Autism Bellingham Whatcom

05/29/2026

05/27/2026

A research team at UW Bothell has developed a mobile app designed to help improve access to supports and strengthen day-to-day organization for individuals on the autism spectrum and their caregivers.

New research-based technology is emerging locally to support autistic individuals and their families.

A research team at UW Bothell has developed a mobile app designed to help improve access to supports and strengthen day-to-day organization for individuals on the autism spectrum and their caregivers. The project reflects ongoing efforts to create practical, user-informed tools that connect families with helpful resources and support systems.

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

05/27/2026

05/06/2026

Looking for adult autism diagnostic providers?

The UW Autism Center has compiled a helpful resource list to support adults seeking evaluation services.

Access the guide on our website:
https://depts.washington.edu/uwautism/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/UWAC-Adult-Autism-Diagnostic-Resource-List-10.01.25docx-1.pdf

04/27/2026

Online – P2P Lunch & Learn: Managing Expectations When Routines Are Broken

May 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PDT

Join us as we welcome Kyo Autism Therapy, as we discuss Managing Expectations When Routines Are Broken.

Online – P2P Lunch & Learn: Managing Expectations When Routines Are Broken
May 18 @ 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm PDT

Join us as we welcome Kyo Autism Therapy, as we discuss Managing Expectations When Routines Are Broken.

The P2P Lunch-n-Learn is a dedicated time for parents, caregivers, and providers to access presentations and training from PAVE programs and local Pierce County service providers.

Go to https://wapave.org/events/ and register.

04/27/2026

The next Low Sensory Sunday is from 10 – 11:30am on May 10.

Looking for a calmer, more comfortable way to visit the Museum with your child? Low Sensory Sunday Hours offer a welcoming environment tailored for kids with sensory needs and their families.

This special time is designed for children ages 12 and younger with autism spectrum and other sensory processing needs. The Family Interactive Gallery (FIG) will be closed to the general public during these hours, providing a quieter and more personalized experience to explore, play, and connect.

Looking for a calmer, more comfortable way to visit the Museum with your child? Low Sensory Sunday Hours offer a welcoming environment tailored for kids with sensory needs and their families.

01/07/2026

12/18/2025

When we shift from asking "How do I stop this behavior?" to "What is my child's body trying to tell me?" everything changes. Behaviors are messages from a child's nervous system about their experience in the world.
Think of challenging behaviors as the tip of the iceberg. What we see on the surface is a hint of what's happening beneath: the physical sensations, stress responses, and individual differences that shape how our children experience each moment.
This week, try approaching one challenging moment with curiosity instead of correction. What might your child's body be communicating?

12/09/2025

Ben’s Fund Presentation (English)
Friday, December 12
10:00–10:45 AM
Register: https://Bravewarriorproject.as.me/2025
Join us for a presentation with Karen Summers from Ben’s Fund!
Learn about eligibility requirements and get step-by-step guidance on the grant application process.
Zoom link will be emailed prior to the meeting.

11/25/2025

Register here: https://bit.ly/EndingIsolation
Dec. 6, 8 am to noon, virtual on Zoom.

We are proud to partner with educators and advocates on this first-for-Washington event. Join us online at the Leading Change Summit to reflect on the work done and what it means for all students and schools. WE CAN END ISOLATION, the dangerous practice of forcing dysregulated students into spaces where they are kept alone and not allowed to leave.

BACKGROUND: We all benefit when educators have effective strategies to address challenging behaviors in the classroom. Thanks to the advocacy of our disability community and civil rights guardians, a collective of schools, community organizations, OSPI, and educational consultants have worked diligently over the past few years to infuse school-based supports that reduce and eliminate the use of restraint and isolation.

Their remarkable achievements have inspired a vision for a broader community of practice, culminating in this inaugural statewide summit.

Learn from partners in the work as they reflect on valuable lessons learned, share aspirations and challenges, explore tools and strategies that work, and collectively forge a path toward creating safe, vibrant classrooms that foster a sense of belonging and promote meaningful learning for all students.



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