Seattle Children's Autism Center

01/04/2026

Advocacy Days are almost here!

Make your voices heard every Wednesday at 10:00am during the legislative session by joining The Arc of Washington State. Stay informed and speak out on policies and budget decisions that impact people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families.

Mark your calendars! Check out the full schedule in the flyer below.

Stay up to date on registration, links, and more at https://arcwa.org/advocacy/advocacy-days/

01/04/2026

Have you thought about planning for the future?

Join The Arc of King County as we introduce The Arc of the US's amazing online tool to support planning for your loved one's future.

Monday, January 19th, 12-1pm via Zoom.

To join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83410869530
For questions or to request accommodations/language interpretation: TWarren@arcofkingcounty.org

01/04/2026

𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐬 & 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬

If your teen is feeling down, stressed, or disconnected from activities they once enjoyed, you’re not alone, help is available. This 5-week Behavioral Activation group is designed for youth ages 12 to 18 (who live or go to school in the city of Seattle) and their caregivers, offering practical tools to support emotional well-being together.

Youth ages 12 to 18:
✨ Learn skills to manage low mood and stress
✨ Practice gently re-engaging in meaningful, enjoyable activities

Caregivers will:
✨ Learn practical, evidence-based parenting strategies
✨ Gain guidance to support their teen between sessions

🗓 Wednesdays, Jan. 7 to Feb. 4, 2026
⏰ 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
📍 Zoom

Sign up today! https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Yz5pn55e7UyYpIqyj50MLRL2k7sg9sRKigvAFj8F99lUM0NTWktMRUlLRDU4T0VJWVkzREhZNkxQSi4u

12/09/2025

12/04/2025

Seattle Festival of Trees Teddy Bear Suite benefiting Seattle Children's is now open! Now through Dec. 24, the Teddy Bear Suite will be available 7 days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel. https://www.fairmont.com/en/hotels/seattle/fairmont-olympic-hotel/special-events/the-teddy-bear-suite.html

11/27/2025

The Teddy Bear Suite opens tomorrow! Stop by the Fairmont Olympic Hotel and visit the adorable hotel suite filled with hundreds of teddy bears. You can also see the Festival of Trees in the hotel lobby through December 2. https://www.fairmont.com/en/hotels/seattle/fairmont-olympic-hotel/special-events/the-teddy-bear-suite.html

11/26/2025

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A twinkling tradition returns to the renowned Fairmont Olympic Hotel. The Seattle Festival of Trees features a collection of stunning designer trees that line the halls and lobby of the Fairmont - all for an important cause.{ }Proceeds from the designer tree auction benefit Seattle Children's U...

11/26/2025

Great travel tips from Autism Society of Washington (ASW). And remember, if you flying out of SeaTac to ask the security information desk about the Sunflower lanyard program, which communicates that passengers wearing the lanyard may need extra help while traveling. More information can be found here: https://www.portseattle.org/page/hidden-disabilities

11/25/2025

Sharing on behalf of our friends at the University of Washington Autism Center.

Are you an autistic student in middle or high school, or an educator who works with autistic students in public middle or high schools? We want to hear from you!

The AFIRM-R research team is conducting a study to improve mental health supports for autistic students in schools. If you're interested in sharing your experiences and ideas, check out the flyer below and fill out our quick interest form!

📝 https://tinyurl.com/UW-AFIRM

Your voice can help shape better supports for autistic youth!

11/23/2025

Absolutely incredible! Thank you so much for supporting the Seattle Children’s Autism Center and uncompensated care. Your generosity made last night truly unforgettable, what an amazing evening! 🌟

Wow! We did it! We are thrilled to have raised over $1 million dollars last night at the beautiful, fun, magical 48th Annual Festival of Trees Gala! Thank you so much for the many generous and caring sponsors, gala guests, donors, guild members, Seattle Children's supporters, volunteers, and the Fairmont Olympic Hotel.

11/22/2025

Every family should feel comfortable at the zoo. That’s why Woodland Park Zoo offers sensory supports designed for autistic and neurodivergent guests.

Highlights include:
-A Sensory Map showing quiet and calm spaces throughout the zoo
-Social Stories to help children know what to expect before their visit
-Designated areas where families can take breaks, relax, or explore at their own pace

Learn more and download resources here: https://www.zoo.org/access