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6th Annual Benefit and Auction

What a wonderful evening! Thank you for your generous support. Dear Friends, With your generous gifts, our 6th annual Illuminating Autism Benefit Event raised over $211,000! With matching funds still coming in we expect this number to increase in the weeks ahead! From a heart-felt talk and terrific music from our special guest Jonathan Chase, […]

Early Autism ECHO

Attention BCBAs and Early Intervention providers! Join Dr. Ashley Penney for an ongoing telementorship opportunity to bring providers together to increase collaboration and share experience to improve services for underserved populations. For more information or to register, contact Dr. Penney at aberger2@uw.edu Check out the flyer here: Early Autism ECHO Recruitment Flyer

When: Wednesdays in March at 1pm-2pm, Where: Online, via Zoom web conferencing Who: Parents who have recently had a child under 3 y/o diagnosed with autism What:Parents will learn about four strategies designed to impact their child’s development and have a chance to discuss recommendations on their child’s diagnostic report, ask questions, and build community with other parents. […]

UWAC AAC Evaluations!

What is AAC?: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) are tools and services offered to individuals with significant expressive language challenges to provide temporary or permanent communication support. Common examples: Gestures and manual sign language (i.e. ASL) Picture communication cards, boards, and books Speech generating devices with communication software and spoken voice (i.e. tablet) What UWAC […]

4th Annual Dinner & Auction 6PM Jan 25

Illuminating Autism: Growing Strong Communities 4th Annual Dinner & Auction Rainier Club, Downtown Seattle Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 6pm Get your Tickets here!   Imagine being able to help children and parents navigate through the challenges of autism. Or realize that your efforts helped advance groundbreaking research to improve interventions and create new programs. […]

UWAC AAC Evaluations!

What is AAC?: Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) are tools and services offered to individuals with significant expressive language challenges to provide temporary or permanent communication support. Common examples: Gestures and manual sign language (i.e. ASL) Picture communication cards, boards, and books Speech generating devices with communication software and spoken voice (i.e. tablet) What UWAC […]

ASD Community Services Lightning Rounds

All are welcome! Learn about services and resources for the ASD community in Seattle, including WAAA, Square Pegs, and P.E.E.R.S. Play, followed by a reception in the UWAC Portage Bay Clinic! Thursday, April 25, 2019, 12:00-2:00 PM UW Haring Center Bldg, Rm 150 1981 NE Columbia Rd, Seattle, WA 98195 Reception and Q&A 1:00-2:00 PM, […]

Teen’s song honors brother with autism

Elias Capestany’s gift is music. Which is why when it came time to pick a topic for his senior project at The Center School in Seattle, he sat down with his guitar. “The song is about my 20-year-old brother who has autism, Ezequiel,” said Elias. Read more and watch the video here

Family Camp for Exceptional Families!

YMCA Camp Orkila is excited to introduce our Family Camp for Exceptional Families – a great opportunity for families of all shapes, sizes and abilities to unwind and reconnect away from the pressures of your family’s busy lives. In addition to yours, families will be joining us from the University of Washington’s Autism Center. We […]