.

Autism, Diet, Allergy, Mercury, Vaccines, Supplements
http://www.isn.net/~jypsy/diet.htm

An amazing links page for anyone interested in a almost any aspect of autism- fantastic stuff. Plan to spend a while here.

Autism: Recognising The Signs In Young Children
http://www.mugsy.org/pmh.htm

Early diagnosis of autism is important if children are to achieve their full potential, explains Jennifer Humphries.

Autism Research Institute
http://www.autism.com/ari/

The Autism Research Institute (ARI), a non-profit organization, was established in 1967. ARI is primarily devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating the results of research, on the causes of autism and on methods of preventing, diagnosing and treating autism and other severe behavioral disorders of childhood. We provide information based on research to parents and professionals throughout the world. Address: 4182 Adams Avenue San Diego, CA 92116, U.S.A. Fax: (619) 563-6840

Autism Resources
http://www.unc.edu/~cory/autism-info/

An absolutely amazing source-page for autism resources. Colorful and jam packed as well as helpful!

Autism Society of America (ASA) Washington Chapter
http://www.autismsocietyofwa.org/

The mission of the Autism Society of America is to promote lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families, to be fully included, participating members of their communities through advocacy, public awareness, education, and research related to autism. ASA will host fhe Best of the Northwest Conference in April 2002.

Center for the Study of Autism
http://www.autism.org/

The Center for the Study of Autism (CSA) is located in the Salem/Portland, Oregon area. The Center provides information about autism to parents and professionals, and conducts research on the efficacy of various therapeutic interventions. Much of our research is in collaboration with the Autism Research Institute in San Diego, California.

Cure Autism Now (CAN)
http://www.canfoundation.org/

Cure Autism Now is an organization of parents, physicians, and researchers, dedicated to promoting and funding research with direct clinical implications for treatment and a cure for autism. The largest private funder of autism research, since its founding in 1995 Cure Autism Now has directed over $5 million to support research projects and a crucial scientific resource - the Autism Genetic Resource Exchange (AGRE). AGRE is the world's first collaborative gene bank that contains information on families with more than one child with autism.

FAN
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/FAN-MAIL

Family Autism Network (FAN) is a group of parent volunteers who put together a summer school program for children with Autism in the Puget Sound area.

FEAT of Washington State
http://www.featwa.org/

FEAT of Washington State is dedicated to ensuring that all children with autism spectrum disorders have the opportunity to reach their full potential through effective behavioral intervention programs.

First Signs
http://www.firstsigns.org/pages/about/

First Signs, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to educating parents and physicians about the early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders in early childhood.

Kirkman Laboratories, Inc.
http://www.kirkmanlabs.com/

Scientific Nutrition for Autism and PDD Nutritional supplementation is playing an increasingly important role in the treatment of autism. Testing laboratories are verifying that children with autism and PDD are seriously low in many vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, and amino acids. Because of these deficiencies, most children with autism and PDD also suffer from digestive and immune problems. These deficiencies result in neurological problems such as vision, speech, attention and socialization weaknesses.

The Autism Diet
http://www.autism-diet.com/

Want to understand more about GFC Diet? Now is your chance. Basic explanation of the research at the University of Florida by J. Robert Cade, M.D. and his associates into the cause and treatment of autism related to the premature release of dietary gluten and casein components into the blood.

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GENERAL RESOURCES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES


Adolescent Health Transition Project
http://depts.washington.edu/healthtr/parents.htm

As a parent or family member of a child with special health care needs, you're probably caught up in day-to-day survival. You may wonder, "How can I think about tomorrow when I'm just trying to make it through today?" However, in those moments when you can catch your breath, it's helpful to be aware of your child's transitions and to think about the future.

Asian Counseling and Referral Service
http://www.acrs.org

Since 1973, The Asian Counseling and Referral Service (ACRS) has served thousands of Asians and Pacific Islanders in Seattle and King County--many of whom have nowhere else to turn. ACRS provides a wide array of social and behavioral health services in a multicultural, multilingual setting.

Boyer Children's Clinic
http://www.boyercc.org/about.htm

Boyer Children's Clinic is a non-profit therapy and early childhood educational facility under the medical direction of a developmental pediatrician, serving children from birth to teen years who have neuromuscular disorders such as cerebral palsy or delay in development. Our goal is to help each child reach their maximum potential.

CHILD
http://www.childrensinstitute.com/

Children's Institute for Learning Differences stands for children and their right to feel valued, to have self-esteem, to build confidence, and to experience trust.

Child Care Resources
http://www.childcare.org/child-care/values.htm

They lead community efforts to ensure that every family can find safe, quality, affordable child care. Information and referral services to assist families in selecting quality child care, and Recruitment, training and technical support of child care providers to improve the quality and supply of child care, and Education, advocacy, and coordinated efforts within our communities. They do this for the children of King County, with special focus on children with disabilities and other special needs, children in low income families, and children served in family child care.

Childhaven
http://www.childhaven.org/home.htm

Childhaven operates Therapeutic Child Development programs throughout King County.

