Seattle Children's Autism Center

08/04/2025

Catch a sensory-friendly screening of Shrek at Majestic Bay Theatres
Saturday, August 2, 9:15 a.m.

This inclusive family movie morning features lowered volume, mid-level lighting, and captions on screen when available. Follow Shrek and Donkey on a wild quest in a setting designed to be comfortable and welcoming.

Learn more: https://www.majesticbay.com/special-screenings/

08/04/2025

Get outside this summer with FreePlay sessions at
Fridays and Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
June 27 – August 23 (Closed July 4 and 5)

PlayGarden invites children, youth, and adults of all abilities to enjoy nature-rich, inclusive Free Play. Staff will welcome visitors and guide inclusive activities like gardening, cooking, music, dance, and art — all designed for kids of every ability to engage and have fun.

No fees or registration required. Just come and play!

For more information, contact info@seattleplaygarden.org

08/04/2025

Many people with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities end up in the legal system, often without anyone recognizing their disability or connecting them to the support they need.

In our latest blog, Fallon Zollars, Manager of Program Operations at the University of Washington, shares how the system is falling short, and highlights a new pilot program called the Adult Neurodevelopmental Wellness Project (ANeW). The goal of ANeW is to help adults with disabilities transition out of hospitals or jails and into supported community living where they have access to services that promote stability, independence, and well-being.

https://www.seattlechildrens.org/clinics/autism-center/the-autism-blog/disability-criminal-legal-system/

All individuals in the United States also have the constitutional right to understand the nature of the proceedings against them, and the right to participate in their own defense.

07/29/2025

We are hosting another Community Day at our Lake Stevens Campus! There will be games and activities for all ages, information about our program and local organizations, and much more!

07/27/2025

Unplug to Reconnect: Finding the balance between screens and summer fun.  

07/27/2025

Seattle Children’s Psychiatric Urgent Care Clinic offers same-day in-person and virtual (video) visits for children and teens ages 4 through 17 in Washington state who need urgent mental health support but do not need the services of an emergency department (ED).

Seattle Children’s Psychiatric Urgent Care offers same-day in-person and virtual visits for children and teens ages 4–17 in Washington state experiencing urgent mental health concerns.

07/26/2025

Stop and smell the roses with us! We're celebrating Disability Pride Month with The Seattle Public Library on July 27, 10am-2pm in the Woodland Park Zoo Rose Garden.

This free event invites guests of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to enjoy a host of inclusive activities including: a story stroll in the Sensory Garden with a braille-enhanced story book by Mia Armstrong, "I am a Masterpiece,"; a performance by Coast Salish Stories; oral story time with ASL interpretation and a zoo ambassador animal experience. Participants can also stop by the Seattle Public Library bookmobile and enjoy the blooms. ADA bathrooms will be available next to the Rose Garden for the event. Details: https://bit.ly/45t3kdZ

07/25/2025

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07/21/2025

Come celebrate the opening of the new Odessa Brown Children's Clinic (OBCC) Central District location on August 9th from 11am - 2pm, featuring games, giveaways, music, community resources, and more!

07/19/2025

Help Shape the Future of Psychiatric Care at Seattle Children’s! 🤝

Are you a parent or caregiver whose child has received psychiatric services at Seattle Children's? Do you have a passion for improving mental health care for kids and families? We need your voice!

We're recruiting for our Psychiatry Family Advisory Board. This is your chance to directly influence initiatives that improve patient care and services.

If you're interested in joining, please send us a DM! We'd love to tell you more. 🧡

07/17/2025