Resources
Parenting and Support
Washington State Father’s Network
Kindering Center
425-747-4004, ext. 4286
Greg Schell: Program Director
www.fathersnetwork.org
Washington PAVE
http://www.washingtonpave.org/
Mothers Circle Support Group
Mothers Circle is a support group for moms of special needs children (0-6 yrs) that meets at Kindering Center in Bellevue.
ARC of King County
http://www.arcofkingcounty.org/
ARC of Washington State
http://www.arcwa.org/index.htm
Sibshops
http://www.siblingsupport.org/
Down Syndrome
http://www.nads.org/
Traumatic Brain Injury
http://www.biawa.org/index.html
Cerebral Palsy
http://www.biawa.org/index.html
Rare Neurological Disorders
http://www.rarediseases.org/
Vision/Hearing Impairment
http://www.wsdsonline.org/
Gifted Children with Disabilities
http://uniquelygifted.org/
Sensory Processing Disorder
www.sinetwork.org
Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS)
http://www.dshs.wa.gov/
Office of Education Ombudsman
www.waparentslearn.org
Parent to Parent Groups
This is an updated list of our Parent to Parent email groups. Please share with families. The newest one is "Caring Circle" for parents who have a child with medically complex/medically fragile or other significant developmental needs.
Parent to Parent now has a facebook page just for parents. It is called "Parents Place" and it is listed under people rather than organizations or a group. It is a closed group for security reasons.
AutismKing – A group of over 600 parents in King County who are raising children on the autism spectrum. There are many parents who have children with PDD-NOS, Asperger's syndrome as well as autism. A great place to connect with other parents for support and information.
To subscribe, send a blank email to:
DS King – A group of more than families in King County who are raising children with Down syndrome and want to get connected to other families.
To subscribe, send a blank email to:
DS King babies- This group is for parents who are pregnant with a baby with Down syndrome or have a new baby with Down syndrome and want to get support and information during the bewildering times of new diagnosis. It also connects them to other families. There are a few "veteran" parents on the list to answer questions.
To subscribe, send a blank email to:
Caring Circle- This group is for parents who have a child who has medically fragile/ medically complex, or other significant developmental needs, to connect and support each other.
To subscribe, send a blank email to:
CPKing – Over 60 parents in Washington state comprise this group. It is for parents who have children with cerebral palsy or a related disorder.
To subscribe, send a blank email to:
WAChargefamilies- This group is for families in Washington State who are raising a child with Charge syndrome to connect for information and support. To subscribe, send a blank email to:
ParentsPlace – This group is for all parents in King County who are raising children with special needs. A wonderfully supportive "family" of over 170 parents, some of whom are raising children with ADD, autism,, Down syndrome, spina bifida and many who are undiagnosed. We even talk about our kids without "labels"!
To subscribe, send a blank email to:
ParentsPlace Too – This email group is for single parents who are raising children with special needs. The families also have monthly get togethers at various locations around King County.
To subscribe, send a blank email to:
Grandparent to Grandparent – This group is for grandparents from all over the world who have grandchildren with special needs. Some of the grandparents are raising their grandchildren and many are "long distance" grandparents, all are very caring people.
To subscribe, send a blank email to:
DeafWA – An email support group for parents in the state of Washington who are raising children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
To subscribe, send a blank email to:
InclusionKing – This is a group for anyone in King County interested in inclusion for children and adults with disabilities. Mostly we discuss inclusive education, but recreational, religious and community inclusion is also a focus. This is a great place to get ideas and celebrate success. To subscribe, send a blank email to:
IntoAdulthood - This group is for parents of young adults with special needs in the greater King County area. The purpose of this group is for mutual support and exchange of information and resources. Let's encourage each other as we support our children in navigating the road to adulthood. This list serv is a service of The Arc of King County's Parent to Parent Support Program. To subscribe, send a blank email to:
P2Pteens – This is an email support and information group for parents of teenagers with special needs in King County.
To subscribe, send a blank email to:
P2PKingco- This is an email group that provides general information and announcements and updates to Parents in King County.
To subscribe send a blank email to:
Does your child receive special education services?
Would you like to be connected with other parents in your school district who also have children with special needs?
The purpose of the following email groups are so that parents can get to know other parents in their communities who have children receiving special education services. Home schooling families are also welcome to join us. To subscribe, send a blank email to one of the following addresses:
Bellevue –
Highline-
Issaquah –
Kent –
Lake Washington –
Mercer Island –
Northshore –
Renton –
Riverview-
Shoreline –
Seattle –
Tahoma –
Parent to Parent also has a Facebook page: Connect by looking under "Parents Place" in the people listings.