Easter Seals of Washington
http://www.seals.org/

A non-profit, community- based health and human service organization. More than a million people of all ages with disabilities resulting from any cause receive assistance through Easter Seals nationally, with Easter Seals Washington providing services such as Camping and Respite Care, Inclusive Childcare, Computer- Assistive Technology and the Computer Loan Program.

Autism: Recognising The Signs In Young Children
http://www.mugsy.org/pmh.htm

Early diagnosis of autism is important if children are to achieve their full potential, explains Jennifer Humphries.

Fathers' Network
http://www.fathersnetwork.org/

Greetings and a warm welcome to the Fathers Network web page. Our mission is to celebrate and support fathers and families raising children with special health care needs and developmental disabilities.

Integrated Living Services
http://www.integratedlivingservices.org/

Integrated Living Services is committed to creating and maintaining residential services for individuals with developmental challenges. It is the express purpose of the Agency to assist its clients in the realization of increased independence, self esteem and respect from other community members.

Jewish Family Service of Seattle
http://www.jfsseattle.org

Seattle Association for the Jewish Disabled (SAJD), two residential group homes, a variety of social and recreational programs, and much more.

The Kindering Center
http://www.kindering.org/

Comprehensive services for children with special needs including therapies, respite, foster care, sibling support, and other specialized services.

Northwest Center
http://www.nwcenter.org/

Northwest Center is a Seattle-based non-profit organization that expands the skills, independence and opportunities of children and adults with disabilities. Through our programs of education, job training and rehabilitation, we succeed in helping each individual reach their fullest potential.

Northwest Justice Project
http://www.nwjustice.org/

Online legal information resource.

Parents Connect
http://www.parentsconnect.org/index.php

An ongoing gathering and information exchange for parents and caregivers of individuals with special needs in King County.

Parkview Services
http://www.parkviewservices.org/

Affordable housing program, Stepping Out for Fun and group home.

PAVE
http://www.washingtonpave.org/

Washington PAVE, a parent-directed organization, exists to increase independence, empowerment, and future opportunities for consumers with special needs, their families and communities, through training, information, referral and support.

Programs for Early Parent Support (PEPS)
http://www.pepsgroup.org/resources.htm

A non-profit organization that serves parents of children birth to age 3 in the King County area through weekly support groups. PEPS Groups are facilitated by trained parent volunteers and are held in neighborhood homes and in family centers. PEPS groups provide the opportunity for parents to connect with other parents and to access resources available in their communities.

Puget Sound Educational Service District
http://www.psesd.wednet.edu/

Puget Sound Educational Service District (ESD) is one of nine regional educational agencies serving school districts and state-approved private schools in Washington State. ESDs function primarily as support agencies and deliver educational services that can be more efficiently or economically performed regionally.

Recreation Resources in King County
http://www.arcofkingcounty.org/resources/kingcounty/recreation/

Special needs recreation and adapted opportunities for people with developmental and other disabilities in King County.

SA Adult Residential Services
http://www.servalt.com/resi.htm

Service Alternatives for Washington, Inc. is committed to a vision of raising the quality of human services while lowering the cost to the public. Tenant Support and Assisted Living Programs give persons with developmental disabilities the opportunity to live in their own communities and manage their own affairs.

Summit Assistance Dogs
http://www.pack-leader.com/summit_our-dogs.htm

Summit Assistance Dogs currently trains service dogs and home helpmates for people with mobility or psychiatric disabilities, hearing dogs for people with hearing disabilities and social/therapy dogs to be used in conjunction with a caregiver or health care professional to aid people in various therapeutic capacities. We also train companion dogs for medically fragile children.

Service Dogs
http://www.assistance-dogs-intl.org/memlist.html

Service Dogs assist physically disabled people by retrieving objects that are out of their reach, by pulling wheelchairs, opening and closing doors, turning light switches off and on, barking for alert, finding another person, assisting ambulatory persons to walk by providing balance and counterbalance and many other individual tasks as needed by a disabled person.

Total Living Concepts
http://www.totallivingconcept.org/

Supporting people with developmental disabilities by providing information, services and funding to access unlimited life experiences.

University of Washington-Project DECOD
http://www.dental.washington.edu/decod/

For persons with disabilities and medically compromised individuals regular dental care is vital to health and function. Dental neglect can have serious consequences, including increased costs and risks associated with hospitalization, and needless pain and suffering.

VSA
http://bartok.vsarts.org/washington/

VSA arts of Washington (VSAAW) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing arts opportunities by, for, and with persons with disABILITIES throughout the state of Washington. We advocate for equal access to the arts and the arts in education for all by creating quality programs, both targeted and inclusive, which provide a strong avenue for artistic and creative development. We provide professional development opportunities for emerging and professional artists with disABILITIES and help forge links between artists with disABILITIES, arts communities, and the general public.

Washington Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities
http://www.wccd.org/

A cross-disability organization providing advocacy, community education and direct services including bus travel training, consulting services, disabilities law project, employment counseling, independent living skills training and other services.

The Washington Health Foundation
http://www.whf.org/chap.htm

Administers health care access programs that help Washington residents in locating and obtaining medical, dental, and prenatal health care and resources to pay for them. These included the Community Health Access Programs, the Early Intervention Insurance Program.

