Resources

National Resources

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• Autism Society of America – Family support, advocacy, education, and local affiliates.
  • https://www.autism-society.org/
• CDC – Autism Spectrum Disorder
  • Developmental milestones, early signs, screening information, and educational resources. 
  • https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/
• Autism Navigator
  • Excellent evidence-based resources for families of young children, including videos and developmental guidance. 
  • https://autismnavigator.com/
• Autism Speaks
  • Resource guides, toolkits, and information for families navigating diagnosis and services. 
  • https://www.autismspeaks.org/

Washington State Resources

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• Autism Center of Excellence (COE)
  • An Autism Center of Excellence (COE) is an eligible individual evaluating and prescribing health care provider who has received the autism COE training authorized by the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA), takes Washington State Medicaid insurance and has attested as a COE or has been judged by the HCA to be qualified to diagnose autism and write a prescription for Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services if appropriate.
    • List of Providers – An autism Center of Excellence (COE) is an eligible individual evaluating and prescribing health care provider who:
    • has received the autism COE training authorized by the Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA), takes Washington State Medicaid insurance and has attested as a COE
    • or has been judged by the HCA to be qualified to diagnose autism and write a prescription for Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) services if appropriate
    • View PDF: https://www.hca.wa.gov/assets/billers-and-providers/index-coe-applied-behavioral-analysis.pdf
• Washington Autism Alliance (WAA)
  • Insurance navigation, advocacy, family support, special education assistance, and community resources. 
  • https://washingtonautismalliance.org/
• PAVE (Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment)
  • Parent advocacy, special education, IEP guidance, and transition planning. 
  • https://wapave.org/
• The Arc of Washington State
  • Disability advocacy, family support, self-advocacy, and transition resources. 
  • https://arcwa.org/
• Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF)
  • Early Support for Infants and Toddlers (ESIT), developmental services, and family resources. 
  • https://www.dcyf.wa.gov/

Education & Special Education

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• Wrightslaw
  • One of the best resources available for understanding special education law, IEPs, Section 504, and parent rights. 
  • https://www.wrightslaw.com/

Crisis & Mental Health

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• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
  • Immediate mental health support for children, adolescents, and families experiencing a crisis. 
  • https://988lifeline.org/