For questions or other information contact Cathy Murahashi, Coordinator of Parent to Parent King County.
206-829-7039 (T/TH) 425-643-4048 (W/F)
Early Childhood, Developmental Milestones, Parenting
Foundation for Early Learning
http://earlylearning.org/resources
Sesame Street Parenting
http://www.sesamestreet.org/parents
Parenting Counts (developmental timelines)
http://www.parentingcounts.org/
Autism
Educational Aspects of Autism Spectrum Disorders
http://www.k12.wa.us/SpecialEd/pubdocs/Autism%20Manual.pdf
This recently revised and updated manual provideseducation-related information for families and educators including steps parents should take first when their child is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, indicators of an appropriate educational program for a student with ASD, and where to find additional information and resources on ASD.
Autism Speaks
How to Cope Video Series
http://www.autismspeaks.org/howtocope/video.php
A video series on a variety of topics related to coping when your child has an autism spectrum disorder.
100 Day Kit
http://www.autismspeaks.org/docs/family_services_docs/100_day_kit.pdf
http://www.autismspeaks.org/docs/family_services_docs/manual_de_los_100_dias.pdf
The Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit is created specifically to assistfamilies in the first 100 days after an autism diagnosis. The kit contains autism information fromexperts, as well as parents of children with autism. The kit is also available in Spanish. See http://www.autismspeaks.org for additionalinformation.
My Next Steps: A Parent's Guide to Understanding Autism
Afirst-time diagnosis of autism in a child can be an overwhelming and stressful time for parents and families. My Next Steps: A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Autism serves as a roadmap for parents dealing with this challenging period and seeks to provide answers to the many questions that arise during the journey from autism diagnosis to treatment. Produced by the University of Washington Autism Center,My Next Steps is available in both English and Spanish. These free DVDs can be requested by mailand are also downloadable from the Autism Center website.Please contact the Autism Center by phone at 206-221-6806 or 253-692-4721 or email at for more information or if you are interested in obtaining a copy of My Next Steps (while supplies are available). Please include "Autism DVD" in the subject line.To download, go to http://depts.washington.edu/uwautism/video/video.html.
New Autism Web Site for Spanish-Speaking Families: Source: N.J. Department of Education - March 14, 2007
A new Web site, created by families for families, provides information in Spanish about Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). A chat room and forum area are under development. These will be moderated by parents of children with autism. Two doctors and an advocate will help to answer questions. Go to http://www.manitasporautismo.com
The First Signs website, http://www.firstsigns.org,includes information on early warning signs of ASD and recommended screening tools for Developmental/Behavioral Screening, Autism Screening, and Asperger's Syndrome/High Functioning Autism Screening.
Autism Speaks has posted an ASD Video Glossary,http://www.autismspeaks.org/video/glossary.phpcontaining over ahundred video clipsavailablefree of charge. The video clips are designed to help parents and professionals learn more about the early red flags and diagnostic features of autism spectrum disorders. All of the children featured in the ASD Video Glossary as having red flags for ASD are, in fact, diagnosed with ASD.
The Autism Outreach Project Lending Library, www.nwesd.org/autism,click on lending library, has a wide selection of books, DVDS, and videos on early interventionavailable free of charge to residents of Washington State. New materials recently added to the library include the DVD On the Spectrum: Children & Autism by First Signs, Inc., and the book Early Start Denver Model for Young Children with Autism: Promoting Language, Learning, and Engagement by Sally J. Rogers and Geraldine Dawson.
The Washington State Department of Health Autism Awareness Project, http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/mch/Autism/Services.htm,provides a listing of facilities throughout the state which provide comprehensive evaluation, treatment and support for children with development disabilities or delays, such as autism spectrum disorder.
The National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/autism/detail_autism.htm,has a comprehensive Autism Fact Sheet which is also available in Spanish, http://espanol.ninds.nih.gov/trastornos/autism.htm.
The University of Washington Autism Center is teaming with Easter Seals and Safeway to conduct autism screening and training events in Pierce County, Spokane, and the Tri-Cities. All services are free and child care will be provided. Confirmed dates and locations are: Kennwick on January 21-22, 2010; Spokane at the Northwest Autism Center on January 28-29, 2010, May 27-28, 2010, and September 23-24, 2010; and Tacoma campus of the University of Washington on February 1-2, 2010. For more information, contact Holly Morgan at (206) 755-9497 or visit www.wa.easterseals.com.
