Ages & Stages: View the milestones your child should reach from infancy to 5 years

Milestone Tracker App: Track your child’s milestones from age 2 months to 5 years 

Strong Start: Use Strong Start to record information from a screening that has already been completed 

Autism Speaks: Learn the early signs & symptoms of autism and find additional information and support   

Autism Screening: Take the M-CHAT-R questionnaire that will ask a series of 20 questions about your child’s behavior 

CDC: Explore the signs & symptoms of autism spectrum disorder  

Seattle Children’s Autism Center: Resources regarding patient and family education 

Organization for Autism Research: Kit for Kids was designed to teach elementary & middle school students about their autistic peers 

Ben’s Fund: Apply for a grant for individuals who have an autism diagnosis 

Building Foundations for Better Futures: Connect with an ABA therapist for children with autism 

AS360: Find resources near you and what your next steps should be 

Institute on Human Development & Disability: Find support groups, therapy, education, and recreation for autistic individuals and their families

Washington Autism Alliance: Helping children with ASD thrive

Thurston County Parenting and Postpartum Support Group: 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month

Virtual Mom to Mom: Monthly support group for moms with children with special healthcare needs 

In-person Dad to Dad: Bi-weekly support group for dads with children with special healthcare needs 

Latino Mama con Mama: Virtual support group for Spanish-speaking moms with children with special healthcare needs

Online Parent/Caregiver Support Group: For parents or caregivers who are caring for children with social, emotional, or behavioral health issues 

Washington State Fathers Network: A powerful voice for fathers and families of children with a disability or special healthcare needs 

Perinatal Support of Washington: Support Groups for Parents in Washington State 

Safe Kids Thurston County: Find information on keeping your child safe in your home, on the go, and in the car

Washington Poison Center: Provides immediate, free, and expert treatment advice and assistance on the telephone in case of exposure to poisonous, hazardous, or toxic substances

Emergency Kit Checklist: Be prepared for an emergency 

Federal Emergency Management: Make a plan to keep you and your family safe during an emergency 

Safety Resources: Find safety resources such as an emergency profile sheet, family emergency plan, swimming lessons, and quick tips on prevention 

Early Supports: Early Support is a system of services that helps children from birth to three with developmental delays or disabilities

Education Ombuds: Do you have a question or a concern affecting your child attending public school? 

Centerforce: Empowering adults with developmental disabilities to engage in their community through advocacy, employment, and education 

Morningside: Employment services for individuals with disabilities in Washington State 

Vadis: Enriching lives through employment services, housing development, and school-to-work 

Wise: Promoting equitable employment for people with disabilities through innovation, training, and technical assistance

Coastal Community Action Program: CCAP administers programs offering transportation assistance for education, medical, and the workplace 

Paratransit Services: Transportation to Medicaid appointments 

Miss Shayla’s List: A menu of resources to support individuals with IDD

Thurston County Inclusion: Brings youth with or without intellectual disabilities together for a year-round engagement to support peer connections and relationships 

Special Olympics Washington: An inclusive and welcoming learning environment for children with and without intellectual disabilities from ages 2 to 7 years old 

Together! Is on a mission to advance the health and well-being of all young people through community schools. They offer different support and opportunity services to children, youth, and families

2-1-1 Washington: Community resources at no cost

HelpMeGrow Washington: Find local resources for things such as clothing banks, employment, housing, and financial support

Food Resources: Apply for SNAP or WIC benefits, find local food banks, sign up for summer meals for your children

Health Resources: Enroll in free or low-cost health insurance, find dental clinics, and access to family planning services

Pregnancy and Childbirth Resources: Breastfeeding and childbirth support as well as access to diapers and supplies

Parent and Caregiver Resources: Childcare locations, foster care services, parenting classes, support groups, one-on-one parent & caregiver support

InsureKidsNow: Apply for free or low-cost health & dental coverage through CHIP 

Access to Baby & Child Dentistry (ABCD): Connects low-income families with dental providers 

Lifespan Respite: Find free or low-cost respite care for children, youth, and adults who have a chronic or disabling condition

Disability Determination Services: Apply for Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income, and Non-Grant Medical Assistance

Developmental Disabilities Administration: Transforming lives by providing support & fostering partnerships that empower people to live their lives the way they want 

Developmental Disabilities Complaint Process: If your child is receiving services from Washington State, they are eligible for services from DD Ombuds