Washington Initiative for Supported Employment (WISE)
http://www.theinitiative.ws/

The Washington Initiative for Supported Employment is a private, non-profit organization dedicated to expanding and sustaining employment opportunities for people with developmental disabilities. Our work is primarily educational: we consult with social service providers and with counties, school districts, and private businesses, providing training and support for those who wish to create or improve supported employment opportunities in their communities.

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REGIONAL ARC OFFICES IN WASHINGTON STATE

The Arc of Clark County
www.arcofclarkcounty.org
Address: PO Box 2608, Vancouver, WA 98668, (360) 254-1562/fax (360) 896-7382
thearc@arcofclarkcounty.org

The Arc of Cowlitz Valley
www.cowlitzarc.org
1410 - 8th Avenue #15
Longview, WA 98632
(360) 425-5494/fax (360) 425-3264
mail@cowlitzarc.org

The Arc of Grays Harbor
PO Box 1307
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
(360) 289-3036

The Arc of King County
www.arcofkingcounty.org
10550 Lakecity Way NE #A
Seattle, WA 98125-7752
(206) 364-6337/(206) 364-8140
thearc@aa.net

The Arc of Kitsap/Jefferson County
3234 N. Perry Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98310
(360) 377-3473/fax (360) 792-8670
arcbrem@silverlink.net

The Arc of Olympic Peninsula
PO Box 2092
Port Angeles, WA 98362
(360) 457-4301
mccurdy@olypen.com

The Arc of Snohomish County
www.arcsno.org
1615 California
Everett, WA 98201
(425) 258-2459/fax (425) 252-8232
susanr@arcsno.org

The Arc of Spokane County
www.arc-spokane.org
West 127 Boone Street
Spokane, WA 99201
(509) 328-6326/fax (509) 328-6342
info@arc-spokane.org

The Arc of Tri-Cities
761 Williams Blvd.
Richland, WA 99352
(509) 946-5157/fax (509) 946-5346
judyf@3-cities.com

The Arc of Whatcom County
1111 Cornwall, Suite 205
Bellingham, WA 98225
(360) 715-0170/fax (360) 715-8522
arcwhatcom@nas.com

The Arc of Yakima County
2590 Selah Loop Road
Selah, WA 98942
(509) 966-3546/fax (509) 697-9770
suescott@ewa.net
arcofyakima@aol.com

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES - HORSEBACK RIDING FOR HANDICAPPED KIDS
Autistic children can benefit greatly from 'hippotherapy' - here are a list of places in WA that are capable of helping autistic children ride.

North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA).
List of NARHA Riding Centers and Independent (I) Handicapped Riding Centers in Washington State:

Auburn
Camp Berachah
19830 SE 328th Pl, Auburn, WA 98092 (206)939-0488

Battle Ground
(I) VanRidge Therapeutic Riding Center
31705 NE 14 Ave, Battle Ground, WA 98604 (206) 687-3955

Bellingham
Northwest Therapeutic Riding Center
1884 Kelly Rd, Bellingham, WA 98226 (206) 966-2124

Eatonville
Northwest EquiCare
PO Box 927, Eatonville, WA 98328 (360) 832-6386 Email

Ellensburg
Hungry Horse Ranch
3281 Hungry Junction, Ellensburg, WA 98926 (509) 962-9452 Email

Fall City
Hawk Ridge Therapeutic Riding Center
34519 SE David Powell Rd, Fall City, WA 98024 (425) 558-9354 Email

Langley
H.O.P.E.
PO Box 334, Langley, WA 98260 (360)221-7656 Email

Monroe
(I) EquiFriends
22610-A SR 2, Monroe, WA 98272 (206) 337-1137

Moses Lake
(I) Special Spurs
3761 Rd F NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837 (509) 765-1698

Oak Harbor
Morning Star Riding and Learning Center
236 E. Sego Lane, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 (360) 679-1960

Olympia
HorsePower!
2735 Simmons Rd NW, Olympia, WA 98502 (360) 867-9137 Email

Pullman
Palouse Area Therapeutic Horsemanship Center c/o College of Vet Med, WSU
PO Box 647010, Pullman, WA 99164 (509) 335-1303

Puyallup
Equest Special Riders Program
PO Box 73459, Puyallup, WA 98373 (253) 531-6549

Rochester
Windsong Farm
PO Box 249, Rochester, WA 98579 (360) 273-7433

Shelton
(I) Happy Trails
533 Cascade, Shelton, WA 98584 (206) 427-0920

Snohomish
EquiFriends
PO Box 856, Snohomish, WA 98291 (425) 337-1137 Email

Spokane
South Hill Physical Therapy
1403 S. Grand Suite #102-S, Spokane, WA 99203 (509) 624-4200

Thorp
(I) Kittitas County Therapeutic Riding Center
751 Dudley Rd, Thorp, WA 98946 (509) 964-2232

Winthrop
Methow Valley Riding Unlimited
PO Box 58, Winthrop, WA 98862 (509) 997-2093