Families for Early Autism Treatment (FEAT) of Washington
Extensive Resource List for Diagnosis, Treatment and Resources (including dentists, treatment providers, sport activities, etc.)
http://www.featwa.org/ResourceGuide/2010_Autism_Resource_Guide_B.pdf
Seattle Aspergers Group
http://seattleaspergers.org/default.aspx
State and National Organizations
US Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov/parents/landing.jhtml
OSPI
http://www.k12.wa.us/SpecialEd/family.aspx
Birth to Three Agencies
Kindering Center
16120 NE 8th
Bellevue, WA 98008
425-747-4004
www.kindering.org
Encompass
1407 Boalch Ave NW
North Bend, WA 98045
425-888-2777
1-888-410-5905
www.encompassnw.org
Dynamic Family Services: SKIP
10811 SE Kent Kangley Rd
Kent, WA 98030
253-854-5660
http://www.dynamicfamilies.org/
Childcare
Childcare Resources
http://www.childcare.org/
Health/Medical/Developmental Information
American Academy of Pediatrics
http://www.aap.org/
Seattle Childrens Hospital
http://www.seattlechildrens.org
http://cshcn.org
Pediatric Associates
http://www.mypediatricassociates.com
ADHD
CHADD
http://www.chadd.org/
Communication
ASHA
http://www.asha.org/public/
Occupational Therapy
AOTA
http://www.aota.org/Consumers.aspx
National Association of School Psychologists
NASP
http://www.nasponline.org/families/index.aspx
Math/Reading/Writing and Learning Disabilities
WABIDA
http://web.mac.com/wabida/iWeb/WABIDA.org/Welcome%20.html
IDA
http://www.interdys.org/
LD Online
http://www.ldonline.org/
Reading Rockets
http://www.readingrockets.org/audience/parents
National Center for Learning Disabilities
http://www.ncld.org/
www.starfall.com (Literacy-based web activities)
www.nichcy.org (National Dissemination Center for Children with LD)
http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/index.html (great for visual graphic organizers for kids)
http://www.ldpride.net/ (learning styles, multiple intelligences, learning disabilities explained for kids)
http://www.ldanatl.org/ (Learning Disabilities Association of America)
http://www.dyscalculia.org/#Dyscalculia (great strategies to use for math ld)
http://www.help4adhd.org/ (National Resource Center on ADHD)
http://www.studygs.net/index.htm (study guides and strategies)
http://www.how-to-study.com/ (study skills and how to study)
www.schwablearning.org (A free website designed to help parents manage challenges and help their children discover unique strengths and challenges.)
www.sparktop.org (A free, interactive website designed for kids with learning disabilities and attention problems. It provides building blocks for success and self-esteem.
Community Resources
Call 2-1-1: 211 is the three digit telephone number for quick and easy access to information about and referrals to health and human services.
Mental Health
NAMI EASTSIDE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Wide variety of support groups, conferences, classes, and more for families and individuals living with mental health challenges. 16315 NE 87th Street, Suite B-11, Redmond, (425) 885-6264 or email
Crisis Clinic: From immediate suicidal crisis to information about local mental health services, crisis lines in Washington state are staffed with trained volunteers and professionals ready to listen. Calls are confidential and are often available 24 hours daily. 1-866-4Crisis or 1-866-427-4747
www.crisisclinic.org
Friends of Youth Issaquah 425-392-6367
Seattle Children’s Bellevue: 206-528-2760
Children’s Response Center: 425-688-5130
Positive Parenting
www.fishfulthinking.com
Sports
Athletes for Kids
http://www.athletesforkids.org/
Outdoors for All
http://www.outdoorsforall.org/
Summer Camps for Children with Special Needs
http://cshcn.org/resources-contacts/summer-camp-directory
Volunteers of America (DDD Seattle) Accessible Recreation
www.voaww.org
Special Olympics
www.sowa.org
Coordinator: Susie Arnold 206-362-4949 x208
CampFire
http://www.campfire-usa.org/forms/specialsaturday/SSCK_Reg_Policies.pdf
Legal
Sound Options Mediation
http://www.soundoptionsgroup.com/mediation.htm
Procedural Safeguards
http://www.k12.wa.us/specialed/pubdocs/PS.doc
Washington State Office of Administrative Hearings
http://www.oah.wa.gov/PublicInstruction.shtml#List
Legal Referral List from OSPI
http://www.k12.wa.us/SpecialEd/pubdocs/legal_referral_list.pdf
Secondary/Transition
National Center on Secondary Education and Transition
www.ncset.org
Center for Change in Transition Services
http://www.seattleu.edu/ccts/default.aspx?id=34548