Washington State Resource Centers

Fetal Alcohol And Drug Unit
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
University of Washington School of Medicine

Adult Neuropsychological Assessment Services
http://www.connorneuropsychology.com/

Started by Paul Connor, the Clinical Director at the Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit, this service provides Neuropsychological Assessments for traumatic brain injury (TBI), memory impairment, stroke, dementia, cognitive deficits, learning disabilities, attention deficits, and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD). And offer adults (17 & over) a comprehensive neuropsychological evaluation designed to assess cognitive function, mental health status, and adaptive behavior. Evaluations combine a clinical interview, neuropsychological testing, and a review of previous psychological or psychiatric records. Click here for a printable brochure

Paul Connor, Ph.D.
Clinical Neuropsychologist
22517 7th Avenue South
Des Moines, WA 98198

Phone: (206) 940-1106
Fax: (206) 870-9081
Email: Paul@ConnorNeuropsychology.com


Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute (ADAI)
http://depts.washington.edu/adai/

ADAI is a multidisciplinary research center at the University of Washington. Its mission is to support and facilitate research and research dissemination in the field of alcohol and drug abuse.

1107 NE 45th

1107 NE 45th St., Suite 120
Seattle, WA 98105-4631

Telephone: (206) 543-0937
Fax: (206) 543-5473
E-mail: adai@u.washington.edu


The Arc of Washington State
http://www.arcwa.org/

A non-profit organization affiliated with The Arc of the United States and nine local chapter Arcs throughout the state, all of which strive to promote the self-sufficiency, inclusion, and independence of people with developmental disabilities.

2600 Martin Way E., Ste. D
Olympia, WA 98506

Telephone: (360) 357-5596
Fax: (360) 357-3279
E-mail: info@arcwa.org


Community Information Line: (206) 461-3200
or 1 (800) 621-INFO (WA state residents)


FAS Family Resource Institute
http://www.fetalalcoholsyndrome.org/

A non-profit corporation, their mission is to identify, understand, and care for individuals disabled by prenatal alcohol exposure, and prevent future generations of exposed individuals. P.O. Box 2525
Lynnwood, WA 98036

Telephone: (253) 531-2878 or 1 (800) 999-3429
(9:00 am - 4:30 pm, Monday - Friday, WA state residents)


FAS Diagnostic and Prevention Network (FAS DPN)
http://depts.washington.edu/fasdpn

The mission of the FAS DPN is primary and secondary prevention of FAS through screening, diagnosis, intervention, training, education and research.

For more information contact:

FAS Program
Center on Human Development and Disability
Box 357920
University of Washington
Seattle WA 98195-7920

Telephone: (206) 598-7666
Fax: (206) 543-5771


Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit
http://depts.washington.edu/fadu/

The Fetal Alcohol and Drug Unit is a research unit dedicated to the prevention, intervention and treatment of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS) and Fetal Alcohol Effects (FAE). Our main goals are to conduct research on fetal alcohol and drug effects across the life span, to disseminate information on fetal alcohol and drug effects, to provide consultation for persons of any age thought to be affected by prenatal exposure to alcohol, and to provide training in human behavioral teratology.

180 Nickerson St., Suite 309
Seattle, WA 98109

Telephone: (206) 543-7155
Fax: (206) 685-2903
E-mail: fadu@u.washington.edu


Infant Toddler Early Intervention Program (ITEIP)
http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/iteip/

The ITEIP directs the coordination of the statewide system of early intervention services for families with children age birth to three that have developmental delays.

PO Box 45201
Olympia, Washington 98504-5201

Telephone: (360) 902-8490
E-mail: loercsk@dshs.wa.gov


March of Dimes
http://www.marchofdimes.com/washington/

An organization dedicated to working towards the day when all babies will be born healthy. They are focused on the four major problems threaten the health of America's babies: birth defects, infant mortality, low birthweight, and lack of prenatal care.

1904 3rd Ave, Suite 230
Seattle, WA 98101

Telephone: (206) 624-1373 or 1 (800) 291-DIME
Fax: (206) 292-8190
E-mail: wa65@marchofdimes.com


The Sibling Support Project
http://www.siblingsupport.org/

A national program dedicated to the interests of brothers and sisters of people with special health and developmental needs. The project is based at Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. Their site has links to similar projects across the USA and the world.

For information on Sibling Support Projects please contact:

Don Meyer
6512 23rd Ave NW, #213
Seattle, WA 98117

Phone: (206) 297-6368
Fax: (509) 752-6789
Email: donmeyer@siblingsupport.org

For information on Sibshops, the actual national sibling support groups, please contact:

Cathy Harrison
Children's Hospital & Regional Medical Center
4800 Sand Point Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105

Telephone: (206) 987-3285
Email: cathy.harrison@seattlechildrens.org



Washington PAVE
http://www.washingtonpave.org/

A parent directed non-profit organization committed to providing information and resources to people whose lives are linked to children and adults with disabilities. Their goal is to promote independence, empowerment, and future opportunities for people with disabilities, their families, and communities.

6316 So. 12th St., Suite B
Tacoma, WA 98465-1900

Telephone: (253) 565-2266 or 1 (800) 5-PARENT (V/TTY)
Fax: (253) 566-8052
E-mail: wapave9@washingtonpave.com


Washington State Alcohol/Drug Clearinghouse
http://clearinghouse.adhl.org/

Provides information to the people of Washington State on issues relating to alcohol and other drugs.

6535 5th Place South
Seattle, WA 98108

Phone: (206) 725-9696 or (800) 662-9111 (toll free within Washington)
Fax: (206) 760-0589
Email: clearinghouse@ADHL.org


Washington State DSHS Parent and Training Program
http://www1.dshs.wa.gov/ca/Fosterparents/

Carolyn Morrison
Telephone: (360) 902-0215
Email: ZOCA300@dshs.wa.gov


Washington State Department of Health
Disabilities Prevention Program
Coordinator, Angela Brothers

Genetic Services Section
20435 72nd Ave S, Suite 200
MS: K17-8
Kent, WA 98032

Telephone: (253) 395-6744
Fax: (253) 395-6737


Washington State Fathers Network
http://www.fathersnetwork.org/

The mission of the Fathers Network is to celebrate and support fathers and families raising children with special health care needs and developmental disabilities.

For more information, please contact:

James May
Kindering Center
16120 N.E. 8th Street
Bellevue, WA 98008-3937

Phone: (425) 747-4004, ext. 4286
Fax: (425) 747-1069
Email: jmay@fathersnetwork.org


Washington State Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Interagency Work Group (FASIAWG)
http://depts.washington.edu/fasdwa/

The FASIAWG represents a diverse spectrum of programs designed for individuals with FASD and their families. This network of educational, research, and clinical services responds to the legislative mandate to ensure coordination of identification, prevention, and intervention programs for children who have FASD and for women at high risk of having children with FASD.


WithinReach
http://www.withinreachwa.org

Formally Healthy Mothers/Healthy Babies, WithinReach provides referrals including: fiscal assistance for health care issues, WIC, pregnancy testing, prenatal care, childhood immunization, breastfeeding information, family planning, parenting skills and child care, smoking, drug & alcohol treatment, and resources for families of children with special needs-ASK (Answers for Special Kids).

11000 Lake City Way NE
Seattle, WA 98125

Telephone: (800) 322-2588; Bilingual line (WA state residents)
Fax: (206) 270-8891