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Community Resources
Sensory Tool House, LLC does not endorse any specific treatments, practices, organizations or other. This is provided to assist in finding what works best for you or those you care for.
We believe that everyone has the right to explore options in our community that best support them. Do your research, ask questions, and find what works best for you.
If you know of a resource or would like a resource added to this list, please contact our Community Events Coordinator by email at jill.morse@sensorytoolhouse.com
Support/Advocates
Washington Autism Alliance
They work to expand access to healthcare, education and services for people with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities in Washington State.
Lewis County Autism Coalition
Lewis County Autism Coalition promotes meaningful, inclusive access to resources, self-advocacy and independence for neurodivergent people and their families.
South Sound Parent to Parent
All families caring for someone with special needs will receive the support and resources they need to feel empowered, encouraged and supported. Grays, Mason and Thurston Counties.
Washington Early Supports for Infants and Toddlers
Information regarding services for children birth to three who may show developmental delays or disabilities.
Child Find
Child Find, in coordination with school districts, locates children who are potentially eligible for services under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and links them with needed services. Preschool-12th grade
OSPI Special Education
Information regarding special education in Washington State.
Seattle Children's Autism Center
All the information you and your child need to understand your child’s condition and to participate in treatment. Links to resources.
UW Autism Center- Tacoma
Support for individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorders in the South Sound.
Lettuce Learn
Lettuce Learn is an innovative test prep service that aims to effectively nullify the disadvantages that neurodivergent students experience in preparing for and taking standardized tests.
Golden Pennant
Based in Kirkland, Golden Pennant is an educational consultancy that specializes in supporting neurodivergent K-12 and post-secondary learners through academic management and differentiated coaching. All with extensive professional experience in working with LD/ND students, our coaches intimately help students stay confidently on top of schoolwork, mitigate mental dips and avoid hazards, and explore and develop their future healthily and effectively.
Recreation/Activities
Autism Acres
Mission: At Autism Acres we want to build an environment where families with special needs kids can see the Hope and Joy of Christ, feel safe, meet others, have fun, and build a community where we can all share life together.
Seeds for Growth
Seeds For Growth is a nonprofit organization located in Thurston County, Washington. We serve participants age 14+ who identify as being differently abled. Seeds For Growth was founded by a group of community members who are passionate about inclusion and acceptance of all people.
Thurston County Inclusion
Thurston County Inclusion was founded in 2019 with the goal to bring youth (ages 5 through 21) with and without intellectual disabilities together for year round engagement in order to support peer connections and relationships. Some example programs that we will run include summer camps that are accessible and inclusive, programs to form mentorships between older and younger people with disabilities and be a general location for peers to connect.
Hands of Children's Museum
HOCM is located in Olympia. The museum offers a Sensory Friendly Room on the weekends. On Sundays families can participate in Sensory Friendly Hour before the museum opens and stay for Art Time in the Sensory Friendly Room.
Puget Sound Estuarium
Sensory Hour at the Estuarium is the second Saturday of every month at 10am. Registration required.
Yelm Cinemas
Yelm Cinemas provides a sensory friendly movie time where theater lights are brought up a little so the entire room can be seen, while making the big screen lighting not so bright. The sound is also turned down a bit for those sensitive to loud noises.
Pacific Science Center
Exploration for All is a program outside of regular hours when the center is open for families with a member on the autism spectrum. Admission is free.
Children's Museum of Tacoma
Low Sensory Hours is every Thursday between the hours of 10am-1pm. Families of children with sensory needs are welcome. Admission is pay-as-you-will.
Kid's Quest Children's Museum
Kid's Quest's FREE Low Sensory Afternoons are every third Thursday from 3pm-5pm. The museum is located in Bellevue and is open to children with autism and/or a sensory processing challenge.
Seattle Children's PlayGarden
Seattle PlayGarden is a safe and accessible place to play for children of all abilities. It is a fully fenced, 1-acre garden. Make sure to check the website for closures due to camps and private events.
Miner's Corner Park
This 13-acre community park in Bothell was developed to be 100% universally accessible. It includes paths and play spaces in the woods, play structures and a massive lookout tower.
Financial
Ben's Fund
Ben's Fund helps individuals with autism reach their full potential through finacial aid and support services
Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE)
Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) is a federal Act which authorized states to establish tax-advantaged savings programs so individuals with disabilities can save and invest money without jeopardizing eligibility for public benefits.
Supplemental Security Income
The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness who have income and resources below specific financial limits.
DSHS
Disability support for individuals.
A Gift for Special Children
A Gift for Special Children is a non-profit organization which helps families who have special needs children in Mason County.
Main message line 360-427-7058
Plus One Foundation
Plus One Foundation offers resources to those affected by neurological conditions, and educates the community about related issues.
Occupational and Speech Therapists
Therapeutic Beginnings
Therapeutic Beginnings is dedicated to meeting the pediatric occupational and speech therapy needs of families in the South Sound region.
Loud and Clear Speech Therapy
Provides speech therapy services that are holistic, strengths-based, and identity-affirming to all individuals.
Washington Elks Therapy Program for Children, Inc.
They offer home-based pediatric occupational therapy to families who would otherwise not be able to access optimal support due to limited funds, insufficient or nonexistent insurance, difficulty with transportation, etc. Therapy is offered at no cost to the families served. Anybody can contact the program, or their local Elks therapist, to assess whether the program would be a good fit for their child or young adult (ages 0-21).
Adult Psychologist and Counselors
Discover Psychology
Dr. Sara Woods provides neurodiversity-affirming assessments of autism, ADHD, learning, anxiety, trauma, gifted and highly capable, and more.
Neurodivergent Therapists
Therapists in Washington who specialize in working with clients who are neurodivergent.
Autism Therapists in Seattle
Therapists in Seattle, Washington who specialize in working with clients who are on the autism spectrum.
Psychology Today Washington State
Therapists in Washington State.
Youth Mental Health Providers
Discover Psychology
Dr. Sara Woods provides neurodiversity-affirming assessments of autism, ADHD, learning, anxiety, trauma, gifted and highly capable, and more.
Autism Therapists in Seattle
Therapists in Seattle, Washington who specialize in working with clients who are on the autism spectrum.
Psychology Today Washington State
Therapists in Washington State.
Vocational
Morningside
Morningside provides employment services for individuals with disabilities.
College
UC Davis Redwood SEED (Supported Education to Elevate Diversity) Scholars Program
A first-of-its-kind inclusive college program for students with intellectual disabilities in the state of California.