Northwest Autism Center

07/07/2025

🎉We want to share our most heartfelt gratitude to Eli Cuevas and the Unsubscribe Podcast for selecting Northwest Autism Center to be one of seven recipients of this incredible donation, awarding us $10,000 to support the work we do.

Your support means so much to us and will make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of the families we are honored to serve.🥰

07/07/2025

Great opportunity for athletes with IDD! Tryout registration here: https://bit.ly/SpokaneImpactTryouts2025

Introducing Spokane Impact! 🩵

We are thrilled to launch a new professional-level soccer team created for athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This team is a part of Project Inspire, a nationwide league built in partnership with the United Soccer League, and was founded by our very own Spokane Velocity player, Nil Vinyals!

Spokane Impact will will be one of 4 teams competing in this new professional league. We are excited to represent an incredible movement that reflects inclusion, community, and the transformative power of sport! 👏

Interested in trying out or know someone who is? Tryouts will be held on July 15 and July 17th from 12pm to 2pm. Click the link in our bio to learn more and register!

07/02/2025

SENSORY SENSITIVITY SWIM CLASS!

Spokane Parks and Recreation, in cooperation with SPRD Aquatics TRS, is offering a pilot pool time designed for swimmers with sensory sensitivities. Each swimmer will be required to have an adult caregiver/parent to provide support as needed. The pool will be less crowded, whistles will not be used as frequently and swimmers can enjoy a zero depth entry, slides, and play structure.

WHERE: Meet at A.M. Cannon Aquatic Center, 1900 W. Mission Ave.
WHEN: Every Friday 7/11 – 8/1 | 12–12:45pm
COST: $40 per participant (class 18827), siblings can register for $10 (class 18228)

You can find the registration form here: https://bit.ly/COS_sensoryswim - Email the completed form to abusch@spokanecity.org.

To pay for this class, please go to www.spokaneparks.org and click on big green "Class Registration" button. Under filter, type in class number 18227 and proceed to payment.
Or you can call My 311 at (509) 755-2489 to pay over the phone.

06/30/2025

What a wonderful opportunity to celebrate creativity and inspire those who have an interest in art! check out the details below 👇

Deadline to Register is July 6th!
You're Invited! Join Our Adaptive Art Program 🎨

PASS is thrilled to announce the launch of a Summer Adaptive Art Program – a creative and inclusive space designed to empower individuals of all abilities through art!

🗓 Program Start Date: Thursday, July 10th, 2025. Every Thursday, once a week. Last Day of class is July 31st.

🕒 Time: For artists ages 5-10 years old, class is from 1pm-2:00pm. For artists, 11 years old and up class is from 2:30pm-3:30pm.
📍 Location: A Library in North Spokane, WA.
💵 Cost: $35 per artist.
👥 Who Can Join: Open to individuals of all abilities – no experience needed!

This program offers customized art activities tailored to support diverse needs, encouraging self-expression, creativity, and confidence in a supportive environment. Whether you're exploring art for the first time or continuing your creative journey, we welcome you!

✨ Highlights include:
1. Accessible materials and tools.
2. Supportive instructors trained in adaptive techniques.
3. A variety of projects: painting, collage, sculpture & more.
4. Social, sensory-friendly setting.
5. Opportunities to showcase artwork.
🎨 Let's create without limits!

📞 Register Today: https://spokanepass.org/art-program-registration-2/
* Always looking for volunteers to help!

06/10/2025

📣Great educational opportunity!!

Funded by the Research Royalty Fund at the University of Washington, Haring Center for Inclusive Education is recruiting parents and caregivers of children with disabilities ages 3-12 years old to participate in a remote parent education series on challenging behavior. This study aims to increase parents’ knowledge and skills on strategies and supports to prevent and respond to challenging behavior at home. We hope to develop a community that is a safe space for parents and caregivers to
share their experiences, offer support to one another, and strategize together to support challenging behavior at home.

READY TO SIGN UP? https://bit.ly/ProjectECHO-parenteducationseries2025

06/09/2025

Great opportunity for the educators out there!

Calling middle and high school educators, counselors and autistic adolescents! The University of Washington is seeking participants for a research study on how to better support autistic adolescents at school. Eligible participants will receive up to $150 for their time. Please share with your networks, learn more and/or sign up below:

https://bit.ly/3F1TqXs

05/28/2025

Are you looking to start your career and not just another job? At Northwest Autism Center we offer:

✅ Competitive salary and benefits
✅ Retirement plan with 3% company match
✅ Ongoing professional development opportunities
✅ Supportive, collaborative team environment

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a real difference in the lives of those with autism and other developmental disabilities, apply today! Visit www.nwautism.org/careers to see a list of current job openings.

05/19/2025

Registration Open: Family ECHO Behavior Management

Family ECHO: Behavior Management is an interactive series designed to empower families with the tools and knowledge to effectively manage behavior in children with developmental disabilities, including autism. This series covers essential behavioral principles, communication strategies, the use of technology, and more, equipping caregivers with a comprehensive understanding of how to support their child's unique needs.

Registration is now open for the session, “Building Functional Communication and Teaching Skills,” taking place on Wednesday, May 21, at 4 p.m. ET. In this session, we will explore functional communication training to understand the purpose of problem behaviors and help parents grasp and implement strategies that emphasize effective communication and behavior management. Participants will also learn various teaching skills designed to reduce negative behaviors.

Join us to connect with experts from Nationwide Children’s Hospital and the Autism Speaks/Autism Care Network and gain practical strategies to create positive behavior changes. Register here: https://shorturl.at/4wlgq

05/08/2025

SAY WHAAA??? Extra shirts available??? There is a limited supply, so get yours today!!

🔔🔔ATTENTION!!! 🔔🔔Did you score a t-shirt this year? Wait no? You registered but didn't get a shirt? We'll you are in luck...WE HAVE EXTRA SHIRTS AVAILABLE!!

👉These shirts will be given out (limited amount) on a first come first serve basis. We have a list of 75 people who registered and didn't get a shirt...SO CLAIM YOURS TODAY!!

Come see us at:
Northwest Autism Center
528 E Spokane Falls Blvd - Suite 14
Spokane, WA 99202

04/28/2025