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Kym’s Kiddy Corner Huge selection of new and used kid’s clothing, shoes, furniture, baby gear, safety products, toys and more North Seattle; 206-361-5974 kymskiddycorner.com kymskiddycorner1985@gmail.com
The Power Petite ............................................. 49 Children’s luxury consignment of clothing, accessories, footwear and gear Greater Seattle area, online; 206-250-5722 thepowerpetite.com info@thepowerpetite.com
Small Threads for Kids .................................... 50 Consignor of children’s clothing, toys, furniture and gear — helping you clear out your closets for more than a decade Four Eastside locations; 425-427-5430 smallthreadsforkids.com info@smallthreadsforkids.com
Toy Stores
Clover Toys “Seattle’s most charming toy store” offers beautiful toys and clothing for the children in your life Ballard or shop online; 206-782-0715 clovertoys.com Curious Kidstuff/Calico Toy Shoppe Non-violent and imaginative toys, books, music, art supplies and other fun stuff for infants to tweens West Seattle (206-937-8788) and Bainbridge Island (206-842-7720) calicotoyshoppe.com
Lakeshore Providing innovative education products “that spark young imaginations, instill a sense of wonder and foster a lifelong love of learning” Bellevue and online; 425-462-8076 lakeshorelearning.com lakeshore@lakeshorelearning.com
Magic Mouse Toys 6,000 square feet of toys, stuffies, games, books, puzzles and more Pioneer Square; 206-682-8097 magicmousetoys.com qqwep@hotmail.com
Snapdoodle Toys Educational toys, art classes, camps and parties Kenmore (425-408-0021), Redmond (425-8699713), Issaquah (425-651-2838), Totem Lake (425-285-9366), Seattle (206-782-0098) snapdoodletoys.com
SPECIAL NEEDS
Autism Spectrum Disorder
A.P.P.L.E. Consulting Providing Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to individuals ages 0–21 with autism and their families Bothell, serving King, Snohomish and Kitsap counties; 206-437-5412 apple-asd.com info@apple-asd.com
Aspiring Youth Program Social skills groups, summer camps, tutoring and other services geared for students ages 8 and older with autism, Asperger syndrome, ADHD, learning disabilities or other similar traits Seattle, Bellevue, Redmond, West Seattle, South Seattle; 206-517-0241 aspiringyouth.net info@aspiringyouth.net Autism Parent Support Groups Comprehensive list of local support groups, meetup groups and online groups for parents and caregivers around the region Greater Puget Sound area theautismblog.seattlechildrens.org/ autism-and-parent-support-groups
Autism Society of Washington Information and referral services for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their families Statewide; 1-888-279-4968 autismsocietyofwa.org info@autismsocietyofwa.org
Autism Speaks National organization dedicated to increasing autism awareness Nationwide; 1-888-288-4762 autismspeaks.org help@autismspeaks.org
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Northwest Autism Center Information, awareness, education and training to build our community’s capacity and competency in providing services and access for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Spokane, statewide; 509-328-1582 nwautism.org
Pediatric Physical and Occupational Therapy Services Specializing in working with children presenting with challenges associated with disorders of relating and communicating such as autism spectrum disorder, Asperger syndrome, sensory processing disorders, regulatory disorders, dyspraxia, learning, behavioral and neurological disorders Greater Seattle area; 206-367-5853 rosemarywhitepediatricservices.com pedptot@comcast.net
Seattle Children’s Autism Center Providing assessment, diagnostic evaluation, therapies, treatments and support for autism spectrum disorders King County; 206-987-8080 seattlechildrens.org/clinics/autism-center
UW Autism Center Caring for individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorders through exceptional clinical services, innovative scientific research and high-quality training 206-221-6806 or 1-877-408-UWAC (8922) depts.washington.edu/uwautism uwautism@uw.edu
Washington Autism Alliance & Advocacy (WAAA) Registration-based site offering support resources, information and advocacy for children and adults with ASD, including information on accessing ABA therapy Statewide; 425-894-7231 washingtonautismadvocacy.org office@washingtonautismadvocacy.org
Learning + Developmental Differences
The Arc of King County Advocacy for quality services and necessary funding to meet the needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families Seattle; 206-364-6337 arcofkingcounty.org info@arcofkingcounty.org Bothell Pediatric & Hand Therapy Helping children thrive in their activities of daily living at home, school and play with occupational, physical, speech and feeding therapies Greater Seattle area; pediatric clinic: 425-481-1933; hand clinic: 425-892-2243 bpandht.com office@bpht.com
Boyer Children’s Clinic .................................... 54 Seattle’s largest ESIT provider, offering lifechanging therapies, early education and medical/ family support for children of all abilities and their caregivers Greater Seattle area; 206-325-8477 boyercc.org info@boyercc.org
