Autism/Developmental Disabilities, Family and individual issues related to someone who has special needs.


Being a parent of special needs children, I have both professional and personal experience in helping individuals, couples, and families in working through these challenges.

Counseling that has specialized knowledge and insight into these unique challenges can give the family skills needed to bring the desired changes.

Having a child or family member diagnosed with a developmental disability such as autism, Tourette’s, down syndrome or any other disability can be scary and often an isolating experience.
I have both professional and personal experience in helping individuals, couples, and families in working through these challenges.

Counseling that has specialized knowledge and insight into these unique challenges can give the family skills needed to bring the desired changes.

Please visit my website to learn more.

Something different: I am an autistic adult who works with autistic children on play skills and self advocacy, regardless of apparent communication level. Through a stepwise process the child and I can work with the family to improve communication that works FOR the child. Play skills, turn taking, IEP support, babysitting/respite, and some academic tutoring (depending on subject) are also available.

I also do the speaking gig thing, as requested. Topics include self advocacy, growing up autistic, a sensory integration simulation, and others.

Diagnostic services, ABA program consultation, speech-language assessment and intervention, behavior consultation, individual and family therapy, social skills groups, school consultation, and professional training.

Mission Statement
To act as the coordinating entity for the dissemination of demographic data, program location, and best practices in the identification, program development, and placement of students with autism spectrum disorders.

Meeting the informational needs of Washington State in order to improve the educational outcomes of students with autism.

To develop a state-wide system in which the identification, program development, placement, and staff development activities for students with autism are coordinated to ensure that all school districts, parents, agencies, and students are appropriately served throughout the state of Washington.

The Autism Society of Washington is a non-profit organization that provides resources and referrals as well as advocacy for children and adults on the spectrum and their families, as well as professionals who work with them. We link with individuals, families, educators, physicians, law enforcement and other first responders and community members to improve awareness of autism issues and advocate for better services and supports in our state that assist individuals with being welcomed, productive members of their community. We also sponsor an annual conference bringing speakers from around the country to share their knowledge and information.

Hello - I am a psychotherapist in private practice, specializing in autism spectrum disorders. I provide mental health counseling to individuals on the spectrum, couples counseling when one partner is on the spectrum, social skills groups for adults and teens, and vocational/transition counseling. I also treat Internet addiction, as this can become a problem for those on the spectrum.

Family Connections Northwest is private practice devoted to families living with autism spectrum and other pervasive developmental disorders. I am an RDI® Program Certified Consultant.

Fodor Homes provides individualized care and treatment of autistic children and youth, ages 6-18 in small, home-like group homes in a serene, forested suburb of Seattle, Washington. Our programs are highly family-centered, and research-based. Fodor Homes is also certified to provide supported living services to adults.

HSDC offer individual and group sessions for children of all ages with characteristics of autism, Asperger's and language disorders. Our focus is to address social language and language development skills that lead to building friendships and better communication with family and members of the community.

To give people with developmental disabilities the opportunity to achieve their potential, build their self esteem and enhance their community involvement. To accomplish this, we commit our energy and resources to advocate for and support a continuum of creative living options.

Parent, couple, family counseling for families of children with special needs, particularly autism. Licensed clinical social worker with 25+ years experience who is also a parent of a child significantly affected by autism.

Dr. Marie McMahon. is a psychologist resident in the Portland/Vancouver area. She specialize in work with children and families with Autism spectrum disorders and will be resuming social skills groups for children with Asperger's and High Functioning Autism. She also provide behavioral therapy and consultation services.

Diagnosis of autism and other neurological disorders, educational testing, RDI (Relationship Development Intervention), individual and family counseling, autism consulting, public speaking, occupational therapy and friendship groups.

Since 1999, Northwest Behavioral Associates has been providing comprehensive educational and behavioral services to children with autism and related disorders. Our staff specialize in the principles and procedures of Applied Behavior Analysis. We provide services to families located in the Seattle/Vancouver area. Northwest Behavioral Associates is a Premera/Microsoft Certified Autism Benefit Provider and a TRICARE provider.

Parents helping parents of children with disabilities.

A Community Parent Resource Center Serving Asian Families