Resources
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PAVE: Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment
PAVE provides information, resources, training, inclusive events, community referrals, support groups and person-centered plans for families and individuals with disabilities.
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Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Blog
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) understands the many challenges still facing individuals with disabilities and their families. Therefore, OSERS is committed to improving results and outcomes for people with disabilities of all ages. OSERS supports programs that serve millions of children, youth and adults with disabilities.
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The Arc of Washington State
The Arc of Washington State advocates for quality services and necessary funding to meet the needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families including birth to three services, special education, employment and residential supports, health care, transportation, respite and inclusion in the community.
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Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit
The Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit for Newly Diagnosed Families of Young Children was created specifically for families of children ages 4 and under to make the best possible use of the 100 days following their child’s diagnosis of autism. Anyone can download the kit for free from this website.
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Macaroni Kid Cherry Valley
Macaroni Kid Cherry Valley is a great resource for parents to find out what’s going on in the community (Carnation, Duvall, Redmond Ridge, Cottage Lake, Monroe, Sultan, Maltby, Clearview/Cathcart and all points in between), learn about local services and programs for kids, and read articles about fun things to do with your kids.
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Macaroni Kid Snoqualmie Valley
Macaroni Kid Snoqualmie Valley is a great resource for parents to find out what’s going on in the community (North Bend, Snoqualmie, Fall City, Issaquah, Sammamish, and all points in between), learn about local services and programs for kids, and read articles about fun things to do with your kids.
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Sensory Processing Disorder Books for Kids
This handout, developed by Encompass Occupational Therapist Kim Hall, is a suggested list of children’s books that address topics like sensory processing disorder.
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Good Toys for Toddlers
Certain toys are better than others at stimulating child development at early ages. This handout lists many types of toys that are good for toddlers based on their developmental needs.
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Toothbrush for Kids
This handout describes a toothbrush with bristles on three sides that can be great for kids who are just starting to brush their own teeth.
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“Autism prevalence increases: 1 in 59 US children” by Susan Scutti
In this CNN article from April 26, 2018, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced the new prevalence of 1 in 59 children who have autism spectrum disorder, up from the previous prevalence of 1 in 68 from their 2016 report.