Child Mind Institute Leading online resource for children’s mental health information, gold-standard treatment for children, adolescents and communities, and research for new tools and treatments Online; 212-308-3118 childmind.org info@childmind.org
Children’s Therapy Center Highly trained pediatric therapy staff creates a supportive environment to meet every child’s needs Burien (253-216-0720), Kent (253-854-5660), Tacoma (253-531-8873), Maple Valley (253-854-5660) ctckids.org
Disability Rights Washington Free advocacy and legal services to protect the rights of people with disabilities Statewide; 206-324-1521 (toll-free: 1-800-562-2702) disabilityrightswa.org info@dr-wa.org
Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center ..................... 53 Offering inclusive programs that utilize the power of American Sign Language (ASL) and English, fostering bilingual children and families Seattle (206-323-5770), Tacoma (253-475-0782), Bellingham (360-647-0910); videophone: 206-452-7953 hsdc.org education@hsdc.org
Home Care Association of Washington Unifying in-home services providers through public outreach, education, legislative advocacy and supporting practice standards; searchable database of home-care providers by county Statewide; 253-525-5161 hcaw.org info@hcwa.org
A joyful, accessible multilingual learning community for deaf, deafblind, deafdisabled, hearing and hard of hearing children rooted in American Sign Language
Parent-Infant Program (PIP): Supporting early life experiences for children 0-3. Working alongside you to help your family thrive. No cost to families in King, Pierce and Snohomish counties. American Sign Language Infant-Toddler Room: Caring for children ages 0-3, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. American Sign Language immersion with Deaf adult role models. Rosen Family Preschool: “Deaf” and “CODA” Classrooms offer a foundation in American Sign Language and English for children ages 3-5 while encouraging and supporting home languages.
We’re here to meet your child’s needs
Wonderland’s early support program serves children ages birth–3 with diverse needs and abilities. Our providers utilize evidence-based therapies, family support, prenatal substance exposure expertise, autism navigation services, and advocacy to help children reach healthy developmental milestones. We also participate in specialized services such as The CHERISH Program for foster families and the Seattle Developmental Bridge program, connecting families to long-term community resources.
Visit our website today for a free Developmental Screener ASQ or to request a comprehensive evaluation at no additional cost for your child.
Eight Decades of Life-Changing Care This year marks Boyer’s 80th anniversary of providing innovative, compassionate care to families in the greater Puget Sound area. We are Seattle’s largest nonprofit Early Support for Infants & Toddlers (ESIT) provider, offering therapy (physical, occupational and speech), early childhood education (welcoming Boyer clients and typically-developing community peers), medical and family support services. We care for the entire family.
Boyer also remains committed to reducing barriers to accessing services. We provide care on-site, at home or in the community, transportation as needed and interpreters in more than 40 languages. No family is turned away due to financial circumstances. To learn more, please contact us!
boyercc.org • 206-325-8477 info@boyercc.org
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HopeCentral Pediatric and behavioral health clinic in South Seattle offering specialized services including ADHD/executive function evaluation, autism evaluation and education South Seattle; 206-455-9845 hopecentralhealth.org info@hopecentralhealth.org
Kindering Inclusive preschool, early intervention, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, autism resources, developmental evaluations, family support Bellevue, Bothell, Redmond, Renton; 425-747-4004 kindering.org info@kindering.org
Learning Disabilities Association of Washington Promoting and providing service and support to improve the quality of life for individuals and families affected by learning and attentional disabilities Statewide resources directory; 425-882-0820 ldawa.org nsobich@ldawa.org Listen and Talk Nonprofit early development program delivering life-changing programs, therapy and services for families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing Seattle area; 206-985-6646 listentalk.org info@listentalk.org
Northwest Center Kids Early Supports Supporting the development of children ages 0–3 with a free assessment, virtual therapy and a family-centered plan Greater Seattle area; 206-285-9140 nwcenter.org/earlysupports
Open Doors for Multicultural Families Providing quality, culturally responsive services for diverse families of loved ones with developmental and intellectual disabilities and special health-care needs Seattle, Kent, Redmond; main office number: 253-216-4479 multiculturalfamilies.org info@multiculturalfamilies.org
