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10/11/2026
Today is World Mental Health Day.Mental health looks different for everyone, and caring for yourself can look different,...
10/10/2026

Today is World Mental Health Day.
Mental health looks different for everyone, and caring for yourself can look different, too. For caregivers, that might mean taking a break, asking for support, spending time with someone you trust, or simply making a little space for yourself.
There’s no one right way to care for your mental health. Caring for yourself matters too.

Thinking about flying with an autistic child or family member? Wings for Autism offers a chance to practice the airport ...
10/08/2026

Thinking about flying with an autistic child or family member? Wings for Autism offers a chance to practice the airport experience before a real trip.
Participants can go through the airport, practice the steps of flying, and even board a plane without needing a ticket. It’s a low-pressure way to become familiar with what to expect on travel day.
Update: The Arc of King County is hosting the next Wings for Autism event on October 17. However, registration has filled as of 10/8, but look out for their next edition of this biannual event.

Learn more and register: https://fs30.formsite.com/wingsforautism/hshssrybnf/index

🎓 Welcome back, Huskies!Today is the first day of the academic year at the University of Washington. As students, facult...
09/30/2026

🎓 Welcome back, Huskies!

Today is the first day of the academic year at the University of Washington. As students, faculty, staff, and families begin a new chapter, we’re wishing everyone a year filled with learning, connection, discovery, and community.

A new school year can bring excitement, change, and uncertainty. Wherever you are in your journey, we’re glad you’re here.

What is masking?Autistic masking, sometimes called camouflaging, refers to hiding or suppressing autistic traits or beha...
09/29/2026

What is masking?

Autistic masking, sometimes called camouflaging, refers to hiding or suppressing autistic traits or behaviors in order to fit in or meet social expectations.
Masking can look different from person to person. It may include consciously or unconsciously copying the social behaviors of others, rehearsing conversations, suppressing natural responses, or working to hide traits that others may perceive as different.

Understanding masking can help create greater awareness of the pressures some autistic people experience and why acceptance and inclusive environments matter.

Learn more: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/what-is-masking

🎨 “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.”-Pablo Picasso
09/25/2026

🎨 “Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up.”
-Pablo Picasso

Happy first day of fall from the UW Autism Center!The campus comes to life with oranges, reds and yellows this season. A...
09/23/2026

Happy first day of fall from the UW Autism Center!

The campus comes to life with oranges, reds and yellows this season. As the season changes, we’re welcoming cooler days, cozy routines, changing leaves, and all the little things that make fall special.

What’s your favorite part of fall?

09/23/2026

Are you ready? ✈️ Wings for All® is returning to the Seattle-Tacoma Airport on October 17, with registration opening September 23, at 8:30 am.

Stay tuned for registration links early next week. You must be registered to participate.

Questions? Contact Stacia Irons at [email protected]

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Need a quieter place to study, recharge, or take a sensory break?The University of Washington Tacoma Library offers a se...
09/18/2026

Need a quieter place to study, recharge, or take a sensory break?

The University of Washington Tacoma Library offers a sensory-friendly space designed to provide a more comfortable and supportive environment. Sensory-friendly spaces can offer an important option for people who benefit from a calmer setting and opportunities to regulate and recharge.
Creating more inclusive environments means recognizing that people have different sensory needs.
Learn more about the Sensory-Friendly Space at UW Tacoma Library: https://www.tacoma.uw.edu/library/sensory-friendly-space

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